Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite
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- Secluded and peaceful base from which to explore the western lakes
- Hot showers and hairdryers available on site
- Dogs welcome and barbecues allowed
Site type
- Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Feb 28 to
Pitch types & availability
Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Reviews
80% would recommend this site to a friend
79% would stay here again
What customers say
This peaceful campsite boasts a stunning location with easy access to fells and lakes, praised for its tranquil atmosphere and friendly owner. Facilities are generally considered basic but functional and regularly cleaned, with particular mention of hot showers and washing-up areas. Some visitors noted that the facilities are dated and could benefit from updating. The site offers spacious pitches in smaller fields, and its value for money is frequently highlighted. While most guests enjoyed the quiet surroundings, a few mentioned occasional noise from other campers.
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Uneven pitch, stoney pitch, unclean wash facilities
Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Not much to be honest
Disliked Bin area was over flowing with rubbish
Toilets was very dirty didnt even bother with a shower as they looked minging
Was put on a pitch full of big stones so couldnt peg my tent out properly
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Location is beautiful…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Location is beautiful
Disliked Felt very cramped. Toilets and washing facilities need upgrading. A refuse bin would have been helpful
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We thought the location was perfect and the drive to the campsite…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked We thought the location was perfect and the drive to the campsite was stunning. Other members of the public were very respectful and the facilities were perfect for what we needed.
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Highly recommend this campsite, I will stay there again.
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked I really liked the location, Lorton is a lovely little village ideally located for accessing the western lakes. The site was nicely sheltered and the tent survived Storm Floris with only one guy rope snapping!
Disliked There were days when the toilet role ran out and one of the male showers was faulty but it was ok because I like a cold shower!
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Lovely place all facilities beautiful views Thank you…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Lovely place all facilities beautiful views
Thank you
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An excellent place to enjoy the lakes from
Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Lovely situation, family friendly atmosphere
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Great campsite to stay
Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Enjoyed our stay there and location. Peaceful place. Host very helpful. Toilets and showers cleaned daily, toilet rolls and hand sope frovided by host although facilities slightly tired. Amazing place with milkshakes about 30min drive from campsite. Tasty food around. All in all really enjoyed our stay.
Disliked Fact that people (that come to stay there) cannot look after or respect stuff. But that obviously have noting to do with host. Also people haveing problems with respecting rules. Tent next to us 'had problem' with keeping thir dogs on the leash and gave them squeaky toys at 5am. Good job we were leaving the next day. We came on Wednesday and stayed until Saturday. Friday night a lot of new people came and it was a bit loud till late hours (around midnight).
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Nice little campsite
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Liked Quiet area, in nice location, helpful owner
Disliked Toilets need an update, campsite was busy so in a morning toilets and shower very busy. Showers either red hot or freezing cold no inbetween
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Perfect!
Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Everything including very kind Andrew the owner
Disliked Nothing special
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Location, being close to a number of fells for hillwalking. Local pub…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Location, being close to a number of fells for hillwalking. Local pub serving decent food.
Disliked Inadequate check-in on arrival- when phone finally answered received brief and somewhat unclear instruction on where to pitch tent. Facilities poor and in need of refresh. Shower and toilet area not very clean and ran out of toilet paper more than once. Waste/recycling area overflowing with rubbish.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite
Lorton
Cockermouth
Cumbria
England
CA13 0RQ
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.61656°N
3.31764°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Allonby | 18.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
St Bees | 23.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Seascale | 27 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Southerness | 34 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Sandyhills | 39.1 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Poor | Poor |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 7.6 km
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 8.8 km
Castlerigg Stone Circle 14.2 km
Ullswater Steamers 25.4 km
Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 26.5 km
National Trust
Wordsworth House and Garden 6.2 km
Buttermere and Ennerdale 16.7 km
Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 21.5 km
Grasmere and Great Langdale 27.5 km
Coniston and Tarn Hows 31.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Cockermouth - River Cocker 5.8 km
Braithwaite, Stair and Newlands Beck 8.1 km
Braithwaite - Grisedale Pike - Hopegill Head - Sand Hill 8.2 km
Buttermere - Haystacks - Red Pike - Buttermere 8.8 km
Around Buttermere 8.8 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.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite? Buttermere and Loweswater are the nearest lakes to Whinfell Farm Camp Site, each with accompanying villages and circular lakeside walks. Loweswater is managed by the National Trust and has rowing boats available … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite? From $33.62 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.