Captain's House Campervans

View prices & book 9.3 25 reviews
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 now
Opens July 1, 2024
Please note
  • This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 21 consecutive nights.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Spanish

Open from Mon, Jul 1 2024 to

Reviews

9.3

Overall rating based on 25 reviews View breakdown

Peaceful

Voted 85% of visitors View breakdown

96%

would recommend this site to a friend

96%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Level pitch, EHU, clean running water, grey and toilet waste disposal.

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Neil K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered gravel RV campsite

Liked: So quiet and peaceful. A stones throw from the beach which was lovely, clean and great for the dogs to have a run. Helpful and friendly owners.
Everything you need with a self contained motor home. There is a small bothy with an honesty box a short walk down to the next farm with cake, coffee, ice cream etc.

Disliked: Nothing at all if you know what to expect.
The site had all we require.

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Beautiful place and very convenient services

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
Sara L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered gravel RV campsite

Liked: The beautiful setting and views. We had rain and clouds, but the weather lifted just enough for a spectacular sunset. Luke the host was so welcoming and friendly. Captains house is so quiet and peaceful, a really beautiful country, coastal location

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From the manager: Thanks Sara. We are glad you enjoyed your stay.

Excellent peaceful stay

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
janine m. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered gravel RV campsite

Liked: Host really friendly and accommodating

Excellent views for coastal retreat

Excellent hard standing bays

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From the manager: Thanks Jan, we're glad you enjoyed your stay.

Beautiful site overlooking the sea.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Deborah G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered gravel RV campsite

Liked: What a beautiful setting this site is in!
Two minutes walk from a lovely beach. Pitches are clearly marked out and you can see the sea from all the pitches. We took a fire pit and there was plenty of room to sit out at the side of the van. I will definitely stay again

Disliked: Nothing not to like.

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Excellent for camper vans,any wider might struggle to enter driveway

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Alyson S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered gravel RV campsite

Liked: Lovely spot- fabulous views. No toilet or showers.. does have ehu fresh water and grey waste and toilet waste. Friendly owners. Very peaceful and could spend hours staring out to sea.

Disliked: Opposite the site, a bit unsightly by the farm. Nothing else.

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Amazing site, great proprietor, stunning location

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Jacqui C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered gravel RV campsite

Liked: Amazing location a stone’s throw from a beautiful, peaceful beach. Blissfully quiet. Short bike ride to Bootle village’s cafe in one direction and Waberthwaite with its traditional butcher and village shop in the other.
Perfectly level pitches, landscaped to minimise the wind and with lovely nodding daffodils 🌼 and friendly and helpful proprietor Luke.
We will be back.

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

Quiet, peaceful location, friendly staff…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Ollie A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered gravel RV campsite

Liked: Quiet, peaceful location, friendly staff

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Stayed New year eve. Stormy night but felt safe as raised pitch sides.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Claude D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered gravel RV campsite

Liked: Quiet, private,rolling waves. Friendly reception. Value for money.

Disliked: Difficult entrance access but being addressed for 2025.

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Owners were very helpful and gave us advice on shops and services,…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Karen P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered gravel RV campsite

Liked: Owners were very helpful and gave us advice on shops and services, they also allowed us to leave later as they didn’t need our pitch. Lovely location overlooking the sea and right on the coast path. Beach was perfect for the dog.

Disliked: A bit tricky to get in and out of pitches but worth the effort. Quite close to the MOD firing area but our stay was not affected by this.

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Close to the beach, fab pitches which are built up to protect…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Hannah J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered gravel RV campsite

Liked: Close to the beach, fab pitches which are built up to protect from the weather, waste disposal, EHU - what isn’t there to like!

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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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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 $51.32 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.