The Buttermere lake is beside Buttermere village and Crummock Water. The lake has some beautiful places of interest nearby. In the nearby Buttermere village, you’ll find St James Buttermere church at the intersection of Honister and Newlands passes. Head to the south window, where you’ll find a plaque dedicated to Alfred Wainwright. He is known as a writer of guidebooks and loved to walk in the mountainous Haystacks area. It’s possible to walk from the church to Haystacks. It’ll take you about an hour, but the route is scenic as you’ll be going around the edge of Lake Buttermere and through green pastures. The only sounds you’ll hear will be from the surrounding farms and native wildlife. To enjoy more of this tranquil ambience, keep reading and book a stay at one of these best yurts near Buttermere, UK.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 24, 2025.
1. Yurt in the Paddock, Gosforth (from USD 189)
There is no public transport for Rainors Farm, so getting here requires a car or a bicycle. If you are arriving by train, the host can pick you up from the station in Seascale. Yurt in the Paddock is located at the back of the key farm building and offers mountain and valley views. Sleeping arrangements will be one bed for two people and three mattresses on the floor.
You can cook your own meals on the wood-burning and gas stoves or barbecue using the cooking equipment that’s provided for your use.
Gosforth, England, United KingdomAccommodates: 5
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very lovely both host and yurtgreat place peaceful wonderful owner bubbly and going that extra mileRead more reviewsLocation:
central to lots of interesting lake district attractions and easy to get togreat location and very helpful host
2. Little Yurt, Cumbria (from USD 99)
This yurt is located next to a babbling brook and a farm with sheep. It’s great if you’re here for an intimate holiday with a special someone or if you’d like to explore the western part of Lake District. There’s no electricity inside the yurt, but there’s a utility room nearby with electrical points if you need them. This room also has a small kitchen that you can use. For lights in the yurt, battery-operated ones and torches are provided.
A toilet and shower area are available for your exclusive use.
Cumbria, England, United KingdomAccommodates: 2
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a wonderful helpful hostclare was a lovely host who provided an assortment of options for self catering or eating out locallyclare was very friendly and helpfulLocation:
an amazing little get away in such a beautiful location would recommend to everyonegreat place to stay to get away from it alleasy to find and the location is perfect close to scafell and local villages for shops/pubs/cafes etcCleanliness:
fantastic facilities very clean and everything needed to cook your own food and mealthe utility room and toilet were very cleanRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the utility room with the wet room was great and the amenities were ample
3. Yurt by the Stream, Cumbria (from USD 170)
How about trading the noise of the city for those of the country? If you book this yurt, you’ll hear sheep bleating instead of people talking. And instead of cars, you’ll hear the sounds of farm equipment such as tractors. You can choose to relax in your yurt or go out to discover the area. A private toilet and shower room are a short walk from the yurt. You’ll find a fridge, washer and dryer in a utility room, which you’ll need to share with other guests.
There’s a grill provided as well, but you’ll need to bring your own charcoal.
Cumbria, England, United KingdomAccommodates: 4
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our host claire was accommodative and friendlylovely area super comfy yurt and a very good host and familythe yurt was perfect very comfortable and clare is a fantastic hostclaire was really helpful from the beginning and gave us some great recommendations around the areaamazibg stay with glorious scenery and a lovely hostRead more reviewsLocation:
very comfortable stay great locationabsolutely gorgeous place in an incredible locationit’s in a lovely location and had everything we neededthe kids loved it quiet location bbq ghost storiesit was a great place at a great location
4. Pet-friendly cabin with an indoor fireplace, Rydal
You’ll hear the sound of waterfalls and enjoy views of lakes and hills when you book this yurt. It’s located at Rydal Hall and has lots of things to do nearby. You could go walking on one of the trails or visit pubs and museums. Inside you’ll find a wood-burning stove with an oven and a gas cooker that you can use to prepare meals. Solar-powered lights are provided for guests’ convenience.
As for drinking water, you can use a tap on a nearby hill or in the bathroom.
Rydal, England, United KingdomAccommodates: 4
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5. Long Valley Yurts, Bassenthwaite
Located around an 18-minute drive from Keswick, Long Valley Yurts offers beautiful views of Bassenthwaite Lake. You can enjoy hot showers here. Sleeping options comprise one double and one single bed in the bedroom. There are only three yurts at this campsite, each measuring 18 ft (5.49 m). Woolly rugs, multi-hued throws and lanterns give a Moroccan touch to the interiors. If you need electricity, you’ll need to pay a nightly fee of 9 GBP (11.31 USD) when you arrive here.
These yurts can only be booked for quick stays, during a week or over a weekend.
Bassenthwaite, United KingdomSuperhost
Accommodates: 6
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staff on site were very helpfulthe staff are helpful and the yurt is comfortablethe campsite itself was beautiful and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpfulincredibly cosy especially with the wood burner would definitely return thanks to the host for a wonderful staypubs were within walking distance and everyone was really friendlyLocation:
the location was absolutely stunninggorgeous walking trails and waterfalls close by alsothe location is perfect for hiking climbing canyoning etc and there's a pub within walking distanceoverall great accommodation and location and would definitely recommendthe location is incredibly beautiful and secluded perfect for walking and getting away from it allCleanliness:
the yurts are big cosy and cleanthe yurt was spacious and clean and had nice touches such as the games boxRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
excellent washing and dryer facilities impressed with the cleanlinesshowever the issue took 2-3 hours to resolve so breakfast wasn’t had until almost lunchtimewe loved looking at the stars from our bed through the skylight
Have a lovely time in Buttermere
Breathe in fresh, country air as you go for long walks through fields and around lakes. Buttermere offers spectacular panoramas of mountains and valleys. It’s a great place for a holiday if you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
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