Camping at Cardewlees

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Each pod has its own enclosed garden
Bell tent
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Each pod has its own enclosed garden
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  • Family-run site with scenic views across farmland and fells
  • A 15-minute drive to the city of Carlisle and 30 to the Lake District
  • Supermarkets, restaurants and a swimming pool a 25-minute walk away
For views of fells, farmland and fields make Camping at Cardewlees your next base for a break – this family-run site looks out over splendid Lake District scenery including Carrock Flat Top, High Pike and Skiddaw… Whether you plan on having hardy hikes or gentle jaunts over the hills, they’re easy to reach as the park is about a 30-minute drive from the northern end of the Lakes. It’s also a 25-minute walk to the small but perfectly formed village of Dalston if you’re not wanting to amble far for a supermarket and restaurants, and as the community’s a regular Cumbria in Bloom winner there are sure to be a fair few flower displays to ooh and ahh over… The village’s play areas and public swimming pool mean you might even be able to tempt kids along for a wander too – the river setting is excellent for rambling. The Cumbria Way ends at Carlisle and runs through Dalston, so you could join the 70-mile long-distance trail here (or just stop off for a stay at Camping at Cardewlees during an epic walk from one side to the other). Cycle paths are also strewn through the local landscapes for long or short rides. Before you head off for the day, fill up on breakfast prepped by the site’s owners; just check it’s available when you arrive. Amenities include a shower and regularly cleaned unisex toilets.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Touring caravan pitches 16
Tent pitches 20
Rent a tent 1
Motorhome pitches 16
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note

Admission

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

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The pods have their own shower/toilet block comprising of two toilets and a shower, located 100 metres from the pods.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 117 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

91% would recommend this site to a friend

85% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, rural campsite on a working farm offering beautiful views and a relaxed atmosphere. Guests appreciate the spacious pitches, friendly hosts, and the presence of farm animals. Facilities are generally described as basic but clean, with some noting ongoing improvements. The site is well-located for exploring the local area, and camping pods are particularly popular. Some visitors mention windy conditions and occasional issues with toilet roll availability.

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Very friendly and helpful owners. Great…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Very friendly and helpful owners. Great place and highly recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

steer clear. s--t h---

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked nothing

Disliked smoked out from wood fires free for all find a pitch if you can total overpriced rip off grass unkempt entrance unmarked on road

Recommend to friends Visit again

Was amazing as always. No children…

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Mel L. 3 reviews

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Was amazing as always. No children so we went for a walk and loved it

Disliked All beautiful

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I loved my stay. The owner…

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Alex F. 2 reviews

The Paddock non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked I loved my stay. The owner and his family were personable and welcoming.
I enjoyed a pizza cooked at the campsite with the stunning views of Skiddaw, High Pike, and Carrock Fell. I would absolutely recommend staying here.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful campsite lovely views

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dawn b. 5 reviews

The Paddock non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Love this camp site,my go to on visits to lakes and Carlisle
Lovely scenery, great open space with cows and horses
It’s a working farm and also has pods
Toilets always clean with plenty paper if you forget to take,washing facilities and very nice owners
Fire pits and wood available and can be prebooked for I think only 4 quid for pit
They are very liberal with when you arrive and not usually in a hurry to get you off
I sent a request for early book in at last minute and this was no problem ,you can book this on website though
I spend a lot of time in the lakes and Carlisle where I grew up and have used many sites but always go back to Cardewlees ,just brilliantly positioned for anywhere in the north lakes and not far to Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 about 10/12 miles I’d say
Breath of fresh air literally

Recommend to friends Visit again

Was just amazing the whole set…

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 Mel L. 3 reviews

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Was just amazing the whole set up. Kids loved the wondering sheep that escaped and the owner was really down to earth. Little pizza in the night from the little cafe ..

Disliked Liked it all. Me and my partner are hoping they have space next weekend for just us

Recommend to friends Visit again

We would definitely return :)

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 Kim W. 2 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Campsite was lovely, good separate area for kids to play football. little cafe/bar to grab pizzas and drinks. Toilets and showers were basic but very clean.

Disliked Very noisy at night on our stay (drunk singing group but this could be a one off we understand that!)

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Lovely setting. Nice pitch.…

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Marina C. 1 review

The Paddock non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely setting. Nice pitch.

Disliked Needed more mirrors in showers and sinks for shaving.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful, clean and very well cared for campsite.

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MICHELLE M. 1 review

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Excellent campsite. Beautiful surroundings on a working farm. Very clean, everything you need.
Lovely family who are very helpful and make you feel welcome.
Would be nice if there was maybe a map or something to show the local walking routes.
Will most definitely be back.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good little camp site

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 Lee B. 7 reviews

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely. Location near the main road in a field with good toilet and shower facilities.

Disliked Dirt track from the farm house to the field

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Camping at Cardewlees

Cardewlees Farm

Dalston

Carlisle

Cumbria

England

CA5 6LF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.84832°N
3.00758°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.4 mi Bus Station
14 mi War Memorial
14 mi War Memorial
Rail
0.8 mi Dalston (Cumbria) Rail Station
4.2 mi Carlisle Rail Station
6.4 mi Wigton Rail Station
Ferry
18 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
18.3 mi Keswick Ferry Landing
18.5 mi Nichol 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

If you’re keen on history, you could be learning about Carlisle’s in a jiffy – it’s a 15-minute drive from Camping at Cardewlees. The Great Border City also has a castle where Mary Queen of Scots spent a stint behind bars and a cathedral that was founded in 1133. For a flutter on the horses, a racecourse serves the local area too. To go further back in time – think close to 2,000 years – Hadrian’s Wall, the most visited Roman ruin in the whole of Britain, is a 40-minute drive from the site. The Walltown Crags section’s a stellar place to start your journey to a couple of millennia ago: this stretch of the original wall has eye-popping views over the patchwork of fields below. Not tired out after your epic journey along the Cumbria Way? Set off along the 84-mile Hadrian’s Wall Path, which runs from one side of England's coast to the other.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 17.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Southerness 23.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Sandyhills 28.6 mi Sea N/AN/APoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Carlisle Castle 4.2 mi

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 11 mi

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 15.9 mi

The Rheged Centre 16.5 mi

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 16.8 mi

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 19.2 mi

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 21.3 mi

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 28.1 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 28.4 mi

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 29.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

DALSTON ROAD CEMETERY 3.1 mi

Around Carlisle 4.6 mi

Hadrian's Wall Part 2 - Carlisle to Lanercost Priory 4.6 mi

Burgh Marsh and the Edward 1 Monument 6.1 mi

CORBY CASTLE 7.6 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 Camping at Cardewlees have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping at Cardewlees dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping at Cardewlees? If you’re keen on history, you could be learning about Carlisle’s in a jiffy – it’s a 15-minute drive from Camping at Cardewlees. The Great Border City also has a castle where … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping at Cardewlees?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping at Cardewlees? From £21 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.