Bowness on Solway Camping and Glamping
View prices & book- Modern and accessible holiday park on the Solway coast, near the M6
- A half-hour drive to Carlisle or the Lake District National Park
- Bistro, bar, well-equipped gym and tuck shop on site; dogs welcome
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- Vehicles must be registered promptly on arrival when checking in (staff will assist with this). Failure to do so may result in a parking fine which cannot be reversed once issued. The site is undergoing some construction work so there will be machinery on the campsite.
Languages spoken
English
Polish
Russian
Pitch types & availability
Power optional concrete slab motorhome site
6 people maximum Ground type: Concrete slab
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 5.0m depth (19.7ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 30.0m² (322.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPower optional gravel motorhome site
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookUnpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 7.0m depth (19.7ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 42.0m² (452.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £23 (£23) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPower optional concrete and grass motorhome site
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Concrete and grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 5.0m depth (19.7ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 30.0m² (322.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £23.50 (£23.50) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPowered grass tent or trailer tent site
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 7.0m depth (19.7ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 42.0m² (452.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & book1 bedroom shepherd's hut
3 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site 1 bedroom Dimensions: 12.0m width x 4.0m length (39.4ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 48.0m² (516.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £110 (£110) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookApartment
4 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/site Arrival daysFrom £110 (£110) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 71% of visitors View breakdown
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Power optional concrete and grass motorhome site
Liked: Nothing it’s a building site
Disliked: This place is an absolute disgrace , it shouldn’t be open because it’s not finished . There is building supplies , machinery and rubble everywhere. Even the shower black entrance is dangerous to negotiate the non existent step in to it . What are supposed to be Motorhome bays are not fit for purpose, they are too close together to be safe and too narrow for a standard Motorhome . I contacted the owner but he’s not interested at all . The site is supposed to be close to the M6 but it’s not and it’s in the middle of nowhere. We couldn’t get a WiFi signal at all .
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Amazing staff, great facilities, bistro on site. Close to beach for walks.…
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Power optional gravel motorhome site
Liked: Amazing staff, great facilities, bistro on site. Close to beach for walks.
Disliked: Nothing
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Excellent site and staff
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Power optional gravel motorhome site
Liked: Beautiful site with views to die for. The onsite restaurant is absolutely beautiful the food and staff are amazing. The facilities are the best by far.
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Nice clean facilities,
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Power optional gravel motorhome site
Liked: Clean toilets, good food at pub
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Level site, friendly staff
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Powered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked: Very clean site & toilets, quiet and pub handy.
Disliked: Only dislike was no barbie allowed.
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Quiet location, friendly staff, good facilities. Bistro pub on site and local…
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Power optional concrete and grass motorhome site
Liked: Quiet location, friendly staff, good facilities. Bistro pub on site and local pub and restaurant within another 100 yards
Disliked: Nothing
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Just needs finishing...
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Power optional concrete and grass motorhome site
Liked: So quiet and glorious starry skies. Bistro and bar was great. Staff are lovely, there just needs to be at least 2 more of them. Showers are powerful and hot. The lasagne is first class.
Disliked: So the idea and design is great, however the implementation is lacking. Just needs finishing off and attention giving to the details; is it a camp site or a building site? The attention to detail is not there- beautiful flowers around the pitches intermingled with nettles and docks, weeds in between the cobbles of the pitches, pitches need to be wider (why does it specify 5m x 6m on the website for hard stabding pitches??There are no motorhomes of those dimensions!!), kids running on the gravel from 6am is noisy, doors don't fit shower cubicles, bins over flowing, huge step out of the shower block, huge last step up to the games room in the bar, holes around the spotlights in shower room, nowhere dry to dry yourself out of the shower, construction equipment within metres of the pitches, shower block code scribbled on a scrap of paper, poorly signed off the road, no reception to check in, dear for what it is, staff run off their feet, food was super but the wait was not, website makes it look a lot more salubrious than it is. It feels like they opened it for guests before it was finished but then on asking, we were told it has been open 10 years! Don't be put off, just have a moment to think that the website is very well marketed.
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Excellent site with clean facilities and friendly staff.
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Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked: The campsite was in an ideal position for the start of the Hadrian's wall walk and had all the amenities needed, including toilets, showers, bar and cafe. We had a lovely breakfast before setting off and the staff were lovely and very helpful, one member of staff even took the trouble to walk us to the start of the walk and take some photographs for us. Would definitely recommend.
Disliked: Nothing but would say that there is not a lot in the area if you require a lot of local amenities and would check the closing times of the nearby pub
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Situated in a lovely part of the country, clean hot showers, nice…
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Power optional concrete slab motorhome site
Liked: Situated in a lovely part of the country, clean hot showers, nice food in the local restaurant and a nice pub just up the road , very close to the beach.
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Do not stay here!!!
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Powered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked: Parking was included in pitch price. Washing facilities.
Disliked: Site not as advertised. Actually in a field next to a cemetery. All "facilities" are dotted over a larger area. Photos are not of the toilet and shower blocks, these are mis-represented. Showers flooded, no hand soap, mens toilet next to chemical waste disposal so stunk. Poor fitting doors so privacy compromised. Wasn't given the code on arrival and had to ask other campers for details. No reception so you are lost (both through location and what to do) on arrival. No menu on a Sunday in bar/restaurant. Looks pretty but service is to be desired - 35 minutes for onion rings! No organisation of pitches, or space to pitch. Noisy site with no respect for camping etiquette (space/quiet hours/dogs on leads). Messy construction, with place looking like a building site. Overflowing bins. Poor signage. Nearest shop 10 miles away as isn't one on site as advertised. No wifi, no access to gym - all advertised but not possible. Left a day early!
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Features
Dogs 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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Remote location Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesLocation
Bowness on Solway Camping and Glamping
Bowness House Farm
Bowness-on-Solway
Cumbria
England
CA7 5AF
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.95292°N
-3.21424°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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Allonby | 24.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Southerness | 26.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Sandyhills | 33.6 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Poor | Poor |
Rockcliffe | 38.5 km | Estuary | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 11.3 km
Carlisle Castle 18.4 km
John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 24.6 km
Robert Burns Centre 28.7 km
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 34.5 km
National Trust
Wordsworth House and Garden 33.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Hadrian's Wall Part 1 - Bowness-on-Solway to Carlisle 0.1 km
CAMPFIELD MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/11/2006) 2.5 km
Burgh Marsh and the Edward 1 Monument 10.8 km
Battle of Solway Moss, 1542 16.9 km
DALSTON ROAD CEMETERY 18.8 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Bowness on Solway Camping and Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bowness on Solway Camping and Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Bowness on Solway Camping and Glamping? If it’s the wilder side of the coast that attracts you, take your binoculars along to see what you can spot at RSPB Campfield Marsh nature reserve (five minutes’ drive). More of … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bowness on Solway Camping and Glamping?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Bowness on Solway Camping and Glamping? From $42.59 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.