Parkgate Farm Holidays

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A toasty campfire under a starlit sky
Irton pike nestled between whin rigg and latterbarrow
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  • 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.

Site type

Tent pitches 9
Touring caravan pitches 4
Motorhome pitches 4
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Caravans for hire 5
Open all year
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9.8

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

A lovely, tranquil spot with grand views. Pitchup campers rave about the spotless modern loos and showers, and friendly, boss wardens Sandy and Bruce. Well-kept site with little extras. Some find it a bit out of the way with a tricky road up, but most are chuffed and keen to revisit.

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch (large)

Liked We booked a few nights here for a get-together with our son and daughter-in-law - we live in Wales and they live in Scotland! Although the weather was quite wet towards the end of our stay, the facilities were always clean and the pitch didn't get boggy. The views, walks and places to visit from here are many and varied. The site was peaceful, which is just want we wanted. We had a great stay and would definitely come back again.

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Anonymous

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Liked A perfect site size for a quiet getaway. The facilities were always clean and Sandy and Bruce are friendly wardens, on hand if there's anything you need. We took advantage of the last few days of sunshine and used our fire pit to keep us warm while the sun went down. Great stay, thank you.

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Gorgeous little campsite. The views from…

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Alexis W.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or campervan pitch (small)

Liked Gorgeous little campsite. The views from the campsite were stunning! Toilets and showers were immaculate. Lovely touch having the hut where you could purchase cards/ nets/ smores packs and borrow games. We will be back!

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Rebecca E.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch

Liked What a fabulous campsite, they’ve thought of everything and the staff are super helpful and welcoming, loved it!

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Incredible location, western lakes so no…

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Tim H.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Incredible location, western lakes so no need to worry about busy traffic but still in the heart of Eskdale so beautiful mountain views. Small idilic campsite with clean and warm shower/toilet block. The wardens are really friendly and helpful and even provided smores packs (additional small fee) which we loved as we were unable to find marshmallows on route!

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Idyllic location, amazing views, friendly wardens & clean facilities

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Dawn C.

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (medium)

Liked This campsite is in one of the most picturesque areas of the Lake District. The views from our plot were breathtaking. We would have been content just looking at those views for the whole of our stay!

The facilities were really nice and clean. They were managed in a way that meant they were fresh for every user., providing the rules were respected, which they were.

There were some great little touches, such as complimentary blankets, a good selection of adult and children’s games for use for free and small items on sale to make your stay more enjoyable.

The campsite wardens were really welcoming, friendly and helpful.

The campsite offer BBQs and log burners for a small fee. We loved the log burner! As well as keeping us warm, it kept the midges away so it was a win win!

The camp site is small and it gave a sense of a feeling of community. Other campers were friendly and clearly also enjoying the space and the views!

We loved it so much, we can’t wait to return!

Disliked I hate to pick a fault with this site, given the amazing set up, care and attention to detail. There was just one thing, that is likely beyond the owners control and that was a few dogs barking through the night on a local field. The first night must have been from about midnight to 4am- ish. It was most disappointing and needless to say we did not get much sleep that night.

The campers next door to us said it was a problem last year too but not as bad as that night. This is really a massive shame for this site which in every other possible way is perfect. If you’re a light sleeper, ear plugs are a must! I do hope the owner can have some influence to prevent this causing problems for future users.

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Mark L.

Camping pod

Liked The facilities are very clean and modern.
We received a nice welcome from Sandy.
Easy check in/out just arriving at the pod.
The site is well maintained and there are things for the kids to do, a football pitch, games on the field, and visiting the donkeys.

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Would recommend without hesitation. We stayed in the camping hut.

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Helen M.

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Liked What's not to like!! What a wonderful place. Great location, clean facilities, friendly service. Totally exceeded our expectations.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch

Liked The views from this site are wonderful and there is plenty of walking straight from the site.
We liked the cleanliness of the facilities and the fact that every eventuality had been thought of...the availability of everything you might have forgotten or need; pegs (clothes and tent), blankets, S'mores kits, BBQ fuel, buckets and spades, playing cards, board games and more. There was even a well stocked mini library, a freezer, washing machine and dryer. The shower and toilets were amazing and so clean at all times.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely staff, great site, lovely views and peaceful.

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Jaclyn B.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Nice facilities and the owners/management were incredibly friendly and helpful. They did what they could for us during the storm whilst we were out.
Stunning views and plenty of space

Disliked Nothing.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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 Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Parkgate Farm Holidays

Irton

Eskdale

Eskdale

Cumbria

England

CA19 1YN

Directions

Timezone

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

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).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seascale 8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Silecroft 19 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
St Bees 19.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Haverigg 22.8 km Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Walney West Shore 30.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Parkgate Farm Holidays? From €36.62 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.