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

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

8.6

Overall rating from 105 Pitchup.com customers

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

91% would recommend this site to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

A working farm campsite offering a peaceful countryside escape with generous pitches and beautiful views. Guests praise the friendly, helpful owners and the site's proximity to local towns and the North Lakes. Facilities are described as basic but clean, with pods featuring enclosed gardens ideal for dogs. Some reviews mention ongoing improvements to facilities and occasional issues with hot water or shower pressure. The overall experience is one of a relaxed, authentic farm stay.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 30/06/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Rough and ready.but hey ho your…

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6 out of 10
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Iain H. 2 reviews

The Paddock non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Rough and ready.but hey ho your camping

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved it dogs loved it very…

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 michelle h. 1 review

Skiddaw-view camping pod

Liked Loved it dogs loved it very peaceful and made friends with the 3 beautiful horses . Would definitely go again and recommend it thankyou for a lovely break 😊

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely friendly place to stay, would definitely recommend.

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Tracey R. 2 reviews

Skiddaw-view camping pod

Liked Cute Shepherds hut, basic but had fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle and fan. Stunning views. Bathrooms nearby and worked well. Very friendly owners, providing a bar and food for campers.

Disliked Nothing to dislike on our visit.

Recommend to friends Visit again

everything, good facilities and lovely people…

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Kayley H. 1 review

The Paddock non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked everything, good facilities and lovely people

Recommend to friends Visit again

We like the spacious pitch. The…

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Samantha S. 1 review

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked We like the spacious pitch. The quiet site and beautiful scenery.
The owners were friendly and always around if needed.

Feels like you are in the middle of the countryside but so close to Carlisle town centre

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely place

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 Kerry J. 2 reviews

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely site, very friendly & helpful owners..

Disliked Noisy, accept noise is inevitable but people out making noise until 3:30..

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet site , even with…

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely quiet site , even with the animals around in the fields. Great views of the fells. Friendly owners. Not far to go into Dalston with their selection of shops and a lovely walk around the river.

Disliked No hot water in the toilet blocks or the washing up area which was very disappointing. Only thing that let it down really.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good

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 Paul m. 32 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Big pitches owner very nice . Well directed path to town easy train to Carlisle

Disliked Both showers were cold one morning

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site,clean,reasonably priced

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dawn b. 4 reviews

The Paddock non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great pitches,only 2 pound for a fire out,benches in camping area for use
Clean toilets
Brilliant location for north lakes and Carlisle
Only 12 miles from Scotland and early check in and out only 5 pounds
Beautiful campsite with horses sheep cows surrounding camp
This is a working farm and owner very helpful

Disliked N/a

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks so much for your lovely review. We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay.

Good pitches, easy access and a…

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Good pitches, easy access and a nice quiet site. Nice welcome from the host who explained everything to us. Good facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: So pleased you enjoyed your stay, hope to see you again soon 😊

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

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)

    Penrith, Cumbria 20.5 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?

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.