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General
- Secluded and peaceful base from which to explore the western lakes
- Hot showers and hairdryers available on site
- Dogs welcome and barbecues allowed
Off to the western lakes but want to wander lonely as a cloud instead of being there jam-packed in crowds? Have a look at Whinfell Farm Camp Site: it's secluded, medium sized and in a winning position for scouting around Cockermouth, Buttermere and the highlights of the western Lake District.
Such scenic surrounds require no complex facilities and entertainments, so amenities have been kept simple but with thoughtful extra touches including hot showers and hairdryers. The washing-up room has been kitted out with a freezer and laundry facilities to ensure it's easy to keep the tribe fed and cleaned up… and well-behaved dogs are welcome to join the jaunt to the Lakes as long as they're kept on leads while on site.
Whinfell also allows barbecues (not campfires, firepits or anything of that ilk, please): just remember to keep them off the ground to prevent damage to the turf. If you want to eat out, it's a leisurely 10-minute trot to the 17th-century Wheatsheaf Inn for top-notch meals as well as a tempting range of local ales; best to book before you set out, as such a setup is unsurprisingly rather popular.
A decent night's sleep being a vital ingredient of a happy stay for many folk, the owners request that all guests pipe down after 10.30pm to ensure peaceful slumbers all round.
Open from 01/04/2022 to 03/10/2022
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
This site accepts caravans up to 6 metres long but not motorhomes.
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Max. persons: 5 x
One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Car
Max. persons: 5 x
One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 5 x
One Touring caravan allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Ground type: Grass
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Nice, tidy site with clean facilities, not over crowded.
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Features
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
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
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. 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
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No drinkable water point
No hot water
No running water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Tennis nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Gallowbarrow
— 3.6 miles
Fairfield Junior School — 3.6 miles
Bus Station — 7.4 miles
- Train stations
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Flimby Rail Station
— 9.4 miles
Maryport Rail Station — 9.4 miles
Workington Rail Station — 9.6 miles
- Ferry ports
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Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
— 7.0 miles
Hawes End Derwentwater Ferry Landing — 7.0 miles
Low Brandelhow Derwentwater Ferry Landing — 7.3 miles
- Airports
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Newcastle International Airport
— 70.8 miles
From Cockermouth, take B5289 (towards Buttermere). When in Low Lorton, follow the brown signs.
If using satnav, please disregard it having turned left over Lorton Bridge, and look for the campsite finger sign directing you into Whinfell Hall Farm.
Local attractions
Buttermere and Loweswater are the nearest lakes to Whinfell Farm Camp Site, each with accompanying villages and circular lakeside walks. Loweswater is managed by the National Trust and has rowing boats available for hire.
On land, the western lakes area is as full of things to do as its more central counterparts, with activities such as golfing, cycling, shoreline horse rides and hiking around the Roman heritage, valleys and peaks of Eskdale, Wasdale and the coastal village of Ravenglass.
Also take time for an afternoon or day among the mountain bike trails and forest walks of Whinlatter, named by the Forestry Commission as England's only true mountain forest. It's one of the Super 6 mountain bike trails and has the longest purpose-built MTB track in the whole Lake District; find out more in the Whinlatter Forestry Centre.
Keswick's Honister Slate Mine is the last working slate mine in England and is open to visitors who come for one of the several tours and to climb to the top of the mountain using the original miners' path.
And if it's sea you want to see, the Cumbrian coastline at Allonby is about 12 miles away.
Must see
- Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre (5.0 miles)
- Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens (5.8 miles)
- Castlerigg Stone Circle (9.1 miles)
National Trust
- Wordsworth House and Garden (3.7 miles)
- Buttermere and Ennerdale (10.1 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 12 p.m. – | 10 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
Whinfell Hall Farm Camp Site cancellation policy
No refunds within 1 day of arrival date.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. Whinfell Hall Farm Camp Site will debit the balance from your card 12 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 12 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. During COVID-19 you can transfer your deposit to a future stay booked within 3 months of your arrival date. Read more.You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking.
Payment methods accepted on the park
CashCheque
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Whinfell Hall Farm Camp Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Whinfell Hall Farm Camp Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Whinfell Hall Farm Camp Site? Buttermere and Loweswater are the nearest lakes to Whinfell Farm Camp Site, each with accompanying villages and circular lakeside walks. Loweswater is managed by the National Trust and has rowing boats available … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Whinfell Hall Farm Camp Site?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Whinfell Hall Farm Camp Site? From £16 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
Thanks for your review.
I spoke to that group (only four people) three times! You can't make much sense of drunks like that. I'm glad that they were the only ones who felt it necessary to behave badly. I wish they'd just stayed at home, if all they want to do was drink they didn't need to come to the Lake District to do it.
Regarding your score for Wifi, I think I should point out that we don't offer Wifi and it is just the signal that you receive on your own phone that you are assessing. I get 4G no bother with Plusnet.