Croft House Camping

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 8.1 12 reviews
Grass pitches
Grass pitches
The camping field
Grass pitches
Spacious level field
Townhead lane leading to the site
Entrance to the site
Easy access to the camping field
View towards the lakeland fells
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The camping field
Grass pitches
Spacious level field

  • Pop-up wild camping site at an Eden Valley livery yard
  • A 15-minute drive to Penrith or Ullswater; Whinfell Forest 10 minutes
  • Spacious sheltered pitches with horses and hens for neighbours
With the Lake District National Park on one side and the North Pennines National Landscape on the other, Croft House Camping is in a fabulous spot for getting out to explore the Cumbria countryside. Mind you, the pop-up camping field here has its own lovely views over the Eden Valley too, so you don’t have to be out and about to soak up the scenery. Just outside the tiny rural village of Cliburn, this is a peaceful and dog-friendly rural site that’s part of a livery yard. There are only a handful of pitches here, so you may well find that the resident horses and hens are your closest neighbours. The pitches are level and sheltered by dry stone walls, with easy access for vehicles. They’re spacious, too, so you’ll be able to get an awning or gazebo set up and have space for a barbecue and a couple of camping chairs. As a simple pop-up site, facilities here are pretty minimal, but you’ll have access to water and a chemical disposal point as well as a toilet on the livery yard (bring a torch for nocturnal wanderings; it gets pretty dark around these parts). The local village is a very small place, so for shops, pubs and the like you’ll want to head to Penrith or Appleby-in-Westmorland (both 15 minutes’ drive away). Also within a similar distance are the outer edges of the Lake District National Park and attractions including Lowther Castle. Closer to home, there are a couple of lovely walking areas nearby at Cliburn Moss and Whinfell Forest – wild areas where you might spot red squirrels and deer from time to time.

Site type

RV sites 15
Tent sites 15
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Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

8.1

Overall rating from 12 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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92% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This quiet, peaceful campsite offers spacious, level pitches with lovely countryside views and the unique bonus of being surrounded by horses and other farm animals. Facilities are basic but clean, including toilets, with drinking water readily available. While some guests would welcome shower facilities for longer stays, the site is praised for its good value, convenient location for supplies and nearby attractions like Ullswater, and its relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very welcoming host in very nice surroundings, level grass pitch.

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8 out of 10
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Dennis M.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Nice enclosed field, dogs loved it.
Clean facilities.
Very quiet and peaceful (we were the only campers).

Disliked None

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Very spacious and lovely being surrounded…

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Tracy W.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Very spacious and lovely being surrounded by horses

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nothing liked at all…

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Amrith V.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Nothing liked at all

Disliked Very bad, it's just an area with nothing other than grass

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location and relaxed feel - also…

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7 out of 10
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Nicky K.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Location and relaxed feel - also liked been able to select own pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

great location with nice views, use…

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9 out of 10
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Axel P.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked great location with nice views, use of toilets and washroom was an unexpected addition

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wild camping with easy access to motorway

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7 out of 10
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TERRY O.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Being amongst horses and chickens
Peaceful, nice walks
Flat level site

Disliked Additional toilets required

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely small site. So peaceful.

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Nicholas B.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Excellent little site, very quiet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I’ll come again

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Josephine B.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Lovely quiet field, level ground.

Disliked Nothing really, I knew what I was getting but a shower would enhance the site

Recommend to friends Visit again

We were on our way back…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked We were on our way back from Scotland and wanted to break our journey half way. So I looked for a quiet camp site near Penrith and wasn't disappointed by my choice. We arrived to an empty field adjacent to a field of horses. It was easy to check in at the farm house and the owners were helpful during our short stay. The lack of shower facilities could be an issue for a longer stay. As this is a new venture the owners might rectify this in the future. It didn't take long to get into Penrith for supplies or the shores of Ullswater. We did think about staying another day but my wife had to get home for her dental appointment.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very quiet location choose your own…

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Paul G.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Very quiet location choose your own spot very welcoming owner very clean facilities

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

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 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 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

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

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 Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Step-free access Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Croft House Camping

Croft House

Cliburn

Penrith

Cumbria

England

CA10 3AL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.62015°N
2.64487°W

Route directions

To get to Townhead Lane, go to the crossroads in Cliburn, then take the turning marked 'Temple Sowerby'. Townhead Lane is 200m along on your left. Max speed of 10 mph on the lane – there are dogs/cats/horses/walkers. The campsite is located in the field next to the house.

Nearest transport

Coach
8.7 km Rail Station
29.6 km Kelsick Road opposite Library
30.3 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
8.3 km Langwathby Rail Station
8.7 km Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
11.1 km Appleby Rail Station
Ferry
11.8 km Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
15.1 km Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
21.1 km Glenridding Ullswater 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Cliburn Moss Nature Reserve: 20 minutes’ walk/five minutes’ drive - Whinfell Forest: 10 minutes’ drive - Lowther Castle & Gardens: 10 minutes - National Trust - Acorn Bank: 10 minutes - Pooley Bridge (for Ullswater boat trips and watersports): 15 minutes - Shap Abbey: 20 minutes - High Cup Nick: 25 minutes - Aira Force Waterfall: half an hour - Blencathra (walks): half an hour - Helvellyn: 40 minutes - Grassholme Observatory: 45 minutes.

Must see

The Rheged Centre 9.4 km

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 11.1 km

Ullswater Steamers 21.1 km

Rydal Mount and Gardens 29.1 km

Castlerigg Stone Circle 29.3 km

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 4.3 km

Townend 29.2 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 31 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 31.7 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 35.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

LOWTHER CASTLE 6 km

ASKHAM HALL 6.8 km

THE IMAGE GARDEN 7.9 km

Langwathby - Edenhall - Langwathby 8.5 km

Shap and Haweswater 10.4 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 Croft House Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Croft House Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Croft House Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Cliburn Moss Nature Reserve: 20 minutes’ walk/five minutes’ drive - Whinfell Forest: 10 minutes’ drive - Lowther Castle & Gardens: 10 minutes - National Trust - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Croft House Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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