Camping at Cardewlees

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Each pod has its own enclosed garden
Bell tent
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Hard standing pitch
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Electric grass pitch
Camping pods
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Each pod has its own enclosed garden
Bell tent
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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.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • 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

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

Reviews

8.6

Overall rating from 137 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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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

88% would recommend this site to a friend

82% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, rural site on a working farm offers stunning countryside views and a close connection with farm animals. Visitors praise the friendly, helpful owners and the cleanliness of the facilities. Pitches are generally spacious and level. While some found the amenities basic, many appreciated the tranquil atmosphere and convenient location for exploring. Some minor issues were noted, including occasional problems with hot water in showers and a lack of certain conveniences.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Would definitely recommend this site

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Robert R.

The Paddock non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Owner were really accommodating, very friendly, site was really clean and quiet.
9

Disliked Absolutely

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: So pleased you enjoyed your stay 😃

would consider returning, and recommending to others.

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Easy booking and simple communications. Simple book in on arrival, friendly and helpful staff. Great location, and easy to find, with a great view of the fells.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location was good, and views lovely…

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8 out of 10
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Hamish L.

The Paddock non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Location was good, and views lovely

Disliked ok site, shower a bit far away in a another field and couldn't find anyone to ask re firepit but overall great for our one night

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful

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10 out of 10
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Victoria W.

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked We stayed here for two nights from the 26th July 25.
The site is easy to find and navigate through the farm to the campsite, we were free to pick our pitch (hardstanding) and were not bothered by anyone about checking in or departing. Its a very easy going atmosphere, with beautiful scenery and a few lovey local walks.
The facilities are basic, clean and well replenished, although we didn't use the showers as we have our own in our campervan. This site is based on a working farm which is lovely to see and makes a change from busy urban life. If you are looking for an all singing all dancing commercial site ( which I think a few of the negative feedback customers were hoping for) this is not for you, this is a site that allows you to feel like you're actually camping on a actual working farm. Great place to chill and take some lovely pics of the farm animals.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything you needed

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Owners friendly
View was scenic and relaxing
COWS
Farm animals
Site was chilled
Facilities were clean

Disliked Couldn’t find any walks that weren’t on the busy road?

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for your review, there is a track across our farm land that will take you into the village. You would have been sent details in your welcome pack :) hopefully you know for next time 😃

Nice & clean, very friendly

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Lyndsey R.

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Was lovely & quiet so peaceful

Disliked Showers where a bit temperamental hot & cold

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent quiet site with level pitches and great views

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Mark R.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Set tent up overlooking fields, great views. Very quiet which we enjoy. Kept spotless. Great communication including a group chat to get any help or ask questions.

Disliked Could do with shelf in toilet block for toiletery bag

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: That is a great idea, I will get that added. So pleased you enjoyed your stay 😃

Location - peaceful, fabulous open views over rolling countryside and the lake…

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Anonymous

The Paddock non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Location - peaceful, fabulous open views over rolling countryside and the lake district in the distance.
Neighbours: Lovely cows and their cute little ones.
Facilities: as described, and all clean and well equipped with basic necessities.
Pitching: flat

Disliked Noise of mower at 9 am.
Stench of chemical waste being pumped out at 9.15 am = affecting all campers passing by to use the kitchen bins/ sink/ loos ... Really thoughtless to start the maintenance jobs before 10 am: campers are asked to vacate the site at 10 am, so ought to be allowed to enjoy the peace and tranquility ( and pure air!) they have paid for until then.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: I am really sorry about that, unfortunately being a small family run site we have to squeeze things in when we can. We do always try to be mindful of our campers. Thanks for your review.

Would go again, even at my young age>72<

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10 out of 10
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George I.

Carrock View camping pod (two person)

Liked Loved the site, a working farm. Well spaced out site . Great view across the valley.pod was an excellent, and an experience as never been in one before.
Recommend the site .
Owner was great , cheerful and helpful, and his dogs

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: So pleased you enjoyed your stay! Thanks for the review.

Very quiet site.

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Kevin S.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Location in field with farm animals on all four sides what’s to dislike. Shower block is ok clean and tidy.

Disliked Grass was a bit long

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: So sorry about the grass, all the rain we have had has made getting cut quite difficult.

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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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 £16.54 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.