Captain's House Campervans

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View from above showing how close the beach is.
View from above showing how close the beach is.
Well-spaced bays
All the bays full at easter
Looking back at the site from great gable
Swimming at sunset
Lambs chilling out
Sunsets are often spectacular, at any time of year
Sandcastles
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Well-spaced bays
All the bays full at easter
Looking back at the site from great gable

  • Small Lake District campervan site at a three-acre smallholding
  • A 15-minute drive to Ravenglass; 45 minutes to Coniston Water
  • On the west coast, with direct access to a sandy beach
Lake District travellers – what if you could add a bit of coastal time to your break without even leaving the national park? If that sounds like a good plan, take your campervan or motorhome along to Captain’s House Campervans, right on a sandy beach at the western edge of the Lake District National Park. Being a little further from the motorway means this is a somewhat quieter part of the national park, but it’s still packed with lovely scenery. And that’s true of the site itself, which has distant views of Scafell Pike in one direction and sea views in the other – often with the added bonus of a spectacular sunset in the evening. That proximity to the beach also means you can easily get out there for a bit of fishing (black lugworms are available at low tide), some windsurfing or just a picnic and a paddle after a day of hiking. Owners Luke and Sarah are keen to keep their place nice and peaceful, so they’ve only got a small number of pitches, all of which have been landscaped to protect them from the coastal winds. Pitches all have easy access to electricity and water, and there’s access to grey/black water disposal and rubbish disposal facilities (please note there are no toilets though, so you’ll need to be self-sufficient on the bathroom front). Barbecues and campfires are permitted at most times, and you can pick up bits to eat from the treats stall (with honesty box) about 10 minutes’ walk away. For something more substantial, take the 10-minute drive to the nearest pub or the café in Bootle village. Please note that this site has weak 4G signal due to its rural location.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.

Languages spoken

English

Spanish

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 31 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, small site with cracking sea views & direct beach access. Owners are super friendly, the beach is beautiful & clean. Pitches are level & well-kept. Limited facilities (no loos/showers) suit some. Entrance access issue being sorted.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very nice place to pitch

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Tina L.

Powered gravel motorhome site

Liked Location- right by the beach, nice and quiet, great pitches, very private
Friendly people,
Provides electric, water and disposal

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Glad you enjoyed the place and coped with the bad weather. Hope to see you again.

I can't wait for spring 2026. I will definitely be booking again

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Lisa S.

Powered gravel motorhome site

Liked I was grateful for the peace and quiet of the place, the closeness to the beach and the sound of the sea as I went to sleep.
I was genuinely welcomed by the owners and wasn't rushed to leave.
I felt really safe staying at Captain's House as well as walking alone in the area.
Sunset was stunning too

Disliked Having to go home

Recommend to friends Visit again

Sea View Wonderful hosts…

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Lindsay M.

Powered gravel motorhome site

Liked Sea View
Wonderful hosts

Disliked NOTHING!!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We're glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you get a chance to visit again.

The peaceful atmosphere. Friendly owners. …

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Anonymous

Powered gravel motorhome site

Liked The peaceful atmosphere. Friendly owners. Very limited facilities but that's why we came.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We are glad you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere even though, by our standards, we were busy.

Definitely stop there again

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Nicholas C.

Powered gravel motorhome site

Liked Excellent place to stop, lovely and quiet, and a nice bike ride along the coast if you take a bike, but be warned can get very hilly inland

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great site, with everything you need.

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Anonymous

Powered gravel motorhome site

Liked We had a lovely stay on this site. It was a great site and the owners were very welcoming and friendly. It was very close to the sea with a nice beach. Our dogs loved swimming and playing ball on the beach.
A great spot.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent, peaceful site.

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Susan W.

Powered gravel motorhome site

Liked A really lovely place to stay, so peaceful, very clean and tidy. The perfect spot to escape from the world.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We glad you enjoyed as quiet spot.

Absolutely perfect. Watched the sun set from the comfort of my camper

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Anonymous

Powered gravel motorhome site

Liked + Small Site
+ Waste Facilities
+ Quiet Location
+ Sea Views
+ 10/10 Hosts

Disliked Stay wasn't long enough. Should have booked longer.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hopefully, you'll get a chance to visit again.

Location perfect…

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Darren L.

Powered gravel motorhome site

Liked Location perfect

Disliked No tolit but fine

Recommend to friends Visit again

Time to chill

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Thomas H.

Powered gravel motorhome site

Liked Love how nice the place is and so near the beach the owners are so nice and was asking how things are and do we need help for places to go the sea was so nice and cool to swim very nice place to just chill

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We are happy that you enjoyed your stay, and thanks for inspiring me to come out and boogie board with you for a short while.

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available 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 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 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 Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Captain's House Campervans

Captains House

Bootle Station

Millom

Cumbria

England

LA19 5YA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.30224°N
3.41379°W

Route directions

After the railway crossing at Bootle, turn right and keep going until you get to the sea. You will see the site on the left, about 50 yards before the sea.

Nearest transport

Coach
29.9 km Tangier Street
30.8 km Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
30.8 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
1.8 km Bootle (Cumbria) Rail Station
6 km Ravenglass Rail Station
8.5 km Drigg Rail Station
Ferry
20.9 km Lake Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing
21.2 km Sunny Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing
21.3 km Water Park (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

The Lake District National Park is, of course, known as something of a walkers’ paradise – and this western corner is no exception. Some favourite local spots include Swinside Stone Circle (25 minutes’ drive), Hesk Fell, Stanley Ghyll Waterfall (both half an hour) and Hardknott Roman Fort & Thermae (35 minutes). You won’t have to give up on trips to some of the park’s well-known hotspots either, so don’t worry if you’ve got your heart set on trips to The Old Man of Coniston, Coniston Water or Scafell Pike (all within a 45-minute drive). Staying a little closer to the site, you may like to head up to Ravenglass (15 minutes) for a ride on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway and a tour of Muncaster Castle, where you can visit the hawk and owl centre as well as exploring the house and gardens.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Silecroft 10.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seascale 11.4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Haverigg 15 km Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Walney West Shore 22.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Walney Sandy Gap 24.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 6.1 km

South Lakes Wild Animal Park 21.6 km

Lakeland Motor Museum 27.9 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 28 km

Hill Top 29.3 km

National Trust

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 14.1 km

Dalton Castle 22 km

Gondola' 23.4 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 24.7 km

Buttermere and Ennerdale 25.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

MUNCASTER CASTLE 6.1 km

Eskdale Green - Muncaster Fell - Muncaster Head - Eskdale Green 11.3 km

HODBARROW (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 06/05/1986) 15.5 km

The Beacon and Blawith Fell 20.5 km

The Coniston Heights: The Old Man to Swirl How 21.7 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 Captain's House Campervans have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Captain's House Campervans dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Captain's House Campervans? The Lake District National Park is, of course, known as something of a walkers’ paradise – and this western corner is no exception. Some favourite local spots include Swinside Stone Circle (25 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Captain's House Campervans?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Captain's House Campervans? From $55.28 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.