When can I check in and check out of Holmescales Campsite?

Camping and caravan Arrive: 1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 12:30 p.m. Please call or text when you are close to arriving. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Holmescales Campsite?

From $54.25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Holmescales Campsite

View prices & book Last booked 3 hours ago 9.1 197 reviews

Small site in the Cumbria countryside, 15 minutes’ drive from Kendal
Sizergh Castle 15 minutes’ drive; Windermere half an hour
Archery, quad biking and axe throwing; toilet and shower block

The gently undulating hills of the Cumbria countryside surround Holmescales Campsite, a small, friendly site a five-minute drive from the hamlet of Old Hutton, with its pretty stone cottages, and 15 minutes from the market town of Kendal. This is a handy spot for getting out into the fresh air and exploring the spectacular landscape, since the site sits between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales national parks. Not only that: being a mere three miles from the M6 and four miles from Oxenholme railway station makes Holmescales a nifty stopover point for those heading to and from Scotland. Life on site is pretty peaceful: each pitch has a view of the Lakeland fells, and you’ll often spot farm animals and wildlife in the surroundings, too. Amenities include shower and toilet blocks and a washing-up station, plus chemical disposal. Couples, families and well-behaved dogs on leads are all welcome to stay here, and barbecues and campfires are permitted to enhance those rural evenings on site – although there are several excellent pubs and restaurants within a few minutes’ drive, too. If it all sounds a tad too laidback, fear not: the folks here run a good set of on-site activities, so you can challenge yourself and have a go at archery, air rifles, crossbows and axe throwing, or spend days quad biking or clay-pigeon shooting. Please note: these activities incur an extra cost, and they’re pretty popular, so you’ll need to book ahead.

Campground type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 28 Mar to Mon, 3 Nov 2025

Site types & availability

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass and gravel

Site size: Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)

6 people maximum

One Caravan or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per site

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

Site size

Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)

Ground type

Grass and gravel

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Caravan, Campervan, Motorhome

Features

Electric: 10 amp included

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent unlimited included, unlimited max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Dog(s) allowed unlimited included, unlimited max.

Car parking by site/unit
Dump point
Firepit

Other restrictions

Arrival days

From GBP 33.50 (GBP 33.50) 1 night, 2 adults

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Other site types

Unpowered grass site

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Site size: Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)

6 people maximum

One Caravan or Campervan or Motorhome or Tent or Camper trailer allowed per site

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

Site size

Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Tent, Camper trailer

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit
Dump point

Other restrictions

Arrival days

From GBP 26 (GBP 26) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Another gorgeous sunset in front of our fire pit

Pitches we used 2 as empty site most of the time.

Pitch sizes, views and facilities…

Overall	6/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	5
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	5

Anonymous May 2025

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Pitch sizes, views and facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite.

Overall	7/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	9
Facilities / Activities	9
Customer service	9
Child friendliness	9
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	1

Jordan A. May 2025

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Great campsite, much improved since our last stay 12mths ago. Option for handstand and grass pitches. Great location.

Disliked: The toilet block could be more modern.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful views, quiet campsite, lovely facilities and walk to town.…

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

Stef C. May 2025

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Beautiful views, quiet campsite, lovely facilities and walk to town.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic pitch with great views. Good facilities. Quiet campsite.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	1

Anonymous May 2025

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Fantastic pitch with great views. Good facilities. Quiet campsite.

Disliked: N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

Cheap and comfortable. Clean showers and toilets

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Anonymous May 2025

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Peaceful, easy access, parking at pitch, view.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful views and really quiet.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Melissa W. June 2025

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Very quiet and clean. Has everything you need. Love that bbq and campfires are allowed.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

The whole process was very easy and the hosts were very accommodating…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous May 2025

Unpowered grass site

Liked: The whole process was very easy and the hosts were very accommodating of us arriving a bit late. Campsite was well laid out and had everything needed to provide a base for exploring the lakes!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous May 2025

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Quietness, clean great toulet, shower and washing facilities. Great large pitches

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent value for money. Beautiful position. Very clean facilities.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Jill D. May 2025

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Beautiful views. Very clean toilets, showers and washing up area. Plenty of room for children to play. Nice size pitches.

Disliked: Not many of the pitches were level. We got there early and managed to find a suitable one as we didn’t have levelling blocks.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, well organised, clean facilities and large pitches.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Holly U. Apr 2025

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Great views, stayed on a grass pitch which was good and level, generous size pitches.
Decent toilets and showers and washing-up facilities.

Disliked: Would have liked recycling bins.

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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

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

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Holmescales Campsite

Holmescales Farm

Old Hutton

Cumbria

England

LA8 0NB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.27493°N
-2.68536°W

Nearest transport

Coach

7.2 km Bus Station

7.3 km Bus Station

Rail

4.1 km Oxenholme Lake District Rail Station

7.3 km Kendal Rail Station

10.4 km Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station

Ferry

17.4 km Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing

17.6 km Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing

18.3 km Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing

Airport

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 vast grounds at Sizergh Castle (15 minutes’ drive) include woodlands, wetlands, orchards and a rock garden with a collection of lush ferns. The 14th-century mansion at the heart of it all has displays of Elizabethan furniture, paintings and armour; it is also home to the Inlaid Chamber, with its exquisite oak panelling. Petrolheads will appreciate a day at the Lakeland Motor Museum (25 minutes), where vintage cars and motorcycles are presented within the social context of their respective eras – for example, a 1940s tractor is part of a display on the Women’s Land Army (or Land Girls). There are also exhibits on pedal cars and caravans. There are rowing, sailing and racing boats on display at the Jetty Museum in Windermere (half an hour), where you can also take long strolls on the banks of the lake of the same name. Just a little further south, in Bowness-on-Windermere, children can meet Peter Rabbit, Squirrel Nutkin and other beloved fictional characters at The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Morecambe North	24.7 km	Estuary	Good	N/A	Good	Good
Morecambe South	25.7 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Haverigg	40.4 km	Sea	Poor	N/A	N/A	N/A
Walney West Shore	41.8 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A
Walney Sandy Gap	42.2 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Sizergh Castle and Garden 5.7 km

Levens Hall & Gardens 6.3 km

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 17.3 km

Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 17.7 km

The World of Beatrix Potter 18.2 km

National Trust

Sizergh Castle and Garden 5.7 km

Fell Foot Park 17.3 km

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 19.4 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 19.6 km

Hill Top 20.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

LEVENS HALL 5.5 km

SIZERGH CASTLE 5.5 km

The River Kent and Kendal 5.9 km

Levens Hall and the River Kent 6 km

Levens Hall and Sizergh Castle 6.1 km

Local events

Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)
Penrith, England 36.7 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

Dogs

Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Extras

Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Pitches

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Arrivals and departures

Please pick any available site on arrival.

General

Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.

Occupancy

The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Dogs

The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

The campground/park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Arrivals and departures

The campground/park will send you further check-in information 1 day(s) before your arrival.

Vehicles

The car is only included in the rate if you are travelling with a camper, trailer tent or tent. If you wish to bring a car along with your motorhome/RV, please select the extra.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.

Pitches

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Holmescales Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Holmescales Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Holmescales Campsite? The vast grounds at Sizergh Castle (15 minutes’ drive) include woodlands, wetlands, orchards and a rock garden with a collection of lush ferns. The 14th-century mansion at the heart of it all … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Holmescales Campsite?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: 1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Depart by: 12:30 p.m.

Please call or text when you are close to arriving.
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How much does it cost to stay at Holmescales Campsite? From $54.25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.