Allan Tarn Escapes

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  • Peaceful Lake District pop-up site on the banks of Allan Tarn
  • Close to Coniston Water and 20 mins' drive to Windermere or Fell Foot
  • Access to the water for swimming and paddleboards or kayaks
What a wonderful spot for an outdoor break in the Lake District National Park. As the name suggests, Allan Tarn Escapes is right next to the lake of the same name (which also appeared in ‘Swallows and Amazons’ as Octopus Lagoon). Being right by the water makes this a peaceful and scenic site, and also a very convenient one for those who’d like to do a bit of wild swimming, kayaking or paddleboarding during their stay. You can launch directly onto the water from here and make your way up the river to get out onto Coniston Water for a full day of exploring. That’s the closest attraction, but it’s far from the only one here – you’ll also be well located for places like Windermere, Fell Foot Park and Grizedale Forest. You can pick up walking trails from right by the site, or head out for days of mountain biking, horse riding and watersports nearby. If that all sounds a bit active, it’s good to know you’ll have options for gentler days, perhaps visiting historic sites like Brantwood, taking the kids to the Lakes Aquarium or riding the heritage trains of Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway. Your base for all this will be a spacious pop-up site that welcomes families, couples, solo travellers and dog owners and has simple facilities in the form of portable toilets. Barbecues and campfires are permitted; pick up supplies at the shops in Ulverston, 15 minutes’ drive away. Alternatively, take yourselves off to the pub 10 minutes’ drive away for great meals and local ales.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 50
Open now
Opens 3 July
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 3 Jul to

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 24 Pitchup.com customers

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Lake and/or mountainSpectacular scenery

92% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

Allan Tarn Escapes offers a beautiful, peaceful campsite with spacious pitches and stunning views of the tarn, leading to Coniston Water. Guests consistently praise the friendly and helpful owners, the site's cleanliness, and its excellent location for water sports and exploring the Lake District. While portaloos are regularly cleaned, some guests noted a lack of shower facilities. One reviewer experienced issues with unallocated pitches leading to a crowded situation, though this was not a widespread concern.

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Excellent location. Friendly welcoming hosts…

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Philip W. 14 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Excellent location. Friendly welcoming hosts

Disliked Nothing

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Fantastic location and host. The toilets…

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Helen W. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Fantastic location and host. The toilets was regularly cleaned. Really laid back area.

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We had a fantastic stay at…

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Adam D. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We had a fantastic stay at Allan Tarn Escapes. The campsite is peaceful, clean and very well maintained, with spacious pitches and excellent facilities. The owners were friendly and welcoming, and the location is perfect for exploring the Lake District. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it!

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We manage to get a pitch…

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 Kath J. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We manage to get a pitch over the water stunning views and access to the tarn and then onto coniston

Disliked Nothing

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Great stay here in our Tentbox.…

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Emily L. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great stay here in our Tentbox. The lady who runs this site is lovely and very helpful. The location is great being right beside the tarn. And I would highly recommend staying here. We will certainly be back.

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Lovely site but needs organised pitches.

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Ian T. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely owners/managers, good location, clean facilities (toilets and basic washing/water facilities).

Disliked Unfortunately, due to there being no allocated pitches, we had a bad experience. We pitched early and went out, only to find our small tent had literally been surrounded by multiple tents related to a big camping party - the situation was akin to festival camping. We were so blocked out, we couldn't get the car to the tent and unfortunately were forced to move having felt pushed out by the other campers, and consequently left the site early.

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Gorgeous location. Lovely host. Loos very…

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Jo M. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Gorgeous location. Lovely host. Loos very clean. Not far from Ulverston with Booths etc.

Disliked Portaloos were brown water flush which we appreciated for ecological reasons. But teenagers were not impressed. Lol.

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Very peaceful

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 Nige K. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Everything really good site only portable loos but very clean. And cleaned on regular basis. The host very friendly and interested in any help you need . Tarn very close and easy access. Wonderful scenery. We stayed an extra day. And will be back in the future. V soon

Disliked None

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Lovely location with stunning views from…

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 Megan T. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely location with stunning views from the campsite. Great place for hiking and only a 15 minute drive to supermarket and fuel stations. Portaloos clean and freshened up daily. Would come back to this site.

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10/10 site

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 Harriett H. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely campsite with stunning views and access to tarn/coniston

Disliked Portaloos but not a big issue at all, I understand it’s a new site!

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

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 Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Bath available 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 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 Remote location 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

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

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

Location

Allan Tarn Escapes

Nibthwaite

Ulverston

Cumbria

England

LA12 8DF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.2963°N
3.08683°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.4 mi Tourist Information Centre
9.4 mi Rail Station
10.5 mi Kelsick Road opposite Library
Rail
5.8 mi Foxfield Rail Station
6 mi Kirkby-in-Furness Rail Station
7.3 mi Ulverston Rail Station
Ferry
0.4 mi Lake Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing
0.6 mi Water Park (Coniston) Ferry Landing
1.7 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: - Brantwood (John Ruskin’s former home): 15 minutes’ drive - Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway (Haverthwaite Station): 15 minutes - National Trust - Fell Foot (for walks, watersports and picnics): 20 minutes - The Ruskin Museum: 20 minutes - Lakes Aquarium: 20 minutes - Predator Park – Wolf Experiences: 20 minutes - National Trust - Steam Yacht Gondola: 25 minutes - Go Ape Grizedale: 25 minutes - The Old Man of Coniston: 25 minutes - Grizedale Forest: 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Haverigg 11 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Silecroft 11.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walney West Shore 14.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Walney Sandy Gap 15.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Walney Biggar Bank 15.5 mi Sea GoodN/AN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lakeland Motor Museum 4.7 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 5.3 mi

Hill Top 6.1 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 6.5 mi

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 7.5 mi

National Trust

Gondola' 4.7 mi

Fell Foot Park 5.6 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 5.6 mi

Hill Top 6.1 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 6.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Beacon and Blawith Fell 0.7 mi

The Coniston Heights: The Old Man to Swirl How 4.7 mi

Bigland Tarn and Bigland Barrow 5 mi

Coniston - Levers Water - Coniston 5 mi

Coniston - Little Arrow - Coniston Lakeshore 5 mi

Local events

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

    Penrith, Cumbria 26 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 Allan Tarn Escapes have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Allan Tarn Escapes dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Allan Tarn Escapes? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Brantwood (John Ruskin’s former home): 15 minutes’ drive - Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway (Haverthwaite Station): 15 minutes - National Trust - Fell Foot (for walks, watersports … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Allan Tarn Escapes?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Allan Tarn Escapes? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.