About High Wray Basecamp Acland Block
A Lake District woodland hideaway for 22 people, with the shores of Lake Windermere nearby.Enjoy the tranquillity of this 22-sleeper bunkhouse tucked away in its own wooded grounds. It sits just half a mile from the shores of Lake Windermere, with bustling town, Ambleside, to the north of the lake.
The surrounding area hosts many different activities and sights for your group to explore. Visit Stock Ghyll Force, a spectacular 70 foot waterfall, go shopping in Ambleside or learn about Beatrix Potter at her former home, Hill Top.
High Wray Acland block can also be booked in conjunction with Longland block which sleeps a further 16.
Enquire and book
Call 01539 434 633
Opening times
Due to social distancing measures and other requirements, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone all bunkhouse, bothy and working holidays until Wednesday 30 September 2020.
Features and facilities
- Cot & high chair not available
- Microwave not available
- Fridge not available
- Freezer not available
- Dishwasher not available
- Washing machine not available
- Tumble dryer not available
- Telephone not available
- Television not available
- DVD not available
- WiFi* not available
- Open fire / wood burner not available
- Garden not available
- BBQ not available
Layout
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Ground floor
Kitchen, dining/communal area with dining tables and chairs for 22 and a seating area. Two dormitories (both sleeping 10 in bunkbeds) and one twin bedroon. Both dormitories have a bathroom next door, each with two showers and two toilets. There is a shared drying room which is attached to the Longland communal block.
Notes for guests
Dogs: These may be allowed by prior arrangement when booking.
Heating: Centrally heated.
Bedding/linen: No bedding is provided. Guests are requested to bring their own bedding and linen including sleeping bags/duvets and pillows.
Parking: Parking area for up to eight cars and shares a small overflow carpark with the Longland block.
Garden: Accommodation situated in an enclosed semi-woodland area. There is a small vegetable garden for the groups use during their stay. There is an outdoor fire pit on site.
Hazards: There are paths between all parking areas and blocks but due to the nature of the site, the rest of the grounds here are uneven with wet and boggy areas. There is also a beck running through the grounds which can become very swollen after heavy rains. Children should be supervised when playing outdoors.