When can I check in and check out of Holmescales Campsite?

Camping and touring Arrive: 1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 12:30 p.m. Please call or text when you are close to arriving. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Holmescales Campsite?

From £25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Holmescales Campsite

From £25 For 1 night, 4 adults Last booked 3 hours ago 9.1 145 reviews

Around the site (added by manager 03 May 2022)

Loading image…

1/8

Aerial view of the site (added by manager 14 sep 2022)

View of the site (added by manager 03 may 2022)

Pitches and toilet block (added by manager 03 may 2022)

Small site in the Cumbria countryside, 15 minutes’ drive from Kendal
Sizergh Castle 15 minutes’ drive; Windermere half an hour
Archery, quad biking and axe throwing; toilet and shower block

The gently undulating hills of the Cumbria countryside surround Holmescales Campsite, a small, friendly site a five-minute drive from the hamlet of Old Hutton, with its pretty stone cottages, and 15 minutes from the market town of Kendal. This is a handy spot for getting out into the fresh air and exploring the spectacular landscape, since the site sits between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales national parks. Not only that: being a mere three miles from the M6 and four miles from Oxenholme railway station makes Holmescales a nifty stopover point for those heading to and from Scotland. Life on site is pretty peaceful: each pitch has a view of the Lakeland fells, and you’ll often spot farm animals and wildlife in the surroundings, too. Amenities include shower and toilet blocks and a washing-up station, plus chemical disposal. Couples, families and well-behaved dogs on leads are all welcome to stay here, and barbecues and campfires are permitted to enhance those rural evenings on site – although there are several excellent pubs and restaurants within a few minutes’ drive, too. If it all sounds a tad too laidback, fear not: the folks here run a good set of on-site activities, so you can challenge yourself and have a go at archery, air rifles, crossbows and axe throwing, or spend days quad biking or clay-pigeon shooting. Please note: these activities incur an extra cost, and they’re pretty popular, so you’ll need to book ahead.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 29 Mar to Sat, 2 Nov 2024

Pitch types & availability

Non-electric grass pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)

6 people maximum

One Trailer tent or Tent or Campervan or Motorhome or Touring caravan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Trailer tent, Tent, Campervan, Motorhome, Touring caravan

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit
Chemical disposal point

Arrival days

From £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults

View prices & book

Reviews

would recommend this site to a friend

would stay here again

65%
10
0%
9
26%
8
0%
7
6%
6
0%
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

A very good site.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Pauline M. Apr 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: The facilities at the site were very good. In fact better than good. The views lovely. We were the only people there, but it didn't feel lonely. There seems to be actively for kids at the adventure centre next to the site. Easy to get to Kendal. We really enjoyed it and will stay again.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet little campsite

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous Apr 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Beautiful quiet campsite with stunning views.

Disliked: Facilities a little basic and site was a bit bogged down but that’s what you get for camping in a storm!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great views. Good location Clean facilities. Pleasant and helpful staff. Dog friendly.…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Apr 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Great views. Good location Clean facilities. Pleasant and helpful staff. Dog friendly.

Disliked: Unfortunately due to the recent weather conditions it was rather muddy. Don’t forget your levelling chocks

Recommend to friends Visit again

Had a good stay will return owner lovely

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Iain E. Apr 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Really quiet great views very clean

Disliked: Very basic showers no shops pubs etc nearby

Recommend to friends Visit again

Hello, our stay was good, we had enough water to wash the…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

suelen a. Apr 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Hello, our stay was good, we had enough water to wash the dishes and take a shower, we had a bonfire and had fun

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location and very quiet

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Nigel R. Oct 2023

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Great location for South Lakes, basic but very adequate facilities and a site I would recommend and will use again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site and great facilities…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Danny S. Sept 2023

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Great site and great facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with clean facilities with generous pitch sizes.

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Alana S. Sept 2023

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Easy to find Not far from motorway Generous pitch sizes Choose own pitch Washing up facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would def stay here again

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Rachael B. Sept 2023

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Close to motorway Large well marked out pitches Beautiful views Fantasticly clean facilities Area to walk dogs

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was peaceful Clean and tidy…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Emma H. Sept 2023

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: It was peaceful Clean and tidy

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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

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

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

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

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Holmescales Campsite

Holmescales Farm

Old Hutton

Cumbria

England

LA8 0NB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.27493°N
-2.68536°W

Nearest transport

Coach

4.5 mi Bus Station

Rail

2.5 mi Oxenholme Lake District Rail Station

4.5 mi Kendal Rail Station

6.4 mi Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station

Ferry

10.8 mi Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing

10.9 mi Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing

11.3 mi Bowness Ferry Nab 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

The vast grounds at Sizergh Castle (15 minutes’ drive) include woodlands, wetlands, orchards and a rock garden with a collection of lush ferns. The 14th-century mansion at the heart of it all has displays of Elizabethan furniture, paintings and armour; it is also home to the Inlaid Chamber, with its exquisite oak panelling. Petrolheads will appreciate a day at the Lakeland Motor Museum (25 minutes), where vintage cars and motorcycles are presented within the social context of their respective eras – for example, a 1940s tractor is part of a display on the Women’s Land Army (or Land Girls). There are also exhibits on pedal cars and caravans. There are rowing, sailing and racing boats on display at the Jetty Museum in Windermere (half an hour), where you can also take long strolls on the banks of the lake of the same name. Just a little further south, in Bowness-on-Windermere, children can meet Peter Rabbit, Squirrel Nutkin and other beloved fictional characters at The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Morecambe North	15.4 mi	Estuary	Good	N/A	Good	Good
Morecambe South	16 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Haverigg	25.1 mi	Sea	Poor	N/A	N/A	N/A
Walney West Shore	26 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A
Walney Sandy Gap	26.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Sizergh Castle and Garden 3.6 mi

Levens Hall & Gardens 3.9 mi

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 10.7 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 11 mi

The World of Beatrix Potter 11.3 mi

National Trust

Sizergh Castle and Garden 3.6 mi

Fell Foot Park 10.8 mi

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 12 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 12.2 mi

Hill Top 12.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

LEVENS HALL 3.4 mi

SIZERGH CASTLE 3.4 mi

The River Kent and Kendal 3.7 mi

Levens Hall and the River Kent 3.8 mi

Levens Hall and Sizergh Castle 3.8 mi

Local events

Keswick Mountain Festival (Friday 17 May 2024 – Friday 17 May 2024)
Keswick, Cumbria 4.5 mi
Kendal Calling (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)
Penrith, Cumbria 22.8 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Please pick any available pitch on arrival.
The site will send you further check-in information 1 day(s) before your arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Pitches

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.
You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Vehicles

The car is only included in the rate if you are travelling with a touring caravan or a tent. Cars are not permitted when travelling with a motorhome/campervan.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Does Holmescales Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Holmescales Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Holmescales Campsite? The vast grounds at Sizergh Castle (15 minutes’ drive) include woodlands, wetlands, orchards and a rock garden with a collection of lush ferns. The 14th-century mansion at the heart of it all … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Holmescales Campsite?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Depart by: 12:30 p.m.

Please call or text when you are close to arriving.
Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Holmescales Campsite? From £25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.