Blaithwaite House
View prices & book- Family-friendly site with stunning views across Solway Firth
- A 10-minute drive from the Lake District and 20 from the coast
- Shops and restaurants five miles away in Wigton
Site type
- 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. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Bookings must not be for more than 21 consecutive nights.
- Reception is unmanned after 4:30 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- The site is also a wedding venue: the rose garden, summerhouse and miniature golf are not available to camping guests when a wedding is held.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Mon, 1 Jan to
Pitch types & availability
Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
8 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £55 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric hardstanding and grass touring caravan pitch
8 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £55 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
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We loved this beautiful site it's lovely and clean the staff are…
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (eight person)
Liked: We loved this beautiful site it's lovely and clean the staff are lovely and so helpful and welcoming, the grounds are beautiful perfect for children with the play areas and animals, lovely dog walks and not to far from a gorgeous lake and shops and short drive to keswick we loved our stay and definitely will be booking up again!
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Stunning environment if you don't mind a load of mud
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Non-electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked: The views and the grounds were all very beautiful. The playgrounds were good although designed for older children so my younger daughter was unable to play much. The goats and chickens were a good addition.
Disliked: The field we stayed on (paddock) was clay soil to did not drain, after a fair few days rain it was very boggy and muddy. Even the few days of dry weather did nothing to dry out the ground or mud. The electricity was off for a day which we were warned about, but we weren't aware this included the showers and water in some of the blocks. Despite the information all stating it is a family site and no noise after 11 this doesn't actually seem to be enforced as several families on our field had not problems partying until the early hours with loud music and shouting.
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Great site with all the essential facilities, family friendly
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (two person)
Liked: Upon arrival we were earlier than check in time but we were allowed to pitch up which was great. It was chucking it down and the site had a room open with table tennis, Jenga and connect 4 so we were able to kill some time whilst the rain died off. When we set up we had pegs missing and a snapped pole, the office staff and handyman (I am assuming his role) were extremely helpful. They sourced us spare pegs to use and someone had thrown out a tent so we were able to salvage a makeshift pole, if they didn’t do this our little holiday would of been spoiled so extra thanks to those two for being so kind. The outdoor facilities were great, park by the back of the main building was brilliant. A huge field which we would have made use of if the weather had been better! The animals were an extra treat as well as we got to see some little chicks, feeding the goats some grass was lovely too. We also tried the mini golf, this was a bit of a tired course but it was completely free and we had a good laugh anyways so worth it. The park on the campsite was perfect for my 7 year old. The site is on a bit of a hill so the views were incredible, 10/10. Facilities available included showers, toilets, washing up sinks, a fridge and a freezer. Only part we didn’t try were the showers as we used some off site instead. For a campsite I would say the facilities were completely adequate. We never struggled to gain access to a toilet as they had 6 separate ones (with a shower in each!). The little huts also had a heated towel rail which was a nice touch, not a lot of space to move around though as the two of us tried to get ready but we managed fine.
Disliked: If I had to be picky I would say that the toilets were a bit smelly at times, not sure if this was due to people not flushing or if there was a sewer problem. I often saw cleaners coming and going so they were clean. I also felt that they looked a bit worn out with a few rusty parts such as the holder for toiletries and trims being loose. I didn’t notice any bar or food type area which I’m sure I saw mentioned on the website, however we didn’t ask where this was so it could of been somewhere we might not of seen. No signal on the campsite, which is to be expected when camping. Rated the site low on WiFi for this reason but I assume the accommodation in the house provides WiFi capabilities.
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The staff were very helpful and friendly, there was a lovely little…
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Electric grass tent pitch (five person)
Liked: The staff were very helpful and friendly, there was a lovely little pub on site that opened of a night time to get us out the crappy weather and a pizza van. There was a help yourself mini golf which was a good touch too although it really could do with some tlc.
Disliked: Although the weather wasn’t their fault, the ground was flooded a lot. Toilet cubicles could also do with getting cleaned more regularly and shower cubicle locked didn’t work which led to someone walking in on us in the shower..
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Excellent site amazing facilities and amazing friendly staff
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Liked: This site is amazing super friendly people always willing to help chat with any thing you need we been a few times during covid but we were amazed at the upgrades they’ve done with the paddock field new toilets log cabins amazing place our family love it nice walks long or short what ever suits your needs great for pets our dog loved it as much as us can’t wait to go back on a weekend take a trip to the barn bar where nothing is too much my girls loved a song called zombie and the young man serving on the bar was more than happy to put it back on for them and bingo nights are great super fun and family and pet friendly
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Facilities were amazing can't fault them at all
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (eight person)
Liked: Absolutely everything! I can honestly not fault anything at all, the staff were absolutely amazing! They will go above and beyond to help in any way they can. The grounds are absolutely beautiful, my children aged from 2-15 year old they all had something to do. I would 100% recommend booking onto the Lazer tag, it's great fun for all children and adults
Disliked: Absolutely nothin
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I had an incredible experience at Blaithwaite House campsite! The staff was…
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Electric grass tent pitch (eight person)
Liked: I had an incredible experience at Blaithwaite House campsite! The staff was exceptionally supportive and always eager to help, making our stay truly enjoyable. The facilities were immaculate, with clean toilets and baths that were well-maintained throughout our stay. The site itself is perfect for families, with a fantastic playground that kept the kids entertained for hours. Plus, the surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities for sightseeing, making it an ideal location for exploring the local attractions. I highly recommend Blaithwaite House for anyone looking for a relaxing and family-friendly camping experience. We'll definitely be back!
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Excellent site with 2 play parks will stop again
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Bell tent
Liked: Location , planning of site pitches , toilet blocks individual , quality of site ..Bell tents were great to stop in and relaxed and quiet campsite . Beautiful grounds and animals , football pitch and 2 parks .
Disliked: Crazy golf needs updating/repaired . Bar was only open on the Monday night but the sight was very quiet so can understand but would have used it with the excellent seating outside quite often
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (two person)
Liked: Nice location
Disliked: Really noisy site, I was told on arrival that it was a quiet site after 2300 hours. There was music blaring out until 2320 hours and extremely loud talking until 9130 hours
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Beautiful site - needs a curfew patrol
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Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked: Beautiful campsite, lots of trees and nearby woodland walks with easily accessible toilet/shower/washing facilities and communal fridge. Reception were friendly and Blaithwaite offer lots of evening activities and food vans, ideal for families with games, play area and small farmyard animals.
Disliked: Sadly our first night was spoiled by obnoxious behaviour from one set of campers, a large family booking who partied until around 4am blaring loud music, drinking heavily and behaving aggressively. I highly recommend the owners put in place an evening patrol to ensure campers are respecting the 11pm noise curfew and that others feel safe during their stay. As a pair of females camping alone we felt vulnerable, which was a real shame given the otherwise pleasant aspects of the site. We’re not sure we’ll return on this basis. The shower/toilet cubicles weren’t the cleanest we’ve come across and could do with improved maintenance for the price, although they were easily accessible from the van and we didn’t struggle to find a free cubicle.
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Features
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Blaithwaite House
Wigton
Cumbria
England
CA7 0AZ
Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
54.79146°N
-3.22501°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Allonby | 8.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Southerness | 16 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Sandyhills | 20.8 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Poor | Poor |
Rockcliffe | 23.3 mi | Estuary | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
St Bees | 25.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 16 mi
National Trust
Wordsworth House and Garden 10.5 mi
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Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
High Pike, Fellside 7.2 mi
Ullock Pike - Longside Edge - Skiddaw 9.5 mi
CAMPFIELD MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/11/2006) 10 mi
Dodd Wood under Ullock Pike 10.4 mi
Bassenthwaite Osprey Walk 10.4 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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Blaithwaite House have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Blaithwaite House dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Blaithwaite House? As well as the hiking trails of the Lake District National Park, active options nearby include Bassenthwaite Lakes, 20 minutes’ drive from base, where there are lakeside paths, boat hire and tours … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Blaithwaite House?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Blaithwaite House? From £55 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.