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
Campground type
20
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
Voted 85% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Lovely place to stay, Jonnty was a great host!
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Beautiful surroundings, friendly and helpful owner, lending us tape for the tent and giving us recommendations of places to go. We loved being able to pitch where we liked. A great time had despite the strong winds and rain!
Disliked: Nothing.
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Lovely location, site well maintained with excellent facilities, friendly owner always on…
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Liked: Lovely location, site well maintained with excellent facilities, friendly owner always on hand to help. Will definitely return
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Beautiful campsite. Very well kept. Jonnty has thought of everything to make…
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Beautiful campsite. Very well kept. Jonnty has thought of everything to make your stay a good one! Flushing toilets, showers, and a polly tunnel where you can dry wet gear or get out of the weather for a bit. The grass is kept nice and short and there is plenty of space to pitch up. Jonnty is very knowledgeable of the local area and very helpful with anything you need. We will certainly be back!
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Excellent site, all amenities you would want when camping :)
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Fantastic site, centrally located between all local attractions and points of interest.
Beautiful views, space for walking dogs on site, sheltered social area and toilet/shower blocks.
Host was brilliant, useful suggestions for the local area and amenities, provided fire pits for making campfires and electricity to charge devices.
I did not connect to the wifi, but it is available on site.
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Amazing all round. It was our first camping experience and was amazing
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Jonty was amazing and so accommodating to our group! Great facilities and amazing service. Beautiful campsite as well, really clean and well managed.
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Everything was perfect!
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Liked: Amazing experience couldn’t recommend enough! Friendly service, great showers, views, fire pits! Johnty cant do enough for you!
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Beautiful quiet campsite surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Toilets and showers well stocked…
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Beautiful quiet campsite surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Toilets and showers well stocked and clean. Grab a firepit for free and buy a bag of logs for a perfect night. Jonnty the owner is a lovely bloke who's helpful and you can ask him anything be it directions, any extras you might need or just a bit chat. Washing up area was perfect and even a few sockets near the entrance to charge your phone up. The field itself is top quality beautifully kept grass it was amazing. This place really was a gem to find and a credit to Jonnty. Definitely our go to from now on. The views are spectacular. Almost forgot to mention just hook up to the guest wifi and you're good to go. Well done and thanks for making it perfect.
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Jonnty is a super host at the barn campsite, very knowledgeable about…
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Jonnty is a super host at the barn campsite, very knowledgeable about the local area and he literally can’t do enough for you, the campsite itself is very well kept with a friendly vibe and the shower and toilet facilities are very clean, we pitched up and relaxed with a bbq and a fire in the evening and into the night, then woke up early to go walking and take in the stunning views and see all the local wildlife, I honestly couldn’t recommend high enough.
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Top Place, Top Host!
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Great location! Was an ideal spot following our trek up Scafell Pike.
Jonty was a super host! There’s nothing about the local area he doesn’t know. Super helpful.
Showers were great! Decent power & great temperature.
Toilets were clean, good size & well kept.
Great washing up area. Plenty of drinking water & really good water pressure.
The whole place is immaculate, and beautifully kept. Could not ask for more.
Campfire & dog friendly - absolute winner!
Free WiFi also super useful
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10/10 would definitely reccommend
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Love everything about this site. Jonnty goes above and beyond, really good man.
I have no complaints whatsoever about this site. From start to finish.
Disliked: I disliked nothing. Everything was brilliant
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
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 nearbyLocation
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
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Seascale | 5.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Silecroft | 11.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| St Bees | 12.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Haverigg | 14 mi | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Walney West Shore | 18.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/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?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at The Barn Campsite? From $39.65 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.