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

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • 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).

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Vehicles

  • 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 229 Pitchup.com customers

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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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Peaceful

90% would recommend this campground to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

Friendly staff, spacious sites & clean facilities are highlights. The farm setting with animals and fire pits is popular. Great for exploring beaches. Some noted unisex restrooms, occasional toilet paper shortages, and spotty Wi-Fi.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Good amineties. The site was well…

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9 out of 10
Location
 7
Value for money
 10
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Adelle C. 1 review

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Good amineties. The site was well maintained.
Very friendly staff

Disliked Unfortunately our pitch was on a slight incline but wasnt too bad

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review
Most our tent pitches are slightly sloped this prevents the pitches from flooding due to bad weather

Kind regards,
Rachael

Great base for Scarfell

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10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Jessica H. 3 reviews

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite (large)

Liked Good size out pitches, facilities were clean and tidy. Great location for exploring, close to Scarfell Pike and is in a lovely seaside location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review Jessica
I am pleased you enjoyed your stay, I hope to welcome you back again in the future

Kind regards,
Rachael

This is our second time visiting and will be going back next year.

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10 out of 10
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 10
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Paula P. 1 review

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Just arrived home from a four night stay. The girl running it is so lovely and helpful. If she can help you with anything she will do. She literally never stops working. Newly refurbished showers/toilet blocks, always cleaned throughout. A fridge freezer free to use if needed for ice packs etc. A canny size play field for kids ball games and football nets. Some animals on site my son loved to walk along and see on a morning. Nice clean site and plenty of water tap’s. Lovely views from our pitch. All pitches have own fire pit. Two beaches Five- Ten min away with a co-op/ Pizza shop/Chinese/fish and chip shop and an ice cream/cafe there also. Some lovely hiking spots near by.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review
I hope to welcome you back again soon

Kind regards,
Rachael

Loved it had a field for…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Leanne B. 2 reviews

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Loved it had a field for the dogs and children to play safe. Pitches are spacious. Toilets and showers were clean and its got underfloor heating. Its local to the beach and a beautiful little village. Scarfell and wastewater 20 mins away. This has been my 5th time staying here and will again. Staff are helpful and down to earth people.

Disliked That i had to leave 😆

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review

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

Thanks Rachael

beautiful site, very clean and well…

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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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Rachel B. 1 review

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite (large)

Liked beautiful site, very clean and well ran. Everything is clearly signposted and we appreciated the small touches such as the recommendations for food, nearby garages etc.

the site owner was very kind and helpful, she was wonderfully patient with our children. Wonderful open spaces for the children to play and they loved the animals on the farm too.

I appreciated her firmness and check ins on if people were being respectful to the quiet time hours especially having young children, this helped to alleviate any anxiety on rowdiness and everyone pitched up when we were there was respectful of this too.

Thank you for a wonderful stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review
I am pleased you and your family enjoyed your stay

I look forward welcoming you back in the future

Thank you so much for your lovely private feedback, I appreciate it so much

Kindest regards,
Rachael

I stayed for two nights and had a fantastic time.!!!!

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9 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 8
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 7
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Ratna Bahadur G. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (large)

Liked The area, space, drinking water points, toilets & bathrooms and the location.

Disliked The fridge/freezer could have been bigger, with more storage space. I think if guests are staying for a longer period, they are likely to have more food items that need to be stored.

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review

Regarding the fridge and freezer facilities, they are provided free of charge for guests to use, most guests with electric bring there own fridge / freezer, we provide them as a curtesy for guests who don't have electric or anyone who needs extra space.

I am glad you enjoyed your stay and I thank you for the feedback regarding the fridge facilities

Kind regards,
Rachael

Well kept, clean, quiet site that…

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Wifi
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Lindsay G. 1 review

Camping pod

Liked Well kept, clean, quiet site that is laid out well. Very friendly and helpful host Rachael.
Little shop with essentials and games.
Modern and clean toilet/shower facilities.
We stayed in a pod, which had it's own little courtyard and wood burner. It was cosy (note that you have to crawl in!) But comfortable. Town nearby with takeaways and a cafe.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review Lindsay

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

Thanks Rachael

Toilets were clean and modern. Pitched…

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8 out of 10
Location
 8
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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Gina M. 1 review

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Toilets were clean and modern. Pitched were well kept and spacious. Checking was straight forward. Code enough to local amenities, but still nice and quiet. Large playing field/dog exercise field with football nets

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review
I am pleased you enjoyed your stay with us

We look forward to welcoming you back in the future

Kind regards,
Rachael

Amazing place, value for money and lovely facilities.

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10 out of 10
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Welcoming staff, quiet, clean and new facilities, location accessibility to the beach and Wasdale for Scarfel Pike.

Disliked Nothing whatsoever.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review
I hope to welcome you back again in the future

Thanks Rachael

Hot shower and clean facilities. Everything…

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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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 Chin H. 1 review

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite (large)

Liked Hot shower and clean facilities. Everything was well organized. Rachael is the best host.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review
I am pleased you enjoyed your stay

I hope to welcome you back again in the future

Kind regards,
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 $83.92 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.