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.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, Mar 1 to

Reviews

9.8

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99% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Location and host

Disliked Busyness

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Great location and amenities on site. The bloke that works there is a…

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Zack W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great location and amenities on site.
The bloke that works there is a top man.

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Fantastic, clean, well kept campsite with a great range of facilities. Jonnty…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Fantastic, clean, well kept campsite with a great range of facilities. Jonnty is a friendly, approachable and extremely helpful host! Would book again. Thank you for having us.

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Good atmosphere, friendly owner, calm and quiet. Really worth the money……

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Good atmosphere, friendly owner, calm and quiet. Really worth the money…

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A great place for all campers

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Gerly L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The location of the campsite was great for us as we wanted to hike Scafell Pike. We enjoyed the facilities and especially the charging box that we could use to charge all our devices. The host was really nice. We liked that you could use a variety of fire pits available on site, and borrow chairs from the kitchen.

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Great place to stay!!

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Ryszard K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Warm welcome by the owner and explain where are all facilities s clean Grass unlimited space and great views on mountains. All what U need when camping. I will be back again.

Disliked Weather ;p

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Stunning views in all directions. The owner was super friendly and very helpful…

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daniel m. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Stunning views in all directions.
The owner was super friendly and very helpful
Will definitely be coming back

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Everything was great. Can’t complain at all. Really really impressed.…

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Jamie S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Everything was great. Can’t complain at all. Really really impressed.

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Just fab!

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Emma F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Jonty was an absolute icon, so helpful and friendly, even offered us spare duvets and blankets when we realised we’d packed the single blow up mattress instead of the double 🤦‍♀️

Close to Wasdale head, fantastic views, brilliant pub down the road (try the ribs haha). Good facilities, lots of washrooms and showers. Loads of space and a really great vibe! Quiet after 10pm which is perfect for us and all other campers respectful. Really a brilliant campsite! We will be back for sure, thank you Jonty!

Disliked Nothing, all better than I could ask for.

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A site that exceeded all expectations and went above and beyond

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Lewis S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The facilities were beyond what we expected as a group, warm showers, free WiFi, spare chairs, and all the privacy in the world. Feels like a real hidden gem spot. Barely a walk to the nearest pub, and the grounds are clean, spacious, and accommodating. Host of the campsite a lovely fellow as well, gave great recommendations and was incredibly friendly to everyone.

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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

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 31, 2025 – Thursday, July 31, 2025)

    Penrith, England 29.6 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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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 $40.34 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.