Irton House Farm

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View from the site
View from the site
Aerial view of site
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
Views towards skiddaw
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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

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Safety

  • 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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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 290 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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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite boasts spectacular views and is praised for its immaculately clean facilities, including toilets and showers. Guests consistently highlight the friendly and helpful owners, the peaceful atmosphere, and the well-maintained pitches, many featuring astroturf. The farm setting with animals is a particular hit with families. While generally a tranquil site, a few reviews mention noise from other campers on weekends. Some guests note the limited number of shower/toilet facilities, and a few mention issues with hard ground making pegging difficult. The provision of fire pits and a games room are also popular.

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Arrival date (latest first)

The peaceful pitches, incredible views, the…

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10 out of 10
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Becky W. 4 reviews

Paddock electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked The peaceful pitches, incredible views, the toilets and showers were spotless and the games room was so well looked after.

Recommend to friends Visit again

5*

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Louisa H. 9 reviews

Paddock electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked The spectacular views are something pictures simply can’t do justice. The staff were so attentive, kind, and friendly, making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The facilities were spotless, and we honestly couldn’t fault a thing.

The Shearings is a lovely spot to relax, whether you’re sitting inside or outside taking in the amazing scenery. The games room was a fantastic added touch and gave us even more to enjoy during our stay.

Unfortunately, we had to leave a night early to avoid the traffic on the way home, but that was absolutely no fault of the site. We will definitely be returning and can’t wait for our next visit!

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely to come back to our…

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 Jacob B. 1 review

Orchard electric grass tent pitch (two person)

Liked Lovely to come back to our favourite site for camping in the lakes!

We have been coming to the site for a few years now and year on year it gets better! There is a new communal area which offers comfy seating and a good environment to play games in the evening! There is a little shop for those midday snacks and basics if you need it. There is a bar (currently waiting for all the paperwork to be completed) and there is activities on site that can be done if you plan on having a more relaxed day!

The toilets and showers are clean, modern and well maintained with good dish washing facilities also available after cooking dinner on one of the beautiful pitches (that also offer a great view of Bassenwaite Lake)

We definitely plan on coming back again soon!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Thanks for another lovely stay!

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 Kayleigh G. 1 review

Orchard electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely to come back to my favourite site in the lakes!
Nick and Linsey have added so much since I was last there, from a new bar area (awaiting licencing) where we sat and played boardgames to a games room with a pool and ping pong table.
Facilities are always clean, very friendly and welcoming hosts, already planning my next stay:)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Recommend.

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 Алексей Д. 4 reviews

Orchard electric grass tent pitch

Liked Very good, clean, quiet, welcoming hosts. Fire places, table tennis, pool table. Nice view.

Disliked No gazebos allowed, though there is enough space on pitch. WiFi only at reception.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean campsite with very helpful…

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Clare G. 1 review

Paddock electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Very clean campsite with very helpful and friendly owners

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location, cleanliness, views, new reception area…

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 Tatiana M. 1 review

Orchard electric grass tent pitch (two person)

Liked Location, cleanliness, views, new reception area

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing stay, probably best site we've stayed at and will defo return!

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10 out of 10
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Frank T. 4 reviews

Paddock electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Amazing views
Great sized pitches
Nice and quiet site
Lovely welcome and show around from the owner
Well kept and modern facilities
Enough there to keep the kids entertained

Disliked Not really a dislike but if the games room could have been opened for a longer stretch of time that would be great but there was nothing to dislike about this site!

Recommend to friends Visit again

It had everything we needed, brilliant…

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Liam R. 1 review

Orchard electric grass tent pitch (two person)

Liked It had everything we needed, brilliant location and facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had an excellent 5 day break, loved the site and will book again.

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Judith C. 2 reviews

Orchard electric grass tent pitch

Liked Small site, excellent facilities and fabulous views and surrounding. Great location for lots of site seeing around the Lake District.

Disliked Nothing to dislike!

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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.