Shepherds Views Holidays

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Non Electric Field / Showers and Toilets
Non electric field / showers and toilets
Electric hardstanding and grass pitches
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Plenty of space for caravans
Large electric tent pitch
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Electric hardstanding and grass pitches
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  • Family-friendly, family-run site on a working farm in Cumbria
  • Less than five minutes’ drive from Lake District National Park
  • Top spot for walking, cycling and watersports
Fresh air, wind in your hair and the sounds of nature… Rural holiday dreams, right? Get a good dose of all the above at Shepherds Views Holidays, a small, family-run site on a working farm a few minutes’ drive from the village of Holmrook in Cumbria, North West England. Shepherds Views, less than five minutes from the edge of the Lake District National Park, is a top spot for an outdoor getaway. There are hundreds of walking routes throughout the park for all levels of difficulty – keep your eyes peeled for otters, deer, eagles and the elusive red squirrel as you go. If you’re more comfortable on two wheels than two legs, hire a bike on site and head off on one of the many cycle and mountain biking trails that crisscross the park, or follow Hadrian’s cycleway, which passes the Shepherds View entrance. You can also take to the water an hour away with boat hire, steamer and launch trips, and rafting and canoeing, or venture out of the Lake District National Park and head over to the coast, less than five minutes away, for swimming or exploring the beaches. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, make your way back to site where you can fire up the barbecue, pile it high with all your faves, then chow down with Rex stretched out next to you beside the campfire – if you’d prefer a break from cooking, there are plenty of restaurants within half an hour of Shepherds View.

Campground type

Tent sites 44
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
RV sites 44
Camper sites 44
Open now
Opens January 1

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not 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.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • Guests must not bring their own firepits or wood onto site. Firepits are provided free of charge and large sacks of wood provided on site. Campfires are not allowed on the hardstanding pitches.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, Jan 1 to

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Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 204 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
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Wifi
 6
Peaceful

89% would recommend this campground to a friend

84% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-kept campground has spacious sites and a friendly vibe. Staff are praised as helpful and accommodating, especially Rachael. Facilities are mostly clean, with many liking the fire pits and nearby attractions/beach. Some noted shower updates are needed and Wi-Fi can be spotty. Overall, very positive with guests wanting to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Rachel was very good she was…

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9 out of 10
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 7
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rebecca c. 2 reviews

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Rachel was very good she was on site a lot if you needed anything the facilities were good. The shop was equipped well and we enjoyed our stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you Rebecca for your kind review
I am always on hand to help anyone if needed

We hope to welcome you back again in the future

Thank you Rachael

All was really good. Ideally situated…

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10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
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Brian C. 2 reviews

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite (large)

Liked All was really good. Ideally situated to explore and the lovely lady worked tirelessly to make sure we had a great stay. Stayed at lots of sites across the country and this was on of the best ive been to. Fire pits, decent showers and toilets, good pitches what more could you want. will he returning again.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you Brian for your kind review

I appreciate your kind comments and look forward to welcoming you back again in the future

Kind regards,
Rachael

Staff were lovely, location was great,…

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10 out of 10
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Wifi
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Taylor L. 2 reviews

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite (large)

Liked Staff were lovely, location was great, facilities were clean and well maintained, had a great time! We travelled as a group of friends and I'm used to a lot of places turning us away since we're all blokes and think it's a stag do, but this wasn't the case and it was fab to be trusted from the get go :) The gender neutral toilets were a great touch too!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review

I am pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again in the future

Thank you
Rachael

Great welcome for the site owner,…

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9 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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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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 Sarah P. 1 review

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite (large)

Liked Great welcome for the site owner, shower facilities were great and clean. Loved the fire pit on the pitch and the wood onsite was great

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review Sarah

I am pleased you enjoyed your stay with us, I hope to welcome you back again in the future

Thanks Rachael

Very nice large pitches, really good…

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10 out of 10
Location
 7
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
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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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Anonymous

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Very nice large pitches, really good views from the campsite, very clean facilities and very helpful staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your Kind review

I am pleased you enjoyed your stay
We hope to welcome you back again in the future

Thanks Rachael

Great site with great facilities 🏕️

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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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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 Chris W. 1 review

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked We loved how the place was set out and how helpful Rachael was she Evan took our kids on a little tour of the farm to see the animals and bam bam 🐑 we will definitely be back again

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you Chris for your kind review

I am pleased you enjoyed your stay

I look forward to welcoming you and your family back again in the future

Thank you Rachael

Spacious pitches Great facilities Fire pit provided Peaceful Great area Clear…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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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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Vicki H. 9 reviews

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Spacious pitches
Great facilities
Fire pit provided
Peaceful
Great area
Clear instructions
Child friendly
Lovely friendly staff

Disliked Nothing!

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From the manager: Thank you Vicki for your kind review
I am pleased you enjoyed your stay we look forward to welcoming you back again in the future
thanks Rachael

We had an incredible time at…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Paula B. 2 reviews

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked We had an incredible time at Shepherds Views Campsite! From the moment we arrived, the staff were outstanding — available 24/7, warm, welcoming, and genuinely helpful. One staff member in particular went above and beyond, making sure everything was perfect for us.
The site itself is spotless and beautifully maintained, with everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing stay. What made it even more special was how accommodating they were to our dogs — they were truly welcomed, and we found some fantastic local walks right on the doorstep, which made our stay even more enjoyable.
If you're looking for a peaceful, well-run campsite with exceptional service and a dog-friendly vibe, this is the place to be. We’ll definitely be back!

Disliked Nothing, well it rained, but don't think they can be held accountable for that, lol.

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review
I am pleased you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you again in the future

Thanks Rachael

Offers good pitches and facilities with good views of the mountains

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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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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David S. 3 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Pitch was well placed. Good electric availability.
Showers are spacious and good hot water flow.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review

I am pleased you enjoyed your stay, we look forward to welcoming you back again in the future

thanks Rachael

Peaceful site with helpful staff.

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 9
Facilities / Activities
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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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 Ann W. 4 reviews

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Pitch size was generous with plenty of space between pitches. Site was really quiet and peaceful. We were greeted warmly.

Disliked WiFi signal poor at pitch but luckily TV signal good.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review
The WIFI is available by reception, with us being in a rural area it isn't strong enough to cover the whole of the campsite

We appreciate your kind comments

Thanks Rachael

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Pétanque 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome 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 Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for caravans Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Shepherds Views Holidays

Holmrook

Cumbria

England

CA19 1XU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.38436°N
3.45625°W

Route directions

If you are travelling with a caravan or a motorhome, approach B5344 from Holmrook.

Nearest transport

Bus
12.7 mi Tangier Street
15.1 mi Queens Head
15.1 mi The Queens Head
Rail
0.7 mi Drigg Rail Station
1.4 mi Seascale Rail Station
2.8 mi Ravenglass Rail Station
Ferry
15.4 mi Sunny Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing
15.6 mi Torver (Coniston) Ferry Landing
15.8 mi Lake Bank (Coniston) 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

Clamber aboard the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway (10 minutes’ drive from Shepherds Views Holidays) for a trip through the Lake District under someone else’s steam, then venture to Horse and Husky for horse riding and dog sledding. Making your way to Wast Water lake, 25 minutes from site, is a must too, even if you just stop and soak up the absolutely stunning views – you’ll feel your stress melt away. Active sorts will want to swim on over to West Lakes Adventure, 25 minutes from the site, where they can try canyoning, canoeing, rock climbing, archery, abseiling, raft building, mountain biking and paddleboarding. For a feel of what it must have been like to live that Upstairs Downstairs, Downton Abbey type of life, take a trot around the gardens at the spectacular Muncaster Castle, 10 minutes from Shepherds Views, or trip along to the stately home of Wordsworth House (the childhood home of poet William Wordsworth) where you can poke around the rooms, root around in the gardens and let the kids go wild. Kids still chafing at the bit? Get in the car for an excursion to Jump Mania trampoline park, Lake District Coast Aquarium or Lake District Wildlife Park, all within an hour of site.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seascale 1.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Bees 9.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Silecroft 12.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Haverigg 15.1 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Walney West Shore 19.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 2.7 mi

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 18.3 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 18.3 mi

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 18.4 mi

South Lakes Wild Animal Park 18.8 mi

National Trust

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 5.1 mi

Buttermere and Ennerdale 10.2 mi

Gondola' 15.7 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 16.2 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 17.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

MUNCASTER CASTLE 3.5 mi

Eskdale Green - Muncaster Fell - Muncaster Head - Eskdale Green 5.3 mi

High Gillerthwaite - Red Pike Ridge Traverse - High Gillerthwaite 10.4 mi

ST BEES HEAD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 02/09/2003) 10.6 mi

Around Buttermere 12.9 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 Shepherds Views Holidays have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Shepherds Views Holidays dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Shepherds Views Holidays? Clamber aboard the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway (10 minutes’ drive from Shepherds Views Holidays) for a trip through the Lake District under someone else’s steam, then venture to Horse and Husky for … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Shepherds Views Holidays?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Shepherds Views Holidays? From $83.42 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.