Irton House Farm

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View from the site
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An autumn day looking over skiddaw
Wonderful views over bassenthwaite lake
Aerial view of the farm and site
Aerial view of the farmhouse at sunset
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Aerial view of site
An autumn day looking over skiddaw
Wonderful views over bassenthwaite lake

  • Peaceful site on a farm five minutes' drive from Bassenthwaite
  • Spectacular views over Bassenthwaite Lake and Skiddaw
  • Distillery and wildlife park within a few minutes' drive
Let’s face it, if you’re off to the Lake District you’re likely to be looking for lots of chances to look at lakes. So put a big tick in that box for Irton House Farm, a peaceful place where watery views can be had without even leaving your pitch. And it’s not just any old lake that forms the backdrop here: you’ll be looking out over Bassenthwaite, one of the area’s largest and loveliest (and in a region of pretty stiff competition too). Being a farm site, you’ll share those views with the resident sheep and chickens, but around the sizeable site there's plenty of space to relax or to run about and play games. (Not outdoor-games weather? Retreat to the games room for pool and table tennis.) As scenic as that outlook is, you’ll not be wanting to limit yourself to just the one lake, so it’s handy that there are plenty more within easy reach. Buttermere, Derwentwater and Crummock Water are all within a half-hour drive, as is the Solway coast if you fancy a blast of sea air with your aquatic views. Getting out for a walk or a bike ride is pretty straightforward on local paths, and you can safely get all mucky knowing that a bike wash and free heated shower block await your return. Post-activity pubs and grub can be had five minutes away in Bassenthwaite or with a slightly longer drive to Cockermouth.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 2
Motorhome pitches 6
Tent pitches 10
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Apr to

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Accommodation

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0 children
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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 262 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-maintained, family-run farm campsite boasts spectacular views of Bassenthwaite Lake and surrounding fells. Visitors consistently praise the exceptionally clean and modern facilities, including heated shower rooms. Pitches are spacious and private, with many featuring fire pits. The friendly and accommodating hosts are a highlight, as are the resident farm animals. Its peaceful atmosphere, combined with excellent amenities, makes it a highly recommended destination for a relaxing break.

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Anyone looking for a clean well run site then this is for you

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Anonymous

Paddock electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Amazing location with excellent facilities. People gave us a warm welcome. Would definitely recommend & returning again in the future 🥂

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 Ian M. 4 reviews

Paddock electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Excellent site well cared for so peaceful views are to die for. The lovely family that own and run this site are so friendly and so helpful

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A perfect site for peace, tranquility and stunning views

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Carol H. 4 reviews

Paddock electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Just spent four wonderful nights on my own, at Irton House Farm Campsite. A perfect site for peace and tranquility with magnificent views of Lake Bassenthwaite and the rolling hills. Lovely clean, private, shower rooms with great facilities including an efficient hot shower. A great base for walking/hiking and close to Keswick for shops, restaurants and boat trips on Derwent Water. There is a lakeside walk at Mirehouse and Gardens, across the road from Dodd Wood where you can buy tickets. Dodd Wood is a Forestry Comission wood with a steep climb to the summit. There is a lovely quaint pub called The Sun in the village of Bassenthwaite serving hot food. There's no local shop in the village but supermarkets are within easy driving distance. The site is very neat and tidy with the added provision of a fire pit for each pitch so you can sit and enjoy the lake view as the sun goes down. Last but not least I made friends with a very friendly chicken who regularly frequented my tent and made me smile :)

Disliked At first I wasnt keen on not having the car next to my tent as I usually use the car as storage but I got used to it and enjoyed not going back and forth to the car.

I missed having a hairdryer in the shower block but will take one with me next time.

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Great area, we stayed so that…

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Anonymous

Orchard electric grass tent pitch (two person)

Liked Great area, we stayed so that we could be relatively close to Buttermere and Keswick and it worked perfectly for us. The camp site was well organised, bathrooms clean with hot showers, 3 nights stay and we didn’t have to queue once. The space given to camp felt private and quiet, with added bonus of a family of stoats “dancing” for us during our morning coffees. The hosts were lovely and very accommodating when we were unexpectedly held up in traffic missing our check in time!

Disliked I’d suggest if possible a hairdryer in the shower rooms, as especially in the bad weather and colder evenings, I’d of liked to have washed my hair but I couldn’t as I couldn’t dry it.

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Excellent campsite

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 Paula M. 1 review

Orchard electric grass tent pitch (two person)

Liked Loved the pitch sizes, peaceful surroundings and friendly chickens! The facilities were great, very clean and wonderful shower. Also a great lounge with a tv to watch the tennis in the evenings. Highly recommend this campsite.

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Chloe E. 1 review

Paddock electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked We loved our stay from start to finish, lovely and quiet, immaculate facilities, spacious and well kept pitches and stunning views! We will 100% be back.

Disliked Nothing.

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Impeccably clean, quiet, and peaceful. The…

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Anonymous

Orchard electric grass tent pitch

Liked Impeccably clean, quiet, and peaceful. The views are absolutely out of this world!

Our host, Lindsay, was incredibly friendly—she showed us around the site and facilities, and even gave our 8-year-old boy some great recommendations to kickstart his hiking adventures. Everything was easy peasy.

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Really nice site stunning views very clean, the staff very helpful

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Mark W. 1 review

Paddock electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Very clean facilities
Friendly
Stunning views
Field for kids to play
Games room

Disliked Sheep poo about on pitch in places but it is a farm after all

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Secluded quiet place with brilliant facilities

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Anonymous

Orchard electric grass tent pitch (two person)

Liked The views are beautiful, we had a peaceful secluded big pitch, the toilets and showers were clean and the facilities great

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defo go again and cant wait to book

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 Sharon D. 5 reviews

Orchard electric grass tent pitch (two person)

Liked lovely campsite, very clean and large pitches. nice and quite, the toilet and shower block very clean and never had to wait around.
if with a disabled person very flat and i noticed equipment in the shower units.

Disliked no plug in the shower block to dry hair if required

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Features

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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

Lake and/or mountain 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 Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Irton House Farm

Isel

Cockermouth

Cumbria

England

CA13 9ST

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.69769°N
3.23809°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.8 mi Fairfield Junior School
5.8 mi Gallowbarrow
7.7 mi Bus Station
Rail
5.7 mi Aspatria Rail Station
9.6 mi Wigton Rail Station
10.3 mi Maryport Rail Station
Ferry
7.8 mi Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
8.1 mi Keswick Ferry Landing
8.6 mi Hawes 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

It’s all about getting outdoors around here – there are walks galore through the area’s stunning scenery (not just lakes but also fells, forests and mountains). Routes are around for all abilities, from accessible ‘miles without stiles’ walks through to scrambles up Skiddaw (the 931-metre peak is 20 minutes’ drive from the farm). Put your boots aside for a while to favour other activities – head to Whinlatter Forest Park (20 minutes' drive) for mountain biking, Derwentwater (20 minutes) for kayaking and trout fishing, or Cockermouth Golf Club (10 minutes) for a round or two. If you’ve got the kids with you, you may like to take a trip to the Lake District Wildlife Park; if not, a dram at the Lakes Distillery or a tour of Jennings Castle Brewery may be on the cards. And of course it’s always worth making a point of visiting the Derwent Pencil Museum, 15 minutes away in Keswick.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 9.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Southerness 18.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
St Bees 20.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandyhills 23.1 mi Sea N/AN/APoorPoor
Seascale 23.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 4.3 mi

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 6.5 mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle 8.6 mi

Ullswater Steamers 15.9 mi

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 17.5 mi

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 5.7 mi

Buttermere and Ennerdale 16.5 mi

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 19.4 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 19.9 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 23.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ullock Pike - Longside Edge - Skiddaw 3.6 mi

Bassenthwaite Osprey Walk 4.3 mi

Dodd Wood under Ullock Pike 4.3 mi

Cockermouth - River Cocker 5.5 mi

High Pike, Fellside 6.5 mi

Local events

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

    Penrith, Cumbria 21.9 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 Irton House Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Irton House Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Irton House Farm? It’s all about getting outdoors around here – there are walks galore through the area’s stunning scenery (not just lakes but also fells, forests and mountains). Routes are around for all abilities, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Irton House Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Irton House Farm? From £40 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.