British English
American English
Australian English
Canadian English
Català
Česky
Dansk
Deutsch
Español
Français
Français de Belgique
Ελληνικά
Magyar
Italiano
Nederlands
New Zealand English
Norsk
Polski
Português Brasileiro
South African English
Русский
Svenska
Irish English
简体中文
Why not enter some details and get an accurate price?
333 additional images available
General
- Peaceful family-run farm site next to the River Derwent
- Excellent base for hikes, including Scafell and Great Gable
- Woodfired pizzas on Friday and 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 Friday and Saturday night (between 6pm and 8pm), woodfired pizzas are sold up at the farm's pizza trailer, five minutes’ walk away. 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.
Open from 27/04/2023 to 29/10/2023
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
Units longer than 5 metres are not allowed.
Check availability at Seatoller Farm…
To generate better results:
- Choose the 'Multiple units per pitch' filter in the search results.
- Break your booking down into smaller groups and book multiple pitches.
- Click the button ‘Make another booking like this’ on the confirmation page to easily rebook.
- Ask to be sited together in the ‘Special requests’ box on the booking form.
You can also try filtering your search by group type and by sites allowing multiple tents/caravans/motorhomes per pitch.
Max. persons: 5 x
One Campervan or Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 7.0m width x 3.0m depth (23.0ft width x 9.8ft depth) Calculated area: 21.0m² (226.0ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Car
Reviews
Excellent
|
|||||
Clean facilities and helpful friendly staff
|
|||||
|
|||||
Scenic and peaceful site
|
|||||
Camp fire stones in some areas
|
|||||
|
|||||
|
|||||
Absolutley great and we’ll be back
|
|||||
Great spot for climbing Scafell Pike
|
|||||
|
Features
Coronavirus
Capacity reduced to increase social distancing
Check-in: self check-in (unattended)
More frequent emptying of bins
One-way flow for entering/leaving buildings
Shared spaces: daily deep cleaning
Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning
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
Portaloo
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
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
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
Type
Farm
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
-
Bus Station
— 6.4 miles
Lakeside House for Dove Cottage — 7.2 miles
Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage — 7.3 miles
- Train stations
-
Windermere Rail Station
— 14.0 miles
Drigg Rail Station — 14.5 miles
Ravenglass Rail Station — 14.5 miles
- Ferry ports
-
Lodore Falls Derwentwater Ferry Landing
— 3.8 miles
High Brandelhow Ferry Landing — 3.9 miles
Low Brandelhow Derwentwater Ferry Landing — 4.5 miles
- Airports
-
Newcastle International Airport
— 68.7 miles
The campsite is not based at the farm itself. Please follow the road signs marking the turning for the campsite and do not drive straight to the farm or knock on any neighbour’s doors.
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.
Must see
- Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre (6.7 miles)
- Castlerigg Stone Circle (6.9 miles)
- Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum (7.2 miles)
National Trust
- Grasmere and Great Langdale (7.7 miles)
- Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon (9.5 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 2:30 p.m. – | 10:30 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
Seatoller Farm cancellation policy
No refunds within 1 week of arrival date.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Seatoller Farm will debit the balance from your card 1 week before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 1 week then the balance will be taken immediately.
Please note that the nearest card facilities and cash points are Keswick (8 miles away).
Payment methods accepted on the park
CashTerms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- 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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Seatoller Farm? From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
