The Church House Inn

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Torver sunrise
Wonderful walks
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  • Convenient Lake District site in the grounds of a former pub in Torver
  • Five minutes' drive to Coniston village; 10 minutes to Coniston Water
  • Quiet site with views to Old Man of Coniston; pub two minutes' walk
Several Lake District campsites have been in business for a good number of years – but this place takes that just a little bit further. In fact, The Church House Inn has been accommodating travellers to this part of Cumbria since the 14th century – a pretty lengthy history by anyone’s measure. Part of the reason behind its longevity is the handy location in Torver, where two roads meet – the A593 and A5084 as they’re known these days. And the fabulous view doesn’t hurt either; no doubt many visitors over the centuries have enjoyed gazing up at the Old Man of Coniston while they’re here. There are lots of great trails nearby for walkers and cyclists who’d like to see some more of the local scenery, including routes along the edge of nearby Coniston Water. The inn doesn’t function as a pub these days, but there’s another just a couple of minutes’ walk away so you’ll still be able to have a refreshing pint at the end of a day of walking or other outdoor activities. There are also traditional pubs, cosy cafés and takeaways five minutes’ drive away in Coniston, the village that’s also the boarding point for the National Trust’s steam gondola rides. Kids and dogs are welcome on site here, and there’s space to set up your gazebo or awning; you’re also welcome to bring a barbecue to cook on. Simple facilities stretch to the essentials of toilets, showers and a washing-up area.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Tent sites 15
RV sites 15
Open now
Opens July 10
Please note

Occupancy

  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Admission

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

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jul 10 to

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Reviews

9.4

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What customers say

A friendly, small, quiet site with great views and stream. Flat, clean grounds perfect for hiking. Walk to Coniston Water. Pub across road. Only one shower and limited toilets can be an issue, but good value for money.

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Beautiful views and the manager is…

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 Carl M. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth tent or RV campsite

Liked Beautiful views and the manager is very friendly and helpful

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Lovely campsite owner was very friendly…

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Primitive grass and earth tent or RV campsite

Liked Lovely campsite owner was very friendly and helpful to me

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Nice site. Brilliant location. Would like…

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Hannah T. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth tent or RV campsite

Liked Nice site. Brilliant location. Would like to visit again in the future.

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Great basic little site, the owner…

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Leanne W. 7 reviews

Primitive grass and earth tent or RV campsite

Liked Great basic little site, the owner is really friendly and flexible. It’s conveniently located for great walks and the pub over the road is lovely for food.

Disliked There is only 1 shower for the whole campsite and it can get very busy. Also limited toilets.
There is no hot water to wash up.

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Really nice site will definitely come back

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Natalie C. 2 reviews

Primitive grass and earth tent or RV campsite

Liked The site was quiet and peaceful. Close to Old Man Coniston and a pub across the road.

Disliked Nothing

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Quiet Location. Reasonably priced. Nice owner.…

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Warren 2 reviews

Primitive grass and earth tent or RV campsite

Liked Quiet Location. Reasonably priced. Nice owner. Good pathway to Coniston.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Handy for hill-walkers. I’d go there again

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Simon C. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth tent or RV campsite

Liked Simple and basic campsite in a quiet rural setting. Nice welcoming food pub and deli across the road

Disliked Single shower and only two plumbed in loos (didn’t try the portaloo), though no restrictions on hot water

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Friendly owner, close to Coniston Water…

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Alex D. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth tent or RV campsite

Liked Friendly owner, close to Coniston Water and good shower, washing up and toilet facilities

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Peaceful location Facilities where adequate…

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Shaun G. 4 reviews

Primitive grass and earth tent or RV campsite

Liked Peaceful location
Facilities where adequate

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Nice flat field. Friendly owner.…

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Emma K. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth tent or RV campsite

Liked Nice flat field. Friendly owner.

Disliked Not enough showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campground

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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year No dogs allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Pub campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Church House Inn

Main Road

Torver

Coniston

Cumbria

England

LA21 8AZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.33855°N
3.10223°W

Nearest transport

Coach
13.6 km Kelsick Road opposite Library
13.7 km Tourist Information Centre
13.7 km Rail Station
Rail
11.6 km Foxfield Rail Station
13 km Kirkby-in-Furness Rail Station
13.7 km Windermere Rail Station
Ferry
2 km Torver (Coniston) Ferry Landing
2.1 km Sunny Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing
3.1 km Brantwood (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

There area lots of great walks to try around here, including challenging hikes up the Old Man of Coniston (10 minutes' drive to the trailhead), accessible trails at Tarn Hows (15 minutes) and lovely walks with sculptures to look out for at Grizedale Forest (half an hour). You can also learn a bit about the area’s industrial past as you wander at Coniston Copper Mines (15 minutes). And as this is the Lake District, how about getting out on the water for a bit? You can hire kayaks, canoes and paddleboards from Coniston Boating Centre or take a ride on the National Trust - Steam Yacht Gondola from Coniston Pier (both 10 minutes). While you’re in Coniston, pay a visit to the Ruskin Museum before moving on to his former home at Brantwood (15 minutes), in a gorgeous spot overlooking the lake. Looking a little further afield, you may like to take a wander along the cobbled streets of Hawkshead (15 minutes), delve into Cathedral Cavern (25 minutes) or see where Beatrix Potter once lived at National Trust - Hill Top (25 minutes).

Food and drink

  • The Terrace Coffee House and Restaurant 3.2 km
  • Sara's Indian 3.8 km
  • Beswicks 9.8 km

Parks and play

  • Play and Picnic Area 5.5 km

Family days out

  • Steam Yacht Gondola 3.6 km
  • John Ruskin's Grave 3.8 km
  • Dog Kennel Folly 4.4 km
  • Go Ape 5.1 km
  • Monk Coniston 5.3 km
  • Hawkshead Courthouse 8 km
  • Hill Top 8.7 km
  • Old Hall Farm 9.6 km
  • Eskdale Needle 10 km
  • Eskdale Needle 10 km

Public transport

  • Church House Inn (S bound) 0.01 km
  • Church House Inn (N bound) 0.01 km
  • Park Coppice Caravan Park (S bound) 1.7 km
  • Park Coppice caravan park (N bound) 1.7 km
  • Church near Adam Bridge (N) 2.9 km
  • Brantwood 3.2 km
  • John Ruskin School (W bound) 3.7 km
  • The Crown Hotel 3.9 km
  • The Crown Inn 3.9 km
  • The Ruskin Centre 3.9 km

Local services

  • Coniston Medical Practice Doctors 3.6 km
  • Hill's Garage Fuel station 3.7 km
  • Collins and Butterworth Pharmacy 7.9 km
  • Pod Point Charging station 7.9 km
  • Hawkshead Surgery Doctors 7.9 km
  • CGP Pitstop Fuel station 9.8 km
  • Duddon Vally Medical Practice Doctors 9.9 km

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Must see

Beatrix Potter Gallery 7.7 km

Hill Top 8.7 km

Lakeland Motor Museum 11.4 km

Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 11.5 km

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 11.7 km

National Trust

Gondola' 3.6 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 5.2 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 7.7 km

Hill Top 8.6 km

Fell Foot Park 12 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Coniston Heights: The Old Man to Swirl How 2.9 km

Coniston - Levers Water - Coniston 3.8 km

The Beacon and Blawith Fell 3.8 km

Coniston - Little Arrow - Coniston Lakeshore 3.8 km

Coniston - Tarn Hows - Coniston 3.8 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Church House Inn have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Church House Inn dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near The Church House Inn? There area lots of great walks to try around here, including challenging hikes up the Old Man of Coniston (10 minutes' drive to the trailhead), accessible trails at Tarn Hows (15 minutes) … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Church House Inn?
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Church House Inn? From $56.59 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.