Cockin Farm Campsite

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  • Family-run farm site at the foot of Whinfell Beacon
  • A 25-minute drive from Windermere; 15 minutes from Kendal
  • Hiking and cycling nearby and five miles from the Yorkshire Dales
With the Lakes on one side and the Dales on the other, it’s no surprise that hikers and cyclists find themselves so nicely placed for adventures at Cockin Farm Campsite… The family-run farm is tucked in a gorgeous spot at the foot of Whinfell Beacon, surrounded by slopes of grazing cows and featuring sunsets that will surely have you looking forward to golden hour drinks all day. It’s a 15-minute drive to Kendal, with its climbing centre, shops, restaurants, weekly outdoor farmers’ market and the Brewery Arts which hosts live comedy, music and cinema. The farm is on the outskirts of the Lake District National Park, so take yourself off westwards to lovely Windermere (25 minutes’ drive) for walks along the shore, watersports or a visit to The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction in Bowness-on-Windermere. All this, and you still haven’t heard it all… because Cockin Farm Campsite is dog-friendly and just six miles away from the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, where there are miles of moors, hills and valleys to explore. Plus, this small slice of the countryside often has barn owls flying over the fields, as well as other wildlife like hares. Disconnecting is very much encouraged – not that you’ll need much encouragement other than the idea of tasty barbecues and evenings spent around a firepit (both are welcome on the farm). To help you along with such things, there’s a small shop on site selling essentials like water and logs, along with local produce such as honey and eggs. The site is a Wanderlust Camping Club certified site, so the additional fee added onto your booking gives you membership for other independent stays across the UK.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 3
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Opens 3 February
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • 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).

General

  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Reception

  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Vehicles

  • Units longer than 6.5 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue 3 Feb to

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 145 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulSpectacular sceneryRemote location

92% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a remote, peaceful campsite on a working farm with stunning views. Guests praise the friendly, helpful owners and clean facilities, including hot showers. The site is ideal for nature lovers and offers a back-to-basics camping experience. Some mention the farm track can be challenging for vehicles. Newer reviews note an increase in toilet facilities.

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 Molly A. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great location and management

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Beautiful views from the pitch. Picnic…

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Julie D. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch

Liked Beautiful views from the pitch. Picnic tables and fire pits, too! Windy but not terrible.

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Adam S. 16 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch

Liked Location

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Great little site Peter the owner was very accommodating and friendly

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Paul G. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch

Liked Everything so peaceful and stunning views

Disliked Nothing

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Pete and Emily were the ultimate…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Pete and Emily were the ultimate hosts, and couldn’t have made our stay any easier. All the facilities you’d need, and what an incredible spot! Will definitely be back. Thank you.

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It was a gorgeous campsite in…

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Holly T. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch

Liked It was a gorgeous campsite in the middle of a working farm. Rolling hills, sheep, cows, horses. Small site but wasn’t busy. Compost loo and hot showers. A place to wash up. Loved it would go agai

Disliked Only drawback is it was quite far from amenities. You needed a car to get around everywhere. No pub or shop in walking distance.

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Marko W. 2 reviews

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The owners were lovely and the…

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 Abbie D. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The owners were lovely and the location was really handy for getting to Kendal and a day out in Windmere. Priced really well!

Disliked Only the compostable toilet was available for campsite, however the site was quiet so this was not an issue.

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From the manager: Thanks Abbie, We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay. We are planning major improvements to the facilities this winter, so we would love to welcome you back next year to see what we have been up to

Location great, peaceful, friendly owner and…

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Ruth O. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch

Liked Location great, peaceful, friendly owner and facilities as described

Disliked Nothing

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Cockin farm was one of our…

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Maggie O. 1 review

The Blue Door shepherd's hut

Liked Cockin farm was one of our favourite stays ever! Simple self check in, animals roaming happily everywhere, public footpaths, a beautiful cabin with such thoughtful details; fairy lights for the evening, tea and coffee, beautiful bedding and plugs for each person beside the bed! The cabin was so cosy and comfortable and met all our needs. There was even fresh cookies and milk in the cabin waiting for us! A private parking space right beside the cabin. We appreciated so much that we had privacy while also knowing if there was anything we needed we could ask at any time. We truly cannot wait to go back.

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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 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 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

Lake and/or mountain Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point 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 Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Cockin Farm Campsite

Whinfell

Kendal

Cumbria

England

LA8 9EJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.38534°N
2.66282°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.1 mi Bus Station
5.1 mi Bus Station
5.1 mi Bus Station
Rail
4.7 mi Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station
4.8 mi Kendal Rail Station
6 mi Oxenholme Lake District Rail Station
Ferry
10.6 mi Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal
11 mi Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing
11.4 mi Far Sawrey Windermere Ferry Terminal

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

In the Lake District National Park, there are lots of lovely lakes like Windermere (25 minutes’ drive) to explore. Being the largest and longest lake in the Lake District, it offers a variety of activities including rowing boats, sailing trips, gorgeous walks and delicious coffee shops on its shoreline. For a peaceful stretch of the legs, try the path along the west shore of Windermere from Ferry House to Wray Castle (otherwise 45 minutes), a turreted Gothic Revival house from Victorian times with lake views and woodland trails. It’s not just the lakes that you’ll want to explore, however stunning they are. Rydal Cave (45 minutes), a man-made cavern in an old slate quarry, is a great pitstop on your rounds over at Rydal Water, often visited by the poet William Wordsworth. As for the Yorkshire Dales, one of the closest spots for guests at Cockin Farm Campsite is Cautley Spout (35 minutes), the highest waterfall fully above ground in England.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • Cross Keys Inn Pub 4.4 mi
  • Jolly Anglers Pub 4.6 mi
  • IBIS Sports And Social Club Pub 4.7 mi
  • Duke of Cumberland Pub 4.8 mi
  • Alexander's The Pub 4.8 mi
  • Castle Inn Pub 4.9 mi
  • Eastern Balti Restaurant 4.9 mi
  • Oddfellows Arms Pub 5.1 mi
  • Bombay Bistro Restaurant 5.1 mi
  • The New Union Pub 5.1 mi

Groceries

  • The Food Warehouse Supermarket 4.1 mi
  • Morrisons Supermarket 4.2 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 4.3 mi
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket 4.4 mi
  • Lidl Supermarket 4.9 mi
  • Majestic Off-licence 5.1 mi
  • Indie Craft Beer Off-licence 5.2 mi
  • Booths Supermarket 5.3 mi
  • Strawberry Bank Liqueurs Off-licence 5.4 mi
  • The Local Off-licence 5.5 mi

Parks and play

  • Burneside (Millennium Green) park 4.5 mi
  • Tebay Park 4.5 mi
  • Goose Holme park 5 mi
  • Kendal Green park 5 mi
  • Castle Hill park 5 mi
  • Castle Playground 5.1 mi
  • Nobles Rest park 5.2 mi
  • Fletcher Park 5.3 mi
  • Miller Field park 5.3 mi
  • Abbot Hall Playground 5.4 mi

Family days out

  • Kendal Castle 5.1 mi
  • Nobles Rest / Maudes Meadow Visitor attraction 5.2 mi
  • Highgate Amusements Amusement arcade 5.4 mi
  • Sizergh Castle 8.3 mi

Public transport

  • School 1.3 mi
  • Primary School 1.3 mi
  • Barnaby Rudge 3.9 mi
  • Woodside 4.2 mi
  • Morrisons Superstore (E bound) 4.3 mi
  • Morrisons (W bound) 4.3 mi
  • New Hutton junction (W bound) 4.3 mi
  • The Cross Keys 4.4 mi
  • Mountpleasant Cross Keys 4.4 mi
  • Sainsbury's Store 4.4 mi

Other nearby

  • Carus Green Golf Club Golf course 4.3 mi
  • Cowanhead Estate Golf Course 4.9 mi
  • Westmorland Centre Shopping centre 5.2 mi
  • Kendal Golf Club Golf course 5.5 mi

Local services

  • Morrisons Fuel station 4.2 mi
  • Ullswater Road Garage Fuel station 4.2 mi
  • EV Power Charging station 4.2 mi
  • NoteMachine Cashpoint 4.2 mi
  • NoteMachine Cashpoint 4.2 mi
  • NoteMachine Cashpoint 4.2 mi
  • Rolec EV Charging station 4.3 mi
  • Smart Charge Charging station 4.3 mi
  • Sainsbury's Bank Cashpoint 4.4 mi
  • Sainsbury's Fuel station 4.4 mi

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Must see

Sizergh Castle and Garden 8.3 mi

Levens Hall & Gardens 9.9 mi

The World of Beatrix Potter 10.5 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 10.6 mi

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 10.8 mi

National Trust

Sizergh Castle and Garden 8.3 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 10.1 mi

Townend 10.3 mi

Hill Top 12.6 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 13.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Kendal and Scout Scar 5.3 mi

Kendal Castle and Paddy Lane 5.3 mi

The River Kent and Kendal 5.7 mi

Staveley - Ratherheath Tarn - Staveley 6.2 mi

Orton and Old Tebay 6.5 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 Cockin Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cockin Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cockin Farm Campsite? In the Lake District National Park, there are lots of lovely lakes like Windermere (25 minutes’ drive) to explore. Being the largest and longest lake in the Lake District, it offers a … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cockin Farm Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3:30 p.m. –  11:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cockin Farm Campsite? From £20 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.