 This 17th Century Lakeland farmhouse has been restored by the National Trust using traditional materials to provide a superb camping barn. Wallabarrow provides a perfect base for walking to suit all ages, climbing on the crag with routes of varying difficulty, mountain biking, canoeing, wildlife & bird watching.
The barn sleeps up to 10 and is available all year for individual or sole use bookings. Families with children under 5 should book sole use and anyone under the age of 16 should be accompanied by a responsible adult. Sole use discounts may be available for mid-week bookings for groups of 6 or less. Additional accommodation available for larger groups, please ask. Not suitable for particularly rowdy groups as it is close to our self-catering cottage and us!
The barn can be occupied after 4pm, sometimes earlier and should be vacated by 11am on departure days. Large green tubs are provided for recycling, please wash out tins, bottles and plastic, papers are kept for the fire. If you have room to take recycling away with you it is much appreciated. Dogs - welcome by arrangement, there is an additional charge for dogs of £1.50 per night. The barn should be booked for sole use and dogs must be kept under control as this is a working farm and there are always chickens / sheep / children around and the farm dogs.
 The ground floor consists of a large living area with woodburning stove, tables, pews and well-equipped kitchen with hot water. The kitchen has an electric cooker with four rings, toaster, kettle, fridge and plenty of crockery, cutlery, pots, pans and cooking utensils.
The first floor comprises a large communal sleeping area with a stack of 10 mattresses with mattress protectors. There are beautiful views towards 'Caw' and the Dunnerdale fells.
The toilet and shower are in separate buildings. The shower room has recently been upgraded. Our water is UV treated but is not on the mains so we use carefully and there is £1 meter for the shower.
 There is a secluded garden and picnic area in a newly planted orchard. You are encouraged to bring your own kindling and logs for the woodburner or you can buy them at a cost of £10 per large basket (should do two evenings).
Things to bring with you - Tea towels and dishcloths, indoor shoes, torch, towels, sleeping bags and pillows, midge repellent for midgy evenings. The mattresses have protectors but not sheets.
Ecover washing-up liquid is provided. As Wallabarrow is not on the mains waste system we try to keep our septic tank operating smoothly by not using strong detergents or non-biodegradable products.
 There is usually farm produce available to buy, such as Galloway beef (including steaks) Herdwick lamb (price list available) and free range eggs. Home produced charcoal is usually available for BBQs, please check in advance.
The Newfield Inn is a delightful 15 minute walk through Wallabarrow Woods and is open from 11am every day serving cask ales and good food. If you are a large group and want to eat at the pub on a Friday or Saturday night it is worth booking a table in advance (01229 716208).
The Blacksmiths Arms at Broughton Mills (4 miles) is open set hours, the beer is good and the food excellent (01229 716824).
 PRICES FOR 2010
Camping Barn - the cost is £8.50 pppn. Electricity use is recorded on a separate meter but there is no additional charge for normal usage, logs for the woodburner are extra. Sole use of the barn is £85 per night.
Wooden Bunkhouse - the bunkhouse is close to the barn, sleeps up to four alpine style on a single sleeping platform. Basic cooking facilities, fridge and cold water supply. There is an electricity meter which takes £1 coins. The bunkhouse is generally used in conjunction with the barn but may be available weekdays. The cost is £7.50 pppn.
 AVAILABILITY
Until we get a calendar up and running, please phone or e-mail us e-mail us to check availability, thanks. Our e-mail is not always reliable so if you don't get a reply the same day please phone. The following dates are booked: 2010 9-11 July, 16-17 July, 21 July, 23-25 July, 26-28 July (6 places), 29 July-25 Aug, 27-29 Aug, 2-3 Sept, 10-11 Sept, 13-14 Sept, 17-18 Sept, 22 Sept, 24-25 Sept, 1-2 Oct, 8-9 Oct, 15-16 Oct, 24-31 Oct, 12-13 Nov, 30 Dec - 01 Jan 2011 2011 15-21 April, 28 May-04 June, 23-25 June, 23-30 July
 DIRECTIONS (Best not to rely on satnav....) Please car share where possible.
When you reach the traffic lights at Duddon Bridge turn right up the Duddon Valley signposted 'Ulpha'.
Continue for 4 miles to Ulpha past Church on the right and Post Office on the left, stay on this road for c. 2 miles until the road bends right over the River Duddon, turn left just before the bridge up a 'no through road' and continue to the end (c. 3/4 mile). Do not ask for directions from our neighbouring farmer (house sits up above lane on left hand side) you have been warned!
Providing you've brought provisions on the way (Booths supermarket at Ulverston; Tysons butchers and grocers in Broughton) you're ready to unwind!
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