Ivy House

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.8 43 reviews
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  • Pop-up wild camping at an equestrian centre in the Eden Valley
  • A 30-minute drive to Ullswater lake, and 45 minutes to Hadrian’s Wall
  • Back-to-basics site within a couple of miles of two village pubs
Tucked away in the peaceful, rural village of Brampton, Ivy House’s pop-up camping field has views over the Eden Valley in gorgeous Cumbrian countryside. In fact, with only a handful of pitches, it’s so quiet up here that hens and the resident horses may be your only close neighbours. So what about the basics to keep you all comfy and cosy on site? Well, this being wild camping, facilities are pretty minimal, but there’s a loo in the farmyard (bring a torch for nocturnal wanderings) and the grass pitches are level and sheltered by mature trees. No need to worry about the car, either, as there’s secure parking in the farmyard. Two splendid village pubs are within a couple of miles of Ivy House. The market town of Appleby-in-Westmorland (five minutes' drive or at least half an hour's walk) has got a butchers and bakers if you feel like firing up the barbecue, and there are plenty more pubs in town to tempt you in if you don’t feel like cooking. And this being Cumbria, there’s a cinema there to cater for any rainy days. Several hiking and cycling routes can be accessed from the quiet lanes around the site, from a family-friendly trot around Gelt Woods (45 minutes) to more serious striding out in the North Pennines National Landscape.

Site type

Tent pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 3
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Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Occupancy

  • 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.

Languages spoken

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Reviews

9.8

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100% would stay here again

What customers say

Ivy House Equestrian Centre is a small, peaceful farm campsite praised for its beautiful location, stunning views and friendly, welcoming host, Joan. Facilities, including a clean toilet and wash-up area with hot water, are described as basic but well-maintained and good value. Guests enjoyed the farm setting with animals and easy access to local walks and a nearby pub. Some noted the early calls of farm animals and the absence of showers. The road leading to the site has been noted as having overgrown hedges.

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Lovely place!

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 Jeff F. 7 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Joan our host! What a lovely woman!
The host with the most!
Thank you for having us
Lovely place to stay
Surrounded by horses, chickens and sheep! Rabbits running over the fields! It was so peaceful!
The freshest cleanest toilet I have ever seen on a campsite
Extremely hot water to wash your dishes!
I will definitely be going back!
Thank you Joan x

Disliked Nothing, it was lovely

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Peaceful, quiet site. Owner Joan was…

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Anne B. 1 review

Electric gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Peaceful, quiet site. Owner Joan was lovely. Facilities were clean within original and authentic equestrian feel. Would definitely stay again.

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely welcome and tour of the…

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Helen B. 2 reviews

Electric gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely welcome and tour of the site by the host.
Spacious site lovely and quiet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommended for nature lovers.

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Sandra B. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked What a fantastic place this was. A beautiful setting and a lovely hostess. We enjoyed all the animals on and around the farm. We didn't have to rush at checkout and had a really nice chat with the owner. I wish her all the best!

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely quiet, basic site.

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Davinia W. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Basic but as described. It had what we needed. Lovely friendly hostess, great toilet! Lovely to be around horses and quiet!

Recommend to friends Visit again

A quiet, friendly location to stop…

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Andrew S. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked A quiet, friendly location to stop for the night, short drive (or 40 min walk) into Appleby or Dufton - easily accessible toilets and washing facilities, and kind offers of support when my van was having some issues

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you

Quite site, berry friendly and welcoming…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Quite site, berry friendly and welcoming

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you

Very friendly welcome and good facilities…

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Ryan H. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very friendly welcome and good facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you

Just perfect

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Emma P. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Everything was perfect. Toilet was clean and smelled amazing, Joan is a wonderful host and the site is quiet with views over the horses fields. We stayed on a grass pitch in our van with awning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you soooo much for your kind review, very pleased you enjoyed Ivy House

Lovely owner. Beautiful location Lovely seeing…

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Angela K. 2 reviews

Electric gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely owner.
Beautiful location
Lovely seeing horses and chickens

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs 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 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 Walkers' paradise 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

Type

Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Ivy House

Ivy House

Brampton

Appleby-in-Westmorland

Cumbria

England

CA16 6JS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.60424°N
2.49836°W

Nearest transport

Coach
11.2 mi Rail Station
21.4 mi Bus Station
21.4 mi Bus Station
Rail
1.7 mi Appleby Rail Station
9.1 mi Langwathby Rail Station
11.2 mi Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
Ferry
13.2 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
14.8 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
18.4 mi Glenridding Ullswater 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

Fancy ticking a few grand old buildings off your list? At Lowther Castle and Gardens (25 minutes' drive) you can walk the dog in landscaped gardens and tour the ruins, while there are four centuries of history to discover at Dalemain Mansion and Historic Gardens (25 minutes) alongside woods and parkland to wander. If you like a purpose to your hiking, aim for Shap Abbey (30 minutes) with its romantic ruins, pleasant waterside strolls and wild swimming spots on the Lowther river. Likewise the climb up to Cauldron Snout (roughly 2.5 hours) is rewarded by a tumbling waterfall and picnic options around peaceful Cow Green Reservoir. Fans of Roman remains might care to walk the closest section of Hadrian’s Wall (45 minutes) near Gilsland. Learn all about the history of Lake District National Park at Rheged Visitor Centre (30 minutes), which has got a 3D cinema (just in case of chilly weather), before heading to the mysterious hilltop Cockpit Stone Circle (40 minutes) or on to Ullswater (30 minutes) for a steam-boat cruise around the lake.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • Mason's Arms Pub 1.2 mi
  • The Stag Inn Pub 1.3 mi
  • The Steakhouse Restaurant 1.8 mi
  • Spice of Aisa Restaurant 1.8 mi
  • Crown & Cushion Pub 1.9 mi
  • Hare & Hounds Pub 1.9 mi
  • Royal Oak Pub 2.2 mi
  • New Crown Inn Pub 2.5 mi
  • The Bridge Restaurant 3 mi
  • New Inn Pub 3.6 mi

Groceries

  • Co-op Food 1.9 mi

Parks and play

  • Eden Community Outdoors park 1.9 mi
  • Appleby Castle park 2.1 mi
  • Swings Playground 4 mi
  • Cliburn Community Playground 5.8 mi

Family days out

  • Low Cross Visitor attraction 1.9 mi
  • St Anne's Hospital Visitor attraction 2 mi
  • Appleby Castle 2.2 mi
  • Bewley Castle 2.4 mi
  • Howgill Castle 3.8 mi
  • Acorn Bank Mill Visitor attraction 5.1 mi
  • Brough Castle 9.1 mi
  • Brougham Castle 9.5 mi
  • Lowther Castle 9.8 mi
  • Brougham Hall Castle 9.9 mi

Public transport

  • Merryvale (S bound) 1.1 mi
  • Village Centre 1.2 mi
  • Crackenthorpe Road End 1.3 mi
  • Appleby Grammar School 1.4 mi
  • Appleby Railway Station 1.7 mi
  • The Sands 1.8 mi
  • Boroughgate 1.9 mi
  • Coach park by Moot Hall 1.9 mi
  • Appleby Royal Oak Inn 2.2 mi
  • Scattergate, opposite Green 2.2 mi

Other nearby

  • Appleby Golf Club 3.1 mi

Local services

  • Bank of Ireland Cashpoint 1.9 mi
  • Appleby Medical Practice Doctors 1.8 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 1.9 mi
  • BP Fuel station 2.8 mi
  • Temple Sowerby Medical Practice Doctors 4.8 mi

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Must see

The Rheged Centre 11.8 mi

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 12.9 mi

High Force Waterfall 12.9 mi

Ullswater Steamers 18.3 mi

Rydal Mount and Gardens 22.3 mi

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 5.1 mi

Townend 21.4 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 22.4 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 23.9 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 24.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Dufton - High Cup Nick - Middletongue Crags - Dufton 1.2 mi

Dufton Pike 1.2 mi

Appleby - Dufton - Appleby 1.7 mi

APPLEBY CASTLE 2.1 mi

Appleby - Ormside - Hoff - Appleby 2.2 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Ivy House have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ivy House dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ivy House? Fancy ticking a few grand old buildings off your list? At Lowther Castle and Gardens (25 minutes' drive) you can walk the dog in landscaped gardens and tour the ruins, while there … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ivy House?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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