The Barn Campsite
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- Quiet, peaceful rural site with stunning views over Eskdale Valley
- A 10-minute drive to Wast Water; 25 minutes to Scafell Pike
- Pick your own pitch; pub 10 minutes' walk away
Site type
20
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 1 Mar to
Reviews
Voted 82% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
The location is alright…
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: The location is alright
Disliked: It used to be bigger place with loads of space between pitches...now is really crowded and don't have much privacy...they should update the pictures...
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Great site, friendly staff
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Liked: Guy at the front was super friendly and knowledgeable about the area, gave us great pub recommendations too. Clean showers and toilets
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Great host Great location Great facilities!!!!! Great campsite…
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Liked: Great host Great location Great facilities!!!!! Great campsite
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Great campsite with mint facilities. Will be back…
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Liked: Great campsite with mint facilities. Will be back
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Loved the campsite! The facilities were great and the owner was super…
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Liked: Loved the campsite! The facilities were great and the owner was super attentive! Would definitely stay again
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Liked: Everything. Facilities were all clean and tidy, flushing toilet, working hot shower. Electrics for charging electronic devices if needed. Great location. WiFi across the camp site was a bonus.
Disliked: The wind was so bad there was a slight problem with curtain for privacy whilst using the shower.
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Clean toilets and showers. Logs and fire pits available to hire and…
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Liked: Clean toilets and showers. Logs and fire pits available to hire and fresh eggs in the morning. Really nice and picturesque. The host was around if you needed anything and nothing was too much trouble.
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Flat field. Quiet. Free hot showers. Luxury loo rolls. Beautiful entrance garden.…
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Liked: Flat field. Quiet. Free hot showers. Luxury loo rolls. Beautiful entrance garden. Unusual sheep breeds in adjacent field. Helpful owner. Mountain views. Phone charger onsite.
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great value for the money
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Liked: excellent location, beautiful scenery, showers, toilets, wifi and firewood for sale!
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Friendly, basic and beautiful views
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Liked: Great host, always there if you needed help with anything or for directions to pubs etc. Loved how basic the site was but still had everything you needed. Great showers and well maintained toilets, the surrounding areas were stunning. Will definitely be booking again.
Disliked: The road to the pub is quite a dangerous walk due to people speeding in cars down the lane. It is 20mph but very few adhere. Wouldn’t recommend for anyone with children as you would need to drive to these places if you weren’t taking the hiking paths. This isn’t a dislike on the site though!
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Features
Portable toilet
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
The Barn Campsite
Sleathwaite
Irton
Holmrook
Cumbria
England
CA19 1TD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.38899°N
-3.35219°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seascale | 5.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Silecroft | 11.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| St Bees | 12.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Haverigg | 14 mi | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Walney West Shore | 18.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 3.2 mi
Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 14.2 mi
Beatrix Potter Gallery 14.2 mi
Rydal Mount and Gardens 15.4 mi
Hill Top 15.6 mi
National Trust
Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 2.4 mi
Gondola' 11.6 mi
Buttermere and Ennerdale 11.7 mi
Coniston and Tarn Hows 12 mi
Grasmere and Great Langdale 13.7 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 1.1 mi
MUNCASTER CASTLE 2.7 mi
High Gillerthwaite - Red Pike Ridge Traverse - High Gillerthwaite 8.8 mi
Seathwaite - Scafell Pike - Seathwaite 10.2 mi
The Gables from Honister Pass 10.4 mi
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)
Penrith, Cumbria 29.6 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.
Want to know more about camping in The Lake District and Cumbria?
- Does The Barn Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Barn Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Barn Campsite? Get set to see some of the Lake District’s most famed sights on outings from The Barn – it will take you about 10 minutes to drive to Wast Water, 20 minutes … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Barn Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Barn Campsite? From £25.50 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.