Irton House Farm

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View from the site
View from the site
Aerial view of site
View from the bottom of our field.
Lovely views from the swimming spa / hot tub
Lovely views from the swimming spa / hot tub
Our tent on the end pitch on the paddock
View from end paddock pitch.
An autumn day looking over skiddaw
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Aerial view of site
View from the bottom of our field.
Lovely views from the swimming spa / hot tub

  • Peaceful site on a farm five minutes' drive from Bassenthwaite
  • Spectacular views over Bassenthwaite Lake and Skiddaw
  • Distillery and wildlife park within a few minutes' drive
Let’s face it, if you’re off to the Lake District you’re likely to be looking for lots of chances to look at lakes. So put a big tick in that box for Irton House Farm, a peaceful place where watery views can be had without even leaving your pitch. And it’s not just any old lake that forms the backdrop here: you’ll be looking out over Bassenthwaite, one of the area’s largest and loveliest (and in a region of pretty stiff competition too). Being a farm site, you’ll share those views with the resident sheep and chickens, but around the sizeable site there's plenty of space to relax or to run about and play games. (Not outdoor-games weather? Retreat to the games room for pool and table tennis.) As scenic as that outlook is, you’ll not be wanting to limit yourself to just the one lake, so it’s handy that there are plenty more within easy reach. Buttermere, Derwentwater and Crummock Water are all within a half-hour drive, as is the Solway coast if you fancy a blast of sea air with your aquatic views. Getting out for a walk or a bike ride is pretty straightforward on local paths, and you can safely get all mucky knowing that a bike wash and free heated shower block await your return. Post-activity pubs and grub can be had five minutes away in Bassenthwaite or with a slightly longer drive to Cockermouth.

Campground type

Camper sites 2
RV sites 6
Tent sites 10
Open now
Opens April 4
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 4 to

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 319 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Spectacular views, spotless facilities, and friendly owners are highlights. Enjoy a peaceful rural retreat with great pitches & farm animals. Convenient for exploring. Some weekend noise & limited restrooms noted, plus a few rocky pitches.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Setting, beautiful views. Our fourth year…

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DEBORAH W.

Orchard powered grass tent campsite

Liked Setting, beautiful views. Our fourth year here. Quiet and facilities very clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really enjoyed our stay here. Will definitely be back.

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Tamsyn J.

Orchard powered grass tent campsite

Liked Location, facilities, friendly staff, pitches, peaceful, respectful guests.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything.…

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Richard B.

Paddock powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Everything.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely no complaints! Site was beautiful…

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Anonymous

Paddock powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Absolutely no complaints! Site was beautiful and clean! Facilities were perfect, cant wait to come back!

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Lovely pitches with lots of space…

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jane S.

Orchard powered grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely pitches with lots of space and privacy and gorgeous views over Bassenthwaite Lake. Great facilities too,l

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

A perfect place to unwind.

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em b.

Paddock powered grass tent or campervan campsite

Liked Unbeatable views. Lovely and quiet relaxing campsite. Fresh eggs to buy. Quiet surroundings but near enough to Keswick. Good facilities for size of campsite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, great pitches,views are amazing!…

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Kate T.

Orchard powered grass tent campsite (two person)

Liked Lovely site, great pitches,views are amazing! Will definitely be returning!

Recommend to friends Visit again

One of the most beautiful views I’ve ever seen from this campsite

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Anonymous

Paddock powered grass tent or campervan campsite

Liked A beautiful view from the pitch. One of the very best. Clean, tidy site. Friendly farm hosts.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite with clean facilities and lovely scenery.

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Anonymous

Orchard powered grass tent campsite (two person)

Liked Lovely views and scenery. Clean showers and toilets. Really peaceful and relaxing site. Good pitch size and nice privacy with the greenery around. Great location for lots of the lakes and hikes. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend this campsite.

Disliked Very minor things: Would have been great if there were some paper towels / hand towels in the toilets to dry your hands after washing. Also a couple of times there was no toilet roll so would be handy to have a spare left in there. We were also advised to bring a 5m electric hook up lead but this didn’t reach our tent so I’d recommend bringing a longer one! Lucky we’d brought a very long extension cable. The website also mentioned a games room but we couldn’t find this anywhere, so not sure if it was closed when we stayed.

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A beautiful site on a working…

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Anonymous

Orchard powered grass tent campsite (two person)

Liked A beautiful site on a working farm with sheep grazing in neighbouring fields.great features like a shared fire pit (away from the camping area to minimise disruption), games room, hireable hot tub and amazing views. Seemed to attract a nice family clientele and wasn't rowdy. Was well maintained. Very friendly welcome and thoughtful staff who made the extra effort to find us a pitch we were happy with.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Irton House Farm

Isel

Cockermouth

Cumbria

England

CA13 9ST

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.69769°N
3.23809°W

Nearest transport

Bus
5.8 mi Fairfield Junior School
5.8 mi Gallowbarrow
7.7 mi Bus Station
Rail
5.7 mi Aspatria Rail Station
9.6 mi Wigton Rail Station
10.3 mi Maryport Rail Station
Ferry
7.8 mi Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
8.1 mi Keswick Ferry Landing
8.6 mi Hawes End 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

It’s all about getting outdoors around here – there are walks galore through the area’s stunning scenery (not just lakes but also fells, forests and mountains). Routes are around for all abilities, from accessible ‘miles without stiles’ walks through to scrambles up Skiddaw (the 931-metre peak is 20 minutes’ drive from the farm). Put your boots aside for a while to favour other activities – head to Whinlatter Forest Park (20 minutes' drive) for mountain biking, Derwentwater (20 minutes) for kayaking and trout fishing, or Cockermouth Golf Club (10 minutes) for a round or two. If you’ve got the kids with you, you may like to take a trip to the Lake District Wildlife Park; if not, a dram at the Lakes Distillery or a tour of Jennings Castle Brewery may be on the cards. And of course it’s always worth making a point of visiting the Derwent Pencil Museum, 15 minutes away in Keswick.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 9.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Southerness 18.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
St Bees 20.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandyhills 23.1 mi Sea N/AN/APoorPoor
Seascale 23.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 4.3 mi

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 6.5 mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle 8.6 mi

Ullswater Steamers 15.9 mi

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 17.5 mi

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 5.7 mi

Buttermere and Ennerdale 16.5 mi

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 19.4 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 19.9 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 23.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ullock Pike - Longside Edge - Skiddaw 3.6 mi

Bassenthwaite Osprey Walk 4.3 mi

Dodd Wood under Ullock Pike 4.3 mi

Cockermouth - River Cocker 5.5 mi

High Pike, Fellside 6.5 mi

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 Irton House Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Irton House Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Irton House Farm? It’s all about getting outdoors around here – there are walks galore through the area’s stunning scenery (not just lakes but also fells, forests and mountains). Routes are around for all abilities, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Irton House Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Check-in is possible between 7pm and 9pm only if choosing the late arrival extra when booking. If not selected when booking, it will be payable on arrival.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Irton House Farm? From $54.02 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.