Selker

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.8 18 reviews
Tent pitch with sea in the background (added by visitor 15 Aug 2021)
The farm site (added by manager 12 jul 2021)
Pitch setup with background view (added by visitor 15 aug 2021)
Horses on the site (added by manager 12 jul 2021)

  • Cliffside site on a family-run smallholding on the Cumbria coast
  • A 25-minute drive to Port Haverigg; direct access to the coastal path
  • Firepits and wood available; barbecues permitted; fresh eggs available
Live the coastal way for a while on the Cumbria coast… a cliffside side on a family-owned smallholding, Selker is the right place to go if coastal walks, watersports and steam train trips are up your alley. From this site, you’ll be on the edge of the Lake District National Park with direct access to The Cumbria Coastal Way and watersports in Port Haverigg 25 minutes’ drive away. Here, you’ll be signing up for a platter of sublime views too, as the site is at the mouth of the river Annas with views of the Lake District and the Isle of Man if it’s a clear enough day. As it’s a cliffside site with agricultural machinery, younger children must be closely supervised, and dogs are not permitted due to the rescue cats homed by the site. While you may want to start off the day with your own barbecue breakfast and fresh free-range eggs laid out by the site’s little ladies, the evening may be just as laidback as the site provides firepits and wood. As this is a small site, there are simple facilities including toilets and a water supply; there is also a cold-water washing-up area However, you’ll be within reach of more than just castles, steam trains and fells, as this site is one mile from a train station and 10 minutes’ drive away from Bootle’s village shop, café and 15 minutes from a pub serving bar meals. Millom, another local town, has many more venues for dinner or takeaway and places for a good old shopping spree.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Sunning location, stunning sun sets. Basic. Drive in slowly!

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Jason J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Location was stunning, as was sun set. Toilets were decent, but if they changed 1 toilet Into a shower that would be brilliant!

Disliked: The road in was very rough and I'm pretty sure it has damaged the underneath of my car! Very bad night's sleep due to the wind coming off the sea and shaking my tent all night! Not the sites fault tho obviously, but something to consider if you go in poor weather.

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Amazing location- you're camping almost on the beach as the farm overlooks…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Alexandra P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Amazing location- you're camping almost on the beach as the farm overlooks it. Quite secluded aswell which is just what we wanted. Falling asleep listening to the crashing waves was so soothing. The owners were lovely and brought us some firewood on request - only £6 for a massive bag of logs/kindling (fire pits provided). Also offered us extra tent pegs if we needed as it was windy. The toilets were clean and well stocked with tissue/paper towels/soap and were proper toilets in a proper building. No lights though so make sure you bring torches. Thanks very much for having us would definitely come again.

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Stunning site with beautiful sea views

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Robert B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Fantastic location with amazing views Remote and Peaceful Toilet & Cleaning Facilities were well maintained Owners dog personally escorted my car in and greeted me upon arrival Opportunity was provided to buy firewood with fire pits provided free

Disliked: Lack of showers (was made clear in the listing so this came as no surprise)

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Great site, eggs amazing, firepit was great

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Jack A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Owners didn't intervene even with 40mph winds and kept our privacy until we asked for the wood bag.

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excellent site, staff very friendly

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Lauren T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Very nice area, good views, quiet, had firewood and fit pots on the ready

Disliked: nothing

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Nice campsite with great views, I’ll definitely go back with an old…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Nice campsite with great views, I’ll definitely go back with an old film camera . A bit windy though the night but with a different tent than won’t be a problem.

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Friendly Farm site with Breath-taking Mountain and sea views.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Chabs J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: We recently had the pleasure of visiting the friendly farm site for a weekend camping trip. Nestled amidst natures embrace, this campsite offers a unique combination of stunning mountain vistas and captivating views of the nearby sea. If you’re searching for a peaceful escape that immerses you in the beauty of both land and sea, this is the place to be. The facilities include washing station, drinking water tap and toilets which were very clean and well maintained, offering convenience without compromising the natural charm of the surroundings. Fire pits available to use and logs/fire lights can be purchased on site as well as fresh eggs! The couple who run the campsite were extremely friendly and helpful. Their warm hospitality adds an extra touch of comfort and makes you feel right at home. In conclusion, Selker camp site is a hidden gem that truly stands out for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful escape. I highly recommend this campsite to those who prefer more intimate settings looking to connect with natures beauty. Thank you so much, we will be back! Chabs and Nina

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Brilliant site, really friendly, sea view! Back to basic clean toilets

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
scott l. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Location Quiet On the coastline Brilliant site, really friendly when we arrived. Got set up looking over the sea! Back to basics sites with a clean and well looked toilets

Disliked: Nothing

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Very nice and quite place with a beautiful view…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Piotr M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Very nice and quite place with a beautiful view

Disliked: Lack of showers

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10/10 site with beautiful views.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Samantha H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: This is a really incredibly beautiful and quiet site. The views are amazing, where you can sit and just watch the sunset. Perfect place to go if you want to relax with nothing around you. We had a BBQ on the cliff edge next to the tent then walked the 30 seconds to the pebble beach. Can't recommend this site enough. :)

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Features

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

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

No dogs allowed

Themes

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No hot water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Selker

Bootle Station

Millom

Cumbria

England

LA19 5XQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.28426°N
-3.41937°W

Nearest transport

Coach
19.7 mi Tangier Street
20 mi Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
20 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
1.1 mi Bootle (Cumbria) Rail Station
5 mi Ravenglass Rail Station
5.3 mi Silecroft Rail Station
Ferry
13.3 mi Lake Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing
13.5 mi Water Park (Coniston) Ferry Landing
13.6 mi Sunny Bank (Coniston) 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Muncaster Castle (castle, gardens and hawk and owl centre): 20 minutes’ drive - Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway (heritage railway): 20 minutes - Port Haverigg (beach, aqua park and watersports): 25 minutes - Ravenglass Roman Bath House (remains of a bath house): 25 minutes - Swinside Stone Circle (Neolithic stone circle): half an hour - Drigg Sand Dunes and Beach: half an hour - Wast Water (glacial lake with walking and watersports): 45 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Silecroft 5.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Seascale 8.2 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Haverigg 8.4 mi Sea Poor N/A N/A N/A
Walney West Shore 12.8 mi Sea N/A Good Good N/A
Walney Sandy Gap 14.1 mi Sea N/A Good Good N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 5 mi

South Lakes Wild Animal Park 12.8 mi

Lakeland Motor Museum 17.4 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 18 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 18.6 mi

National Trust

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 10 mi

Dalton Castle 13 mi

Gondola' 15.2 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 16 mi

Buttermere and Ennerdale 17.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

MUNCASTER CASTLE 5 mi

Eskdale Green - Muncaster Fell - Muncaster Head - Eskdale Green 8.2 mi

HODBARROW (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 06/05/1986) 8.9 mi

The Beacon and Blawith Fell 13.1 mi

The Coniston Heights: The Old Man to Swirl How 14.2 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 Selker have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Selker dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Selker? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Muncaster Castle (castle, gardens and hawk and owl centre): 20 minutes’ drive - Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway (heritage railway): 20 minutes - Port Haverigg (beach, aqua … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Selker?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  4 p.m.
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