Camping at Cardewlees

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Each pod has its own enclosed garden
Bell tent
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Hard standing pitch
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Electric grass pitch
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Each pod has its own enclosed garden
Bell tent
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  • Family-run site with scenic views across farmland and fells
  • A 15-minute drive to the city of Carlisle and 30 to the Lake District
  • Supermarkets, restaurants and a swimming pool a 25-minute walk away
For views of fells, farmland and fields make Camping at Cardewlees your next base for a break – this family-run site looks out over splendid Lake District scenery including Carrock Flat Top, High Pike and Skiddaw… Whether you plan on having hardy hikes or gentle jaunts over the hills, they’re easy to reach as the park is about a 30-minute drive from the northern end of the Lakes. It’s also a 25-minute walk to the small but perfectly formed village of Dalston if you’re not wanting to amble far for a supermarket and restaurants, and as the community’s a regular Cumbria in Bloom winner there are sure to be a fair few flower displays to ooh and ahh over… The village’s play areas and public swimming pool mean you might even be able to tempt kids along for a wander too – the river setting is excellent for rambling. The Cumbria Way ends at Carlisle and runs through Dalston, so you could join the 70-mile long-distance trail here (or just stop off for a stay at Camping at Cardewlees during an epic walk from one side to the other). Cycle paths are also strewn through the local landscapes for long or short rides. Before you head off for the day, fill up on breakfast prepped by the site’s owners; just check it’s available when you arrive. Amenities include a shower and regularly cleaned unisex toilets.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Caravan sites 16
Tent sites 20
Rent a tent 1
RV & Motorhome sites 16
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The pods have their own shower/toilet block comprising of two toilets and a shower, located 100 metres from the pods.

Languages spoken

English

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Site types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 143 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

90% would recommend this campground to a friend

83% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful farm stay with stunning views. Visitors loved the friendly staff, ample pitches, and seeing the animals. Basic but clean facilities, with great glamping pods. Minor facility updates and cleanliness issues were noted but fixed. Perfect for a chill country break.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Over all very good site . Clean site. Friendly staff/owners 👍👍👍

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John W.

Skiddaw-view camping pod

Liked Good little site. Pods do as advertised, clean with microwave,kettle, fridge & fan heater. Beds comfy. Great for dogs as each pod has its very own small paddock (fenced). Toilets & shower close by & clean. Recommend for quite get away. Will be back 👍

Disliked Grass in pod paddock bit long ( but was October) Hardcore bit ruff on walking to showers/toilets. Bit dark at toilets even with movement activated lights.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great…

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Erik K.

The Paddock unpowered grass tent site

Liked Great

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches

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Gavin L.

Skiddaw-view camping pod

Liked Location, views, site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site

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Heather R.

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site

Liked Great stop off
Thank you

Recommend to friends Visit again

Functional facilities and clean.

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site

Liked Good level plot. Farmer welcomed us but only gave us a brief idea of where things were. It was raining so not really surprising! Nice quiet spot with lovely farm ambience!

Disliked Inaccessible toilet rolls! Lack of clear signs to identify entrance from main road! Some very usual information arrived in our inbox 2 hours AFTER we left! Fortunately a couple of local teens helped us find it!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderfully cosy and relaxing!

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Joshua W.

Carrock View camping pod

Liked The quiet privacy, how close you get to the farmyard animals, the cosy camping pod and the beautiful view!

Disliked Nil!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site in a good location

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Murray P.

Powered grass site

Liked Friendly staff, very accommodating, good location, nice chilled weekend with fantastic views

Disliked Facilities could do with a bit of an update but very useable

Recommend to friends Visit again

Site was quite and clean, great…

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Ralph S.

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site

Liked Site was quite and clean, great vies and plenty of annimals and wildlife in the area.
Pitch fairly flat and having the services at pitch is always appreciated.

Disliked Grey waste drop off could be a little more accessable as we only carry a 1 meter extrension pipe and the drop off can't be driven over or any closer than approx 2m. Otherwise all fine

Recommend to friends Visit again

Tolle ruhige Lage. Dorf zum Einkaufen…

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Michael G.

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site

Liked Tolle ruhige Lage.
Dorf zum Einkaufen in der Nähe zu Fuss

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with flat pitches and reliable facilities.

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Martin H.

Powered grass site

Liked Location, views, facilities, farm life surroundings.

Disliked What’s not to like?

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub 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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 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

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping at Cardewlees

Cardewlees Farm

Dalston

Carlisle

Cumbria

England

CA5 6LF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.84832°N
3.00758°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7 km Bus Station
22.5 km War Memorial
22.5 km War Memorial
Rail
1.2 km Dalston (Cumbria) Rail Station
6.7 km Carlisle Rail Station
10.3 km Wigton Rail Station
Ferry
28.9 km Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
29.5 km Keswick Ferry Landing
29.7 km Nichol 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

If you’re keen on history, you could be learning about Carlisle’s in a jiffy – it’s a 15-minute drive from Camping at Cardewlees. The Great Border City also has a castle where Mary Queen of Scots spent a stint behind bars and a cathedral that was founded in 1133. For a flutter on the horses, a racecourse serves the local area too. To go further back in time – think close to 2,000 years – Hadrian’s Wall, the most visited Roman ruin in the whole of Britain, is a 40-minute drive from the site. The Walltown Crags section’s a stellar place to start your journey to a couple of millennia ago: this stretch of the original wall has eye-popping views over the patchwork of fields below. Not tired out after your epic journey along the Cumbria Way? Set off along the 84-mile Hadrian’s Wall Path, which runs from one side of England's coast to the other.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 28.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Southerness 38 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Sandyhills 46 km Sea N/AN/APoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Carlisle Castle 6.8 km

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 17.8 km

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 25.6 km

The Rheged Centre 26.6 km

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 27 km

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 31 km

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 34.3 km

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 45.3 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 45.6 km

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 47.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

DALSTON ROAD CEMETERY 5 km

Around Carlisle 7.4 km

Hadrian's Wall Part 2 - Carlisle to Lanercost Priory 7.4 km

Burgh Marsh and the Edward 1 Monument 9.8 km

CORBY CASTLE 12.3 km

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 Camping at Cardewlees have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping at Cardewlees dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping at Cardewlees? If you’re keen on history, you could be learning about Carlisle’s in a jiffy – it’s a 15-minute drive from Camping at Cardewlees. The Great Border City also has a castle where … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping at Cardewlees?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping at Cardewlees? From $33.80 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.