The Old Post Office Campsite
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- Quiet site on the western edge of the Lake District National Park
- Bordered by the River Irt for swimming and salmon or trout fishing
- Scenic picnic benches; dogs welcome; café 10 minutes' walk away
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
- Showers cost 50p for approximately 10 minutes.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Electric hardstanding and grass campervan pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 6.5m depth
Calculated area: 45.5m²
Arrival daysFrom £70 (£70)
View prices & bookElectric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 9m width × 9m depth
Calculated area: 81m²
Arrival daysFrom £70 (£70)
View prices & bookElectric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 64m²
Arrival daysFrom £70 (£70)
View prices & bookFully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch (super)
8 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 9m depth
Calculated area: 54m²
Arrival daysFrom £70 (£70)
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Reviews
89% would recommend this site to a friend
87% would stay here again
What customers say
Beautiful, peaceful riverside campsite. Welcoming vibe, friendly staff. Pitches well-kept, facilities generally clean. Great for Western Lakes exploration, pub nearby. Minor Wi-Fi/facility age noted, but highly recommended, many keen to return.
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Excellent place to visit
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch (super)
Liked Lovely spot and well maintained
Nicely remote
Lovely staff
Disliked Not the easiest place to get to - but then that keeps the crowds away
Recommend to friends Visit again
Overall would highly recommend
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely little site, great location near the river, pub and a lake just down the road. Staff were really helpful
Disliked Showers ran hot and cold quickly.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Welcomed by the new owners with a smile and shown around. Everything…
Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked Welcomed by the new owners with a smile and shown around. Everything is clean, well looked after grounds and sat in the most idyllic area of the Lakes. The showers are a reasonable price and there is plenty of hot water, all in good working order. The wifi coverage across the site appeared to be very strong apart from in the showers. The pub next door is a great place to grab a hot meal and a well deserved pint
Disliked Nothing to dislike:)
Recommend to friends Visit again
Really clean, good pitches, pub and cafe within 5 min walk.…
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Really clean, good pitches, pub and cafe within 5 min walk.
Disliked Hard standing was wood chips, can get messy in van and not ideal if your dogs like eating them
No shop close by
2 x toilet cubicles not enough when it’s really busy
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Great location, great facilities and our pitch was perfect 👌🏻 thank you…
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch (super)
Liked Great location, great facilities and our pitch was perfect 👌🏻 thank you for a great stay
Disliked N/A
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great site, very relaxing, friendly staff
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch (super)
Liked Great good sized hard standing pitch,
Quiet site very relaxing,
Clean well maintained site
Recommend to friends Visit again
The whole site was lovely with staff that are both helpful and…
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked The whole site was lovely with staff that are both helpful and polite. Will definitely return
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
The campsite ia lovely. Its in a really nice location surrounded by…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The campsite ia lovely. Its in a really nice location surrounded by countryside with a river running by the side. Check was easy and the managing staff were super helpful and friendly. The facilities were spotless! Plus a pub next door.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Perfect, peaceful, tranquil base for exploring West Cumbria
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Great pitch, level, well maintained, next to the river, toilets and showers were clean, only 50p for a shower (bargain).
Refreshingly honest hosts who clearly have a passion for the site with a vision and drive to take it forward, entertaining watching their dog play in the river.
A great pub nearby and a tea room serving all manner of delights a short walk away.
The managers are relatively new so ignore any older reviews. I wish them every success.
Disliked It’s quite a bit off piste but I guess we should have looked at the map properly when we booked.
I’d highly recommend this place.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely small site in a great location. Very clean.…
Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked Lovely small site in a great location. Very clean.
Disliked Only two showers each so had to wait a couple of times. It’s probably enough out of season, but not in school holidays
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
The Old Post Office Campsite
Santon Bridge
Wasdale
Holmrook
Cumbria
England
CA19 1UY
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.4021°N
3.371°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Seascale | 7.7 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
St Bees | 18.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Silecroft | 20.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Haverigg | 24.3 km | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Walney West Shore | 31.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 5.6 km
Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 23.6 km
Beatrix Potter Gallery 24.2 km
Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 25.2 km
Rydal Mount and Gardens 25.6 km
National Trust
Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 2.8 km
Buttermere and Ennerdale 16.9 km
Gondola' 20.1 km
Coniston and Tarn Hows 20.7 km
Grasmere and Great Langdale 22.9 km
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 3.3 km
MUNCASTER CASTLE 5.4 km
High Gillerthwaite - Red Pike Ridge Traverse - High Gillerthwaite 12.9 km
Seathwaite - Scafell Pike - Seathwaite 16.3 km
The Gables from Honister Pass 16.3 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 The Old Post Office Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Old Post Office Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of The Old Post Office Campsite?
Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Old Post Office Campsite? From R1 666,45 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.