Stanley Villa Farm
North West England Lancashire Blackpool
- From £57 a night
- 24 Pods & 10 Bell Tents
- Bell tents
- Pods
Lakeside glamping tranquility in Lancashire with the 'kiss-me-quick' fun of the seaside close by and fishing onsite
This tranquil glamping site has a lot going for it. Not only is it situated next to its own fishing lake amid the beautiful countryside of Lancashire's Fylde peninsula, it's also just 15 minutes from the seaside delights of Blackpool and the rest of the coast's excellent beaches. With a mixture of cute, purpose-built glamping pods and cosy bell tents, it makes an excellent choice if you're looking for both countryside and seaside glamping, with a spot of fishing thrown in too.
Stanley Villa Farm is located a few miles inland from Blackpool, not far from the M55 'road to the coast' branch off the M6, so very easy to reach by car. The centrepiece is its five-acre, man-made lake – the home of Stanley Villa carp fishery. It’s not unusual to see wild deer as well as a selection of rabbits, squirrels, kingfishers, hawks and even owls congregating to sup from its carp-inhabited waters. A great place for family glamping, there's lots of outdoor space for vigorous activities, plus sheep, chickens and pygmy goats to pet and feed. You'll also find an on-site shop and loads of attractions and things to do nearby, including two zoos, a water park and numerous other activities, from wakeboarding to pony-trekking – plus the delights of Blackpool and the coast.
The farm’s colourful pods are fully insulated and equipped with comfy mattresses (though you need to bring your own bedding). There’s a selection, ranging from basic all the way up to large, family-sized heated pods with their own private wood-fired hot tubs. In case you prefer to sleep under canvas, there are 10 bell tents, each sleeping two adults and up to four children. They have a wood-burning stove to keep things cosy, beds, mattresses and beautiful furnishings.
Whichever option you choose, little ones will love retiring to their den-like digs for the weekend, while the communal Lakeside Lodge has everything you need for a hassle-free stay, including fridges, washing and kitchen facilities (kettle and microwave) and a big common room. Plus, there’s an on-site food van serving breakfast butties in the mornings and delicious freshly-made pizzas in the evenings – perfect for ordering then enjoying on one of the picnic benches overlooking the lake.
All in all, Stanley Villa Farm is a terrific family-friendly glamping spot in a fantastic Lancashire location, with loads to do both on-site and nearby. Little wonder it's won numerous awards and is the highest customer-rated site in the area. So, if you seek outdoor adventure without skimping on home comforts, you couldn’t wish for a better place to stay in the heart of England’s resplendent rural north-west.
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Facilities
Campfires permitted; firewood available to buy. Each pod comes with 2 quality beds and mattresses and is fully insulated. 2 children would fit in a pod, but you would need to bring additional airbeds (or these can be hired on site). Guests have 24-hour access to the Lakeside Lodge which has a kitchen including a kettle, microwave, fridge/freezer, three wet rooms with toilets and showers, plus a large common room. Power sockets are also available in the lodge for hairdryers and charging phones. The beautiful 5-acre lake plays host to Carp up to 22.5lbs. Day tickets are £10 per person per day, pre-bookable on Swimbooker. There are plenty of large open fields for children to run and play.Standard pods
Each comes with 2 good-quality single beds and mattresses for a comfortable night’s sleep. The beds can be pushed together to make a double, or if they’re placed in an L shape, you can even fit a double airbed in.
Pods sleep 2 adults (max) and up to two children (or three small children if they can fit on a double airbed – this is a squeeze). You just need to bring your own bedding and additional airbeds/roll mats if bringing your children.
Pods are insulated to keep to a nice temperature, but if you do feel the chill we have hot water bottles available for £3.50 (to keep).
A number of standard pods (currently 8) are now heated with a radiator. These are available to book using the booking system.
Family-sized heated pod
We have 4, sleeping 2 adults (max) and up to 3 children. These come with a double and a single bed, and a heater. These are slightly bigger than our standard camping pods. You must bring your own bedding and extra airbed/roll mats if bringing more than one child.
Family-sized heated pod with wood-fired hot tub
Situated towards the top end of the site near the woods, each has wooden decking areas featuring a hot tub – and more privacy/seclusion. Some overlook the lake.
During the cooler months, we recommend you bring warm bedding or extra layers. Pods also come with coat hooks and battery-powered lights.
Bell tents
Each Bell tent comes with a double bed and mattress and a double futon bed. Additional airbeds can be hired if required.
They sleep 2 adults (max) and up to 4 children. You just need to bring your own bedding.
They also have a wood-burning stove inside to keep you toasty warm and help create a magical atmosphere.
Our bell tents all sit on wooden decking and come with stylish home furnishings such as bedside tables, matting, and of course, bunting and LED candles!
Bell Tents each come with a firepit. Wood can be purchased on site.
Hot tub info
Our wood-fired hot tubs are designed for 2 people maximum. Rates include wood and kindling for the tub.
They don’t have electricity connected – so no bubbles/jets. Just relaxation and fantastic lakeside views.
Available to use from your check-in time until 11pm.
Tubs take up to 2 hours to get to temperature.
Recommended minimum age is 14 years. Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult.
General:
Our units don’t have electricity connected so it’s an authentic camping experience – but if you do need to charge phones or plug in your hairdryer, there's plenty of power available in the nearby Lakeside Lodge. Or you can hire a battery pack on site for £5 if you’d rather charge your device in your unit.
Bookings include 24-hour access to the beautiful Lakeside Lodge which has a kitchen including a kettle, microwave, toaster, fridge/freezer, three wet rooms with toilets/24-hour hot showers, and a large common room with tables and chairs and vending machines.
Campfires permitted; firewood available to buy.
Suitable For
Families, couples, well-behaved dogs – yes (but no dogs permitted in the bell tents).
Nearby
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 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 windmill. Morecambe 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 & Drink
We do have a food van on site serving pizzas and breakfast butties in our busier times. Please call for days and times. A lot of guests opt to BBQ. 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's a range of dining options available in Lytham, plus a selection of great pubs and bars with a vibrant atmosphere, including The Taps, a CAMRA-approved tavern.
Open
All year round for the pods, and bell tents April - October.Pricing
Standard pods from £55 a night, heated pods with radiator from £65 a night, and family-sized heated pods from £75 a night.
Bell tents from £85 a night (no pets allowed).
Wood-fired hot tub units from £169 a night.
All based on two adults sharing.
Children: £5 a night per child.
Dogs: £5 a night per dog.
Minimum two-night stay on weekends from 1st July – 31st August (Friday/Saturday)
Minimum two-night stay on bank holiday weekends.
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Location
Contact Website 01253 804 588 Stanley Villa Farm, Back Lane, Greenhalgh, Preston, Lancashire PR4 3HNGetting There
From M55, Junction 3 (Kirkham Turnoff) – turn right at the roundabout onto the A585 heading for Fleetwood.
In half a mile there is an Indian Restaurant called the Ashiana. Take the immediate next left past the speed camera turning down Greenhalgh Lane, 150 yards AFTER the Ashiana and 100 yards BEFORE a Shell Petrol Station. Go down Greenhalgh Lane until you reach a ‘T’-Junction (approximately 1 mile). Turn right and take the second left into the site entrance.
Most guests choose to arrive by car as the site's fairly rural. However, 'Kirkham & Wesham' Train Station is only a 10-minute taxi ride away.Features
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