Long Valley Yurts Coniston

A selection of cosily furnished, family-sized yurts with Scandinavian wood-fired hot tubs, nestled on a peaceful working hill farm in the Lake District, and achingly close to the coast.
  • Sleeps: Up to 6 per yurt
  • Bedroom: Open plan
  • Bathroom: Communal
  • Minimum stay: 3-4 nights

With Coniston Water in one direction, and the windswept coast in the other, you’ll be spoilt for choice of things to see and to at Long Valley Yurts’ idyllic Coniston location!

Peacefully secluded on a working Lakeland hill farm strewn with sheep, lambs, hens, ponies, and Hereford cattle, you’ll feel as though you’ve left your hectic everyday lives far behind…

 …though with a friendly village and a charming pub both accessible in a half-hour walk, you can re-enter civilisation as and when you choose.

Situated in their own field, there are six beautifully furnished 18ft yurts to choose from, each sleeping up to six guests. Ideal for families, two of the yurts are dog-friendly, and all come complete with their very own Scandinavian wood-fired hot tub, which you can book for a private soaking session under the stars.

Modelled on the ornate, traditional Turkmen style, and set on a raised wooden platform, each yurt has been expertly crafted from sustainable ash, and is covered with a thick, weather-proof poly cotton canvas.   

Inside, there’s a vibrant Moroccan feel, with plenty of soft blankets and woollen rugs in bright, uplifting colours.   

A wood-burning stove will keep everyone toasty on cool evenings, while a small gas hob and every utensil you could want means you can keep the holiday packing light.

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At a glance

  • Six Moroccan-inspired yurts nestled on a working hilltop farm just 15 minutes from the Lakeland village of Coniston, close to the coast.
  • Each 18ft yurt sleeps up to 6 guests on futon-style beds – two yurts are also dog-friendly.
  • All six of the yurts feature a Scandinavian wood-fired hot tub, available to book during your stay.
  • The yurts are fully equipped with a wood burner, gas cooker, cutlery and crockery.
  • There is solar powered lighting and fairy lights in the yurt. Toilets and showers are in easy walking distance.
  • Ideally situated for exploring the Lake District and climbing Scafell Pike, there is a wide range of activities in easy distance, including wild swimming, mountain hiking, canoeing and paddle boarding.

Features

  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
  • Hot Tubs

Facilities

6 x 18ft yurts (each yurt sleeps 6 guests).  Per yurt: double ring burner stoves with grill, A fully functional kitchen area including everything you will need to cook and dine for six persons in style.  Bedroom futon (double) x 1 futons (single) x 2 cotton sheets, feather duvets/covers, feather pillows, pillowcases, colourful Moroccan throws, living small low table, colourful woollen Moroccan rugs, wood basket, fire tools – poker, shovel, brush, mat, small stools, wood burning stove with integrated oven, shoe bucket, solar lighting, solar fairy lights, campfire pits.  All 6 yurts feature Scandinavian style wood-fired hot tubs.

On site: toilets and showers within a short walk, laundry facilities, washing up area, plug sockets, freshly laid eggs, ice pack freezing.

Local Activities

Walking, cycling, wild swimming, beaches, mountain hikes, paddleboarding, bushcraft, picnic spots, castles, gorge scrambling

More information

 Chat the evening away surrounded by soft-glowing fairy lights, and when it’s finally slumber-time, simply unfold the futon-style beds (a mixture of doubles and singles), and curl up under freshly laundered duvets – no sleeping bags required! The central skylight showcases those stars, helping you drift off to a sound night’s sleep.

And with so much activity to immerse yourselves in during the day, you’re going to need that rest!

After a delicious breakfast of fresh-laid eggs, you could start with a trip into Coniston for some wild swimming, or an energetic climb of the iconic ‘Old Man’ of Coniston, while the picturesque beaches of Haverigg and Silecroft are just 15 minutes away.

Further afield lie the delights of Scafell Pike – England’s highest mountain – or you could take a day trip to Muncaster Castle. Oh, and not forgetting La’al Ratty… the famous miniature train that runs from Eskdale to Ravenglass.

Finish off with a spot of canoeing, and that’s another memorable day well-spent!

Things to note

The yurts are available to book from March to November.

Where you'll be staying

Nr Coniston, Cumbria

What the guests of Long Valley Yurts Coniston say

“My husband and I had a wonderful time staying in the yurt. We were in the hot tub every night, and with help of the information pack everything was very straightforward. The location was perfect with lots of walking routes close by, and a short drive to villages with shops and restaurants. A great place to stay!”

“Great place to stay. Stunning location and plenty to do outdoors. The yurt was very cosy and perfect for a getaway. Hot tub heats up very quickly and just a great experience all round.”

“We had a lovely week stay, really blessed with the weather which made the trip. The hot tub was well used and a welcome treat at the end of the day. We’ll definitely visit again soon.”

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