When can I check in and check out of Setmabanning Caravan Park?

Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Setmabanning Caravan Park?

From £29 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Setmabanning Caravan Park

View prices & book Last booked 4 hours ago 9.3 250 reviews

Great views, comfortable spacious pitches

Working farm site in the Lake District with stunning fell views
Just off the A66 road in Threlkeld, a 10-minute drive from Keswick
Blencathra, Skiddaw and Helvellyn ranges within 20-minute drive

Looking for a lush location to settle down in while exploring Lakeland? Step foot in the family-run Setmabanning Caravan Park, then step off site towards top spots like Keswick and the Castlerigg Stone Circle (10 minutes’ drive). This site really is very easy on the eye: it’s got spectacular views of Blencathra and the surrounding fells, making it fab for frolicking about the Lake District (or just having a bit of R&R in a rural bolthole). During a break here, the more energetic among your travel crew could tackle the Blencathra, Skiddaw and Helvellyn ranges, all within about a 20-minute drive, while strollers seeking easier trails might prefer the pretty footpaths and cycle tracks around the local valley and towards Keswick. Sticking to the site is always an option too – being a working farm, there’s lots to see and do, whether it’s watching the sheep being sheared and the cows going out into the fields with their calves or feeding the chickens and ducks as they wander by. When it comes to filling your own stomach, it’s a 25-minute walk to the centre of the nearest village, Threlkeld, which has two country pubs serving Cumbrian food and ales. Meals are also to be had at the golf club, and the Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum (10 minutes) is worth a quick nosey around as well.

Site type

Open all year

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

5 people maximum

Ground type: Gravel

Pitch size: Max 9.0m width x 9.0m depth (29.5ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 81.0m² (871.9ft²)

5 people maximum

One Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 9.0m width x 9.0m depth (29.5ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 81.0m² (871.9ft²)

Ground type

Gravel

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome

Features

Electric: 10 amp included
Electric: 16 amp included

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit
Chemical disposal point
Drainage hook-up
Use of a motorhome service point
Water hook-up

Other restrictions

Gazebos not allowed
Pup tents not allowed

Arrival days

From £29 (£29) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Everything the location views, were amazing…

Overall	10/10
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Cleanliness	10
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Christopher O. May 2025

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked: Everything the location views, were amazing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely level gravelled pitch

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	6

Anonymous May 2025

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked: Lovely gravelled pitch with water and electricity. We'll maintained. But don't come to a working farm if you're fussy.there is a bit of a hike through the farm yard to get to the showers,which could do with some simple up dates like somewhere to put your toiletries rather than the floor and some proper hooks to hang your clothes and towel on, the over door ones are not good and my clothes fell onto the wet floor.uhh..
They are typical farm showers but functional and powerful also not on a push tap which was so much more enjoyable.
All in all a good experience but as I said if your prim and proper fussy choose a different sight.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Large pitch. Great waste disposal facilities. Lovely views. Honesty shop.…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
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Cleanliness	8
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Karen D. May 2025

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked: Large pitch.
Great waste disposal facilities.
Lovely views.
Honesty shop.

Disliked: Toilet block needs updating.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Large fully serviced pitches, quiet and great base to visit the area…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

joanne S. May 2025

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked: Large fully serviced pitches, quiet and great base to visit the area

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site in an ideal location. Love the honesty farm shop !…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous May 2025

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked: Great site in an ideal location.
Love the honesty farm shop !

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definitley book again.

Overall	10/10
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Value for money	10
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Claude D. May 2025

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked: The best fully serviced pitch ive ever been on. Lots of space.Hardstanding almost level.one tyre neede slight raise. The pegs went in easily and stayed firm. EHU, water and grey waste in perfect position and could have emptied grey water by driving over area but used Collapse pipe instead. Friendly Management team. Onsite shop for essentials if forgotten.
15min short cut to tarmac old railway line which goes to Keswick. Ideal if you have bikes. We didnt this time as had 2 dogs. We did however walk it with a double dog trolley as 1 dog was 15 years old and needed help. Great day out as very scenic route. Places to sit along route. We enjoyed it so much did it all again next day taking our time and photos along the way. Allow about 2hrs each way at least.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with great facilities, location perfect

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Lydia R. Apr 2025

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked: Facilities excellent especially the showed

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice quiet site despite being a working farm - highly recommend

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

robert l. May 2025

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked: The fully serviced pitches are excellent. Lovely quiet site despite being a working farm, nothing to dislike. Warm welcome from Thomas the farmer who showed to our pitch. The farm shop is brilliant and operates on an honesty policy - I sincerely hope that this level of trust is never abused as this is exceptional!
Magnificent views of Blencathra - we are planning to return next year. Highly recommend.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great Stop Over

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	4

Sara R. Apr 2025

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked: Nice level pitches, EU & Water on pitch. A working farm & great location

Disliked: Toilet & shower facilities not clean and extremely basic & dated - shame because otherwise a great little site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely setting on a family run farm. Friendly welcome! Loved the onsite farm shop…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Rebecca J. Apr 2025

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked: Lovely setting on a family run farm.
Friendly welcome!
Loved the onsite farm shop with honesty box card and cash payment.
Really peaceful night's sleep!

Disliked: We didn't stay for longer! 😊

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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

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

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Setmabanning Caravan Park

Threlkeld

Keswick

Cumbria

England

CA12 4TT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.61294°N
-3.05177°W

Nearest transport

Coach

3.7 mi Bus Station

11.1 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage

11.1 mi Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage

Rail

12.2 mi Penrith North Lakes Rail Station

15.1 mi Aspatria Rail Station

15.6 mi Wigton Rail Station

Ferry

3.8 mi Keswick Ferry Landing

4.2 mi Ashness Gate Derwentwater Ferry Landing

4.3 mi Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing

Airport

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

The site is on a cycle path leading to Keswick, so you could either drive to town (10 minutes) or ride there by bike. Once you’ve arrived, have a left-of-field hour or so learning about the history of pencils at the Derwent Pencil Museum before gazing at artefacts dug up from around Lakeland in the Keswick Museum & Art Gallery. Just on the outskirts of town is the Castlerigg Stone Circle, dating back as far as the Neolithic area; check this historic spot out, then trudge up to the 2,848-foot Halls Fell Top at the peak of Blencathra. The mighty mountain ranges of Skiddaw (20 minutes’ drive) and Helvellyn (10 minutes) are also local to the site if you’re up for another hiking challenge. As you’re in the Lake District, you’ll surely want to be inspecting some of the area’s bodies of water too. The closest to Keswick is Derwent Water (15 minutes) – ace for boat trips around the Theatre by the Lake – but Thirlmere (10 minutes) and Ullswater (20 minutes) are within easy reach as well.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Allonby	18.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Seascale	23.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
St Bees	23.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Southerness	28.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Silecroft	29.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castlerigg Stone Circle 2 mi

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 5.9 mi

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 6 mi

Ullswater Steamers 6.4 mi

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 9.5 mi

National Trust

Grasmere and Great Langdale 12.2 mi

Wordsworth House and Garden 13.2 mi

Townend 15.1 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 16.4 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 16.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Threlkeld - Blencathra - Sharp Edge - Scales - Threlkeld 0.4 mi

Threlkeld, Westcoe and Keswick Railway 0.6 mi

Blencathra Ridge 1.3 mi

Blencathra Classic - Sharp Edge and Narrow Edge 1.9 mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle and St John's in the Vale 2 mi

Local events

Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)
Penrith, Cumbria 13.5 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.

Policies

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Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Setmabanning Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Setmabanning Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Setmabanning Caravan Park? The site is on a cycle path leading to Keswick, so you could either drive to town (10 minutes) or ride there by bike. Once you’ve arrived, have a left-of-field hour or … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Setmabanning Caravan Park?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 11:30 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Setmabanning Caravan Park? From £29 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.