Stanley Villa Farm
UK England North West England Lancashire Blackpool
"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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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 24hr access to the Lakeside Lodge which has a kitchen including complimentary teas & coffees, a kettle, microwave, toaster, fridge/freezer, three wet rooms with toilets & 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 21lbs. Day tickets for fishing are reduced to £5 when staying in a Pod. There's plenty of large open fields for children to run and play.Suitable For
Families, couples, well-behaved dogs – yes.
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 a charming conurbation 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 Bayis not too far either.Blackpool is just a 15 minute drive away from the farm. With donkey rides, candy floss and assorted seaside tat, 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
Most guests opt to BBQ or rustle something up in the campsite kitchen. The Eagle at Weeton (01253 836230) 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.
Opening Times
Mid Feb to Mid Nov
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Accommodation
24 camping pods.
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Location
Contact Stanley Villa Farm, Back Lane, Greenhalgh, Preston, PR4 3HN
Getting 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 min taxi ride away.Reviews
Add Your ReviewRated ★★★★★ over 12 reviews
Perfect short break
Wonderful stay
A great get away to get away to...
Family orientated and very welcoming
absolutly brilliant is how i'd describe stanley villa farm,,if you've never been get booking now ,,heaven
Amazing experience throughout
A perfect weekend
A great get away to get away to...
Great for the grandkids
Super wonderful holiday
Friendly campsite
Customers as friends
I stayed here with my two girls (3 and 6) at the beginning of April. The weather wasn't too kind to us, but the welcome certainly was! Alex the owner told us to ring him when we were en route so he could welcome us, which he did, with a puppy (Ruby) in tow! The pods or hobbit holes as we called them, were dotted around the small site so they didn't look regimental, and with generous spacing between your neighbours. They were spotlessly clean but very small inside. We arranged the 2 single beds in an L-shape and the girls squeezed their two kid-size airbeds onto the floor = no floor space to move around. If you have older children then I'd recommend 2 pods! The fire buckets provided were excellent - although the smoke fumes lingered inside the pod for longer than it would in a permeable tent, so pay extra attention to their positioning before lighting up.
The converted barn was great which housed a kitchen where you could fill hot water bottles, store perishables in the fridges and help yourself to free tea, coffee and hot chocolate! There were only 3 toilets/shower rooms which inevitably led to queues at peak times. The large common room had dining tables and chairs which was a great place to meet other families who were also wrestling their youngsters into the showers and getting them ready for the day.
The girls made friends in our two night stay and there was a little play pod with a small selection of outdoor toys to share, however, this family friendly site would be improved massively if there was a play area: swings, climbing frame etc - I think Alex said that this was in the planning.
You can't drive onto the field which is fine until there's unrelenting driving rain when you're trying to pack up - you can always dry off/change clothes in the barn though before you set off home.
Alex has since been in touch to find out how our stay was and to make last minute special offers which we haven't been able to take advantage of yet, but we'll definitely be back.
Why book with Cool Camping?
- Best Price Guarantee, with no fees
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- Trusted for over 10 years
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