The Wellington Inn and Caravan Park

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  • Family-run village pub site in rural northern Cumbria
  • A 10-minute drive from Carlisle and 20 minutes from Gretna Green
  • Food, real ales, open fire and a beer garden
The team at The Wellington Inn and Caravan Park describe their part of the world as 'Cumbria's best-kept secret' – and they've got a pretty good point. If you're looking for somewhere far from the crowds of the Lake District yet close to plenty of scenic day trips, the quiet countryside to the west of Carlisle is full of nature reserves, forests and gorgeous coastline that might just be what you're looking for… This spacious and well-maintained site is located to the rear of a friendly village pub (open from Wednesday to Sunday only) in the small settlement of Great Orton. Pitching up here brings a lot of satisfying pub food and drink – including real ales – within easy reach. If you fancy a barbecue, just bring one along and send a member of your party out to pick up a few cuts at the village butcher's, a quarter of a mile down the road. Carlisle's amenities, eateries and family-friendly attractions are all approximately 10 minutes away by car. The Scottish border at Gretna Green is also a quick 20-minute journey to the north, making The Wellington Inn and Caravan Park an excellent stop-off point on longer road trips. Guests have access to pub toilets (during pub opening hours) but please note there are no showers on site, and no toilets by the pitches. Dogs are welcome on site and are free to join you for a drink in the beer garden, but unfortunately cannot be taken inside the pub.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Please note that the pub is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Food is served from Wednesday to Sunday; it's best to book a table in advance if you'd like to dine in the pub. The pub toilets can be used when the pub is open, opening times are displayed onsite.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 241 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a small, quiet, and well-maintained campsite, often praised for its spacious, level pitches and convenient location near the M6. The attached Wellington Inn receives consistent praise for its excellent food, friendly staff, and welcoming atmosphere. Visitors note that the site is self-contained, with fresh water and waste disposal available, but no on-site toilets or showers; pub toilets are accessible during opening hours. The pub's closure on Mondays and Tuesdays, and the policy of not allowing dogs inside the pub, are noted.

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Very clean and tidy, quiet site, perfect location next to a pub which served good value for money food, pitch price good value

Disliked No toilets apart from when pub was open also no shower facilities

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Beautiful well kept lovely caravan site…

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Mick B.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Beautiful well kept lovely caravan site with friendly owners and all the wonderful and helpful staff at the wellington bar the food is absolutely amazing we will definitely be back a big ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️from mick and dolly (leeds)

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great little campsite, really clean and…

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Andrea B.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked great little campsite, really clean and everything easily accessible, easy to pull into please please book in early for the pub for your tea only very small but fantastic food

Disliked people arrived well into the night as it isn't closed

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Lovely location. Wellington inn was lovely for…

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Christina T.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely location.
Wellington inn was lovely for food & some drinks, lovely beer garden.Only stayed a night stopover so no other comments
No shower/toiler facilities so need to be self sufficient. Chemical toilet waste spot & drinking water available.

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Would recommend site for self contained stop overs. Great value.

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Emma D.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Great venue. Easy to access (even in a tag axle vehicle). Clean and tidy site.
Pub on site with excellent food. Large portions and fab desserts. Plenty of drinks to choose from. Staff friendly and helpful. Old fashioned country inn. WiFi available in pub as signal not great.

Disliked The TV was on but no sound. Rather not have it on or with subtitles.

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Great wee hidden gem

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William G.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely clean well laid out site so quiet great bar at the site with really nice food and great beer lovely staff definately will be back

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Dennis S.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Good site, good pub, great food

Disliked Shame that there are no accessable toilets after closing time. Not everyone in a campervan has room for a chemical toilet

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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback!!!
We don't advertise that we have toilets or showers on site.
We do state that you are welcome to use the toilets in the pub while the pub is open.
And we do mention that the pub is closed on a Monday and a Tuesday.
We are very up front in our pitch up ad!
All information is there so that the customer can make an educated choice in whether our site, location and facilities are suitable for you before you book.
Enjoy your travels Barrie

Everything! Great pitches, great pub with…

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Janet M.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Everything! Great pitches, great pub with fabulous food.

Disliked Nothing

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Melanie M.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked We loved our stay at the Wellington inn had an amazing Sunday lunch of beef was melt in the mouth the butchers in the village is out of this world lovely countryside and site very quiet so relaxing just what we needed

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Malcolm E.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Nice quiet site close to m6 clean and tidy good food served in pub on site

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Features

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 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

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

The Wellington Inn and Caravan Park

Great Orton

Carlisle

Cumbria

England

CA5 6LZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.87365°N
3.04875°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.9 mi Bus Station
11.6 mi War Memorial
11.6 mi War Memorial
Rail
3.1 mi Dalston (Cumbria) Rail Station
4.8 mi Carlisle Rail Station
5.5 mi Wigton Rail Station
Ferry
19.6 mi Keswick Ferry Landing
19.7 mi Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
20.3 mi Pooley Bridge 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

Wildlife isn't hard to come by in this part of northern Cumbria, as you're a mere five-minute drive from Watchtree Nature Reserve, a former RAF airbase that's been rewilded and has a number of tarmac car-free cycle trails to explore (with bike and tricycle hire also available). For more time outdoors, head five minutes down the road to the Cumberland Bird of Prey Centre and learn about how to handle a hawk like a pro. Having Carlisle so close by is also a major plus – drop the kids off at Fusion Trampoline Park (10 minutes) for a big old bounce, push your limits and scale the different courses at Eden Rock (15 minutes), a local indoor climbing centre, or learn more about the area at Tullie House Museum And Art Gallery (10 minutes). Drive slightly further afield and you'll quickly come to more top-quality days out. The nearest waterside spot in the Lake District National Park is Bassenthwaite, half an hour from base, a relatively quiet lake that's home to rare bird species including osprey.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 17 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Southerness 21.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Sandyhills 26.9 mi Sea N/AN/APoorPoor
Rockcliffe 29.7 mi Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Carlisle Castle 4.5 mi

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 9.1 mi

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 16.9 mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle 18.8 mi

The Rheged Centre 18.9 mi

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 19.3 mi

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 23.7 mi

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 29.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

DALSTON ROAD CEMETERY 4 mi

Burgh Marsh and the Edward 1 Monument 4.1 mi

Around Carlisle 4.9 mi

Hadrian's Wall Part 2 - Carlisle to Lanercost Priory 4.9 mi

Hadrian's Wall Part 1 - Bowness-on-Solway to Carlisle 8.5 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Wellington Inn and Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Wellington Inn and Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Wellington Inn and Caravan Park? Wildlife isn't hard to come by in this part of northern Cumbria, as you're a mere five-minute drive from Watchtree Nature Reserve, a former RAF airbase that's been rewilded and has a … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Wellington Inn and Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11:30 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Wellington Inn and Caravan Park? From £23 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.