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Stanley Villa Farm Fishing Camping

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· Preston, Lancashire, England
30 acres hosted by Alex Y.
26 glamping pitches
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Best in North West England: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
Creature comforts
Enjoy the comforts of home in nature at some pitches — including real toilets, showers, and kitchen.
Lakeside rural tranquility and the 'kiss-me-quick' fun of the seaside – you can have the best of both worlds at Stanley Villa Farm's cute camping pods

"A tranquil lakeside glampsite just 15 minutes from Blackpool?" you ask incredulously. No dear camper, we're not a few tent pegs short of a full set. The Lancashire Fylde is an alluvial peninsula bounded by the Bowland hills to the east, the Irish Sea to the west, Morecambe Bay to the north and the Ribble estuary to the south. Once harvested for peat by the locals, the land is incredibly nutrient rich and today, a wide variety of flora and fauna abounds. It is here that the industrious folks from Stanley Villa Farm have been busy creating their brand new Camping Bugs site.

The colourful purpose built 'bugs' are fully insulated and equipped (though you'll need to bring your own bedding). When your little ones have tired themselves out exploring the sprawling fields (the size of 4 football fields!), they'll love retiring to their den-like digs for the weekend. The communal Lakeside Lodge has everything you need for a hassle-free stay including washing and cooking facilities, plus a large common room.

The centrepiece of the site is the 5 acre man-made lake. The Flyde Trout Fishery welcomes all levels of anglers to fish the various breeds of trout. It’s also not unusual to see wild deer as well as the usual suspects (rabbits, squirrels, pheasants, and a large selection of birds including; kingfishers, hawks and owls) congregating to sup from its trout-inhabited waters.

While not as wild as the fells of neighbouring Cumbria and a touch too far inland to enjoy coastal views, this part of the north-west has its own unique charm. Moreover, it's ideally placed for a bit of rural relaxation.

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37 Ratings · 23 reviews
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Annetteswilliams ?.
December 9, 2023
10 - Camping Pod - Heated
Mmm indeed! Xx
A really lovely heated camping pod… but just so basic. We had the loveliest reception and were directed to our toasty camping pod… I just overlooked how basic it might be! Even a light in the ceiling would have been good, or a little shelf to put glasses and phone on. Other that that, warm and toasty! Xx
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Courtney G.recommends
May 8, 2023
Camping Pod - Heated
Stanley Villa Farm
I loved camping at Stanley Villa Farm! I had a warm welcome from Tom followed by a lovely relaxing evening. All staff were very friendly and helpful. The communal toilets and kitchen area were kept to a clean standard. Stanley Villa Farm is a fantastic family place and I would 100% recommend to people with kids to visit here. I will definitely be returning in the near future! :)
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Jane S.
May 1, 2023
Camping Pod - cc5a
The site was clean and nicely laid out, relatively easy to find and there was a friendly welcome.it is very family friendly and has lambs and chickens on site. It was a cute little pod. It’s very basic with just two single wooden beds and mattresses. There is nothing else in the pods, so we felt £85 was a bit expensive. The farm website does state exactly what is included but Hip camp states that it sleeps 4 (only if you take your own extra double bed) and doesn’t state that there is no bedding/towels etc. It’s also misleading as in hip camp it looks like to get your own private toilet and shower which you don’t. So that could do with being changed. Overall a really nice site but not quite as expected (not the campsites fault though) and we felt a little but pricey for how basic it was.
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Lorena M.recommends
October 24, 2022
Camping Pod - Heated
Great family experience
It was a great experience. The pod is clean and the space was enough for two adults and two children. The wood pack for the pitch fire was perfect. Toilets and comunal areas were clean and very warm, with a great view to the lake.
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Lisa M.recommends
August 17, 2022
Camping Pod - Heated
Was a lovely setting, few issues for me when I am sat outside quietly with my partner and my dog that were told there was an 11pm curfew for drinking, torches shone in our eyes, I am a responsible adult, maybe in future move all the couples together and keep all the familys together. We are all there to relax and have a good time and I fully understand about noise and respect people around me, we did enjoy our break a lot would I come back probably not, there's so much more you could do to make money
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Donna C.recommends
August 14, 2022
Camping Pod - Heated
We loved camping here because, firstly, we were greeted by really pleasant and helpful staff who accommodated us with our autistic adult son. The site is amazing, the pods looked great, we were allowed to take our dog. There were reasonable rules to follow, for eg, keeping pet on a lead. There were showers , toilets, kitchen all available to all on site and were very clean, even portable toilets were clean, this is a real must have because no one wishes to use a dirty toilet. Loved this place and would recommend it to all. Huge thank you to Alex and all the staff who were awesome.
Location
Preston, Lancashire, England, United KingdomTraditional, ancestral territory of various First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Alex Y.Joined in October 2015
From the host
A tranquil lakeside glampsite just 15 minutes from Blackpool?" you ask incredulously. No dear camper, we're not a few tent pegs short of a full set. The Lancashire Fylde is a peninsula bounded by the Bowland hills to the east, the Irish Sea to the west, Morecambe Bay to the north and the Ribble estuary to the south. Once harvested for peat by the locals, the land is incredibly nutrient rich and today, a wide variety of flora and fauna abounds. It is here that the industrious folks from Stanley Villa Farm have been busy creating and developing their Award Winning Site! The colourful locally built Pods are fully insulated and equipped with 2 beds and mattresses (you'll just need to bring your own bedding. Airbeds can be hired for children). Half of the Pods are heated with a radiator for those who feel the cold. The Bell Tents which run from April to October are fully furnished with; a double bed, a double sofa bed, drawers for storage, and beautiful greenery and led candles. The centerpiece of the Bell Tents are the Wood-Burning Stoves! All Pods and Bell Tents come with a fire pit and fire wood packages can be purchased on site. We have the Lake View heated pod with a Wood Fired Hot Tub and Bell Tent 1 with a Wood Fired Hot Tub. Perfect for soaking up the stunning lakeside views. The communal Lakeside Lodge has 3 shower rooms, kitchen area with Kettle, Toaster, Microwave, Fridges and Freezers plus a large common room. The centerpiece of the site is the 4 acre lake which welcomes all levels of anglers to fish for Carp, Roach and Rudd. The Carp range in size upto 24lbs. It’s also not unusual to see wild deer as well as the usual suspects (rabbits, squirrels, pheasants, and a large selection of birds including; kingfishers, hawks and owls) congregating to sup from its waters. While not as wild as the fells of neighboring Cumbria and a touch too far inland to enjoy coastal views, this part of the north-west has its own unique charm. Moreover, it's ideally placed for a bit of rural relaxation.
Nearby attractions

The Forest of Bowland, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is a beautiful stretch of rugged, unspoilt countryside covering 312 square miles of rural Lancashire and adjacent Yorkshire. Perfect for gentle walks, mountain biking, bird watching and scenic picnics. Lytham St Annes is a charming and most famous for its world-renowned golf course. A beer festival is held every September and the annual Lytham Proms take place by the town's charming windmill. Morecombe Bay is not too far either. Blackpool is just a 15 minute drive away from the farm. With donkey rides, candy floss and assorted seaside goodies, it's a great place to reconnect with the holidays of your childhood. Tourist favourites include the Winter Gardens, Pleasure Beach and iconic Blackpool Tower.

Food and drink

Most guests opt to BBQ or rustle something up in the campsite kitchen. The Eagle at Weeton (01253 542141) offers a fantastic selection of modern pub food. The Ashiana (01253 836883) is a superb nearby Indian restaurant, specialising in traditional Bangladeshi dishes. Open till late every night – eat in or collection only. Or if you don’t mind a short 15 minute drive, there is a range of dining options available in Lytham. Try Bosco (01253 733799) for a variety of Italian cuisine. There’s also a range of great pubs and bars with a vibrant atmosphere including CAMRA approved tavern - The Taps.

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