Old Kiln Farm

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Shepherd's hut exterior and private garden
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Shepherd's hut exterior and private garden
Skiddaw pod
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  • Peaceful, remote site on a working farm on the Solway Coast
  • Silloth 15 minutes’ drive; Bassenthwaite Lake half an hour
  • About 100 metres from Allonby Beach; views as far as Skiddaw Mountain
If you live for long walks on the beach – perhaps accompanied by your four-legged companion, and maybe at sunset (which can be pretty spectacular along this stretch of the Solway Coast, a designated National Landscape) – Old Kiln Farm, on a working farm about 100 metres from Allonby Beach, might well be the place for you. This peaceful, family-friendly site has far-reaching views over a dramatic landscape of intertidal flats and sand dunes to the west, and mossy lowlands and Skiddaw Mountain, in the Lake District, to the east. Oh, and the Scottish coastline and hills to the north. It feels pretty remote here – but you’re not completely cut off from the world: the coastal village of Allonby is less than five minutes’ drive away (if you fancy walking, it will take you about 20 minutes), with its convenience store, ice-cream parlour, fish and chip shop and a couple of pubs. There is also a bike-hire place in the village, so you can explore the coast on two wheels and get to places like Silloth in about 40 minutes (15 minutes by car). As you pedal along the promenade here, keep your eyes peeled for porpoises off the coast. Back at the site, get the barbecue or the campfire going (firepits are provided but you'll need to bring your own wood), and settle down for an evening under the big Cumbrian skies. Amenities include a communal kitchen (with two gas burners, a sink and a range of crockery and cutlery) and a toilet block with showers. For an additional fee, site owners Vera and Phil also provide bedding.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Touring caravan pitches 5
Open all year
Opens
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/shower facilities are unisex.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Hired accommodation

  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • Firepits are not permitted on decking.

Languages spoken

English

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0 children
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Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 108 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

Guests consistently praise the friendly and accommodating hosts, peaceful location, and proximity to the beach. Pods and facilities are frequently described as clean, warm, and well-equipped, with many highlighting thoughtful touches. The site is recommended for its stunning views and relaxing atmosphere. Some guests noted that the shepherd's hut is small.

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Great Stay!

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 Nicole O. 4 reviews

Carrick camping pod

Liked Location, Amenities, the gates made us feel like we had some privacy, it was in the countryside and also close to the beach

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice View, perfect place for one…

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Nice View, perfect place for one or more quiet night(s). Friendly owner. Nice beach in the near. We enjoyed our stay every minute. Thank you!

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou 😊

Peaceful and comfortable pod

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 Jip D. 7 reviews

Binsey camping pod (two person)

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou 😊

A lovely snug pod. Just like…

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 Melanie W. 1 review

Binsey camping pod (two person)

Liked A lovely snug pod. Just like camping but so much nicer 😊☀️
The well equipped shared kitchen had everything we needed, and we ate outside. The views are lovely. We've been to Allonby before and really enjoy this peaceful setting.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou 😁

Loved it, definitely going again

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 Debra G. 3 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Stunning place for a smaller site, lovely for a peaceful rest. location is perfect. Village and coastal walks are perfect. Very clean and accessible.. owners are lovely, welcoming and very accommodating. You can basically walk in with nothing and they have everything you need (except the tent) we was in a campervan, a family turned up to stay in the pod and there was tents too.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou 😌

Excellent camping pod. Very clean, comfy…

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Debs 1 review

Binsey camping pod (two person)

Liked Excellent camping pod. Very clean, comfy bed, lovely view from the big round window. Minutes from the beach. Easy reach or. Allonby for lovely coffee shops etc. 💖

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou 😊

Great location on the beach, Phil…

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 Siôn H. 1 review

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Great location on the beach, Phil was very friendly and helpful, nice toilets in a barn.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou 😊

Perfect for a short stay

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 Lou D. 9 reviews

Skiddaw camping pod

Liked Setting was fantastic. Host Vera very welcoming and explained everything to us.
Walk to the beach and into the village, part of English coastal walk.

Disliked WiFi struggles, however, that's the compromise when it comes to such a peaceful area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou , sorry about Wi-Fi someone had knocked the extension off 🤦‍♀️😊

Lovely stay and definitely would recommend and will come back.

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Mrs Karolina L. 1 review

Carrick camping pod

Liked Great weekend break. Owners are very friendly and helpful. On site clean and tidy. Quiet over night. Pods are clean and nice. Beautiful view and being close to nature. Toilets and showers clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou 😁

We liked it, will be back

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Good quiet spot on the coast

Disliked Struggled for wifi on end pitch, the rest were fine

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou

Features

Portable toilet

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 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 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

Budget/backpacker 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 Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Old Kiln Farm

Allonby

Maryport

Cumbria

England

CA15 6QH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.78948°N
3.43176°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.2 mi Fairfield Junior School
9.2 mi Gallowbarrow
11.1 mi Bus Station
Rail
4.5 mi Aspatria Rail Station
6 mi Maryport Rail Station
7.8 mi Flimby Rail Station
Ferry
17.4 mi Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
17.8 mi Keswick Ferry Landing
18 mi Hawes End 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

On the edge of the Lake District, Cockermouth (20 minutes) is a lively market town famed as the birthplace of William Wordsworth. Visitors can learn all about this Romantic poet at the National Trust-run Wordsworth House and Garden, on the banks of the River Derwent, before heading to the ruins of the 12th-century castle. A leafy path skirts the western shore of Bassenthwaite Lake (half an hour), where you might spot assorted birdlife, including curlews and ospreys. The lake is also a popular destination for watersports enthusiasts, or you can visit the Lakes Distillery for a guided tour with tastings of locally made whisky, gin and vodka. Stretching along the River Eden, Carlisle (45 minutes) is dominated by a medieval castle. Check out the tower where Mary Queen of Scots was held prisoner in the mid-1500s and Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life, with audiovisual displays on the regional infantry regiment.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The Ship Pub 1.1 mi
  • Jack's Surf Bar Pub 1.3 mi
  • Bank Mill Restaurant 1.9 mi
  • The Miners Arms Pub 3.3 mi
  • The Stag Inn Pub 3.9 mi
  • Letters Inn Pub 4.3 mi
  • Grapes Hotel Pub 4.3 mi
  • Maryport Gold Club Pub 4.4 mi
  • The Barn Bistro Pub 4.7 mi
  • Masons Arms Pub 4.7 mi

Groceries

  • Twentymans 1.4 mi
  • Heron Foods 5.8 mi
  • Spar 5.9 mi
  • Co-op Food 5.9 mi
  • Lidl 6 mi

Parks and play

  • Aspatria War Memorial Recreation Ground park 4.4 mi
  • Camp Road Play Area Playground 5.4 mi
  • Maryport (Millennium Green) park 5.5 mi
  • Multi Use Games Area Playground 5.6 mi
  • Eden Street Play Area Playground 5.7 mi
  • Woodland Adventure Play Area Playground 5.8 mi
  • Pirate Ship Play Area Playground 5.8 mi
  • Water Splash Pad Playground 5.8 mi
  • Silloth Green park 5.9 mi

Family days out

  • Lake District Coast Aquarium 5.9 mi
  • Paramount Amusements Amusement arcade 5.9 mi
  • Isel Hall Castle 8.4 mi
  • Cockermouth Castle 9 mi

Public transport

  • North Lodge 0.8 mi
  • Bigland House near Greenbank 1 mi
  • Village Green (N bound) 1.3 mi
  • Village Green (S bound) 1.3 mi
  • Village Crossroads 1.3 mi
  • Crossroads 1.3 mi
  • West View (N bound) 2.7 mi
  • Cemetery (S bound) 3.1 mi
  • Cemetery (N bound) 3.1 mi
  • Hill Cottage 3.3 mi

Other nearby

  • Maryport Golf Club Golf course 4.1 mi
  • Silloth on Solway Golf Club Golf course 5.1 mi
  • Brayton Park Golf Club Golf course 5.5 mi
  • Maryport Marina 6 mi

Local services

  • Aspatria Medical Group Doctors 4.3 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 4.3 mi
  • Esso Fuel station 4.3 mi
  • Well Pharmacy 5.7 mi
  • Silloth Group GP's Doctors 5.8 mi
  • Nationwide Cashpoint 5.8 mi
  • H S Dobies Pharmacy 5.8 mi
  • Cumberland Cashpoint 5.8 mi
  • A F Norman Pharmacy 5.9 mi
  • Essex Garage Fuel station 5.9 mi

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Must see

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 9.5 mi

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 14 mi

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 15.7 mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle 18.5 mi

Robert Burns Centre 20.6 mi

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 9 mi

Buttermere and Ennerdale 18.6 mi

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 25.5 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 29.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cockermouth - River Cocker 9.2 mi

Carsethorn - Powillimount - Arbigland 10.8 mi

WORKINGTON HALL 11 mi

MERSEHEAD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 04/11/2003) 11.1 mi

CAMPFIELD MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/11/2006) 12.7 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 Old Kiln Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Old Kiln Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Old Kiln Farm? On the edge of the Lake District, Cockermouth (20 minutes) is a lively market town famed as the birthplace of William Wordsworth. Visitors can learn all about this Romantic poet at the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Old Kiln Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  5:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Old Kiln Farm? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.