Cockin Farm Campsite
From £18 For 1 night, 4 adults
- 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
Site type
10
3
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
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. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 28 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £18 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £22.50 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Amazing place to get away and relax :)
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Non-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch
Liked: The campsite itself was amazing, in the middle of no where which was perfect to get away from the hustle and bustle of reality ! The campsite organisation were great also! The ground was really wet (causing people to get stuck in their vehicles) they came out and placed stuff down so it was no longer an issue ! They also came around every day see how you were and if there was any issues or anything they could do to help. The facilities were very clean.
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From the manager: We are so glad you enjoyed your stay
Beautiful views of the hills Large campsite Very nice owners Composting toilet with motion…
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Liked: Beautiful views of the hills Large campsite Very nice owners Composting toilet with motion sensor light on the campsite Showers and a sink are a short walk away from the campsite Campsite ground itself is flat so no rolling down in your sleep Not far off the motorway, 20 minutes from Kendal 5 bars of 4G on O2 network
Disliked: Slightly rough road up to the campsite, but should be alright for most cars
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From the manager: We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for being our first campers of 2024!
All in all good site back to basics, very clean
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Liked: Amazing views, and the camping space was great. Was able to contact site owner and was very chilled about everything
Disliked: Toilet facilities were very basic, just a portaloe. And had to park separately to the site and car things over a bridge to site, it was raining at the time. Track to site was a farm track, I was driving a new car, which was slightly nerve racking at times
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10/10 would recommend and rebook!
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Liked: Location was idyllic and fantastic, those sunset and morning views were amazing! Owners were very pleasant and helpful. Very close to town and amenities etc. but yet felt like you were in the middle of nowhere.
Disliked: Nothing.
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From the manager: So glad you had a good time and the smores look delicious!
Aura and landscape was amazing. Perfect for a relaxing break in the…
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Liked: Aura and landscape was amazing. Perfect for a relaxing break in the lakes
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From the manager: Thank you so much for coming to stay and we are glad you had a relaxing time
Quirky site with amazing views
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Liked: Secluded location surrounded by beautiful hills and fields, filled with plenty of sheep. Basic field with the option to do a fire on the evening. Outdoor toilet available for use, making it more hygienic.
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From the manager: Thank you for coming to stay. We are glad you enjoyed are little slice of paradise
Great wild camping spot with a clean portaloo.
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Liked: Back to basics camping in a great location, situated on farmland just outside of Kendal. Stayed with our two children and dog who had a great time paddling in the stream in their wellies! They also had a giggle when they woke up to sheep outside the tent as they had scaled the wall from the neighbouring field! Portaloo is easy to get to from your pitch. The neighbouring farmer can be busy with his sheep for a while but is happily to let you through if needed. We didn't get to meet the hosts but we did however meet their cows who were so lovely! The hosts were extremely helpful by sending us information before our arrival, we will definitely book a stay again in the near future and can't wait to see the transformation as they finish renovations!
Disliked: Hit a lot of hard ground when pitching the tent so had to shuffle around a few times but this isn't a huge deal as there is plenty of space. This isn't a dislike as such as it didn't really bother us, but if you couldn't sleep due to the sound of sheep this place is not for you, they are very loud.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for the review. We are glad you had such a good time and the kids look to have loved the river! Sorry about the sheep I think the neighbouring farmer had just weaned them the weekend you stayed so they aren't normally as noisy!
A warm welcome to a genuinely rustic setting with gorgeous views and…
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Liked: A warm welcome to a genuinely rustic setting with gorgeous views and a beautifully tranquil ambiance. It was the perfect place to relax and let the world happen around you. Loved it.
Disliked: The site is catagorized on Pitchup as having parking next to pitch/unit. This isn't the case; vehicles cannot access the pitch field, which wasn't an issue for our stay but might be for others'. Also the pitch field is very bumpy, finding a level spot for the tent was difficult.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for the review and sorry about the parking - we had hoped to have the campsite in a different field which I'd accessible by car but as its been a wet summer this hasn't been possible so we moved it but I forgot to update the listing until I saw your review! Apologies again
Features
Pop-up campsite
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
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Local produce
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
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
Pop-up campsite
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
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 |
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| Morecambe North | 22.7 mi | Estuary | Good | N/A | Good | Good |
| Morecambe South | 23.3 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Haverigg | 28.7 mi | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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
Local events
- Keswick Mountain Festival (Friday 17 May 2024 – Friday 17 May 2024)
Keswick, Cumbria 4.7 mi
- Kendal Calling (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)
Penrith, Cumbria 15.3 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.
Want to know more about camping in The Lake District and Cumbria?
- 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 lake in the Lake District, it offers a variety of … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Cockin Farm Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Cockin Farm Campsite? From £18 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.