Irton House Farm

View prices & book 9.8 279 reviews
View from the site
View from the site
Aerial view of site
View from the bottom of our field.
Lovely views from the swimming spa / hot tub
Lovely views from the swimming spa / hot tub
Our tent on the end pitch on the paddock
View from end paddock pitch.
An autumn day looking over skiddaw
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Aerial view of site
View from the bottom of our field.
Lovely views from the swimming spa / hot tub

  • Peaceful site on a farm five minutes' drive from Bassenthwaite
  • Spectacular views over Bassenthwaite Lake and Skiddaw
  • Distillery and wildlife park within a few minutes' drive
Let’s face it, if you’re off to the Lake District you’re likely to be looking for lots of chances to look at lakes. So put a big tick in that box for Irton House Farm, a peaceful place where watery views can be had without even leaving your pitch. And it’s not just any old lake that forms the backdrop here: you’ll be looking out over Bassenthwaite, one of the area’s largest and loveliest (and in a region of pretty stiff competition too). Being a farm site, you’ll share those views with the resident sheep and chickens, but around the sizeable site there's plenty of space to relax or to run about and play games. (Not outdoor-games weather? Retreat to the games room for pool and table tennis.) As scenic as that outlook is, you’ll not be wanting to limit yourself to just the one lake, so it’s handy that there are plenty more within easy reach. Buttermere, Derwentwater and Crummock Water are all within a half-hour drive, as is the Solway coast if you fancy a blast of sea air with your aquatic views. Getting out for a walk or a bike ride is pretty straightforward on local paths, and you can safely get all mucky knowing that a bike wash and free heated shower block await your return. Post-activity pubs and grub can be had five minutes away in Bassenthwaite or with a slightly longer drive to Cockermouth.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 2
Motorhome pitches 6
Tent pitches 10
Open now
Opens 4 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 04 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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

Reviews

9.8

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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

This was one of the best campsites I've stayed at, highly recommended!

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Paula A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Orchard electric grass tent pitch (two person)

Liked Fantastic location – just a short drive to Bassenthwaite Lake, Keswick, and the Wildlife Park.

Clean and convenient amenities – two showers with toilets and two additional loos, all very clean and just a few steps from our tent.

Washing-up area – spotless, and even had a freezer for ice packs. The view from there was a lovely bonus!

The Orchard camping area – peaceful and private with bushes around each pitch, creating a nice sense of space. Each pitch had astroturf (great for keeping things clean and dry), a firepit, and its own parking space nearby – very handy for unloading.

Stunning views all around – we loved waking up to such scenery.

Games room – perfect for rainy moments, with a pool table and table tennis.

Friendly farm feel – sheep passing by in the mornings and chickens wandering nearby added to the charm.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great value for money. Clean facilities. Amazing views!

Overall 10/10

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Rebecca L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Orchard electric grass tent pitch (two person)

Liked Friendly staff from the moment we arrived! Views are absolutely stunning. We also booked the hot tub as an extra and we were not disappointed. Would highly recommend!! A gorgeous spot to watch the sunset. Great sized bags on kindling and logs for burning. All fire pits are free.

Disliked Only downfall was we ruined quite a few pegs with all the rocks and stones under the pitch.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing site with welcoming and friendly staff

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Orchard electric grass tent pitch (two person)

Liked Amazing facilities which were kept immaculate! The games room was an extra bonus for filling the rainy days with activities! We were welcomed and shown the campsite immediately and very friendly. Couldn’t recommend this campsite enough

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing

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Georgina Y. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Paddock electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked Everything
The location, the animals on site, the hot tub, the facilities

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site

Overall 10/10

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Michael P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Orchard electric grass tent pitch

Liked Very peaceful site with great views of Bassenthwaite. Very clean toilets and showers. Very helpful staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great onsite facilities that were warm and clean. Sizeable pitches with firepit…

Overall 10/10

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D M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Paddock electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked Great onsite facilities that were warm and clean. Sizeable pitches with firepit included (logs available for purchase at a reasonable cost). Stunning views and relaxing site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would recommended to family & friends

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Paddock electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked Fantastic view looking over Bassenthwaite
Lake
Clean site with all amenities
Location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friends staff, very clean and excellent facilities.

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Rebekah B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Orchard electric grass tent pitch (two person)

Liked Very clean, private.
Beautiful views.
Easy to find.
Parking close by.
Stayed here twice now and will stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, clean facilities, stunning views, friendly hosts.

Overall 10/10

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Ann H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Paddock electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Stunning views across the lake and mountains , beautifully maintained, clean campsite on a family farm with sheep, chickens and goats . Very friendly and welcoming hosts. Just perfect.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

The views from the site were amazing, the hosts were friendly and…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Orchard electric grass tent pitch (two person)

Liked The views from the site were amazing, the hosts were friendly and the hot tub was great.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Lake and/or mountain 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 Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Irton House Farm

Isel

Cockermouth

Cumbria

England

CA13 9ST

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.69769°N
3.23809°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.3 km Fairfield Junior School
9.3 km Gallowbarrow
12.4 km Bus Station
Rail
9.1 km Aspatria Rail Station
15.4 km Wigton Rail Station
16.6 km Maryport Rail Station
Ferry
12.6 km Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
13.1 km Keswick Ferry Landing
13.9 km Hawes 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

It’s all about getting outdoors around here – there are walks galore through the area’s stunning scenery (not just lakes but also fells, forests and mountains). Routes are around for all abilities, from accessible ‘miles without stiles’ walks through to scrambles up Skiddaw (the 931-metre peak is 20 minutes’ drive from the farm). Put your boots aside for a while to favour other activities – head to Whinlatter Forest Park (20 minutes' drive) for mountain biking, Derwentwater (20 minutes) for kayaking and trout fishing, or Cockermouth Golf Club (10 minutes) for a round or two. If you’ve got the kids with you, you may like to take a trip to the Lake District Wildlife Park; if not, a dram at the Lakes Distillery or a tour of Jennings Castle Brewery may be on the cards. And of course it’s always worth making a point of visiting the Derwent Pencil Museum, 15 minutes away in Keswick.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 14.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Southerness 30.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
St Bees 33.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandyhills 37.1 km Sea N/AN/APoorPoor
Seascale 37.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 6.9 km

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 10.5 km

Castlerigg Stone Circle 13.9 km

Ullswater Steamers 25.5 km

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 28.1 km

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 9.2 km

Buttermere and Ennerdale 26.5 km

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 31.3 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 32.1 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 37.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ullock Pike - Longside Edge - Skiddaw 5.8 km

Bassenthwaite Osprey Walk 7 km

Dodd Wood under Ullock Pike 7 km

Cockermouth - River Cocker 8.8 km

High Pike, Fellside 10.5 km

Local events

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

    Penrith, England 35.2 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Irton House Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Irton House Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Irton House Farm? It’s all about getting outdoors around here – there are walks galore through the area’s stunning scenery (not just lakes but also fells, forests and mountains). Routes are around for all abilities, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Irton House Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Check-in is possible between 7pm and 9pm only if choosing the late arrival extra when booking. If not selected when booking, it will be payable on arrival.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Irton House Farm? From R956,83 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.