The Old Post Office Campsite

Se priser og reservér 8.9 380 anmeldelser
Taken at the bottom end of the site - hook-ups spread across the site
Tranquil views of the river irt right in the back garden
Pop over to the bridge inn, just across from the campsite
Young explorer enjoying a sunny day by the river irt

  • I den vestlige udkant af Lake District nationalpark
  • Ved siden af floden Irt, hvor man kan bade og fange laks og ørreder
  • Brusebade, toiletter, wi-fi og picnicbænke
Established in 1951, The Old Post Office Campsite is in a royally fab location for anyone after a peaceful spot to explore the Lake District. Those looking for quiet stays can deliver themselves to this compact site, just on the western border of the Lake District National Park, to enjoy the very best of the area's spectacular setting. You can be at the little village of Santon Bridge in a jiffy (it's just a one-minute walk away) and with the River Irt bordering the site, you’ll likely agree The Old Post Office has got the whole package… Swim, paddle or just bask on the banks of the calm freshwater river that flows right along one side of the site, while avid anglers can scale the choice of catches to be had with salmon, sea and brown trout floundering from the waters. The site’s first-class facilities include modern toilets and showers, a laundry room with coin-operated machines, dishwashing sinks and wifi, with well-tended pathways all around the site and timber picnic benches to take in the mountains, river and countryside views. A gift shop and café are 10 minutes' walk away. Dogs are welcome too – and with all the walking opportunities in and around the Lakes, a holiday here should really deliver the goods for all…

Pladstype

Autocamperpladser 10
Teltpladser 7
Campingpladser for kørende campingvogne 14
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Adgang

  • Børn under 18 år skal være i følge med deres forældre eller værge.

Arealer

  • Det kræver et kabel på mindst 10 meter at benytte de elektriske tilslutninger.

Belægning

  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • Denne campingplads er kun for familier (nære familiemedlemmer) og par - Reservationer fra alle andre former for grupper vil ikke blive godtaget.
  • Gruppereservationer af 2 eller flere enheder, der rejser sammen, er ikke tilladt via Pitchup.com.
  • Gruppereservationer med 3 eller flere voksne er ikke tilladt (bortset fra par og nære familiemedlemmer).
  • Ingen polterabender er tilladte via Pitchup.com.
  • Reservationer med 3 eller flere personer af samme køn (undtaget par) er ikke tilladt via Pitchup.com.

Hunde

  • På denne campingplads er der ingen adgang for hunderacer eller krydsninger, som figurerer på listen over farlige hunde.

Køretøjer

  • Kommercielle køretøjer (køretøjer, der anvendes til arbejdsrelaterede formål, fragter gods eller betalende passagerer) og køretøjer med firmalogoer er ikke tilladte på pladsen.

Sikkerhed

  • Kulgrill er ikke tilladt.
  • Women's showers accept 50p coins only, 10 minutes use. Men's showers accept 20p or £1 coins; 20p gives 4 minutes use (maximum 16 minutes), £1 gives 20 minutes use. The on-site fishing may be impacted by weather and site conditions such as low water levels in summer and busy periods.

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Anmeldelser

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9
Værdi for pengene
9
Indkvartering
9
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter
8
Kundeservice
9
Børnevenligt
9
Renlighed
9
Wi-fi
8

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Det siger kunderne

Fredelig campingplads ved en malerisk flod. Venligt personale, især Andy. Rene, omend lidt slidte, faciliteter (brus koster ekstra). God beliggenhed for gåture og pub. Smalle veje kan være udfordrende. Dårligt Wi-Fi/TV. Nyere anmeldelser viser forbedringer.

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Well kept site and nice setting…

Samlet

7 ud af 10
Beliggenhed
8
Værdi for pengene
5
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter
Ingen bedømmelse
Kundeservice
Ingen bedømmelse
Børnevenligt
Ingen bedømmelse
Renlighed
Ingen bedømmelse
Wi-fi
7
Anonym

Areal til autocamper med græs og grus med elektricitet

Syntes om Well kept site and nice setting next to the river. Bridge inn good for food

Syntes ikke om Given a pitch next to a tent that had to pitch on the grass between the hard standings making it very close to us not ideal when the site was not full and there where other pitches available

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Fra bestyreren: Thank you for taking the time to write a review,

We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the site.

We do encourage customers to speak to a member of staff whilst on site if they have any problems during their stay, this way they can be dealt with immediately, all the staff are approachable and friendly and if they can help they will, if you were unhappy that a tent was pitched next to your motorhome and had you spoken to a member of staff they would of gladly helped, or potentially moved you providing that your motorhome would have fitted in any of the other pitches that were available at the time of your booking. as per our booking platforms the 3 motorhome pitches are the only pitch types that we allow small tents on.

Lovely camp ,clean , friendly staff…

Samlet

10 ud af 10
Beliggenhed
8
Værdi for pengene
8
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter
6
Kundeservice
10
Børnevenligt
Ingen bedømmelse
Renlighed
10
Wi-fi
7

Areal kørende med græs og grus med vand, el og afløb (super)

Syntes om Lovely camp ,clean , friendly staff , very helpful full

Syntes ikke om No shop , could do with a little shop , bread milk, eggs , tea coffee , would off been great

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Fra bestyreren: Thank you for your lovely review!

We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay while visiting The Old Post Office Campsite, we will take on board your comment regarding a shop on site to see how we can improve in the future.

We look forward to welcoming you back again soon for another great stay.

Toilets and showers kept clean nice…

Samlet

3 ud af 10
Beliggenhed
4
Værdi for pengene
2
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter
4
Kundeservice
2
Børnevenligt
6
Renlighed
10
Wi-fi
1
Anonym

Areal kørende med græs og grus med vand, el og afløb (super)

Syntes om Toilets and showers kept clean nice stream for the kids to play in and washing up facilities

Syntes ikke om Booked a pitch for my twin axle caravan, all dimensions of my caravan were added when booking. Upon my arrival we were allocated pitch 1 this was supposed to be a super pitch. My caravan is 7.9m long and the pitch was 8m. This left little to no space to manoeuvre my caravan into the space as large rocks are forming the edges also the power point is on the edge of the pitch. I must add I had to parallel park my caravan into this space. If I had not had a motor mover and the ability to lift the caravan while my son operated the motor mover we would have not got it in there. I stood looking at the pitch and the manager came over and ask me if I was wondering where to put my car. My reply was I’m wondering how I’m going to get my caravan onto the pitch, my caravan is 7.9m and that’s what the pitch is he said “I know but but we have no control of what pitch is allocated when booking it is done by the booking platform “. There was also no space for our car. This was the worst pitch I have ever stayed on and it should not be used for large caravans. Also to my disappointment we did arrive 40mins early, but we had 8hour drive to get there so timing was a bit off our end. We asked if we could park up for a bit as we were early and the answer was no. The site was not busy at the time we arrived so can’t see why this would be a problem. The roads were very tight getting there and now I had to turn the caravan around on site and head back out to find a place to wait this was not easy. It’s a real shame they were not more accommodating as this would be a great location for us to visit every year for our mountain biking. Wi fi was very poor. Booked the holiday a few months back and our circumstances changed and we weren’t bringing our dog so I rang a week before to ask for a refund and was told sorry they cannot refund within 21 days. We set up an awning to the side of the caravan and was told we had to pay £36 for the 6 night stay but we left a day early. We complained of overall experience and got £6 off. Will not be visiting this site again

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Fra bestyreren: Thank you for taking the time to write a review.

I am so sorry but we were unaware of all these problems you were having until the day of your departure, 5 days you were on site for and none of this was brought to our attention until you sent me an email the morning after you had left the site, staff are on site daily and if you had brought any of this to our attention they may have been able to help, i will however explain it again.

You were allocated the last super pitch that was available at the time of your booking and yes our systems auto allocate pitch numbers, you didn't request any special requirements and you had not booked an awning, our pitches state the size of them on all our booking platforms so surely knowing that your vehicle is 7.9m and knowing the pitch is 8m you would have known that booking this pitch that it would be quite tight. The large rocks are not surrounding the gravel area in which your motorhome is parked, They are on the grassed area surrounding the pitch nowhere near where the motorhome is parked. There were no other pitches available at the time of your arrival. and there was also no request from you to move.

Our check in time is 1pm it is clearly stated on all our booking platforms, we have a 2 hour turn around in between departures and arrivals, and have a lot to do in that time especially if the site is busy, our departure time is 11.00am and you arrived at 11.30, if customers have not left in time it has a knock on effect, it is the same if you were booking a hotel or a cottage they would not let you check in before the arrival time, it is no different on a campsite, hence it is on all our booking platforms, you were blocking the entrance/exit to the site and we still had caravans leaving.

Im sorry but i did not receive a phone call a week before your booking to say you weren't bringing your dogs, we did not know this until your arrival day, however as per our terms and conditions that are clearly stated on all our booking platforms, bookings cannot be amended within the 21 day window and no refunds are given, this is also clearly stated on your booking confirmation that you received, on our booking platform it also states any amendments outside the 21 day window and cancellations are a £15 admin fee so for the £10 that you paid for your dog having cancelled this you would have only lost out.

The awning that you did not book, it is an extra on all our booking platforms the same extras tab that you booked your dogs on, it is £6 per night for an awning, so yes you were charged for your awning, minus the day that you left early as you had sent an email requesting a breakdown. We were unaware of your early departure until i received an email hours after your departure, that was the first time out of your 5 days that we received any complaint.

It was your decision to only stay 5 out of the 6 nights of your booking, again our terms and conditions state that no refunds are given for early departures.

I hope this has cleared a few things up for you and we wish you all the best for your future camping trips

Despite the issues mentioned we would certainly go back again.

Samlet

7 ud af 10
Beliggenhed
10
Værdi for pengene
8
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter
7
Kundeservice
10
Børnevenligt
Ingen bedømmelse
Renlighed
9
Wi-fi
8
Anonym

Areal autocamper med græs og grus med elektricitet

Syntes om Quiet, clean site located on the banks of a river. Pitches well spaced and well presented. Dog friendly with walks within walking distance of site. A good pub and cafe (both with food) within easy walking distance of site.

Syntes ikke om Showers, toilets and and washing facilities are adequate. However in gents, only 1 urinal positioned immediately next to wash basins of which there are only 2. There are 2 showers which require additional payment (coins).
While we were there the bins were full with a notice requesting for rubbish to be taken away - not great.

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Fra bestyreren: Thank you for taking the time to write a review.

We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay.

I thought i would highlight a few of your dislikes, as you will have been informed on your arrival the showers being free was short term, the old coin machines were stopping the showers from working, so we had to disconnect them so that you had showers, they were always going to be replaced, so the free showers on your arrival was a bonus, yes they are different coin machines from the women's as they are now obsolete, however we have plenty of the coins required in the office of which we provided.

The bins are for general household waste, and recycling and have clear signs on them saying what not to put in them, due to this being ignored they were over filled and contaminated the bin men will not empty contaminated bins. TV,s ,Camping equipment ,from tents to blow up beds, electrical items, umbrellas, gas canisters, all sorts, were dumped in the bins, it is made clear on arrival that these items are to be taken home and disposed of, full Bin bags were being dumped on the floor in the surrounding area which then had a knock on effect, and customers and passers by were just following suit, we do not have the capacity to get rid of all these items. so yes unfortunately we had to close the bin area for two days, so that staff could sort through them allowing them to be emptied, of which they were on the morning of your departure.

I hope these things did not affect your holiday too much and we look forward to welcoming you back again in the near future.

Very clean and well kept campsite.…

Samlet

9 ud af 10
Beliggenhed
8
Værdi for pengene
8
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter
8
Kundeservice
10
Børnevenligt
Ingen bedømmelse
Renlighed
10
Wi-fi
8

Areal kørende med græs og grus med elektricitet

Syntes om Very clean and well kept campsite. Some of the pitches are a good size and some closer together. The river is very nice. Lovely countryside walks just behind the pub which is next-door. Also, some more challenging hikes within walking distance. I didn’t find an easy way to dump Gray or fill my water because the faucet wasn’t near me. Good black dump.

Syntes ikke om This is a great place for families. For me it was a little too close to my neighbors and a little too much activity. Lots of kids playing dogs playing. If you’re camped on the river, you’ll have people going through the site to get down to the water. It’s lovely for community and fun, but not peace and solitude.

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Fra bestyreren: Thank you for taking the time to write a review.

We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at The Old Post office campsite.

And we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.

Love this site.…

Samlet

10 ud af 10
Beliggenhed
10
Værdi for pengene
10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter
7
Kundeservice
10
Børnevenligt
Ingen bedømmelse
Renlighed
10
Wi-fi
Ingen bedømmelse

Areal kørende med græs og grus med vand, el og afløb (super)

Syntes om Love this site.

Syntes ikke om Plot 1 not great for a 8 m motorhome

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Fra bestyreren: Thank you for your lovely review!

We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future for another great stay.

On arrival very, informative by staff…

Samlet

10 ud af 10
Beliggenhed
10
Værdi for pengene
10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter
10
Kundeservice
10
Børnevenligt
Ingen bedømmelse
Renlighed
10
Wi-fi
10
Anonym

Areal til autocamper med græs og grus med elektricitet

Syntes om On arrival very, informative by staff and friendly. Pitch was large with outlook on river, very nice hearing water, so nice to swim in. Toilets and showers very nice, wash area clean. Great facilities, pub round corner.

Syntes ikke om Wrong info written on pitch up regarding on site shop and 10 min, walk to town.

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Fra bestyreren: Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review!

We are glad to hear you had a great stay at The Old Post office campsite.

I have since reviewed your dislikes and i can say there isn't anywhere that states we have an onsite shop likewise with the 10 min walk to town. you may have misread it does say that there is a 10min walk to a gift shop and cafe.

I hope this helps and we look forward to welcoming you back for another great stay.

Everything…

Samlet

10 ud af 10
Beliggenhed
10
Værdi for pengene
8
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter
10
Kundeservice
10
Børnevenligt
Ingen bedømmelse
Renlighed
10
Wi-fi
9
Anonym

Areal kørende med græs og grus med elektricitet

Syntes om Everything

Syntes ikke om Nothing

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Fra bestyreren: Thank you for your lovely review!

We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at The Old Post office campsite, we look forward to welcoming you back again soon for another great stay. :-)

Cracking site

Samlet

10 ud af 10
Beliggenhed
10
Værdi for pengene
10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter
10
Kundeservice
10
Børnevenligt
Ingen bedømmelse
Renlighed
10
Wi-fi
10

Areal autocamper med græs og grus med elektricitet

Syntes om Great location and a cracking little site, beautiful stream/river running alongside camp great for a dip or paddle on a hot sunny day. This won't be our last visit!

Syntes ikke om Nothing

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Fra bestyreren: Hi ruth, Thank you for your lovely review!

It is great to hear you had such a good time at The Old Post Office Campsite and we hope to welcome you back in the near future for another great stay.

Excellent location with very friendly staff!…

Samlet

10 ud af 10
Beliggenhed
10
Værdi for pengene
10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter
10
Kundeservice
10
Børnevenligt
10
Renlighed
10
Wi-fi
10

Areal til telt med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om Excellent location with very friendly staff! The toilets and shower facilities were immaculate! We even had free WiFi at all the pitches!!!

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Fra bestyreren: Thank you for your lovely review!

We are glad to hear you had a great stay at The Old Post office campsite, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon for another great stay.


Faciliteter

Fritidsaktiviteter på stedet

Aftenunderholdning Bar eller klubhus Børneklub Cykelleje Fiskeri Fitnesscenter Fjernsynsrum Indendørs swimmingpool Legeplads Restaurant/Bar på pladsen Spillerum Takeaway Tennis Udendørs swimmingpool Vandsport

Faciliteter på stedet

Afhentning fra offentlig transport Bad til rådighed Bruser til rådighed Familietoiletter Fryser med køleelement Gratis wi-fi Hundepark Internet-adgang Komposttoilet Købmandsbutik Møntvaskeri Offentlig telefon Offentlige toiletter Opvaskeområde Portabelt toilet Toiletblok Tørrerum Wi-fi

Grupper er velkomne

Familievenlig Grupper af samme køn velkomne Grupper af studerende velkomne Motorcyklister velkomne Skoleklasser velkomne Stævner velkomne

Regler

Bål tilladt Erhvervskøretøjer tilladt Grill kan lånes Grill tilladt Hunde tilladte Hunde tilladte hele året rundt

Camping 2.0

Ekstra store pladser

Temaer

Afsides beliggenhed Lavpris/backpacker Naturparadis Paradis for vandringsfolk Spektakulært landskab Sø og/eller bjerg

Service

Gasflasker til rådighed Genbrug tilgængeligt Grøn energi Kemisk bortskaffelse Ladestationer til elbiler Opladningsfaciliteter

Faciliteter i nærheden

Bar i nærheden Butik i nærheden Hundevenligt område Offentlig transport i nærheden

Type

Mellem (26-50 arealenheder)

Tilgængelighed

Badeværelser: kørestolstilgængeligt bad Badeværelser: kørestolstilgængeligt toilet

Fritidsaktiviteter i nærheden

Cykelleje i nærheden Cykling i nærheden Fiskeri i nærheden Golf i nærheden Kano/kajak i nærheden Klatring i nærheden Mountainbike-ruter i nærheden Restaurant i nærheden Ridning i nærheden Sejlads i nærheden Tennis i nærheden

Campingvogne og autocampere

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Beliggenhed

The Old Post Office Campsite

Santon Bridge

Wasdale

Holmrook

Cumbria

England

CA19 1UY

Rutevejledning

Tidszone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54,4021°N
3,371°V

Rutevejledning

Please note - some satellite navigation systems suggest a route via Wrynose Pass and Hardknott Pass. These high level routes are not recommended in the dark, or in adverse weather conditions.

Nærmeste transport

Bus
21,7 km Tangier Street
23,7 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
23,7 km Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
Jernbane
5,5 km Drigg Rail Station
5,7 km Ravenglass Rail Station
7,4 km Seascale Rail Station
Færge
20,1 km Torver (Coniston) Ferry Landing
20,2 km Coniston Ferry Landing
20,4 km Sunny Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing

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Lokale seværdigheder

Pull on your comfiest boots and walk yourself to merriment around these Cumbrian parts: just over five miles away in Wasdale is one of Britain’s tiniest churches, St Olafs, with its timber beams thought to have been made from Viking ships. Hikers, hotstep to the mighty heights of Scafell Pike and Great Gable (both about seven miles away) and Red Pike (approximately 20 miles north of the site). At the Wasdale Valley, as well as nurturing peaks aplenty, canoeists, kayakers and windsurfers alike will rapidly make their way to Wast Water, just five minutes from the site, the deepest lake in the UK. Cycling and walking routes around the lakes and mountains are plentiful, as are the chances for boating and fishing, but if you really want to go off-piste, you could try abseiling, climbing, a high ropes course, or even flying: hot air balloon and paragliding experiences are available for those who want to soar even higher than Scafell.

Food and drink

  • Bridge Inn 0,1 km
  • Bower House Inn 2,4 km
  • The Strands Inn 2,7 km
  • Screes Inn 2,8 km
  • King George IV Inn 4,2 km
  • Gosforth Hall Inn 4,4 km
  • Lion & Lamb 4,8 km
  • The Globe Inn 4,8 km
  • Victoria 5,5 km
  • Ratty Arms 5,7 km

Groceries

  • Co-op Food 7,2 km

Parks and play

  • Seascale Beachfront Playpark 7,5 km

Family days out

  • Owl Centre Turistattraktion 5,2 km
  • Muncaster Castle Slot 5,3 km
  • The Weapons Hall Turistattraktion 5,5 km
  • Signal Box Turistattraktion 5,8 km

Public transport

  • Bridge Inn (W bound) 0,09 km
  • Santon Cottages 1,2 km
  • The Lodge-Irton Hall 1,2 km
  • Nether Wasdale Car Park 2,8 km
  • Road End for Irton Road R&ER 3 km
  • Greengarth Hall (S bound) 3,4 km
  • Greengarth Halll (N bound) 3,4 km
  • Outward Bound School 3,5 km
  • Blackbeck Bridge 3,7 km
  • road to Eskdale Green Station 3,9 km

What’s nearby

  • Eskdale Golf Course 4,1 km

Local services

  • Holmrook Service Station Tankstation 3,7 km
  • Seascale Health Centre Læge 7,1 km
  • Seascale Pharmacy & Veg shop Apotek 7,1 km
  • Mill Garage Tankstation 8,3 km

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Bør opleves

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 5,6 km

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 23,6 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 24,2 km

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 25,2 km

Rydal Mount and Gardens 25,6 km

National Trust

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 2,8 km

Buttermere and Ennerdale 16,9 km

Gondola' 20,1 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 20,7 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 22,9 km

Cykelruter

Find lokale ruter på det nationale cykelnet - over 19,000 kilometer cykelruter.

Andet

Eskdale Green - Muncaster Fell - Muncaster Head - Eskdale Green 3,3 km

MUNCASTER CASTLE 5,4 km

High Gillerthwaite - Red Pike Ridge Traverse - High Gillerthwaite 12,9 km

Seathwaite - Scafell Pike - Seathwaite 16,3 km

The Gables from Honister Pass 16,3 km

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