Parkgate Farm Holidays

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Our camping pod
A toasty campfire under a starlit sky
Irton Pike nestled between Whin Rigg and Latterbarrow
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Our camping pod
A toasty campfire under a starlit sky
Irton Pike nestled between Whin Rigg and Latterbarrow

  • Peaceful site with views over the Eskdale and Wasdale valleys
  • Half an hour's drive from the seaside town of Whitehaven
  • Fell walks directly from the farm; country pubs 10 minutes' drive
Escape to Eskdale… or Wasdale… or Ravenglass – Parkgate Farm Holidays is within easy reach of lots of pretty places in Cumbria's Western Lakeland. You don’t even have to exit the site to start taking in those views, for there’s a rather fine outlook from this peaceful farm over the Eskdale and Wasdale valleys, with fields and forests thrown in to the frame too. Tempted to take a closer look? Fell walkers can stride forth directly from the farm, while more intrepid types scramble up Scafell Pike, half an hour away. Should you tire of the endlessly gorgeous lakeland views, a 10-minute drive will take you to the beaches of the northwest coast for a bit of seaside scenery. Ravenglass and Muncaster are both within a 10-minute drive of the site too, and between them, have Muncaster Fell and castle, a steam railway and the ruins of a Roman bathhouse. If you don’t fancy cooking, there are a couple of country pubs within 10 minutes’ drive of the site.

Site type

Tent pitches 9
Touring caravan pitches 4
Motorhome pitches 4
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Caravans for hire 5
Open all year
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Reviews

9.9

Overall rating from 148 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

99% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-maintained, peaceful campsite offers stunning views and is praised for its incredibly friendly and helpful hosts, Sandy and Bruce. Facilities, including showers and toilets, are consistently described as immaculate. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches, such as fire pits, s'mores packs, and a range of items available for purchase. The location is ideal for exploring the surrounding countryside with numerous walking routes directly from the site.

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I really enjoyed my one night…

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Anonymous

Camping pod

Liked I really enjoyed my one night stay in the pod, was comfortable and warm, plugs and lights.

I brought my own bedding and blow up bed, kettle and some other bits from home. I thought the price was very reasonable. Only ten seconds away from the facilities with a washer, dryer, sinks, toilets and shower. With lovely hand-wash and room fragrances, lovely and clean. Such peaceful surroundings, items to purchase things as I had not been able to get a mattress blower.

And some lovely things to purchase, like woolen hand made hats and marshmallow and digestives smores pack for the fire in the evening, kindly brought by the owners, who made everything much more special and were there if you needed them anytime, nice and friendly and so were the other campers.

A local spar 5 minutes away and Co op 15 minutes away in a car. Rural but that's what we wanted, for a walk up wasdale head and mountains and to see the fairy pools, and river esk the following morning, the entrance to that walk was by a red telephone box not far from the campsite. Will come again. Xx

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A great little spot! We were…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth campervan or tent pitch (small)

Liked A great little spot! We were at the top overlooking the hill and had a perfect view. Hot showers, no queues for the toilets, loved the onsite shop (bring cash). Lovely and peaceful , would definitely visit again

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Excellent location, with very helpful staff, a

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 Ian D. 1 review

Electric hardstanding and grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch (large)

Liked Facilities, Staff, views

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A place that changed my perspective on peace and quiet

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Anonymous

2 bedroom static caravan

Liked The place was clean and felt like a home from home. The main thing was the silence it was such a beautiful place to just get away from the world and relax. If you need a place to find yourself again or be close to the natural world this is a place not to miss.

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Fantastic location in West Cumbria. Peaceful,…

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 Rob S. 1 review

Camping pod

Liked Fantastic location in West Cumbria.
Peaceful, off the main road, beautiful views.
Walks possible from the site, with having to use the car.
Very clean facilities and regularly maintained.
Very friendly and helpful management.

Disliked Nothing

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Bruce and Sandy are very friendly…

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 Risemary K. 1 review

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (XL)

Liked Bruce and Sandy are very friendly and helpful.

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Would definitely stay again!

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Really lovely campsite and honesty boxes !

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 alfa a. 4 reviews

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Liked Super

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Beautiful location, stunning views, very clean…

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 Katie M. 2 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (XL)

Liked Beautiful location, stunning views, very clean and tidy. Great showers and very welcoming hosts.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A very nice site, close to several towns and attractions to visit.

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 Stephen F. 5 reviews

2 bedroom static caravan

Liked Spacious caravan.
Dog friendly.
Excellent views.
Quiet site.
Friendly and helpful staff.
Donkeys.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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 Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Parkgate Farm Holidays

Irton

Eskdale

Eskdale

Cumbria

England

CA19 1YN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.38945°N
3.36691°W

Nearest transport

Coach
14.3 mi Tangier Street
14.8 mi Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
14.8 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
2.9 mi Ravenglass Rail Station
3.2 mi Drigg Rail Station
4.8 mi Seascale Rail Station
Ferry
12.1 mi Torver (Coniston) Ferry Landing
12.2 mi Sunny Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing
12.3 mi Coniston 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

Legs a little worn out from walking/biking/riding? Take a scenic trip on the Ravenglass & Eskdale steam railway – there’s a station half a mile from Parkgate Farm, or you can board at Ravenglass, 10 minutes' drive away to ride the whole route. While you’re in Ravenglass, take a mooch round Muncaster Castle, a privately owned fort overlooking the River Esk. As well as tours round the castle there are also heaps of things for kids here, including an enchanted fairy trail, a maze and hawk displays. Golfing types can swing their clubs on the courses in Eskdale or Seascale (be prepared for potentially distracting sea views at the latter). There’s a sandy beach in Seascale too; if the water’s too chilly for swims, head north to Whitehaven (half an hour away) to the public swimming pool. The Rum Story, an exhibition in an original 1785 shop, is worth a visit up here too (and yes, you can buy bottles of the good stuff).
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • Bridge Inn 0.9 mi
  • Bower House Inn 1.1 mi
  • King George IV Inn 2.2 mi
  • The Strands Inn 2.5 mi
  • Screes Inn 2.5 mi
  • Ratty Arms 2.9 mi
  • Victoria 3.2 mi
  • Gosforth Hall Inn 3.4 mi
  • Lion & Lamb 3.5 mi
  • The Globe Inn 3.5 mi

Groceries

  • Co-op Food 4.6 mi

Parks and play

  • Seascale Beachfront Playpark 4.8 mi

Family days out

  • Owl Centre Visitor attraction 2.4 mi
  • Muncaster Castle 2.5 mi
  • The Weapons Hall Visitor attraction 2.6 mi
  • Signal Box Visitor attraction 2.9 mi

Public transport

  • The Lodge-Irton Hall 0.5 mi
  • Bridge Inn (W bound) 0.9 mi
  • Santon Cottages 1.3 mi
  • Road End for Irton Road R&ER 1.4 mi
  • Outward Bound School 1.8 mi
  • Muncaster Mill road end (S bound) 2 mi
  • Muncaster Mill road end (N bound) 2 mi
  • road to Eskdale Green Station 2.1 mi
  • Greengarth Hall (S bound) 2.1 mi
  • Greengarth Halll (N bound) 2.1 mi

Other nearby

  • Eskdale Golf Course 1.6 mi
  • Seascale Golf Club 5.1 mi

Local services

  • Holmrook Service Station Fuel station 2 mi
  • Seascale Health Centre Doctors 4.6 mi
  • Seascale Pharmacy & Veg shop 4.6 mi
  • Mill Garage Fuel station 5.8 mi

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Must see

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 2.8 mi

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 14.7 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 14.8 mi

Rydal Mount and Gardens 15.9 mi

Hill Top 16.2 mi

National Trust

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 2.5 mi

Buttermere and Ennerdale 11.3 mi

Gondola' 12.2 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 12.6 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 14.3 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Eskdale Green - Muncaster Fell - Muncaster Head - Eskdale Green 1.7 mi

MUNCASTER CASTLE 2.5 mi

High Gillerthwaite - Red Pike Ridge Traverse - High Gillerthwaite 8.8 mi

Seathwaite - Scafell Pike - Seathwaite 10.6 mi

The Gables from Honister Pass 10.7 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 Parkgate Farm Holidays have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Parkgate Farm Holidays dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Parkgate Farm Holidays? Legs a little worn out from walking/biking/riding? Take a scenic trip on the Ravenglass & Eskdale steam railway – there’s a station half a mile from Parkgate Farm, or you can board … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Parkgate Farm Holidays?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  11:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Parkgate Farm Holidays? From £32 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.