2022 Spooky Season: Hair-Raising Halloween Events in the Lake District

October is a fantastic time of the year to visit the Lake District, with all the vibrant autumn colours on display. With a wide array of haunted castles, spooky woods and frightening Halloween events taking place this month, why not visit the Lake District this October half-term?! Discover some of the Lake District’s top Halloween […]

Fun-Filled Family Days Out in the Lake District

Worried about how you’ll keep the kids entertained during your upcoming break to the Lake District? No need to stress! The Lake District is the perfect destination for the whole family, with a wide array of activities on offer to satisfy all ages and interests. We have compiled a bumper list of our top family-friendly […]

Why Choose a Lake District Yurt for Your 2022 Summer Holiday

Searching for a 2022 summer staycation destination? Look no further than Long Valley Yurts! We offer the perfect combination of back-to-nature living, without compromising on any home comforts. Situated in four spectacular locations across the Lake District National Park, you can come and experience ‘living in the round’ with a truly unique glamping holiday…   […]

History of Glamping & What it Means to Long Valley Yurts

Across four spectacular locations in the Lake District National Park, Long Valley Yurts provides luxury glamping holidays for families, friends, couples, and solo travellers alike. But what actually is glamping, and how do we fit into this exciting landscape?   What is Glamping? The word ‘glamping’ is a combination of ‘glamorous’ and ‘camping’. It’s essentially […]

Site Spotlight: Luxury Yurt Holidays near Keswick

Seeking a fun family staycation in a beautifully secluded corner of the Lake District? Look no further than Kestrel Lodge Campsite! Boasting jaw-dropping views across the valley over Bassenthwaite Lake and just a stone’s throw from the idyllic village of Keswick, our family-friendly glamping site at Kestrel Lodge provides the perfect base to explore the […]

Introducing Our Brand-New Location: Windermere Lakeside

Exciting news! Long Valley Yurts is pleased to announce the arrival of our brand-new location: Lakeside on Windermere lakeshore. This fantastic location is due to launch on April 29th in time for the Early May Bank Holiday – ideal for a bank holiday family trip to the Lakes. Keep reading to discover all about our […]

Activities for Adventurers & Hampers for Glampers in the Lake District

Searching for the perfect staycation destination for your adventurous family or friends this year? Look no further than the Lake District! The Lakes is an amazing outdoor playground, offering an exciting array of outdoor activities for all ages and abilities. Long Valley Yurts is delighted to be launching exclusive partnerships with some of the Lakes’ […]

Long Valley Yurts Receives Silver Green Tourism Award

The Long Valley Yurts team have been working hard on improving our approach to sustainability, and we are delighted to announce that we have been accredited the Silver Green Tourism Award! We have always promoted holidays with a breath of fresh air, but we are now even more committed than ever to promote holidays with […]

Our Top 10 Glamping Christmas Stocking Fillers

The most wonderful time of the year is almost here! But do you know what glamping gift you could give the happy glamper in your life?! The recent boom in staycations is set to continue, and so more and more people will soon be discovering the joys of glamping and the great outdoors. As our […]

Wonderful Winter Walks in the Lake District

The Lake District is simply stunning in the wintertime. With a picturesque patchwork of snow-capped mountains, lakes, tarns and valleys, the landscape transforms into a true winter wonderland and is certainly a sight to behold. Nothing beats looking out at the snowy mountains, before wrapping up warm and embarking upon a winter ramble; finished off […]