Scar Close Camping and Glamping

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Visitor image of the view towards Morecambe Bay (added by manager 24 Apr 2023)
Luxury bell tents
View over morecambe bay
Visitor image of the views

  • Peaceful Lancashire farm site in an area of outstanding natural beauty
  • Morecambe 20 minutesā€™ drive; The World of Beatrix Potter 40 minutes
  • Coffee and croissants sold in the morning; stunning coastal views
Scar Close Camping and Glamping is a peaceful site set in the grounds of a 36-acre old hobby farm in the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The surrounding landscape is made up of sloping hills, grassland and woodland, and the coast is within easy reach (20 minutesā€™ drive) ā€“ you can see the waters of Morecambe Bay from the site, which sits at the foot of Warton Crag, a prominent limestone hill and the highest point in Arnside and Silverdale. Guest facilities at this spacious rural spot include serviced toilet cubicles and basic showers. Coffee and croissants are available to buy in the morning, and there is plentiful parking, too (with an alternative area off the grass in the event of wet weather). The owners recommend bringing a bucket or bowl for washing up, as well as a torch ā€“ it can get very dark in this part of northern Lancashire at night. (But that translates into excellent stargazing, so no one is complainingā€¦) Geared towards families, laidback Scar Close also welcomes well-behaved pets (who should be on leads and carefully supervised at all times). While you canā€™t build an open fire, a ready-made traditional stone firepit is available for evening cook-outs, and barbecues are welcome as long as theyā€™re not placed directly on the ground or picnic benches. The small village of Warton is about a mile down the road and has a brewery, pub and post office.

Site type

Tent sites 8
Rent a tent 8
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Perfect Peaceful Getaway with All the Comforts of Home

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Imran M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Bullpen cottage / chalet / bungalow

Liked: We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this holiday home and couldn't recommend it more. From the moment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations. The location was stunningā€”nestled in a peaceful, quiet area with beautiful surroundings and fresh air. It was also easy to find and had plenty of convenient parking right on-site, which made coming and going a breeze. The home itself had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay. It was fully equipped with all the essentials for cooking, from pots and pans to utensils and basic supplies, which made it easy to whip up meals when we wanted. The WiFi was fast and reliable, so we could stay connected throughout our trip, whether for work or leisure. Anne, our host, was truly exceptional. She was always available when we needed anything and incredibly responsive to any questions we had. Her helpfulness really made the experience even better. One thing that stood out was how convenient it was to order food. Each night, we used Uber to get takeout from Lancaster, which added a nice variety to our meals without any hassle. Itā€™s a great option if you want the best of both worldsā€”having the ability to cook or enjoy local restaurants without needing to drive. Overall, this is a perfect getaway spot, and we canā€™t wait to come back. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a serene retreat with all the comforts of home!

Disliked: Nothing to dislike!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your great review. You also were great guests & would be welcome anytime. Thank you for looking after The Bullpen so well, glad you enjoyed your stay. Anne & Martyn

Fantastic camp site. We loved our short stay.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Katherine K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Great view, lovely site managers, brilliant bathrooms. We loved our stay and will be returning next year.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The campsite was quiet and peaceful, with the most fantastic view. Showerā€¦

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
joyce m. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: The campsite was quiet and peaceful, with the most fantastic view. Shower and toilet block was spotless. would highly recommend this site.

Disliked: nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent quiet site with great showers and lovely view.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Kris I. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: The hosts couldnā€™t have been more friendly and helpful. Great facilities, a beautiful quiet site with spectacular views over Morecambe Bay. Great brewery with a bar and canteen (Old School Brewery) only 20-30min walk down the road. All topped off with coffee and croissants on-site in the morning from 8. Toilets and showers best Iā€™ve ever used on a campsite. All round great experience (despite the weather), will definitely be coming back. Thank you.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Canā€™t fault this place. Great little site with fabulous shower and bathroom facilities. Anneā€¦

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Paul F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent (basic)

Liked: Canā€™t fault this place. Great little site with fabulous shower and bathroom facilities. Anne and Martyn were so welcoming and lovely hosts . Our two children loved Red the dog who was a frequent visitor to our tent,they also loved the farms horses and cattle. Amazing views from the campground and the owners do not allow to many people to stay so thereā€™s plenty of room between pitches. Will definitely return, hopefully when the weather is a little warmer.

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From the manager: Thanks Paul It was lovely to meet you all, glad you enjoyed your stay despite the awful weather. Try to bring sunshine next time šŸ˜Š Martyn & Anne

Beautiful place with wonderful, gloriously comfortable bell tents.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Lindsay B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent (deluxe)

Liked: Everything - and this is not exaggerating. The welcome. The facilities, the bell tents and beds, the views and the team on site were wonderful. Everything was perfect!

Disliked: Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything was just perfect. Beautiful, clean, peaceful. We will be back!ā€¦

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Everything was just perfect. Beautiful, clean, peaceful. We will be back!

Disliked: ---

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Best campsite I have visited so far

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Jodie J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: There is not one thing you won't like about this camp. It's peaceful, the views are phenomenal, the facilities are pristine and the owners, Martin and Anne, are the most friendly and welcoming people that are on hand if you need help. I took my autistic daughter who doesn't always cope with change and new people, but the camp was so relaxed and spacious she didn't stop smiling. The camp is electronically gated that only visitors can use making it feel secure and has lovely animals on site including the owners lovely dog Red who joined us for breakfast and cuddles. The Scar bucks coffee and croissants van in the morning was a lovely add to our stay. We will be 100% returning.

Disliked: Nothing, only that we didn't stay longer

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From the manager: Thank you Jodie, lovely to meet you all šŸ˜Š

Excellent site with the best views over Morecambe Bay.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Site is run by an incredibly friendly and welcoming couple. There is loads of space and as there is no EHU you can pitch where you like which meant pitch spaces were generous with a choice of an incredible sea view but feeling the force of the wind off the bay or in the dip which is more sheltered. There is a pop up coffee shop (Scar Bucks!) from 8 till 9 serving coffee, tea, hot chocolate and croissants. The toilet / shower block is new, warm and kept spotlessly clean. We went with our own tent but there are bell tents and bothies on site which looked fab. Fire pits are available to hire. The people who own the site also keep highland cows which is really novel and at our time of staying there were a couple of calves as well. The village of Warton is within walking distance (though care is needed on the narrow lane) where there are a couple of pubs and a micro brewery that do food. Carnforth is a 5/10 minute drive where youā€™ll find a range of shops, a couple of supermarkets and transport links via bus and train to Lancaster one way and the Lakes the other. The site only opens until the end of August but the bothies are available all year round.

Disliked: Absolutely nothing. One tiny suggestion would be for coat hooks on the back of the toilet doors.

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From the manager: Thank you Debora, it was lovely to meet you all šŸ˜Š

Excellent site with many modern facilities and superb sea views

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money No rating
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
JOHN P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Views from the camping field; excellent toilet facilities, washing-up facilities, charging point for phone; electronic system to open close access gate (once you have given your vehicle reg of course); early morning sale of warm croissants and coffeee; really helpful owners!; livestock to view over the farm wall; freedom to choose a pitch wherever available; very friendly dog "Red" who will keep you company in exchange fro croissant crumbs. Warton Quarry nature reserve close by and a micro-brewery at the bottom of the access hill.

Disliked: Can be windy depending on where you choose ! Best sea views are also exposed to on-shore winds...but there are more sheltered pitches with less of a view. Much of the field has a slope. The only drawback of this excellent site is beyond the control of the owners - namely the fast traffic on the narrow access road from the village - we got hit by the straw bales on a tractor trailer - driver was determined just to squeeze past, but equally other drivers were often reluctant to give way. Be aware!

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From the manager: Thank you John Lovely to meet you both šŸ˜Š


Features

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 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 Wifi

Groups 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

Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge 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 Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Scar Close Camping and Glamping

Scar Close

Crag Road

Warton

Lancashire

England

LA5 9SB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.14908Ā°N
-2.78887Ā°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.7 km New Street
2.7 km New Street
4.9 km St Michaels Lane
Rail
2.4 km Carnforth Rail Station
2.5 km Silverdale Rail Station
6.5 km Arnside Rail Station
Ferry
15.2 km Heysham Ferry Terminal
17.8 km Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing
18 km Lakeside Windermere 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

In addition to elegant interiors and expansive parkland, Leighton Hall Estate (10 minutesā€™ drive) runs a lively programme of events, which includes falconry displays, plant fairs and craft markets. A little further up the road, the wetlands of RSPB Leighton Moss are home to egrets, harriers and red deer. Take a stroll along the wide promenade that hugs the bay at Morecambe (25 minutes), stopping for a selfie next to the statue of British comedian Eric Morecambe. Close to the seafront, there are also a bowling alley, a trampoline park and a skatepark, so the kids should have plenty to keep them occupied while you take a tour of the Morecambe Winter Gardens theatre (Easterā€“October). On the banks of Lake Windermere, the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (40 minutes) recreates the fictional universe of beloved characters like Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddle-Duck. After that, you can cross the lake and visit National Trust - Hill Top (50 minutes), the cottage where the childrenā€™s author lived and worked.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Morecambe North 9.2 km Estuary Good N/A Good Good
Morecambe South 10.2 km Sea N/A N/A Good Good
Fleetwood 29 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Walney Biggar Bank 31.2 km Sea Good N/A N/A N/A
Walney Sandy Gap 31.3 km Sea N/A Good Good N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lancaster Castle 11.1 km

Levens Hall & Gardens 12.1 km

Holker Hall and Gardens 13.4 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 15 km

Lakeland Motor Museum 18 km

National Trust

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 12.2 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 15 km

Fell Foot Park 17.6 km

Hill Top 25.5 km

Dalton Castle 25.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Yealand Conyers - Silverdale - Yealand Conyers 2.6 km

LEIGHTON MOSS & MORECAMBE BAY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/04/2001) 2.7 km

Leighton Moss and Jenny Brown's Point 3.4 km

Burton-in-Kendal - Hutton Roof - Lancaster Canal 5.7 km

Burton-in-Kendal - Hutton Roof 5.7 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

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Scar Close Camping and Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Scar Close Camping and Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Scar Close Camping and Glamping? In addition to elegant interiors and expansive parkland, Leighton Hall Estate (10 minutesā€™ drive) runs a lively programme of events, which includes falconry displays, plant fairs and craft markets. A little further ā€¦ Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Scar Close Camping and Glamping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Scar Close Camping and Glamping? From $446.36 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.