The Barn Campsite

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  • Quiet, peaceful rural site with stunning views over Eskdale Valley
  • A 10-minute drive to Wast Water; 25 minutes to Scafell Pike
  • Pick your own pitch; pub 10 minutes' walk away
Fancy a trip to England’s deepest lake? Perhaps a scramble up the country’s highest mountain? Both of these (Wast Water and Scafell Pike, of course) are within easy reach of The Barn Campsite, as are plenty of other top spots including Coniston Water, the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway and the Cumbria coastline. From this Lake District site between Eskdale and Holmrook there are some fine views to be had out over the Eskdale Valley and plenty of space from which to enjoy them. It’s a pitch-free setup here, so you can simply take a wander around and pick the spot that suits you best. Flushing toilets, rubbish bins and three drinking water stations are provided for guests’ use. Raised firepits are allowed on site; along with firewood, the firepits are available from the site at an extra cost. (and in general you’re asked to be considerate and respect the countryside). This is a properly green and rural location (as you’ll spot from the accompanying pics) but it’s not devoid of local amenities – it’s a 10-minute walk to a local pub for some great food and real ales. A little further along the road (a mile and a bit away) is a village store, and there’s a small supermarket about five minutes’ drive away in Holmrook (which also has a pub and some great salmon fishing on the River Irt).

Campground type

Tent sites 20
Open now
Opens March 1
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, Mar 1 to

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Reviews

9.8

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Stunning views & peaceful vibe. Jonnty, the owner, is praised for exceptional friendliness & local tips. Clean facilities, hot showers & flushing toilets are highlights. Fire pits & WiFi available. Busy at times, but a great base for exploring. Many want to return.

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Daniel C.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Loads of space, toilets and shower facilities are perfect. And free wi-fi is always useful!

Its the perfect campsite for people wanting to do scafel pike, we stayed for a weekend.

Coop only 15 min drive away and the host is so helpful and knowledgeable on the area to make our stay as easy and as stress free.

Disliked Nothing !

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Brilliant campsite

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joseph d.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great little hidden gem of a campsite brilliant location for climbing scafell pike and a great local country put with fantastic home cooked food just a stone throw away from the campsite,

The owner Jonnty was a great host nothing was any trouble for him will definitely be returning soon 👍

Disliked Nothing perfect

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Couldn’t recommend this cracking campsite.

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joseph d.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked What a lovely hidden gem this campsite is .

fantastic location for doing scafell pike and a cracking local country pub a stone throw away from the campsite and the food was delicious home cooked menu
Spot on.

Jonnty the owner of the campsite was so welcoming nothing was a problem for him so helpful will definitely be returning again soon.

Disliked Nothing perfect

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Great location

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philip m.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked A cracking site with great quality, well drained ground, handy for driving in pegs. We walked from the site over Muncaster fell to Ravenglass and hopped on the steam train to come back. The box for charging devices was a nice touch.

Disliked Most of the pictures shown are of how the site looked a couple of years back. It's now half the size. A number of sizable groups rolled in at the weekend and put an end to the calm due to the close proximity. I'd definitely go again but opt for a midweek visit instead.

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No frills, peaceful location, very accommodating host.

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Suzanne L.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely flat campsite, with decent facilities, ie free hot showers, clean toilets, covered washing up area alongside a communal seated area if you wish to get out of the tent.
Jonnty is a great (unique) host, very helpful and accommodating with a lot of knowledge about the area if you need anything. The free fire pits were particularly welcome.

Disliked Nothing to dislike....it's camping

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beautiful spot to stay, owner was…

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eloise r.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked beautiful spot to stay, owner was very accommodating and friendly and gave lots of suggestions of nearby places to visit and walk. warm showers too and a nice communal area with plenty of space to sort washing and wash up, had a lovely time :)

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Amazing stay you won’t be disappointed

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked There’s so much to love about this campsite from Jonny, an amazing and super friendly host who’s happy to help with anything. The three showers are great as well as all of the toilets, clean and stocked with tissue. Our gazebo got blown over and destroyed second night by the wind but not to worry as we spent the night in the large communal poly tunnels structure which houses the 5 washing up stations. All in all you can’t complain about the facilities available, oh and there’s WiFi and an area near the entrance to charge devices. Close drive to Seascale and Wasdale lake which is beautiful and has many walking routes on AllTrails

Disliked I tried to think of anything that could be improved but I actually can’t, it’s got everything you would want on a camping trip, it’s perfect

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A great place to explore the western lakes

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Christian W.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Small campsite. Good facilities and very warm welcome.

Disliked Nothing

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Neil E.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely campsite, good toilet, shower and wash up facilities. Sheep and chickens in the adjacent field to keep the kids entertained. Jonty is full of local information and was a great host!

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Dan J.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The site setting was beautiful.

Disliked As a seasoned camper I really liked the site on arrival. The owner was informative and helpful. Unfortunately I'd booked for 2 nights and only stayed for 1. Site rules state quiet after 10 o'clock. Great I thought I needed rest after travelling all day and mountain hiking planned the next day. But it only works if fellow campers follow the rules. I'm not exaggerating to say a large group with a small camping set up we're a nightmare. 3 cars, 2 smallish tents, 3 adults, 3 kids, a baby and a dog. One woman kept busting into laughter every other minute like a hyena as if she was at a comedy show. This went on until 01.30. The only time she quietened down was when her laughter woke the baby at about 12.30. Lovely, time to sleep. Oh no not a chance, once the baby had gone off the woman was off again. Some people are just not suited to camping. They are in their own bubble oblivious to respect those around them. Not the sites fault. But they need to enforce the rules. Unfortunately by the time I'd packed up to relocate camp sites the owner was not around to speak to regarding the matter. Thankfully the site I'd booked close by was everything camping should be.

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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 Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat 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 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

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Barn Campsite

Sleathwaite

Irton

Holmrook

Cumbria

England

CA19 1TD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.38899°N
3.35219°W

Route directions

The what3words address for this site is blindfold.website.heave

Nearest transport

Bus
14.2 mi Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
14.2 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
14.7 mi Tangier Street
Rail
3.2 mi Ravenglass Rail Station
3.8 mi Drigg Rail Station
5.4 mi Seascale Rail Station
Ferry
11.5 mi Torver (Coniston) Ferry Landing
11.6 mi Sunny Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing
11.7 mi 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

Get set to see some of the Lake District’s most famed sights on outings from The Barn – it will take you about 10 minutes to drive to Wast Water, 20 minutes to the dramatic cascades of Stanley Ghyll waterfall or 40 minutes to Coniston Water for boat trips and sailing courses. If you’d like a little more of an uphill challenge, scramble up Sca Fell (15 minutes’ drive) or the slightly taller Scafell Pike (25 minutes). Alternatively, for a much gentler day out, sign up for llama or alpaca trekking at The Woolly Farm (five minutes). There’s plenty of heritage around here too: perhaps you’d like to mooch around Muncaster Castle (10 minutes) to see the haunted castle and hawk centre, or visit the atmospheric ruins of Egremont Castle (20 minutes). A ride on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway (10 minutes) is a good way to mix up a bit of scenery and a sense of past times. Looking out towards the coast instead, you may like to head to the seaside at Seascale (15 minutes), where there’s a beach and a golf course.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seascale 5.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Silecroft 11.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
St Bees 12.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Haverigg 14 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Walney West Shore 18.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 3.2 mi

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 14.2 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 14.2 mi

Rydal Mount and Gardens 15.4 mi

Hill Top 15.6 mi

National Trust

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 2.4 mi

Gondola' 11.6 mi

Buttermere and Ennerdale 11.7 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 12 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 13.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Eskdale Green - Muncaster Fell - Muncaster Head - Eskdale Green 1.1 mi

MUNCASTER CASTLE 2.7 mi

High Gillerthwaite - Red Pike Ridge Traverse - High Gillerthwaite 8.8 mi

Seathwaite - Scafell Pike - Seathwaite 10.2 mi

The Gables from Honister Pass 10.4 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 The Barn Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Barn Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Barn Campsite? Get set to see some of the Lake District’s most famed sights on outings from The Barn – it will take you about 10 minutes to drive to Wast Water, 20 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Barn Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Barn Campsite? From $39.95 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.