Shepherds Views Holidays

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Non Electric Field / Showers and Toilets
Non electric field / showers and toilets
Electric hardstanding and grass pitches
Wastwater
Plenty of space for caravans
Electric hard standings and grass
Alpaca's
Beautiful views
Non-electric pitches
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Electric hardstanding and grass pitches
Wastwater
Plenty of space for caravans

  • Family-friendly, family-run site on a working farm in Cumbria
  • Less than five minutes’ drive from Lake District National Park
  • Top spot for walking, cycling and watersports
Fresh air, wind in your hair and the sounds of nature… Rural holiday dreams, right? Get a good dose of all the above at Shepherds Views Holidays, a small, family-run site on a working farm a few minutes’ drive from the village of Holmrook in Cumbria, North West England. Shepherds Views, less than five minutes from the edge of the Lake District National Park, is a top spot for an outdoor getaway. There are hundreds of walking routes throughout the park for all levels of difficulty – keep your eyes peeled for otters, deer, eagles and the elusive red squirrel as you go. If you’re more comfortable on two wheels than two legs, hire a bike on site and head off on one of the many cycle and mountain biking trails that crisscross the park, or follow Hadrian’s cycleway, which passes the Shepherds View entrance. You can also take to the water an hour away with boat hire, steamer and launch trips, and rafting and canoeing, or venture out of the Lake District National Park and head over to the coast, less than five minutes away, for swimming or exploring the beaches. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, make your way back to site where you can fire up the barbecue, pile it high with all your faves, then chow down with Rex stretched out next to you beside the campfire – if you’d prefer a break from cooking, there are plenty of restaurants within half an hour of Shepherds View.

Site type

Tent pitches 44
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Motorhome pitches 44
Touring caravan pitches 44
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Guests must not bring their own firepits or wood onto site. Firepits are provided free of charge and large sacks of wood provided on site. Campfires are not allowed on the hardstanding pitches.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
Choose your dates
2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 289 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
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Peaceful

91% would recommend this site to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-maintained and clean campsite on a working farm, praised for its spacious pitches and friendly, helpful staff, particularly Rachael. Guests enjoyed the fire pits on each pitch and the proximity to local beaches and attractions. Facilities, including toilets and showers, are generally clean and modern, though some noted occasional issues with toilet paper restocking and water temperature. The peaceful atmosphere and farm animals are highlights for many.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great little site, good location. Well managed and facilities are more than…

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Robert J.

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (large)

Liked Great little site, good location. Well managed and facilities are more than adequate. Owners very helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review
I am pleased you enjoyed your stay
We look forward to seeing you again in the future
Thanks Rachael

Beautiful site, kept clean. Rachael was so helpful.

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10 out of 10
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Annastasia S.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (large)

Liked Location is gorgeous, facilities are perfect. Customer service is brilliant.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review
We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future
thanks Rachael

A fantastic site that is run well. Friendly staff and nice pitches.

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10 out of 10
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Jamie A.

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Good site layout, good pitch size, and designated car parking spot next to pitch. Rachel was amazing and was very friendly and visible around the site. She also had some great recommendations for us and was full of local knowledge.
Location to Wast Water is great for a day out paddling.

Disliked 8 toilets and showers for the whole camp which sometimes had decent queues at peak times (understandable). Would like some spare toilet rolls available near the toilet entrance or in the toilets as a couple of times they were empty (i took my own after the first time getting caught short aha) (Rachel was working extremely hard zipping around trying to dive in to check between people using them at peak times)

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review
I appreciate your lovely comments

Unfortunately i cant leave spare toilet rolls out as they just get taken, i have tried this in the past
We have two shower blocks in total, 9 showers and toilets, our site is only small which means we have over the recommended amount.

We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future
thanks Rachael

Fab site. Staff really friendly. Clean facilities. Close to the beach. Staff…

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Shannon W.

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (large)

Liked Fab site. Staff really friendly. Clean facilities. Close to the beach. Staff let the kids see the animals on the farm. The site was quiet and well looked after. Was missing nothing & perfect for a getaway.

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From the manager: Thank you Shannon
I am so pleased you enjoyed your first camping experience
We look forward to seeing you and your family again in the future

thanks Rachael

Honest,clean,simple site.

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8 out of 10
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Allan E.

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Location, amenities and the the lady who seemed to run the place single handed.site did exactly what it promised.A good straightforward campsite on a working farm.

Disliked No complaints

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From the manager: Thank you for your review
I am pleased you enjoyed your stay
We look forward to seeing you again in the future

thanks Rachael

Perfect site, staff amazing, fab night sky's no light pollution 👍🏻

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Stephen C.

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked This site is perfect for what we needed it for we went to Eskdale and Wasdale for the waterfalls and pools the lady that runs it is amazing and goes above and beyond and lovely little site, fish and chips are also only about a mile down the road, it does have a donkey l, horse, cows, chickens and alpacas and at night bo light pollution and it is lovely sitting with your fire pits watching the stars after a beautiful day spent walking and swimming in waterfalls and pools for us it was the perfect site, there is some improvements being done but these things take time cannot fault it wi fi not fab but we don't wi fi when we are camping anyway so that's perfect for us x

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Rachael who is often taking care of the site is so accommodating,…

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PAUL C.

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (large)

Liked Rachael who is often taking care of the site is so accommodating, supportive and lovely to speak to. The site is absolutely wonderful and in a great location. The facilities are excellent and I will always return

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From the manager: Thank you Paul for your kind review
We look forward to seeing you again

thanks Rachael

Nice campsite close to beach nice separate field to walk the dog

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Claire J.

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (large)

Liked Nice campsite
close to a beach
You get a free fire pit with every pitch
The one shower blocks are unisex so if you don’t feel comfortable with that
there is a another shower block with separate cubicles
The last day campsite got quite busy so might be bit of Que so go for shower early and check there’s toilet paper on them first
And got quite dirty
We paid extra for a extra large pitch which was nice so the dog had plenty of space

Disliked Pitch on a bit of slope but we’ve stayed on worse

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review
I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay
We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future, mops are provided outside the showers and toilets for guests to mop the floor when leaving, not all guests do this so i do try to check them as much as i can throughout the day

thanks Rachael

Amazing site and staff.

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10 out of 10
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Hannah R.

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (large)

Liked Rachael was amazing! So helpful and kind.
The campsite was lovely, the pitch was spacious and well kept. Facilities were nice. Lots of space for the dog, the children loved the animals too. We had the best time and didn't want to leave!

Disliked Nothing.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind review
I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay
We look forward to welcoming you back in the future
thanks Rachael

Fire pit included. Quite campsite.…

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4 out of 10
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Marius M.

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Fire pit included.
Quite campsite.

Disliked Not enough toilets and showers. Facilities not cleaned enough. Unisex showers and toilets are a very bad idea.
Washing up area next to the bins and cows shed.
Fridge was in a very bad condition, not really owners fault but because of the campers not taking care while using it.

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From the manager: Regarding your review
Showers and toilets are cleaned everyday to a high standard by myself, before booking it states that we have unisex showers and toilets, having these means we are able to cater to everyone.
It also states that we are located on a working farm, so cows and farm buildings are to be expected.
If you had discussed with me any of this during your stay i would have been able to address any issues you may have had.

All guests receive the same level of customer service from myself, before arrival, on arrival and during there stay.
I would personally suggest reading further into a site before booking it, as all of the above is stated before booking.

Kind regards,
Rachael

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 Pétanque 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 Portable toilet 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 Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Shepherds Views Holidays

Holmrook

Cumbria

England

CA19 1XU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.38436°N
3.45625°W

Route directions

If you are travelling with a caravan or a motorhome, approach B5344 from Holmrook.

Nearest transport

Coach
12.7 mi Tangier Street
15.1 mi Queens Head
15.1 mi The Queens Head
Rail
0.7 mi Drigg Rail Station
1.4 mi Seascale Rail Station
2.8 mi Ravenglass Rail Station
Ferry
15.4 mi Sunny Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing
15.6 mi Torver (Coniston) Ferry Landing
15.8 mi Lake Bank (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

Clamber aboard the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway (10 minutes’ drive from Shepherds Views Holidays) for a trip through the Lake District under someone else’s steam, then venture to Horse and Husky for horse riding and dog sledding. Making your way to Wast Water lake, 25 minutes from site, is a must too, even if you just stop and soak up the absolutely stunning views – you’ll feel your stress melt away. Active sorts will want to swim on over to West Lakes Adventure, 25 minutes from the site, where they can try canyoning, canoeing, rock climbing, archery, abseiling, raft building, mountain biking and paddleboarding. For a feel of what it must have been like to live that Upstairs Downstairs, Downton Abbey type of life, take a trot around the gardens at the spectacular Muncaster Castle, 10 minutes from Shepherds Views, or trip along to the stately home of Wordsworth House (the childhood home of poet William Wordsworth) where you can poke around the rooms, root around in the gardens and let the kids go wild. Kids still chafing at the bit? Get in the car for an excursion to Jump Mania trampoline park, Lake District Coast Aquarium or Lake District Wildlife Park, all within an hour of site.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seascale 1.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Bees 9.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Silecroft 12.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Haverigg 15.1 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Walney West Shore 19.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 2.7 mi

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 18.3 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 18.3 mi

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 18.4 mi

South Lakes Wild Animal Park 18.8 mi

National Trust

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 5.1 mi

Buttermere and Ennerdale 10.2 mi

Gondola' 15.7 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 16.2 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 17.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

MUNCASTER CASTLE 3.5 mi

Eskdale Green - Muncaster Fell - Muncaster Head - Eskdale Green 5.3 mi

High Gillerthwaite - Red Pike Ridge Traverse - High Gillerthwaite 10.4 mi

ST BEES HEAD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 02/09/2003) 10.6 mi

Around Buttermere 12.9 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Shepherds Views Holidays have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Shepherds Views Holidays dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Shepherds Views Holidays? Clamber aboard the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway (10 minutes’ drive from Shepherds Views Holidays) for a trip through the Lake District under someone else’s steam, then venture to Horse and Husky for … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Shepherds Views Holidays?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Shepherds Views Holidays? From £56 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.