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Binsey non-electric forest floor tent pitch (two person)

From £50 1 night, 2 adults

2 people maximum
One Tent allowed per pitch

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

Pitch size

Min 3.0m width x 3.0m depth (9.8ft width x 9.8ft depth) Calculated area: 9.0m² (96.9ft²)

Ground type

Forest floor

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Car 1 included, 1 max.
Dog(s) allowed 3 included, 3 max.

Other restrictions

Awnings not allowed

Gazebos not allowed

Pup tents not allowed

Availability

Your booking From £50
Based on 1 night, 2 adults

Choose your dates and party size to see pricing and availability.

Overwater Woodlands

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View of Skiddaw (added by manager 03 Aug 2023)
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Tent pitch (added by manager 20 aug 2023)
Firepit area (added by manager 20 aug 2023)

Reviews

100%

would recommend this site to a friend

100%

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

A camping experience not to be forgotten!

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
Toby B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Binsey non-electric forest floor tent pitch (two person)

Liked: I joined with four friends for two nights at Overwater Woodlands. Met by our wonderful hosts, Nick and Lois on arrival, who showed us to our three charming pitching spots (I was solo, the others comprised of two couples) with an arrival drink. The pitches (cheerily named after local mountains) were spacious for their purpose, whilst also offering a nice degree of privacy from the neighbouring spots. Facilities such as the compost toilet were easy to find and use, as well as the added bonus of access to the hosts downstairs shower! There is an excellent firepit with plenty of wood to keep warm on those chillier nights, with a vast tarpaulin to protect from the elements. The food offerings are sublime - I could write endlessly but in short, Lois and Nick are fantastic chefs with a real passion for using locally sourced ingredients. Whether it be the delightful breakfast sandwich, or optional lunch/dinner add on - it was all delicious (special mention to the home made bread!). The hosts are knowledgeable about the area and activities, so don't be shy to ask them for suggestions (we ended up doing 'cold water therapy', exhilarating but not for the faint-hearted!). All in all, a wonderful weekend - cosy pitches with stunning views of Skiddaw, fantastic food and amazing hosts. Thank you both and see you again soon!

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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 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

D. of E. 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

Forest Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful 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

Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Overwater Woodlands

Overwater Lodge

Near Ireby

Wigton

Cumbria

England

CA7 1HH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.70393°N
-3.17601°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.2 mi Bus Station
8.2 mi Gallowbarrow
8.2 mi Fairfield Junior School
Rail
7.3 mi Aspatria Rail Station
8.7 mi Wigton Rail Station
12.4 mi Dalston (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry
7.6 mi Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
7.7 mi Keswick Ferry Landing
8.5 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

Hikers and cyclists, you’re in a great spot. The owners of Overwater Woodlands will be pleased to hand you a map, although you don't need one to access the 170-mile, coast-to-coast Reivers Cycling Route because it runs directly through the site. The Cumbria Way Walk is another big name among keen hikers in the Lake District. Handily, guests can join the trail at Orthwaite Farm (15 minutes’ walk). No need to admire Skiddaw from afar all day long either, as it’s within easy striking distance (20 minutes' drive). If it feels like the time to take off for a Lake District town, the two closest spots are Keswick (20 minutes) and Cockermouth (20 minutes). The former is great for visits to the Castlerigg Stone Circle, Derwentwater and the Theatre by the Lake, while the latter is a dream for Georgian architecture and visiting poet William Wordsworth’s old home.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Allonby 11.2 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Southerness 20.6 mi Sea N/A Good Good Excellent
St Bees 22.8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Seascale 24.7 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Sandyhills 25 mi Sea N/A N/A Poor Poor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 4.2 mi

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 6.8 mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle 7.6 mi

Ullswater Steamers 14.4 mi

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 15.2 mi

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 8.2 mi

Buttermere and Ennerdale 18.6 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 19.4 mi

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 20.6 mi

Townend 22.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ullock Pike - Longside Edge - Skiddaw 3.4 mi

High Pike, Fellside 4.1 mi

Dodd Wood under Ullock Pike 4.3 mi

Bassenthwaite Osprey Walk 4.3 mi

Latrigg, Blease and Lonscale 6.4 mi

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)

    Penrith, Cumbria 19.7 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.

Want to know more about camping in The Lake District and Cumbria?

  • Does Overwater Woodlands have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Overwater Woodlands dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Overwater Woodlands? Hikers and cyclists, you’re in a great spot. The owners of Overwater Woodlands will be pleased to hand you a map, although you don't need one to access the 170-mile, coast-to-coast Reivers … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Overwater Woodlands?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Overwater Woodlands? From £50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.