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.

Site type

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

Languages spoken

English

Spanish

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 39 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
 9
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 5
Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This quiet campsite offers a gorgeous coastal setting, super close to a beautiful beach. Guests rave about the welcoming owners, tranquil vibes, and amazing ocean views and sunsets. While some noted limited amenities, the tidy pitches, power hook-ups, and waste disposal earned praise. Pitch access is being improved.

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Friendly beach side camp site

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Vanessa J. 3 reviews

Powered gravel RV campsite

Liked Location practically on the beach. Very friendly welcome and useful local information provided. Friendly dog and cat on site and farm animals in the surrounding fields kept my daughter entertained. Good disposable facilities and offered recycling.

Disliked No bathroom facilities provide but that wasn't a problem in the van and since it was very clear on booking it was expected.

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From the manager: We're glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you for keeping Summer happy.

De locatie, het uitzicht, de rust,…

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Frouke d. 1 review

Powered gravel RV campsite

Liked De locatie, het uitzicht, de rust, het strand en de zee. Aardige eigenaars en de dieren 🤗

Disliked Jammer dat er geen wc is, maar dat is het enige

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Would highly recommend it and we'll be coming back again

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Michelle S. 1 review

Powered gravel RV campsite

Liked Quiet location minimal amount of people beautiful scenery pleasant owners very polite

Disliked Nothing to dislike it was a really nice park

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From the manager: We're glad you liked it and hope you come back some time.

Amazing coastal location Very quiet, surrounded…

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Steven W. 1 review

Powered gravel RV campsite

Liked Amazing coastal location
Very quiet, surrounded by nature, ocean , fells and fields (my heaven) .

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From the manager: We're glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again.

Absolute brilliant location, beach was beautiful…

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 debbie o. 1 review

Powered gravel RV campsite

Liked Absolute brilliant location, beach was beautiful and very few people so the dogs could run free! Hosts were extremely accommodating and have a lovely dog who is up for playing! Will definitely be back again

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From the manager: We're glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again.

Warm welcome, very relaxing site away…

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9 out of 10
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 Monica K. 1 review

Powered gravel RV campsite

Liked Warm welcome, very relaxing site away from hustle and bustle. Access close to beach and costal walk. Would highly recommend

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little site for campervans , will be visiting again.

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Kelly L. 10 reviews

Powered gravel RV campsite

Liked Fantastic little site, stunning views and the owners are lovely and very helpful , Came to tell us lambs had been born so we could go have a look.

Disliked Nothing to dislike , exactly as discribed and I had a great phone signal.

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From the manager: We're glad you enjoyed your stay.

Remoteness, stones throw from beach. …

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Julie G. 4 reviews

Powered gravel RV campsite

Liked Remoteness, stones throw from beach. Lovely hosts (even though Luke supports Birmingham). We got to see newborn lambs. Great pitches with wind barriers so great for barbeques

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Coventry, Ipswich and Southampton I reckon so good luck with promotion! Hope you get a chance to come back.

Very quiet but very lovely.

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Kim C. 1 review

Powered gravel RV campsite

Liked This was probably the most peaceful place I’ve ever stayed. The most magical sunsets and spectacular dark skies.
Make sure you have your own toilet.

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From the manager: Thank you for the nice review.

Spacious pitches, EHU, easy to pitch…

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Rhea H. 2 reviews

Powered gravel RV campsite

Liked Spacious pitches, EHU, easy to pitch up, lovely views of the Isle of Man, great bench for kid-watching while they played on the grass in front, uninterrupted sunset.

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From the manager: We are glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your nice review and photos.

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 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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback 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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    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 $51.58 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.