Holmescales Campsite
View prices & book- Small site in the Cumbria countryside, 15 minutes’ drive from Kendal
- Sizergh Castle 15 minutes’ drive; Windermere half an hour
- Archery, quad biking and axe throwing; toilet and shower block
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 29 Mar to
Reviews
Voted 76% of visitors View breakdown
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Best meet and greet from a cat wearing a velvet bow tie! I…
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Liked: Best meet and greet from a cat wearing a velvet bow tie! I was justing looking for a stop off night from my stay on Skye close to main route and it was perfect for this. I would stay longer if that was my holiday destination.
Disliked: Nothing
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Good location to get to and lovely & quiet.
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Liked: Lovely quiet site with beautiful countryside views to wake up too. Facilities basic but very clean. Spent 2 nights here at the weekend and was so nice not to have loud music or groups of people making noise into night. People just seemed to be enjoying the surroundings. Did a couple of walks direct from site. Would definitely visit again. Staff very responsive to queries.
Disliked: The only thing, the showers were good but really too hot.
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Great stay will come again when back this way!
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Liked: Second time staying at Holmescales campsite. Great pitches with good views, nice and spacious. Showers decent and hot. Toilets clean and tidy, with a chemical disposal point also. Couldn’t ask for much more.
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Fab views ,quiet ,clean .
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Liked: Absolutely everything about this place
Disliked: Nothing
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Excellent site with good sized pitches and friendly staff.
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Liked: Excellent campsite with Lovely views, we were lucky to have booked at a quiet time so on some days we had it pretty much to ourselves.
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A lovely quiet campsite with clean and good working, toilet and showers.…
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Liked: A lovely quiet campsite with clean and good working, toilet and showers. Beautiful views. We stayed for the week and it’s was a great place to explore the Kendal and Windermere area.
Disliked: Only 2 showers not an issue for us, but imagine it could be, in busy periods. Some of the pitches were not flat and a bit soggy. Luckily we got a good one but again, could have been an issue.
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Wwwooooowwww
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Liked: Really a good place to stay. It was non electric pitch, however it was superb location. Had toilets, shower room and waste water area. We really loved it.
Disliked: It was non electric pitch. But that was ignorable
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Quite site, ideal for watching the stars. Stayed a couple of times…
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Liked: Quite site, ideal for watching the stars. Stayed a couple of times as a stop off to get to the lakes. Toilets and showers basic but clean.
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Liked: Views, hot water, toilet roll and being allowed a fire pit.
Disliked: Rain!
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Good site, clean basic facilities.
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Liked: Very easy to book and no fuss checking in. Good location off the M6. So perfect for a stop off on a long trip. Nice walks near by.
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Features
Pop-up campsite
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsiteAccessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Holmescales Campsite
Holmescales Farm
Old Hutton
Cumbria
England
LA8 0NB
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.27493°N
-2.68536°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Morecambe North | 24.7 km | Estuary | Good | N/A | Good | Good |
Morecambe South | 25.7 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Haverigg | 40.4 km | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Walney West Shore | 41.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Walney Sandy Gap | 42.2 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Sizergh Castle and Garden 5.7 km
Levens Hall & Gardens 6.3 km
Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 17.3 km
Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 17.7 km
The World of Beatrix Potter 18.2 km
National Trust
Sizergh Castle and Garden 5.7 km
Fell Foot Park 17.3 km
Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 19.4 km
Windermere and Troutbeck 19.6 km
Hill Top 20.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
LEVENS HALL 5.5 km
SIZERGH CASTLE 5.5 km
The River Kent and Kendal 5.9 km
Levens Hall and the River Kent 6 km
Levens Hall and Sizergh Castle 6.1 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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Holmescales Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Holmescales Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Holmescales Campsite? The vast grounds at Sizergh Castle (15 minutes’ drive) include woodlands, wetlands, orchards and a rock garden with a collection of lush ferns. The 14th-century mansion at the heart of it all … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Holmescales Campsite?
Camping and touring Arrive: 1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 12:30 p.m. Please call or text when you are close to arriving.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Holmescales Campsite? From €29.93 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.