Irton House Farm

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View from the site
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
Opens 4 April
Please note
  • 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

Reviews

98%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

We had a wonderful stay at Irton Farm. I would definitely recommend

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Paddock electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked: Owners were so friendly and helpful
Beautiful views
Very clean facilities
constant hot water
Very large pitches

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic site really peace full, lovely views, and clean. Lovely to meet…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Ann C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Paddock electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Fantastic site really peace full, lovely views, and clean.
Lovely to meet nick made us very welcome. We will be booking for next year.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great site well placed for exploring.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Nicole d. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Orchard electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Site facilities were great. Washing up area with a small fridge if needed.
Toilets and showers very clean.
Pitch size was great and we liked the fact it was private with the trees around the pitch.

Disliked: When we were on the site there were initially 3 other tents all couples so it was peaceful and quiet.
A family arrived and were put in the pitch next to us. Unfortunately their child was not quiet and kept us awake late at night and from 7am the next morning. Better placing of tents if people have kids and others don’t would be helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely wonderful site.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Jean H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Paddock electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked: This is an absolutely wonderful place to stay, the views are the best we've had anywhere we've stayed, the facilities are spotless and the welcome is lovely. The pitch sizes are huge too.

Disliked: A bit on the expensive side compared to many sites but worth it for the views in our opinion.

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From the manager: Thanks for taking the time to leave your review and great review scores.

Loved staying here!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Paddock electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: We were given pitch 10- the site was level and had gorgeous views of mountains and Lake Bassenthwaite.
There was ample space between other pitches and a fire pit was provided which was welcome for the late summer chilly evenings.
The facilities were spotless and staff were very welcoming and helpful.

Disliked: Nothing!

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From the manager: Thanks for a great end-of-season review and for including your photos. Safe travels.

Quiet Peaceful site, beautiful view, lovely facilities, very friendly & helpful hosts.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Paddock electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked: Quiet Peaceful site, beautiful view, lovely facilities, very friendly & helpful hosts.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Great review thanks.

Lovely few days at a great site which is well maintained at all times.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Paddock electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Lovely and clean, great views Games room.

Disliked: Steps to the toilets wood was slippy and wet, stones between were too low leaving a trip hazard.

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From the manager: Thanks for your review and feedback.

This site was amazing, well kept, incredible views, quiet with everything we…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
giorgio m. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Orchard electric grass tent pitch

Liked: This site was amazing, well kept, incredible views, quiet with everything we needed for our stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Crystal blue big sky,s from our elevated position, which you seem to have captured in your brill pics. Thanks for leaving your review.

Best campsite we’ve stayed at, absolutely loved it

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Ventzi S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Paddock electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked: Beautiful site, lovely friendly family running the site amongst their farm, perfect location, very quiet, the onsite facilities were brilliant (especially the hot tub), also lots of activities to choose from, clean and warm toilets and showers (with lovely hot water), covered washing station, sleeping next to fields of sheep and goats, and waking up to chickens at the pitch was brilliant. I couldn’t recommend this site more, we’ll be back again next year

Disliked: None

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From the manager: Thanks for taking the time to leave your great review and comments. We look forward to welcoming you back next year.

Perfect

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
andy p. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Paddock electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Amazing site with amazing views, facilities perfect and clean. Hosts Nick and Lindsey so friendly and available whenever, will 110% be coming back

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: So please that you and the pets had a great time. Thanks for the review and great review scores.


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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

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 GMT (GMT+00:00)

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 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)

    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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Irton House Farm? From £35 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.