Camping at Cardewlees

View prices & book 8.6 134 reviews
Pods with views
Pods with views
Each pod has its own enclosed garden
Parking next to your pod
Pitches at the site
Wood fired hot tub with stunning views
Tables for dining outside
All pitches have the same glorious views
The freedom to chose your pitch, making camping with friends more enjoyable
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Each pod has its own enclosed garden
Parking next to your pod
Pitches at the site

  • Family-run site with scenic views across farmland and fells
  • A 15-minute drive to the city of Carlisle and 30 to the Lake District
  • Supermarkets, restaurants and a swimming pool a 25-minute walk away
For views of fells, farmland and fields make Camping at Cardewlees your next base for a break – this family-run site looks out over splendid Lake District scenery including Carrock Flat Top, High Pike and Skiddaw… Whether you plan on having hardy hikes or gentle jaunts over the hills, they’re easy to reach as the park is about a 30-minute drive from the northern end of the Lakes. It’s also a 25-minute walk to the small but perfectly formed village of Dalston if you’re not wanting to amble far for a supermarket and restaurants, and as the community’s a regular Cumbria in Bloom winner there are sure to be a fair few flower displays to ooh and ahh over… The village’s play areas and public swimming pool mean you might even be able to tempt kids along for a wander too – the river setting is excellent for rambling. The Cumbria Way ends at Carlisle and runs through Dalston, so you could join the 70-mile long-distance trail here (or just stop off for a stay at Camping at Cardewlees during an epic walk from one side to the other). Cycle paths are also strewn through the local landscapes for long or short rides. Before you head off for the day, fill up on breakfast prepped by the site’s owners; just check it’s available when you arrive. Amenities include a shower and regularly cleaned unisex toilets.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Touring caravan pitches 16
Tent pitches 20
Rent a tent 1
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The pods have their own shower/toilet block comprising of two toilets and a shower, located 100 metres from the pods.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
Choose your dates
2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

8.6

Overall rating from 134 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Accommodation
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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

88% would recommend this site to a friend

81% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful farm stay with stunning views. Friendly owners, great pitches & clean facilities. Farm animals a hit, glamping pods & hot tubs popular. Minor notes on basic/dated facilities and occasional cleanliness slip-ups. Ideal for a quiet getaway.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Location - peaceful, fabulous open views over rolling countryside and the lake…

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Anonymous

The Paddock non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Location - peaceful, fabulous open views over rolling countryside and the lake district in the distance.
Neighbours: Lovely cows and their cute little ones.
Facilities: as described, and all clean and well equipped with basic necessities.
Pitching: flat

Disliked Noise of mower at 9 am.
Stench of chemical waste being pumped out at 9.15 am = affecting all campers passing by to use the kitchen bins/ sink/ loos ... Really thoughtless to start the maintenance jobs before 10 am: campers are asked to vacate the site at 10 am, so ought to be allowed to enjoy the peace and tranquility ( and pure air!) they have paid for until then.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would go again, even at my young age>72<

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George I.

Carrock View camping pod (two person)

Liked Loved the site, a working farm. Well spaced out site . Great view across the valley.pod was an excellent, and an experience as never been in one before.
Recommend the site .
Owner was great , cheerful and helpful, and his dogs

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very quiet site.

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8 out of 10
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Kevin S.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Location in field with farm animals on all four sides what’s to dislike. Shower block is ok clean and tidy.

Disliked Grass was a bit long

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely recommend this site

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10 out of 10
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Robert R.

The Paddock non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Owner were really accommodating, very friendly, site was really clean and quiet.
9

Disliked Absolutely

Recommend to friends Visit again

Toilets basic but clean…

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4 out of 10
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Stephen A.

Enclosed fully-serviced hardstanding pitch (hot tub)

Liked Toilets basic but clean

Disliked Stayed on the camper pitch with hot tub ....this pitch feels like an after thought. On arrival we were given 1 basket of logs which is just about enough to heat the tub up . If you want more logs there £10 per basket, I've stay on other sites with hot tubs and never paid extra for logs all in with the pitch fee. You only find out there are extra charges after paying on pitch up . Some extras are over the top £30 to have the hot tub on for when you arrive, the most I've paid is £10 . When you get out of the hot tub you are straight on to gravel would have been nice to have a bit of decking there .under the steps to get into the hot tub is a standard extension lead .... not good near water !
On pitch up it says there is a fire pit and picnic bench at the pitch it's not really at the pitch as its on a field next to the pitch with a fence round .
I know this is a farm but the flies were awful
We booked for 2 nights but only stayed the one .

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for you review.
Our pricing is competitive with other such pitches in the area and once the hot tub is hot, it holds its heat for at least 24 hours.
The field you mention is actually the enclosed garden that comes with the hot tub pitch and all this is clearly shown in the pictures on Pitchup. Other guests have loved having this space.
I don't think the flies have anything to do with it being a farm and more to do with the time of year.
I emailed you to see if you were ok as we noticed you hadn't returned, yet you chose not to raise any of this. I am sorry the privacy, huge amount of space and beautiful scenery were not for you whilst you sat in the hot tub.

A quiet, rural setting that offered a real escape from the hustle…

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10 out of 10
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JJ N.

The Paddock non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked A quiet, rural setting that offered a real escape from the hustle and bustle.

Surrounded by open fields with stunning countryside scenery, perfect for unwinding.

Welcoming and helpful without being intrusive.

Clean facilities and tidy pitches; it’s clear the place is looked after with care.

Handy base for visiting the Lake District or nearby towns like Carlisle.

Disliked Slightly more signage on arrival would make it easier to find.

Some minor improvements to amenities

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks so much for your lovely review.
Everything you have mentioned is what we try to achieve.

Lovely place thank you with amazing staff.

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Panagiotis C.

The Paddock non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Friendly great communication with the owners and they follow up the next day .Very clean.We just wanted a break as we were ahead of schedule and this place was perfect.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks so much for your lovely review. Hope to see you again soon :)

Being Surrounded by animal.…

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Being Surrounded by animal.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: So pleased you enjoyed watching the extended family, hope to see you again soon :)

Brilliant friendly campsite, an amazing pitch,

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9 out of 10
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Elizabeth t.

Enclosed fully-serviced hardstanding pitch (hot tub)

Liked Stayed in the fully serviced hot tub pitch with enclosed garden. Brilliant pitch, very friendly. Toilet and shower very close by. Some hooks near the hot tub would be good 😁

Disliked No dishwashing facilities near the pitch, have to use tent field.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: So pleased you enjoyed your stay, adding a wash-up area nearer to you is on the list of things to do! So watch this space 😃

Fabulous pods, quiet, nice views

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Sarah F.

High Pike camping pod (three person)

Liked Enclosed garden area for dog. Pod was massive with kitchen facilities, hot water, beds. Decking area. Walk to neighbouring village. Showers and toilets clean.

Disliked Not much to do, so had to keep the child entertained. But not a bad thing really. Enjoyed the peace.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for your lovely review and photos. There is lots of information on our FB group about things to do in the local area :)

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Camping at Cardewlees

Cardewlees Farm

Dalston

Carlisle

Cumbria

England

CA5 6LF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.84832°N
3.00758°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7 km Bus Station
22.5 km War Memorial
22.5 km War Memorial
Rail
1.2 km Dalston (Cumbria) Rail Station
6.7 km Carlisle Rail Station
10.3 km Wigton Rail Station
Ferry
28.9 km Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
29.5 km Keswick Ferry Landing
29.7 km Nichol End (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

If you’re keen on history, you could be learning about Carlisle’s in a jiffy – it’s a 15-minute drive from Camping at Cardewlees. The Great Border City also has a castle where Mary Queen of Scots spent a stint behind bars and a cathedral that was founded in 1133. For a flutter on the horses, a racecourse serves the local area too. To go further back in time – think close to 2,000 years – Hadrian’s Wall, the most visited Roman ruin in the whole of Britain, is a 40-minute drive from the site. The Walltown Crags section’s a stellar place to start your journey to a couple of millennia ago: this stretch of the original wall has eye-popping views over the patchwork of fields below. Not tired out after your epic journey along the Cumbria Way? Set off along the 84-mile Hadrian’s Wall Path, which runs from one side of England's coast to the other.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 28.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Southerness 38 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Sandyhills 46 km Sea N/AN/APoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Carlisle Castle 6.8 km

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 17.8 km

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 25.6 km

The Rheged Centre 26.6 km

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 27 km

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 31 km

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 34.3 km

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 45.3 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 45.6 km

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 47.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

DALSTON ROAD CEMETERY 5 km

Around Carlisle 7.4 km

Hadrian's Wall Part 2 - Carlisle to Lanercost Priory 7.4 km

Burgh Marsh and the Edward 1 Monument 9.8 km

CORBY CASTLE 12.3 km

Local events

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

    Penrith, England 33 km

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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping at Cardewlees have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping at Cardewlees dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping at Cardewlees? If you’re keen on history, you could be learning about Carlisle’s in a jiffy – it’s a 15-minute drive from Camping at Cardewlees. The Great Border City also has a castle where … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping at Cardewlees?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping at Cardewlees? From R392,91 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.