Seatoller Farm

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Marked out tent pitches with individual car space for each. Mountain views and by the river
The river running by the campsite
Marked out tent pitches with mountain views
Campervan pitch only with mountain views
The view om the short walk back to the campsite from the shower block
Space to relax by the river
Borrowdale Valley views from the site
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Marked out tent pitches with individual car space for each. Mountain views and by the river
The river running by the campsite
Marked out tent pitches with mountain views

  • Peaceful family-run farm site next to the River Derwent
  • Excellent base for hikes, including Scafell and Great Gable
  • Homemade stone-baked pizzas on Friday nights, a short walk away
Setting forth for the Lake District to seek out some scenic views? Settle in to Seatoller Farm and you can start on the scenery-seeing without so much as moving from the site. At this family-run working hill farm in Cumbria, the views are stunning whichever way you turn, taking in vistas of the Borrowdale valley and the River Derwent. At this back to basics site, there’s no wifi or phone signal (except Vodafone in Seatoller itself), so switch off and embrace the wild feel. When you roll up, there’s no reception, so pick out a pitch. Owner Daniel comes around in the morning and evening to check on guests, but they’re not always in the house. Every Friday night (between 6pm and 8pm), stone-baked pizzas are sold on the farm. Take it back to your tent or tuck in inside the seating barn. Tasty toppings include the site’s own pork and Herdwick lamb. Also up for grabs at the farm (or from Dan on his rounds) are rare breed pork sausages, Herdwick lamb and mint burgers or logs and kindling. A nifty central location in the Lake District National Park means this site is well placed for lots of walks, including scrambling up Scafell, ticking off the Wainwright fells or a leisurely riverside ramble. Protected woodland runs along one side of the farm, with wildlife like bats, buzzards, woodpeckers and owls among the site’s frequent visitors. The low-key facilities preserve the relaxed rural vibe – separate gents’ and ladies toilets are close to the pitches, as are washing-up facilities and drinking water taps; showers are a short walk away at the main farm building. Campfires and barbecues are allowed here, but only if they're kept off the grass (you'll immediately be asked to put out any fires that burn the grass). There are a couple of pubs about a mile away for food and drinks, and a hotel five minutes' walk away for drinks on the terrace. The campsite has excellent access to the local bus service that runs regularly from the farm during the season.

Campground type

RV sites 9
Tent sites 18
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Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 20 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

General

  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Occupancy

  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Vehicles

  • Units longer than 5 metres are not allowed.
  • The shower block is located at the farm, which is a short 6-minute walk from the campsite; the toilets and washing up facilities are located in the middle of the campsite.

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Reviews

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Overall rating from 547 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulSpectacular sceneryHikers’ paradise

95% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a stunning, peaceful setting with amazing views and easy access to hiking paths. Guests rave about the welcoming owners, clean restrooms, and tasty wood-fired pizzas. While mostly great, a few mention the walk to showers and minor pitch issues or amenity shortages. Spotty phone service is a plus for a digital detox.

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Loved the location, 10miniutes walk to…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Loved the location, 10miniutes walk to the best pub , The Yew Tree, great beer and fab food. Direct walking routes from the site including one of our favourites , Castle Crag and a little further away Langstrath valley. Quiet spot, with decent sized pitches.

Disliked The toilet and kitchen facilities are on site but showers are a 10 minute walk away at the farmhouse , would be perfect if everything was on site.

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Great campsite, great facilities and the…

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Jack A. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great campsite, great facilities and the sound of the river is soo relaxing!

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Scott N. 6 reviews

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Views

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Excellent location facilities were great and…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Excellent location
facilities were great and clean
Easy to get to.

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Location is great. Loved the small…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Location is great. Loved the small size. Everything was perfect!

Disliked Nothing.

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excellent Lakeland campsite

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Andrew G. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked easy to find, great surroundings, pub nearby, great hospitality and very friendly staff

Disliked the weather ha!

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It’s absolutely stunning and the toilet…

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Eleanor d. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked It’s absolutely stunning and the toilet and shower facilities are good. It’s also perfectly placed for some gorgeous hikes.

Disliked The farm shop/ cafe was closed the entire time so couldn’t get firewood or coffee as suggested on the website. We didn’t know where to go to get help because no one was around at the farm and not clear which door is the actual owner of the farm/campsite.

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Beautiful Location for Lakes Adventures

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great location next to a flowing river, amazing scenery and a good spot to stay for adventures in the Lakes

Disliked Weather? 🙂 Maybe have access to a washing machine but everything else was as expected.

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Beautifully located and quiet (apart from…

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Vernon H. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautifully located and quiet (apart from the sound of water and rain) campsite by the side of the River Derwent. Spacious showers with warm water, albeit a short distance away from the campsite. Several nice pubs and hotels within reasonable walking distance, although the adjacent hamlet of Seatoller is very small with no shops. The campsite is very close to the start of several good mountain walks, so an excellent choice for hikers.

Disliked Facilities were basic, but this is fairly reflected in the price IMO. The campsite was not busy when I visited (mid-week in late Autumn), but I wonder whether the bathroom facilities (one toilet and a urinal for men) would have been sufficient had the campsite been fuller. Some of the pitches on the lower level of the campsite had standing water on them, albeit during a period of sustained rainfall.

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Stunning location, breathe taking views. Clean…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Stunning location, breathe taking views. Clean toilets and showers. Met Daniel the first time we stayed, but not the second,but know he is about because place is always clean and tidy.

Disliked The weather, but you can't have everything 😂. We have been twice in the last month but not managed to catch the shop open yet.

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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 cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground 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

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

Utilities

Charging facilities 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 Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Seatoller Farm

Seatoller

Borrowdale

Keswick

Cumbria

England

CA12 5XN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.51099°N
3.16822°W

Route directions

The campsite is not based at the farm itself. Please follow the road signs marking the turning for the campsite (on a black-and-white striped signpost). If you are lost, please go to the farmhouse for help, but please don't knock on any neighbours' doors.

Nearest transport

Bus
6.4 mi Bus Station
7.2 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
7.3 mi Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
Rail
14 mi Windermere Rail Station
14.5 mi Drigg Rail Station
14.5 mi Ravenglass Rail Station
Ferry
3.8 mi Lodore Falls Derwentwater Ferry Landing
3.9 mi High Brandelhow Ferry Landing
4.5 mi Low Brandelhow Derwentwater 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

Dust off those hiking boots, for Seatoller’s surrounds are stacked with walking trails to suit all comers, from those seeking a gentle stroll through woodland and across heather-strewn fells to those in search of more vertical challenges. The beginning of a couple of the national park’s top climbs are easy to get to too – Great Gable (an hour and a half) and mighty Scafell (a couple of hours). Roam a little further afield for hikes on Catbells (15 minutes’ drive), around the Castlerigg stone circle (25 minutes) or on the slopes of Helvellyn (half an hour away, and a fine choice for mountain bikers too). If you’d like to have a crack at climbing in a controlled environment, try the via ferrata route at Honister Slate Mine, five minutes away, and worth a stop for an underground mine tour even if you’re not up to clinging on to crags. All sound a little tiring? Less demanding days out include the Lake District Wildlife Park (half an hour) and the sculpture trail at Rydal Hall Gardens (40 minutes). It’s worth knocking around Keswick for a bit too, visiting the eccentric Puzzling Place exhibition and Derwent Pencil Museum or taking tipples at the town’s brewery. Alpaca trekking at Lingholm Estate and Whinlatter Forest are some other splendid days out.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo, & Cashpoint (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The Yew Tree Pub 0.2 mi
  • Borrowdale YHA Restaurant 0.8 mi
  • Langstrath Country Inn Pub 1.1 mi
  • Mary Mount Bar Pub 3.8 mi
  • Wasdale Head Inn Pub 4.7 mi
  • The Buttermere Court Hotel Pub 4.9 mi
  • Swinside Inn Pub 5.2 mi
  • King's Head Inn Pub 5.2 mi
  • Old Dungeon Ghyll Climbers Bar Pub 5.2 mi
  • Sticklebarn Pub 5.4 mi

Parks and play

  • Hope Park 6.1 mi

Family days out

  • Rosthwaite Stepping Stones 1 mi
  • Honister Slate Mine 1.2 mi
  • Millican Dalton Cave 1.6 mi
  • Bowder Stone 1.9 mi
  • Stake Pass 3.3 mi
  • Lodore Falls 3.5 mi
  • The Lone Tree Buttermere 4.6 mi
  • Alpacaly Ever After 5.5 mi
  • Ruskin Monument 5.6 mi
  • Derwent Island and House 5.6 mi
  • Force Crag Mine 5.8 mi
  • Castlehead 5.9 mi

Public transport

  • National Trust car park (N bound);National Trust car park (S bound) 0.2 mi
  • Longthwaite Road End 0.9 mi
  • Chapel Howe Road End 0.9 mi
  • Stonethwaite Road End 0.9 mi
  • Howe Lane End (N bound) 1.1 mi
  • Howe Lane End (S bound) 1.1 mi
  • Stonethwaite Village 1.1 mi
  • Honister Youth Hostel / Slate Quarry (E) 1.2 mi
  • General Store (N bound) 1.2 mi
  • General Store (S bound) 1.2 mi

Other nearby

  • Nichol End Marine Marina 5.9 mi
  • Derwentwater Marina 6.1 mi
  • Hope Park Pitch & Putt Golf course 6.2 mi

Local services

  • Euronet Cashpoint 6.3 mi
  • The Cumberland Cashpoint 6.4 mi
  • Tesco Bank Cashpoint 9.9 mi
  • Castlehead Medical Centre Doctors 6.1 mi

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Must see

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 6.7 mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle 6.9 mi

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 7.2 mi

Rydal Mount and Gardens 8.6 mi

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 9.2 mi

National Trust

Grasmere and Great Langdale 7.7 mi

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 9.5 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 10.4 mi

Gondola' 10.9 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 11.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Borrowdale and Castle Crag from Seatoller and Rosthwaite 0.2 mi

Seathwaite - Scafell Pike - Seathwaite 1 mi

Rosthwaite, Stonethwaite and Langstrath Beck 1.1 mi

Rosthwaite, Seathwaite and Seatoller 1.2 mi

The Gables from Honister Pass 1.4 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 Seatoller Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Seatoller Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Seatoller Farm? Dust off those hiking boots, for Seatoller’s surrounds are stacked with walking trails to suit all comers, from those seeking a gentle stroll through woodland and across heather-strewn fells to those in … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Seatoller Farm?
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