Irton House Farm

View prices & book 9.8 304 reviews
View from the site
View from the site
Aerial view of site
View from the bottom of our field.
Lovely views from the swimming spa / hot tub
Lovely views from the swimming spa / hot tub
Our tent on the end pitch on the paddock
View from end paddock pitch.
An autumn day looking over skiddaw
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Aerial view of site
View from the bottom of our field.
Lovely views from the swimming spa / hot tub

  • 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 4 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 4 Apr to

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

9.8

Overall rating from 304 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

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.

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A beautiful site on a working farm with sheep grazing in neighbouring…

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Anonymous

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…

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Elisa R.

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…

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Anonymous

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…

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Amy C.

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…

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Anonymous

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

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Andrea W.

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…

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Chiara P.

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.

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Alyson S.

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

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Rachel B.

Paddock electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked The view and setting was lovely very peaceful. The facilities were good and everything close by.

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An excellent camp site in a beautiful spot.…

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Adrian L.

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 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 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 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

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.

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  • 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.