Gaddalands

A place to gather and gad about!

Welcome to Gaddalands!

The name of our site comes from a mixture of gather and gad:

Gather: come together in a group (verb)

Gad: to go out in search of pleasure, especially in an aimless manner (verb) or carefree adventure (noun)

If the walls of our communal spaces at Gaddalands could talk, they would reverberate with laughter. We have created a dedicated place to have fun and to make memories. We can’t wait to help bring your plans to life!

Scroll down to learn more about the amenities on site!

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Whether there’s 6 or 150 of you, we’ve got everything you need to have a great time at Gaddalands!

  • Gaddalands is a “dry hire” glamping site with 2 football pitches worth of space to do with what you want!

    Need inspiration? We’re happy to share our rugby & football goals, volleyball net, cricket nets, slacklines, rounders kit, tug of war rope and last but definitely not least sumo wrestling outfits!

  • We know what’s important.

    Gaddalands has 3 dedicated toilet blocks with 5 composting toilets and 2 hot water showers. Just what you need after a long day’s adventure.

  • Having a shindig at Gaddalands?

    We’ve got you covered with a DJ booth, stage and bar all built from wood on our farm. And of course, there’s ample room to boogie!

  • The kitchen at Gaddalands comes equipped with everything you need to feed a crowd of up to 30, including cutlery, crockery, pots, pans and a 6-hob stove. We also have a fridge, freezer and cold storage, so you can bring your own supplies.

    If you’re feeling adventurous (and we hope you are!) there’s also a wood-fired pizza oven, BBQ and firepit for you to use to your hearts’ content.

    Gaddalands has both indoor and outdoor dining options, so rain never stops play.

  • Need to rent a campervan? Don’t have enough tents? Want to bring in a caterer? Looking for someone to help plan your event?

    We’ve got a list of local businesses we’d be happy to recommend, so please get in touch if you have any questions!

Where you’ll stay

Built out of wood from our farm, each of our glamping huts has its own unique character and bespoke furniture. We supply bed linen, towels, light and warmth, you just bring yourselves. Dogs are welcome!

Alternatively, you’re welcome to pitch up a tent or campervan and bring your own creature comforts with you. All accommodation options have full use of the communal Gaddalands amenities listed above.

No matter the reason for your stay, don’t forget to take a moment for yourself to stare at the night sky; we’re sure you’ll love it as much as we do!

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Tethera

  • 2 guests, 1 room

  • No electricity; torches and battery lights provided

  • Extra quilts and hot water bottles available as necessary

  • The word “Tethera” means “3” in Cumbrian!

Walden Hut

  • 2 guests, 1 room

  • No electricity; solar lights provided

  • Wood burning stove and logs provided

  • Named after the book “Walden” by Henry Thoreau; a reflection on simple living in natural surroundings!

Moonshine

  • 2-4 guests, 1 room

  • No electricity; solar lights provided

  • Wood burning stove and logs provided

  • We called it Moonshine because we love to sit out on the veranda watching all the stars come out!

Camping

  • up to 150 guests

  • No electricity hook-up

  • No waste dumping

  • Pitch up in designated areas to maximise room for festivities!

  • Simply interested in a mid-week camping spot? Send us an email!

What’s on site

Forever friend of Into the Woods Cumbria, Georgina Moir created this fabulous map of Gaddalands so you know exactly where to pitch up and play!

Click here or on the map for more details about what you’ll find on site including the Man Shack, Bothy, Innuendos Bar, The Only Stage and the DJ Booth.

When we’re available

Our season runs from March to mid-October

2024

Weekend availability 2024

June
28th-1st July
September
13th-16th / 27th-30th

Mid-Week availability 2024

May
7th-9th / 14th-16th / 21st-23rd / 28th-30th
June
4th-6th / 11th-13th / 18th-20th / 25th-27th
July
2nd-4th / 9th-11th / 16th-18th / 23rd-25th
August
13th-15th
September
3rd-5th / 10th-12th / 24th-26th
October
1st-3rd / 8th-10th

2025

Weekend availability 2025

Currently all available!

Mid-Week availability 2025

Currently all available!

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