Parkgate Farm Holidays

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Our camping pod
A toasty campfire under a starlit sky
Irton Pike nestled between Whin Rigg and Latterbarrow
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Our camping pod
A toasty campfire under a starlit sky
Irton Pike nestled between Whin Rigg and Latterbarrow

  • Peaceful site with views over the Eskdale and Wasdale valleys
  • Half an hour's drive from the seaside town of Whitehaven
  • Fell walks directly from the farm; country pubs 10 minutes' drive
Escape to Eskdale… or Wasdale… or Ravenglass – Parkgate Farm Holidays is within easy reach of lots of pretty places in Cumbria's Western Lakeland. You don’t even have to exit the site to start taking in those views, for there’s a rather fine outlook from this peaceful farm over the Eskdale and Wasdale valleys, with fields and forests thrown in to the frame too. Tempted to take a closer look? Fell walkers can stride forth directly from the farm, while more intrepid types scramble up Scafell Pike, half an hour away. Should you tire of the endlessly gorgeous lakeland views, a 10-minute drive will take you to the beaches of the northwest coast for a bit of seaside scenery. Ravenglass and Muncaster are both within a 10-minute drive of the site too, and between them, have Muncaster Fell and castle, a steam railway and the ruins of a Roman bathhouse. If you don’t fancy cooking, there are a couple of country pubs within 10 minutes’ drive of the site.

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Tent sites 9
Travel trailer sites 4
RV sites 4
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Mobile homes for rent 5
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Reviews

9.9

Overall rating from 147 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

99% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

This top-rated campsite boasts stunning views, spotless facilities, and super friendly staff. Well-kept pitches with thoughtful touches offer peace and outdoor fun. Minor access road and shower button notes aside, guests highly recommend and plan to revisit.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Beautiful site, very clean and well looked after.

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 Mark C. 2 reviews

Camping pod

Liked The site is in a beautiful location. We stayed in The camping Pod which was very clean, dry and had everything we needed. The toilet/shower block is modern and very clean.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

The owners were really friendly and…

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Mike A. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth campervan or tent campsite (small)

Liked The owners were really friendly and helpful, the pitch itself was spacious and nice touch of a bench per pitch. The view from my spot was unbelievable and great location.

Disliked I wish I could have stayed longer

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location. The glamping pods looked the best I’ve ever seen.

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 Richard W. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite (large)

Liked I really appreciated the personal touch. The owners came over to the pitch to introduce themselves and took the time to remember names. En site facilities plentiful, extremely clean, very modern & well maintained. Thank you v much.

Disliked The grass on the pitch had worn away over the season, leaving muddy ground that made everything quite dirty. I imagine it’s difficult to avoid with constant use, but it was a bit of a downside to the stay. The site is more suited to vans and of course the luxurious glamping pods — best I’ve ever seen.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous site we will definitely stay again thank you

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laura h. 3 reviews

Primitive grass and earth tent or RV campsite

Liked The views are fabulous!
Loved the little shop and the toilets were very clean 🧼 the site is a little gem 💎

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful place. Great facilities.

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IAN T. 19 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite (medium)

Liked A fabulous place. Small and quiet. Beautiful location. Facilities were lovely. Friendly warden. Amazing views to the hills. Washing lines. 5 a side pitch.

Disliked Nothing

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I really enjoyed my one night…

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Anonymous

Camping pod

Liked I really enjoyed my one night stay in the pod, was comfortable and warm, plugs and lights.

I brought my own bedding and blow up bed, kettle and some other bits from home. I thought the price was very reasonable. Only ten seconds away from the facilities with a washer, dryer, sinks, toilets and shower. With lovely hand-wash and room fragrances, lovely and clean. Such peaceful surroundings, items to purchase things as I had not been able to get a mattress blower.

And some lovely things to purchase, like woolen hand made hats and marshmallow and digestives smores pack for the fire in the evening, kindly brought by the owners, who made everything much more special and were there if you needed them anytime, nice and friendly and so were the other campers.

A local spar 5 minutes away and Co op 15 minutes away in a car. Rural but that's what we wanted, for a walk up wasdale head and mountains and to see the fairy pools, and river esk the following morning, the entrance to that walk was by a red telephone box not far from the campsite. Will come again. Xx

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A great little spot! We were…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth campervan or tent campsite (small)

Liked A great little spot! We were at the top overlooking the hill and had a perfect view. Hot showers, no queues for the toilets, loved the onsite shop (bring cash). Lovely and peaceful , would definitely visit again

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Excellent location, with very helpful staff, a

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 Ian D. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite (large)

Liked Facilities, Staff, views

Recommend to friends Visit again

A place that changed my perspective on peace and quiet

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Anonymous

2 bedroom mobile home

Liked The place was clean and felt like a home from home. The main thing was the silence it was such a beautiful place to just get away from the world and relax. If you need a place to find yourself again or be close to the natural world this is a place not to miss.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic location in West Cumbria. Peaceful,…

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 Rob S. 1 review

Camping pod

Liked Fantastic location in West Cumbria.
Peaceful, off the main road, beautiful views.
Walks possible from the site, with having to use the car.
Very clean facilities and regularly maintained.
Very friendly and helpful management.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Parkgate Farm Holidays

Irton

Eskdale

Eskdale

Cumbria

England

CA19 1YN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.38945°N
3.36691°W

Nearest transport

Coach
23 km Tangier Street
23.8 km Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
23.8 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
4.6 km Ravenglass Rail Station
5.2 km Drigg Rail Station
7.7 km Seascale Rail Station
Ferry
19.5 km Torver (Coniston) Ferry Landing
19.6 km Sunny Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing
19.7 km 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

Legs a little worn out from walking/biking/riding? Take a scenic trip on the Ravenglass & Eskdale steam railway – there’s a station half a mile from Parkgate Farm, or you can board at Ravenglass, 10 minutes' drive away to ride the whole route. While you’re in Ravenglass, take a mooch round Muncaster Castle, a privately owned fort overlooking the River Esk. As well as tours round the castle there are also heaps of things for kids here, including an enchanted fairy trail, a maze and hawk displays. Golfing types can swing their clubs on the courses in Eskdale or Seascale (be prepared for potentially distracting sea views at the latter). There’s a sandy beach in Seascale too; if the water’s too chilly for swims, head north to Whitehaven (half an hour away) to the public swimming pool. The Rum Story, an exhibition in an original 1785 shop, is worth a visit up here too (and yes, you can buy bottles of the good stuff).
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 16.1 km)

Food and drink

  • Bridge Inn 1.5 km
  • Bower House Inn 1.8 km
  • King George IV Inn 3.6 km
  • The Strands Inn 4 km
  • Screes Inn 4 km
  • Ratty Arms 4.7 km
  • Victoria 5.2 km
  • Gosforth Hall Inn 5.4 km
  • Lion & Lamb 5.7 km
  • The Globe Inn 5.7 km

Groceries

  • Co-op Food 7.4 km

Parks and play

  • Seascale Beachfront Playpark 7.7 km

Family days out

  • Owl Centre Visitor attraction 3.8 km
  • Muncaster Castle 4 km
  • The Weapons Hall Visitor attraction 4.2 km
  • Signal Box Visitor attraction 4.7 km

Public transport

  • The Lodge-Irton Hall 0.8 km
  • Bridge Inn (W bound) 1.5 km
  • Santon Cottages 2.1 km
  • Road End for Irton Road R&ER 2.3 km
  • Outward Bound School 2.9 km
  • Muncaster Mill road end (S bound) 3.2 km
  • Muncaster Mill road end (N bound) 3.2 km
  • road to Eskdale Green Station 3.3 km
  • Greengarth Hall (S bound) 3.4 km
  • Greengarth Halll (N bound) 3.4 km

Other nearby

  • Eskdale Golf Course 2.6 km
  • Seascale Golf Club 8.3 km

Local services

  • Cumberland Building Society Cashpoint 14.7 km
  • Egremont Post Office Cashpoint 14.7 km
  • Holmrook Service Station Fuel station 3.2 km
  • Seascale Health Centre Doctors 7.4 km
  • Seascale Pharmacy & Veg shop 7.4 km
  • Mill Garage Fuel station 9.3 km

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Must see

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 4.6 km

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 23.7 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 23.8 km

Rydal Mount and Gardens 25.6 km

Hill Top 26 km

National Trust

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 4 km

Buttermere and Ennerdale 18.3 km

Gondola' 19.6 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 20.3 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 22.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Eskdale Green - Muncaster Fell - Muncaster Head - Eskdale Green 2.8 km

MUNCASTER CASTLE 4.1 km

High Gillerthwaite - Red Pike Ridge Traverse - High Gillerthwaite 14.2 km

Seathwaite - Scafell Pike - Seathwaite 17.1 km

The Gables from Honister Pass 17.2 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 Parkgate Farm Holidays have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Parkgate Farm Holidays dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Parkgate Farm Holidays? Legs a little worn out from walking/biking/riding? Take a scenic trip on the Ravenglass & Eskdale steam railway – there’s a station half a mile from Parkgate Farm, or you can board … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Parkgate Farm Holidays?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  11:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Parkgate Farm Holidays? From $60.34 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.