Ivy House

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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, with a pub 200 metres away
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. Just 200 metres away (a couple minutes' walk), the friendly village pub serves good food and beer. 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 of pubs 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. When you’ve ready for the off, 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 Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Site type

Tent pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 3
Open now
Opens 4 July
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • 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. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • 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.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 4 Jul to

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Accommodation

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Reviews

9.9

Overall rating from 26 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This small, peaceful campsite is set in a beautiful rural location, surrounded by animals including horses, chickens, and cows. Guests consistently praise the friendly and helpful host, Joan. Facilities are basic, with a clean toilet and a utility room for washing up, though no showers are available. The site is well-maintained and offers good value, with many appreciating the proximity to a local pub. While some mention the need for earplugs due to early morning cockerels, the overall experience is described as relaxing and enjoyable, with a strong desire to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Nice and quiet place. Owner very…

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Adam K.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Nice and quiet place. Owner very friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site in great area

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David C.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely stay at ivy house, warm welcome nice walk to pub in next village ( Masons Arms) food was really nice and staff and locals very friendly.
Horses in the field loved a good nose scratch and the chickens and cock made sure you were on time for morning wake up

Disliked Not really a dislike just hope they add showers in the future and this would be a 10/10 site then but knew before travel and wasn’t a problem for one night stay.

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Warm welcome, lovely facilities in a…

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Anonymous

Electric gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Warm welcome, lovely facilities in a beautiful location

Recommend to friends Visit again

What a lovely site. Yes make…

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David S.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked What a lovely site.
Yes make sure you have read about the facilities. But they were clean and well kept.
My kids loved having the horses around and the chance to say hello to them.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great pop up site, would definitely return. Joan the owner was lovely

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Jane R.

Electric gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Joan was lovely and couldn’t do enough for us, it was our first trip in the motorhome and anything we had forgotten she could provide!
Nice area and walks to villages, pub 1 minute away serving nice food

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly owner, lovely location. Easy to…

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Sarah B.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Friendly owner, lovely location. Easy to find with good clear instructions from the owner. Joan made us very welcome, the facilities were spotlessly clean, this was a perfect stop on our travels to Scotland. Would absolutely visit again!

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect for short stays - small and peaceful with a friendly host!

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Joan was very welcoming, she messaged with directions before arrival and when I got there she was friendly and was happy to offer assistance or guidance on the area. It's a relatively small site, with no shower, but there was a toilet and utility room to wash dishes. I was only there for 2 nights to visit a waterfall in the area so this peaceful little site was perfect for what I needed!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything!! The area is beautiful and…

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Hannah J.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Everything!! The area is beautiful and the hosts were both lovely, interesting people.
We stayed in the non electric grass pitches overlooking the horses. The village is quaint, lots of the houses date from the early 1700s.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site, good value for money!

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Mary F.

Electric gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Beautiful site! Stunning views and the staff were very friendly!

Disliked There was a huge pile of horse manure next to our pitch which attracted a lot of flies.

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Proximity to pub. Joan the landlady…

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Rhian W.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Proximity to pub. Joan the landlady was very lovely and went above and beyond for us. Toilet facilities were clean and tidy and well supplied. Very well located near M6/Penrith for travelling south from Scotland and back north again

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 BST (GMT+01:00)

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.

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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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ivy House? From £20 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.