Captain's House Campervans
View prices & book- Small Lake District campervan site at a three-acre smallholding
- A 15-minute drive to Ravenglass; 45 minutes to Coniston Water
- On the west coast, with direct access to a sandy beach
Site type
- This campground/park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
- Bookings must not be for more than 21 consecutive nights.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Open from Mon, 1 Jul 2024 to
Reviews
Voted 80% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Pitches are a good size
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Liked: Next to the beach the views was lovely it was nice and quiet nice pleasant people it is a lovely place to unwind
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Lovely site good sized spacious pitches. Friendly helpful owners with added bonusâŠ
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Liked: Lovely site good sized spacious pitches. Friendly helpful owners with added bonus close to beach and coastal path. Will be returning soon! đ
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Excellent site, with level pitches, friendly staff, stunning views.
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Liked: The site was situated within walking distance of the beach, with excellent views. The owner is very friendly and helpful. We were double booked for the second night, not owners fault generously made a space for us in his own garden. We will definitely return next time we are in the area.
Disliked: Nothing to dislike
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Excellent location, friendly host, peaceful site, definitely return.
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Powered gravel motorhome site
Liked: Tranquil location, lovely views, easy access to the beach, very friendly host. EHU and water disposal available. Small site.
Disliked: N/A
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From the manager: Thanks Debbie. We are happy you and Simon enjoyed staying here and look forward to seeing you again.
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Liked: Everything about the place. The view is gorgeous, the beach is clean and peaceful and very few people on it. The couple who own it couldn't be more helpful and friendly. Will definitely be back
Disliked: Nothing to dislike
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Great location, beach 1 min walk ,no showers or toilet.
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Liked: Good location to beach.
Disliked: Nothing really it is what the Web site states .
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From the manager: Thanks Irvine. Like you say, if you like the beach you'll love this site.
Well worth a visit
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Liked: back again Gorgeous location
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View and peaceâŠ
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Powered gravel motorhome site
Liked: View and peace
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From the manager: So glad you liked it! We love our space and peace.
Nice sea pitch
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Liked: Beautiful location right near the sea. Very quiet and amazing sunset.
Disliked: Grass needs cutting and generally a tidy up and certainly not the owners fault but was dog đ poop at the front of our pitch
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From the manager: So glad you enjoyed our spot as much as we do. Hope you choose to visit again. Sorry about the 4G signal due to our rural location. Some service providers are better than others.
Beautiful spot to pitch
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Liked: Waking up with views of sea one side and farm and hills the other - all I could hear was birds and sheep / bliss. Walked our dogs in the vast empty beach, beautiful place
Disliked: Portaloo would have been handy đ
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From the manager: So glad you loved our spot! We totally take your point about the Portaloo. We will be working on the area around the back of our tractor shed this Summer to finish levelling out the ground and path. This is the best spot, out of the wind. There used to be a council run toilet block right in our line of view but we are quite glad it washed away before our time!
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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Captain's House Campervans
Captains House
Bootle Station
Millom
Cumbria
England
LA19 5YA
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.30224°N
-3.41379°W
Route directions
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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Silecroft | 10.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Seascale | 11.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Haverigg | 15 km | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Walney West Shore | 22.2 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Walney Sandy Gap | 24.3 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 6.1 km
South Lakes Wild Animal Park 21.6 km
Lakeland Motor Museum 27.9 km
Beatrix Potter Gallery 28 km
Hill Top 29.3 km
National Trust
Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 14.1 km
Dalton Castle 22 km
Gondola' 23.4 km
Coniston and Tarn Hows 24.7 km
Buttermere and Ennerdale 25.9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
MUNCASTER CASTLE 6.1 km
Eskdale Green - Muncaster Fell - Muncaster Head - Eskdale Green 11.3 km
HODBARROW (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 06/05/1986) 15.5 km
The Beacon and Blawith Fell 20.5 km
The Coniston Heights: The Old Man to Swirl How 21.7 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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Want to know more about camping in The Lake District and Cumbria?
- Does Captain's House Campervans have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Captain's House Campervans dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Captain's House Campervans? The Lake District National Park is, of course, known as something of a walkersâ paradise â and this western corner is no exception. Some favourite local spots include Swinside Stone Circle (25 ⊠Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Captain's House Campervans?
Camping and caravan Arrive: noon – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Captain's House Campervans? From $51.67 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.