Irton House Farm
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- 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
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 4 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Orchard electric grass tent pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 7m depth (28m²)
Arrival daysFrom £40
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Orchard electric grass tent pitch (two person)
2 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 3m width × 4m depth (12m²)
Arrival daysFrom £40
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Paddock electric grass tent or campervan pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 7m depth (28m²)
Arrival daysFrom £40
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Paddock electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Gravel and hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 7m depth (28m²)
Arrival daysFrom £40
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Reviews
98% would recommend this site to a friend
96% would stay here again
What customers say
Visitors consistently praise the spectacular views, immaculate facilities, and friendly, helpful owners. The campsite offers a peaceful rural escape with well-maintained pitches and opportunities to interact with farm animals. Its location is convenient for exploring the local area. While most experiences are overwhelmingly positive, a few guests noted occasional noise from other campers on weekends and the limited number of toilet and shower facilities. Some pitches can also be rocky.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
A beautiful site on a working farm with sheep grazing in neighbouring…
Orchard electric grass tent pitch (two person)
Liked A beautiful site on a working farm with sheep grazing in neighbouring fields.great features like a shared fire pit (away from the camping area to minimise disruption), games room, hireable hot tub and amazing views. Seemed to attract a nice family clientele and wasn't rowdy. Was well maintained. Very friendly welcome and thoughtful staff who made the extra effort to find us a pitch we were happy with.
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The view was incredible and the place was clean and had everything…
Paddock electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
Liked The view was incredible and the place was clean and had everything we needed!
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The views are amazing, the facilities are modern, lovely & clean. There…
Orchard electric grass tent pitch
Liked The views are amazing, the facilities are modern, lovely & clean. There is free table tennis and pool table to use in the games room along with a dry room for when you’re things get wet!
The pitches in the orchard are lovely and private with separate sections for each pitch. The family who run the site are lovely too! Such a lovely place to stay .
Walks down to the lake etc but we didn’t stay long enough to do this, great location for lots of wainwright walks!
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Perfect little campsite with amazing views! Stayed for 2 nights with my…
Orchard electric grass tent pitch (two person)
Liked Perfect little campsite with amazing views! Stayed for 2 nights with my daughter whilst we walk the Dash falls, Skiddaw circular route. Staff are very welcoming. Highly recommend Irton House!
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The view here is absolutely incredible. Friendly owner greeted us on arrival…
Paddock electric grass tent or campervan pitch
Liked The view here is absolutely incredible. Friendly owner greeted us on arrival and gave a tour of the site.
Pitches are well spaced out with long grass in between.
Showers were brilliant, good temperature, very clean.
Lovely walk down to the lake, took about an hour.
Each pitch had a fire pit which was a lovely touch.
We loved our stay here and wished it was longer. The view really is amazing.
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Sweet, Small and cosy Spot to stay
Paddock electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Everything: friendly welcome, nice and clean facilities but mostly: phantastic view.
Disliked nothing
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The pitch was very comfortable and all the services were available clean…
Paddock electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
Liked The pitch was very comfortable and all the services were available clean and very accessible
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Excellent site with amazing views and friendly, helpful staff.
Orchard electric grass tent pitch
Liked The location, the facilities, the privacy of the pitches, the games room.
We (2 adults and 2 children) stayed for 4 nights and had a great time (even through stormy conditions.) We loved the privacy of our pitch, the views are incredible and the facilities were nice and clean. Our boys loved the games room! We also loved that the chickens wander around freely. We would've loved to have used the hot tub but it is 18+ and also way out of our price range. We went for a swim in the lake instead 😆
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Great location and staff friendly we will return
Paddock electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
Liked The view and setting was lovely very peaceful. The facilities were good and everything close by.
Disliked not applicable
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An excellent camp site in a beautiful spot.…
Paddock electric grass tent or campervan pitch
Liked An excellent camp site in a beautiful spot.
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Features
Dogs 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Lake and/or mountain Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 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 nearbyLocation
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
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allonby | 9.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Southerness | 18.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| St Bees | 20.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sandyhills | 23.1 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Poor | Poor |
| Seascale | 23.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
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
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 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. Check-in is possible between 7pm and 9pm only if choosing the late arrival extra when booking. If not selected when booking, it will be payable on arrival.
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.