Barn Owl Bell Tent (12 at Kingfisher Lakes)

UK England North East England East Riding of Yorkshire Beverley Kingfisher Lakes

Sleeps 5 (max 4 adults, 3 children)
Electricity
Beds Provided
Bed Linen Provided

The ultimate summer escape. Available for a limited season each year, our spacious bell tent sleeps up to 5 guests and combines the simple joys of camping with the comfort of glamping. Perfect for families and outdoor enthusiasts looking to make the most of long days, warm evenings and life under canvas.✨ Couples' Saver: 15% off stays for 2 guests (applied automatically).

The Owner Says

Available exclusively during the summer season, our spacious bell tent offers the perfect blend of traditional camping and relaxed glamping comfort.

Sleeping up to five guests, this seasonal retreat is an ideal choice for families, couples and outdoor enthusiasts looking to make the most of long sunny days and warm summer evenings. With its airy interior and comfortable furnishings, it provides all the adventure of life under canvas while adding a few extra home comforts along the way. With two double beds and a small double futon sofabed.

You will have use of the shared kitchen barn area where we provide each tent with it's own box of crockery/cutlery; there are plenty of pots, pans and utensils in here too. You may want to bring some extra camping chairs if you have them for sitting outside, although a wooden picnic table with benches is provided, along with a BBQ (so you'll just need to bring your own charcoal).

Delightful, underfloor-heated washrooms (ladies, gents & accessible) are just a short walk away with everything you need (just bring your own towels or hire from us).

Wake to birdsong, spend your days exploring Kingfisher Lakes, having kayaking adventures, enjoy alfresco meals together and finish the evening beneath a sky full of stars. There's a simple magic to bell tent living that brings people together and helps you reconnect with the outdoors.

Available from late May until early September, the bell tent has become a beloved summer tradition for many returning guests. If you're looking for an authentic taste of outdoor living with a touch of glamping luxury, this could be your perfect summer escape.

✨ Couples' Saver: 15% discount automatically applied for stays with 2 guests.

About Kingfisher Lakes

Suitable For

Families, couples and groups – yes. Tents, campervans, caravans, dogs – no.

Nearby

Many local beaches including the locals favourite - Fraisthorpe, an untamed stretch of soft, sandy beach (with the lovely Cow Shed Cafe), which you can walk on for miles, reaching the hugely popular Bridlington South beach to the North and towards the seaside town of Hornsea if you head South. Hornsea has a buzzing creative community with numerous independent places to shop, eat & drink, and a small museum showcasing small town life through the years, as well as the famous Hornsea Pottery history and designs.

Stunning coastal areas including Flamborough Headland with its many coves and caves is where you can see the seals every day, puffins from April to July and even dolphins if you're really lucky! A short drive north of there is Bempton Cliffs RSPB Nature Reserve with a great visitors centre and cafe.

A 30 min drive gets you to Hull. The UK City of Culture in 2017 boasts a bustling marina, charming Hepworth's Arcade and the recently regenerated Humber Street. The latter is now a music and arts hub on the site of the historic fruit market where your host family first started selling the farm’s potatoes many years ago! Here you will also find The Deep Aquarium.

Other attractions include the numerous museums and galleries around the Old Town, plus the iconic Humber bridge. En route to Hull, the town of Beverley is a lively market town full of stylish, independent shops and restaurants. Home to one of Europe's finest Gothic churches, Beverley Minster (01482 868540).

Food & Drink

There are plenty of great places around Brandesburton village to eat. Bert’s (01964 541809) is a very popular venue for everything from coffee and cake in the morning to a special evening meal – fantastic food with an Italian twist, family-friendly and set on a stunning lakeside location. Also on site next to Bert's is their snack kiosk at Adventure Golf where you can enjoy a less formal eating occasion, with paninis, coffees and Bert's homemade gelato.

For a good pub (with massive food portions) try The Dacre Arms (01964 542392) - it's a good option for a weekend cooked breakfast too. The Black Swan, Brandesburton, The New Inn Leven (01964 542223 and The Duke of York (01964 500300) also offer decent pub grub. In Brandesburton there is Costcutters convenience store (7am–8pm; 01964 543480) and village store (6am–8pm). Archers Deli (01964 541544) is the local’s favourite for sausage rolls, pies, freshly made to order sandwiches and sweet treats, while In Leven (the next nearest village) there's Charter’s Butchers (01964 543480).

Brandesburton Pizza Takeaway provides excellent stone-baked pizzas, as well as burgers, kebabs, wraps and more.

Extras

Kayak hire (up to 3 nights stay)

2-seater hard-shell kayaks with oars & lifejackets, these are hired at own risk with an agreement to sign upon collection. This is a great fun activity for all the family (except the really little kids, sorry!), even if you've never kayaked before we think you'll love it! Take a look at the videos on our extras page for top tips!

Kayak hire for a 2 or 3 night stay

2-seater sturdy inflatable or hard-shell kayaks with oars & lifejackets, these are hired at own risk with an agreement to sign upon collection. This is a great fun activity for all the family (except the really little kids, sorry!), even if you've never kayaked before we think you'll love it! Take a look at the videos on our extras page for top tips!

Kayak hire (4+ night stays)

2- seater hard-shell kayaks with oars & lifejackets, these are hired at own risk with an agreement to sign upon collection. This is a great fun activity for all the family (except the really little kids, sorry!), even if you've never kayaked before we think you'll love it! Take a look at the videos on our extras page for top tips!

Kayak hire for a 4 or 7 night stay

2-seater sturdy inflatable or hard-shell kayaks with oars & lifejackets, these are hired at own risk with an agreement to sign upon collection. This is a great fun activity for all the family (except the really little kids, sorry!), even if you've never kayaked before we think you'll love it! Take a look at the videos on our extras page for top tips!