Mallard - Bleasdale, Bleasdale

About this property

Nestled in the beautiful Lancashire countryside, between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, Mallard is one of five safari tents set in a wonderfully quiet corner of Forest of Bowland. Peaceful, unspoilt and wonderfully remote, with winding lanes, working farms, open fells and endless views, it’s the kind of place where you instantly switch off and, before you know it, you’ve settled into the quiet and are simply enjoying the moment. The fresh air we all need. With nature all around, wildlife to spot and even the River Brock passing by, it's a natural adventure playground for family and friends to explore and enjoy together.

Each tent at our Lantern & Larks locations, accommodates six guests across three bedrooms. There is one king size room, one twin room and one bunk bedroom. Inside, there is an open plan living area with a spacious kitchen featuring a double gas hob, a dining table, a comfortable seating area and a wood-burning stove. Each tent also has private facilities with running water, as well as its own outdoor seating area with a firepit and unlimited logs included. Our sites are off-grid, and we provide rechargeable lanterns and hot water bottles to keep you cosy in the evenings - though it’s always worth packing for a little bit of everything when it comes to British weather.

About Bleasdale

Our Bleasdale Lantern & Larks glamping site sits above a private stretch of the River Brock, which is always a favourite with families. Children can spend hours paddling in the water, building dams, spotting sticklebacks or exploring along the riverbank.

Behind the tents, there’s also woodland to wander through, with plenty of space for den building, running around and getting outdoors. There’s also an open grassy area near the tents where children can play football, run around or enjoy outdoor games. Many guests bring a kite or garden games with them, especially when there’s plenty of space to make the most of it. We also keep a selection of board games in the honesty shop for guests to borrow during their stay.

From your tent, you can head straight out into the Forest of Bowland using the local footpath network. There’s a stone circle around a 20-minute walk away and beyond that, plenty of walking routes across the Bowland Fells. It’s a very peaceful part of Lancashire, with open views, quiet country lanes and very little traffic, ideal for walking, cycling or simply spending time outside. Cycle to the nearby Beacon Fell Country Park from your tent, or to the pretty village of Chipping with its pubs, cafes and ice cream shop! If this seems a little hard work, there is a business hiring electric bicycles located on the estate.

Bleasdale is also well placed for exploring both the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District. A day trip to Windermere is always worth it. It can be lively, especially in summer, but there’s something incredibly calming about it, whether that’s for a boat trip on the lake, a walk by the water or a relaxed stop for lunch before heading back.

After a day exploring, you can return to the quiet of your tent, light the firepit and settle in for the evening. Outdoor meals around the firepit, watching the sunset with a drink or two in hand, are all part of what makes staying here feel so special.

There are local horse-riding centres close by and they specialise in taking riders on treks round the local riding network. Or take a cruise on the Lancaster canal from the Barton Grange Garden Centre – only 10 minutes away.

Phone signal can be patchy in places, but before long you stop noticing. You will be too busy with the firepit, cooking outside, spotting wildlife, playing by the river, or simply sitting still and enjoying. And somewhere in amongst it all, you remember you don’t really need it.

The local wildlife can be stunning with everything from glimpses of deer in the valley below your tents to the famous "sky dancer" or hen harrier on the fells above you. Bowland Wild Boar Park is a 20-minute drive away, and for those keen on catching the local wildlife, there are several fishing lakes in the area, ranging from pike and perch to trout and salmon.

Additional Information:

This is a off-grid experience with no electricity on site. Light is provided by candles, portable lamps, and solar powered lighting.

A security deposit of £500.00 will be held, only when booking the full site and refunded within 7 days of departure.

All adult bookings must be discussed and agreed before booking confirmation.

No stag or hen parties allowed.

Please keep noise to a minimum after 9pm.

Travel cots (small additional charge) and high chairs available on request.

Up to four well behaved dogs welcome per tent (small additional charge).

River Brock: walking distance from the site

Nearest town: Garstang - 20m driving or Preston - 40m driving

Golfing: Garstang Golf Club - 20m driving

Nearest Beach: Fleetwood - 50m driving

Lake District National Park- Windermere - 1h driving

Yorkshire Dales National Park - Settle - 1h driving or Grassington/Skipton - 1h20m driving

Inside:

Living area

Comfortable sitting area with corner sofa, coffee table and large wood burning stove (unlimited wood included). Views out over the porch and across the site. Candles and lanterns supplied throughout to light the tent.

Kitchen/dining area

Wooden table with seating for six. Well-equipped kitchen with sink, double gas hob, cooking equipment, crockery and cutlery. Cool box for storing food, with free ice packs available from site shop.

Shower room

Private flushing WC and shower room. All fully plumbed with hot and cold running water. Towels provided.

Bedroom one

Wooden king-size bed (bedding supplied) with two bedside tables, chest of drawers and wardrobe.

Bedroom two

Twin wooden single beds (bedding supplied) and storage.

Bedroom three

Wooden bunk beds (bedding supplied) and storage.

Outside:

Front terrace with outdoor seating and coffee table. Firepit with cooking facilities in front of tent. (wood supplied).

Parking:

Parking is only available in the designated parking area.

Vehicles can not be driven to the tents.

Barrows are provided to take your luggage from your car to the tent.

Please be aware that the path might be uneven at times.