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General
- Peaceful site on a farm five minutes' drive from Bassenthwaite
- Spectacular views over Bassenthwaite Lake and Skiddaw
- Distillery and wildlife park within a few minutes' drive
Let’s face it, if you’re off to the Lake District you’re likely to be looking for lots of chances to look at lakes. So put a big tick in that box for Irton House Farm, a peaceful place where watery views can be had without even leaving your pitch.
And it’s not just any old lake that forms the backdrop here: you’ll be looking out over Bassenthwaite, one of the area’s largest and loveliest (and in a region of pretty stiff competition too). Being a farm site, you’ll share those views with the resident sheep and chickens, but around the sizeable site there's plenty of space to relax or to run about and play games. (Not outdoor-games weather? Retreat to the games room for pool and table tennis.)
As scenic as that outlook is, you’ll not be wanting to limit yourself to just the one lake, so it’s handy that there are plenty more within easy reach. Buttermere, Derwentwater and Crummock Water are all within a half-hour drive, as is the Solway coast if you fancy a blast of sea air with your aquatic views.
Getting out for a walk or a bike ride is pretty straightforward on local paths, and you can safely get all mucky knowing that a bike wash and free heated shower block await your return. Post-activity pubs and grub can be had five minutes away in Bassenthwaite or with a slightly longer drive to Cockermouth.
Open from 04/01/2021 to 09/30/2021
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
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Max. persons: 5 x
One Touring caravan or Motorhome or Campervan allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 5.0m width x 10.0m depth (16.4ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 50.0m² (538.2ft²)
Ground type: Hardstanding

Max. persons: 5 x
One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 10.0m width x 15.0m depth (32.8ft width x 49.2ft depth) Calculated area: 150.0m² (1614.6ft²)
Ground type: Grass

Max. persons: 5 x
One Touring caravan or Trailer tent or Tent or Motorhome or Campervan allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 10.0m width x 15.0m depth (32.8ft width x 49.2ft depth) Calculated area: 150.0m² (1614.6ft²)
Ground type: Grass

Reviews
Quiet and picturesque site, clean & warm facilities, hosts super!
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Views over the lake and peaks, view from washing up …
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Fantastic site with really clean facilites
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Beautiful, quiet farm with amazing views and fresh eggs!
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Excellent site, lovely family, lovely farm and so clean and well ran.
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Brilliant family owned site in a stunning location.
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Features
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Local produce
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Communal fridge
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No drinkable water point
No hot water
No running water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Cockermouth: Monument Main Street Coach Stop
— 5.6 miles
Aspatria: Market Square Coach Stop — 5.9 miles
Keswick: Bus Station — 7.7 miles
- Train stations
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Aspatria Rail Station
— 5.7 miles
Wigton Rail Station — 9.6 miles
Maryport Rail Station — 10.3 miles
- Ferry ports
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Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
— 7.8 miles
Keswick Ferry Landing — 8.1 miles
Hawes End Derwentwater Ferry Landing — 8.6 miles
- Airports
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Newcastle International Airport
— 65.3 miles
Local attractions
It’s all about getting outdoors around here – there are walks galore through the area’s stunning scenery (not just lakes but also fells, forests and mountains). Routes are around for all abilities, from accessible ‘miles without stiles’ walks through to scrambles up Skiddaw (the 931-metre peak is 20 minutes’ drive from the farm).
Put your boots aside for a while to favour other activities – head to Whinlatter Forest Park (20 minutes' drive) for mountain biking, Derwentwater (20 minutes) for kayaking and trout fishing, or Cockermouth Golf Club (10 minutes) for a round or two.
If you’ve got the kids with you, you may like to take a trip to the Lake District Wildlife Park; if not, a dram at the Lakes Distillery or a tour of Jennings Castle Brewery may be on the cards. And of course it’s always worth making a point of visiting the Derwent Pencil Museum, 15 minutes away in Keswick.
Must see
- Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens (4.3 miles)
- Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre (6.5 miles)
- Cars of the Stars Motor Museum (7.9 miles)
National Trust
- Wordsworth House and Garden (5.7 miles)
- Buttermere and Ennerdale (16.5 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
Camping and touring | ||
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Arrive: | 3 p.m. – | 7 p.m. |
Depart by: | 11 a.m. |
Irton House Farm cancellation policy
No refunds within 2 weeks of arrival date.
Modifications are subject to a £5.00 (€5.50) fee.
Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. Irton House Farm will debit the balance from your card 2 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 2 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. During COVID-19 you can transfer your deposit to a future stay booked within 3 months of your arrival date. Read more.You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking.
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Irton House Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Irton House Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Irton House Farm? It’s all about getting outdoors around here – there are walks galore through the area’s stunning scenery (not just lakes but also fells, forests and mountains). Routes are around for all abilities, … Read more
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When can I check in and check out of Irton House Farm?
Camping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Irton House Farm? From €34.82 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability