Seatoller Farm

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Marked out tent pitches with individual car space for each. mountain views and by the river
The river running by the campsite
Marked out tent pitches with mountain views
Campervan pitch only with mountain views
The view om the short walk back to the campsite from the shower block
Space to relax by the river
Borrowdale valley views from the site
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Marked out tent pitches with individual car space for each. mountain views and by the river
The river running by the campsite
Marked out tent pitches with mountain views

  • Peaceful family-run farm site next to the River Derwent
  • Excellent base for hikes, including Scafell and Great Gable
  • Homemade stone-baked pizzas on Friday nights, a short walk away
Setting forth for the Lake District to seek out some scenic views? Settle in to Seatoller Farm and you can start on the scenery-seeing without so much as moving from the site. At this family-run working hill farm in Cumbria, the views are stunning whichever way you turn, taking in vistas of the Borrowdale valley and the River Derwent. At this back to basics site, there’s no wifi or phone signal (except Vodafone in Seatoller itself), so switch off and embrace the wild feel. When you roll up, there’s no reception, so pick out a pitch. Owner Daniel comes around in the morning and evening to check on guests, but they’re not always in the house. Every Friday night (between 6pm and 8pm), stone-baked pizzas are sold on the farm. Take it back to your tent or tuck in inside the seating barn. Tasty toppings include the site’s own pork and Herdwick lamb. Also up for grabs at the farm (or from Dan on his rounds) are rare breed pork sausages, Herdwick lamb and mint burgers or logs and kindling. A nifty central location in the Lake District National Park means this site is well placed for lots of walks, including scrambling up Scafell, ticking off the Wainwright fells or a leisurely riverside ramble. Protected woodland runs along one side of the farm, with wildlife like bats, buzzards, woodpeckers and owls among the site’s frequent visitors. The low-key facilities preserve the relaxed rural vibe – separate gents’ and ladies toilets are close to the pitches, as are washing-up facilities and drinking water taps; showers are a short walk away at the main farm building. Campfires and barbecues are allowed here, but only if they're kept off the grass (you'll immediately be asked to put out any fires that burn the grass). There are a couple of pubs about a mile away for food and drinks, and a hotel five minutes' walk away for drinks on the terrace. The campsite has excellent access to the local bus service that runs regularly from the farm during the season.

Site type

Motorhome sites 9
Tent sites 18
Open now
Opens 27 March
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 20 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Safety

  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

General

  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Dogs

  • 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.

Vehicles

  • Units longer than 5 metres are not allowed.
  • The shower block is located at the farm, which is a short 6-minute walk from the campsite; the toilets and washing up facilities are located in the middle of the campsite.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 27 Mar to

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Reviews

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Overall rating from 525 Pitchup.com customers

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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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PeacefulSpectacular sceneryWalkers' paradise

95% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Seatoller Farm: peaceful, stunning views & great walks. Friendly staff, clean toilets/showers (a short walk). Delicious pizzas. Some muddy pitches in wet weather & past hot water issues at sinks, but most loved it and want to return.

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The campsite is quite well maintained,…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked The campsite is quite well maintained, it’s peaceful and quiet, and the owners are very friendly and welcoming.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great but check the noticeboard for shower instructions

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Lisa V. 3 reviews

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Pitches really well laid out
Good parking
Clear pitch places
Great location
Lovely stream
Good toilet block

Disliked Toilet water pressure wasn't great, struggled to flush if multiple people were using it

Shower blocks, I didn't know where they were. Ended up at the wrong farm using the wrong showers! The instructions are clear and hung on the noticeboard in the toilet block but I hadn't seen that before I went, so just make sure to check those out.

Quite a lot of midgeys so just be prepared

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The site is in an absolutely…

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Richard E. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked The site is in an absolutely beautiful location, pitches were well spaced and facilities were great. There is a perfect spot for wild swimming in the river, excellent pizza one night a week and it's a short walk to an excellent pub. What more could you ask for!

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Everything about this site is amazing There…

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 Nicola A. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked Everything about this site is amazing
There is a hidden gem with emerald pools
An onsite wild swim
A pub 5 minute walk where the staff are amazing
The scenery was outstanding
Friendly and lovey all round
I will definitely go back

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If your looking for peace and quiet then this is the place.

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Darren W. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked The pitch location was very good.

Disliked Only on mens toilet cubicle.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic location and size of campsite!

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Fenwick P. 1 review

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked Fantastic location and size of campsite! Plus they allowed single night bookings, which you can’t do in the more “commercial” campsites.

Disliked I can’t find any faults.

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Perfect base for walkers, campsite brill,…

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Kathryn K. 1 review

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Liked Perfect base for walkers, campsite brill, easy to find, good facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice rural location. Local bus route…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked Nice rural location. Local bus route to Keswick if needed. Honister minds just up the (steep)road. Also a local pub round next door. Plenty of walking routes. Nice stream flowing through the site. Reasonably priced. 3 shower cubicles that were very spacious. I got a good signal on site with EE and lebara

Disliked Not an issue for me but be aware showers are up the road from the campsite on the farm. Again not an issue but be aware site is very basic.the site seemed to operate on a first come first served basis. Some camper pitches were better than others.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent campsite with stunning views.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Location was stunning, we met Dan the owner who was very friendly and helpful.
Some easily accessible trails from the campsite. Also they serve pizza to order at the farm on Fridays which was amazing.
Toilets and washing facilities were clean and in a good location.

Disliked Location of showers was a bit far, but very clean.

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Lovely, Quiet Location

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Set in a lovely, quiet location and the cost was very reasonable. The facilities were well maintained and kept clean and tidy.

Disliked Only one toilet in the gents meant queuing a couple of times, could do with a slightly larger toilet block. The 5 minute walk along the road to the shower block.

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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 cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

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

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Seatoller Farm

Seatoller

Borrowdale

Keswick

Cumbria

England

CA12 5XN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.51099°N
3.16822°W

Route directions

The campsite is not based at the farm itself. Please follow the road signs marking the turning for the campsite (on a black-and-white striped signpost). If you are lost, please go to the farmhouse for help, but please don't knock on any neighbours' doors.

Nearest transport

Coach
10.2 km Bus Station
11.6 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
11.7 km Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
Rail
22.6 km Windermere Rail Station
23.3 km Drigg Rail Station
23.3 km Ravenglass Rail Station
Ferry
6.1 km Lodore Falls Derwentwater Ferry Landing
6.3 km High Brandelhow Ferry Landing
7.3 km Low Brandelhow Derwentwater 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

Dust off those hiking boots, for Seatoller’s surrounds are stacked with walking trails to suit all comers, from those seeking a gentle stroll through woodland and across heather-strewn fells to those in search of more vertical challenges. The beginning of a couple of the national park’s top climbs are easy to get to too – Great Gable (an hour and a half) and mighty Scafell (a couple of hours). Roam a little further afield for hikes on Catbells (15 minutes’ drive), around the Castlerigg stone circle (25 minutes) or on the slopes of Helvellyn (half an hour away, and a fine choice for mountain bikers too). If you’d like to have a crack at climbing in a controlled environment, try the via ferrata route at Honister Slate Mine, five minutes away, and worth a stop for an underground mine tour even if you’re not up to clinging on to crags. All sound a little tiring? Less demanding days out include the Lake District Wildlife Park (half an hour) and the sculpture trail at Rydal Hall Gardens (40 minutes). It’s worth knocking around Keswick for a bit too, visiting the eccentric Puzzling Place exhibition and Derwent Pencil Museum or taking tipples at the town’s brewery. Alpaca trekking at Lingholm Estate and Whinlatter Forest are some other splendid days out.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seascale 24.4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Bees 28.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Allonby 33.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Silecroft 34.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Haverigg 36.6 km Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 10.8 km

Castlerigg Stone Circle 11.1 km

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 11.6 km

Rydal Mount and Gardens 13.8 km

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 14.7 km

National Trust

Grasmere and Great Langdale 12.5 km

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 15.2 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 16.8 km

Gondola' 17.6 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 18.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Borrowdale and Castle Crag from Seatoller and Rosthwaite 0.3 km

Seathwaite - Scafell Pike - Seathwaite 1.6 km

Rosthwaite, Stonethwaite and Langstrath Beck 1.8 km

Rosthwaite, Seathwaite and Seatoller 1.9 km

The Gables from Honister Pass 2.2 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 Seatoller Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Seatoller Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Seatoller Farm? Dust off those hiking boots, for Seatoller’s surrounds are stacked with walking trails to suit all comers, from those seeking a gentle stroll through woodland and across heather-strewn fells to those in … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Seatoller Farm?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Seatoller Farm? From $64.42 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.