Irton House Farm

From £37.50 For 1 night, 2 adults 9.9 266 reviews
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  • Peaceful site on a farm five minutes' drive from Bassenthwaite
  • Spectacular views over Bassenthwaite Lake and Skiddaw
  • Distillery and wildlife park within a few minutes' drive
Let’s face it, if you’re off to the Lake District you’re likely to be looking for lots of chances to look at lakes. So put a big tick in that box for Irton House Farm, a peaceful place where watery views can be had without even leaving your pitch. And it’s not just any old lake that forms the backdrop here: you’ll be looking out over Bassenthwaite, one of the area’s largest and loveliest (and in a region of pretty stiff competition too). Being a farm site, you’ll share those views with the resident sheep and chickens, but around the sizeable site there's plenty of space to relax or to run about and play games. (Not outdoor-games weather? Retreat to the games room for pool and table tennis.) As scenic as that outlook is, you’ll not be wanting to limit yourself to just the one lake, so it’s handy that there are plenty more within easy reach. Buttermere, Derwentwater and Crummock Water are all within a half-hour drive, as is the Solway coast if you fancy a blast of sea air with your aquatic views. Getting out for a walk or a bike ride is pretty straightforward on local paths, and you can safely get all mucky knowing that a bike wash and free heated shower block await your return. Post-activity pubs and grub can be had five minutes away in Bassenthwaite or with a slightly longer drive to Cockermouth.

Site type

Tent pitches 8
Touring caravan pitches 2
Motorhome pitches 6
Open now
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 28 Mar to

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Superb site in every way

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Tom M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Paddock electric hardstanding touring pitch (large)

Liked: Warm and Friendly welcome. A bottle of wine as a gift to compensate for noise coming from improvement to site facilities. Genuinely disabled friendly facilities. Well managed and cared for site. Set in a stunningly beautiful location. Best toilets and showers ever encountered. Owners go out of their way to provide for needs of clients.

Disliked: Rain

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: So glad you enjoyed your stay and all the facilities. Thanks for taking time to leave your review.

Great location, lovely views. Loved the lambs running past

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Jane H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Paddock electric hardstanding touring pitch (large)

Liked: We had the campsite to ourselves as everyone cancelled due to the storms . Loved the views

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Well done and extra browny points for braving the brisk April weather, winds and rain storms. Hope to see you back again soon, over the warmer months. Thanks for the great review.

Excellent site with very clean facilities, friendly staff.

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Paddock electric grass tent or campervan pitch (large)

Liked: We loved the scenery and the warm welcome. The games room was really good for the kids.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: so please you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for publishing your review.

One of them “amazing” finds

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Katie D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Paddock electric grass tent or campervan pitch (large)

Liked: We just LOVE this site. Great friendly owners and just amazing views. Showers/toilets are warm and immaculate clean: the washing up area has incredible views and even a games room to pass some hours if the famous lakes weather creeps in!

Disliked: NOTHING! It’s amazing

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From the manager: Very kind words thankyou and a great review.

Everything. Great location. Fanstatic views. Spotless facilities. Excellent hosts. 2nd time of…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Paddock electric grass tent or campervan pitch (large)

Liked: Everything. Great location. Fanstatic views. Spotless facilities. Excellent hosts. 2nd time of staying here and will be back.

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Great review thanks.

Very clean site. Huge pitches and extremely helpful staff.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
sadie-may s. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Paddock electric grass tent or campervan pitch (large)

Liked: Beautiful farm, well maintained and very well managed. The toilets and showers were always clean. The view from the washing up room makes washing up way less boring.

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From the manager: Great photos and review thanks. You certainly got the best of the weather.

Amazing site, definitely recommend

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Carly H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Orchard electric grass tent pitch (five person, large)

Liked: Everything! The toilets & showers were super clean, the view was unbelievable. We stayed in a tent and the pitch area was on astroturf which made a huge difference to the dryness of the tent (and our feet getting in and out!) the owners are fantastic and so welcoming, really informative. My son was obsessed with the animals on site, horses, chickens, sheep & lambs! He was able to pet them all and it was lovely to see. Highly recommend and we will be back again this year!

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From the manager: Thanks for the great review. A good star to the season.

We have stayed here on a number of occasions and love it.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Steven C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Paddock electric hardstanding touring pitch (large)

Liked: We have stayed here on a number of occasions and love it. Views of Bassenthwaite and Skiddaw are magnificent. Lyndsay and Nic are brilliant. Went on a guided tour on ebike hired from site.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Always good to see you guys back. Thanks for the great photos, and review and for booking the e-bike tour. Not a bad way to spend your afternoon in the Lake District. Hope to see you again this season, maybe try your hand at Clay Pigeon Shooting this year.

Facilities were spotless and the view was outstanding

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Glyn B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Orchard electric grass tent pitch (five person, large)

Liked: We arrived late but our host was extremely accommodating showing us to our pitch in the dark we couldn't have asked for more from a site

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From the manager: Please we could be of assistance and you enjoyed your short stay. Thanks for the review.

This is still our favourite site we've ever been to. The views,…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Eve A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Paddock electric grass tent or campervan pitch (large)

Liked: This is still our favourite site we've ever been to. The views, the ambience, the sheep, the huge immaculate pitches, the friendly owners and the excellent facilities - what is not to love. We can't wait to return next season 🥰

Disliked: We love everything about Irton House Farm

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From the manager: Thanks for the great review. Were getting ready for another season of great weather, great views, and great campers. Nice photos,


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Irton House Farm

Isel

Cockermouth

Cumbria

England

CA13 9ST

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.69769°N
-3.23809°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.8 mi Fairfield Junior School
5.8 mi Gallowbarrow
7.7 mi Bus Station
Rail
5.7 mi Aspatria Rail Station
9.6 mi Wigton Rail Station
10.3 mi Maryport Rail Station
Ferry
7.8 mi Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
8.1 mi Keswick Ferry Landing
8.6 mi Hawes End Derwentwater Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

It’s all about getting outdoors around here – there are walks galore through the area’s stunning scenery (not just lakes but also fells, forests and mountains). Routes are around for all abilities, from accessible ‘miles without stiles’ walks through to scrambles up Skiddaw (the 931-metre peak is 20 minutes’ drive from the farm). Put your boots aside for a while to favour other activities – head to Whinlatter Forest Park (20 minutes' drive) for mountain biking, Derwentwater (20 minutes) for kayaking and trout fishing, or Cockermouth Golf Club (10 minutes) for a round or two. If you’ve got the kids with you, you may like to take a trip to the Lake District Wildlife Park; if not, a dram at the Lakes Distillery or a tour of Jennings Castle Brewery may be on the cards. And of course it’s always worth making a point of visiting the Derwent Pencil Museum, 15 minutes away in Keswick.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Allonby 9.2 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Southerness 18.9 mi Sea N/A Good Good Excellent
St Bees 20.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Sandyhills 23.1 mi Sea N/A N/A Poor Poor
Seascale 23.2 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 4.3 mi

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 6.5 mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle 8.6 mi

Ullswater Steamers 15.9 mi

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 17.5 mi

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 5.7 mi

Buttermere and Ennerdale 16.5 mi

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 19.4 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 19.9 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 23.4 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Ullock Pike - Longside Edge - Skiddaw 3.6 mi

Bassenthwaite Osprey Walk 4.3 mi

Dodd Wood under Ullock Pike 4.3 mi

Cockermouth - River Cocker 5.5 mi

High Pike, Fellside 6.5 mi

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)

    Penrith, Cumbria 21.9 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Want to know more about camping in The Lake District and Cumbria?

  • Does Irton House Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Irton House Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Irton House Farm? It’s all about getting outdoors around here – there are walks galore through the area’s stunning scenery (not just lakes but also fells, forests and mountains). Routes are around for all abilities, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Irton House Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Irton House Farm? From £37.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.