Here are some of the questions we most frequently get asked and the answers to them if you have any other questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact us you can find numbers on the contacts page.

Is the Tipi Waterproof?
- Yes. The canvas is waterproof they also have a rain catcher attached to the poles at the top of the tipi if it should rain the rain flows down the poles then collects in the rain catcher and is drained off at the back of the lining. However, even in Summer night times can be cool and you should always bring a good sleeping bag and warm clothing.

Is it cold in the tipi?
- The structure of the tipi and lining means that tipis are comfy and warm in winter and offer a cool shelter in the summer. Providing the perfect Lake District camping experience. However even in Summer night times can be cool and you should always bring a good sleeping bag.

Is it suitable for pets?
- Yes we do allow well- behaved pets. Please inform us at time of booking. Conditions are as follows.

What about toilets and showers?
4 Winds guests have the use of the sites toilets (2 female with 2 washbasins, 1 male with washbasin) and straw bale urinals. And there is also a covered washing-up area with hot water. There are no showers on site. (See Locations Page)

What about disability access?
Yes, our Low Wray site has disbled facilities however, our Fell Foot site is not suitable. Please contact us so we can discuss specific individual needs.

Where are the nearest facilities: shop, petrol, cash point, etc?
(See Locations Page)

What do we need to bring?
Fell Foot Woods site: Sleeping bags, pillows, towels, tea towels, clothes, and toiletries. 4 Winds provides handwash liquid in the toilets and washing up liquid for your washing up (both ecologically safe products). We also provide a kitchen cloth and scourer. It is sensible to bring clothing for all weather conditions whatever time of year you book your holiday. Our water source is spring fed and as such health and safety policy recommends that we advise guests to boil their water for drinking, so you may wish to bring some bottled water with you. At least one good torch would be handy for any night-time trips to the loo. Maps of the area can be useful too.

What’s the weather like?
- The Lake District has some glorious weather. But it also rains and it can change between the two very quickly. It is sensible to bring clothing for all weather conditions whatever time of year you book your holiday. There is still plenty to do in the Lake District even if it rains (See Locations Page) so you can still enjoy a fun packed or peaceful holiday whatever Grandmother nature chooses to bless you with. For up-to-date weather forecasts see www.bbcweather.co.uk.

What is there to do?
- The Lake District offers a huge variety of activities suitable for all age groups. Whether you are searching for inner karma, fun days out for little kids or big kids, culture or shop-til-you drop experiences you can find it all in the majestic Lake District (See Locations and Links pages)

Is there a fire in the tipi?
- Hefty insurance premiums and safety aspects make it impossible for us to have an open fire in our tipis. You also have to be quite an expert to get the fire to draw sufficiently well so your tipi does not become engulfed in smoke. However we do offer an out door fire bowl or brazier at our Fell Foot Woods location.

What are 4 Winds Lakeland Tipis doing to help the environment?
In 2008 4 Winds Lakeland Tipis are aiming to create a sustainable environmentally aware location (see locations page) in which you can enjoy the beauty of the magnificent National Park. We are installing compost/straw bale toilets, we use our natural spring water supply, we only use environmentally friendly cleaning products, we recycle paper, cans, bottles and plastics and have other plans in the pipeline for sustainability.