Seatoller Farm

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Scenery
Scenery
Marked out tent pitches with individual car space for each. mountain views and by the river
The river running by the campsite
Marked out tent pitches with mountain views
Campervan pitch only with mountain views
The view om the short walk back to the campsite from the shower block
Space to relax by the river
Borrowdale valley views from the site
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Marked out tent pitches with individual car space for each. mountain views and by the river
The river running by the campsite
Marked out tent pitches with mountain views

  • Peaceful family-run farm site next to the River Derwent
  • Excellent base for hikes, including Scafell and Great Gable
  • Woodfired pizzas on Saturday nights, a short walk away
Setting forth for the Lake District to seek out some scenic views? Settle in to Seatoller Farm and you can start on the scenery-seeing without so much as moving from the site. At this family-run working hill farm in Cumbria, the views are stunning whichever way you turn, taking in vistas of the Borrowdale valley and the River Derwent. At this back to basics site, there’s no wifi or phone signal (except Vodafone in Seatoller itself), so switch off and embrace the wild feel. When you roll up, there’s no reception, so pick out a pitch. Owner Daniel comes around in the morning and evening to check on guests, but they’re not always in the house. Every Saturday night (between 6pm and 8pm), stone-baked pizzas are sold on the farm. Take it back to your tent or tuck in inside the seating barn. Tasty toppings include the site’s own pork and Herdwick lamb. Also up for grabs at the farm (or from Dan on his rounds) are rare breed pork sausages, Herdwick lamb and mint burgers or logs and kindling. A nifty central location in the Lake District National Park means this site is well placed for lots of walks, including scrambling up Scafell, ticking off the Wainwright fells or a leisurely riverside ramble. Protected woodland runs along one side of the farm, with wildlife like bats, buzzards, woodpeckers and owls among the site’s frequent visitors. The low-key facilities preserve the relaxed rural vibe – separate gents’ and ladies toilets are close to the pitches, as are washing-up facilities and drinking water taps; showers are a short walk away at the main farm building. Campfires and barbecues are allowed here, but only if they're kept off the grass (you'll immediately be asked to put out any fires that burn the grass). There are a couple of pubs about a mile away for food and drinks, and a hotel five minutes' walk away for drinks on the terrace. The campsite has excellent access to the local bus service that runs regularly from the farm during the season.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 9
Tent pitches 18
Open now
Opens 27 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 20 or over.
  • 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Units longer than 5 metres are not allowed.
  • The shower block is located at the farm, which is a short 6-minute walk from the campsite; the toilets and washing up facilities are located in the middle of the campsite.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 27 Mar to

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 371 Pitchup.com customers

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Cleanliness
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PeacefulSpectacular sceneryWalkers' paradise

95% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-regarded campsite praised for its stunning location amidst beautiful scenery and fells, offering a peaceful escape. Visitors highlight the friendly owners, clean and well-maintained facilities, and the convenience for hiking. The option to choose pitches, including those by the river, is appreciated. While some mention a walk to the showers, the views along the way are noted positively. Saturday night pizzas are a popular feature. Minor points raised include occasional issues with ground conditions after rain and the absence of on-site hot water for washing up, although the manager indicates this is being addressed.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Spacious pitch, lovely views, great pizza,…

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Chris P.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Spacious pitch, lovely views, great pizza, thanks to Daniel for giving us a tow from the mud!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good sized pitches, lovely location with…

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Anne O.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Good sized pitches, lovely location with views of the mountains. Pitch by the river and you'll get sunshine all day!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful and relaxing site. Made for a great retreat spot.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great pitches and plenty of them. Campervans have their own distinct area. Very quiet area, beautiful scenery. Toilet block was clean and tidy. There are showers, but I chose to use the river for a wash. Starting point for many great walks - I went up Scafell Pike from here, but could also have done Great Gable and more.

Disliked Shower blocks were a bit of walk, so I decided to use the river that ran through.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ok for a short stay. Pick your pitch carefully.

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Andrew C.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Fabulous views and location next to the river.

Disliked Fences along side of parking making access to back of car awkward. Pitch 10, 11, 12 ground was like trying to pitch in solid ground, rocks and rubble underneath.

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Altogether satisfactory.

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Keith M.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Nice quiet campsite. Toilets and pitches were fine.

Disliked you can't access the river since it runs in a gully between walls. showers not easy to find!

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Beautiful location with plenty of pitch…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautiful location with plenty of pitch space. Toilet block was very clean too.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Favourite Lakeland campsite thus far by a long shot.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The campsite is lovely and in an atmospheric riverside location. It’s separated in such a way that it feels quiet even when it’s technically busy.

The staff and those running the campsite are also very friendly, helpful and accommodating.

Fantastic central hiking location too, I managed 8 Wainwrights in total from the site and you could absolutely fit in many more.

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Great location, close to the pub…

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Mark F.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great location, close to the pub in Seatoller. The toilets and washing up space is very accessible and close.

Disliked Showers are a little far from the camping area.

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Great Location!…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Great Location!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean & well stocked, friendly, peaceful, simple, great pub!

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Fiona P.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Amazing site for us as a VW campervan. We were at the far end looking up the valley...with limited hardstanding. September found us struggling for traction in the morning. Thankful to another camper (thank you Rob!) for giving us a run up to the slate mines so we didn't miss our activity but of course, most of all to Daniel for arriving later when we were back to pull us out with the tractor! Brilliant views from our pitch however. Toilets and washing up an easy walk from there and right next to some of the other pitches. We enjoyed a raised campfire by the river in the evening. Showers (3 of them) glorious, not too far a walk (a few mins), and half of the walk is along the "shower trail" through the site (so you join the road at the junction). Perfectly placed for activities up at Honister slate mines, plenty of walks around, and hills for those of us bike riders who live in Cambridgeshire! The Yew Tree Inn is also well worth a visit! We enjoyed the space and peace and quiet and will be back for longer next time!

Disliked Owning a heavy campervan and getting stuck in September damp conditions. Took it in our stride though and thanks to Dan for pulling us out!

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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 cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area 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

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal 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 Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Seatoller Farm

Seatoller

Borrowdale

Keswick

Cumbria

England

CA12 5XN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.51099°N
3.16822°W

Route directions

The campsite is not based at the farm itself. Please follow the road signs marking the turning for the campsite (on a black-and-white striped signpost). If you are lost, please go to the farmhouse for help, but please don't knock on any neighbours' doors.

Nearest transport

Coach
6.4 mi Bus Station
7.2 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
7.3 mi Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
Rail
14 mi Windermere Rail Station
14.5 mi Drigg Rail Station
14.5 mi Ravenglass Rail Station
Ferry
3.8 mi Lodore Falls Derwentwater Ferry Landing
3.9 mi High Brandelhow Ferry Landing
4.5 mi Low Brandelhow Derwentwater 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

Dust off those hiking boots, for Seatoller’s surrounds are stacked with walking trails to suit all comers, from those seeking a gentle stroll through woodland and across heather-strewn fells to those in search of more vertical challenges. The beginning of a couple of the national park’s top climbs are easy to get to too – Great Gable (an hour and a half) and mighty Scafell (a couple of hours). Roam a little further afield for hikes on Catbells (15 minutes’ drive), around the Castlerigg stone circle (25 minutes) or on the slopes of Helvellyn (half an hour away, and a fine choice for mountain bikers too). If you’d like to have a crack at climbing in a controlled environment, try the via ferrata route at Honister Slate Mine, five minutes away, and worth a stop for an underground mine tour even if you’re not up to clinging on to crags. All sound a little tiring? Less demanding days out include the Lake District Wildlife Park (half an hour) and the sculpture trail at Rydal Hall Gardens (40 minutes). It’s worth knocking around Keswick for a bit too, visiting the eccentric Puzzling Place exhibition and Derwent Pencil Museum or taking tipples at the town’s brewery. Alpaca trekking at Lingholm Estate and Whinlatter Forest are some other splendid days out.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seascale 15.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Bees 17.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Allonby 20.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Silecroft 21.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Haverigg 22.8 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 6.7 mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle 6.9 mi

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 7.2 mi

Rydal Mount and Gardens 8.6 mi

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 9.2 mi

National Trust

Grasmere and Great Langdale 7.7 mi

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 9.5 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 10.4 mi

Gondola' 10.9 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 11.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Borrowdale and Castle Crag from Seatoller and Rosthwaite 0.2 mi

Seathwaite - Scafell Pike - Seathwaite 1 mi

Rosthwaite, Stonethwaite and Langstrath Beck 1.1 mi

Rosthwaite, Seathwaite and Seatoller 1.2 mi

The Gables from Honister Pass 1.4 mi

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)

    Penrith, Cumbria 19.3 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Seatoller Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Seatoller Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Seatoller Farm? Dust off those hiking boots, for Seatoller’s surrounds are stacked with walking trails to suit all comers, from those seeking a gentle stroll through woodland and across heather-strewn fells to those in … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Seatoller Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Seatoller Farm? From £28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.