Facilities
Communal
Quick to the main road

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There were hot showers and that’s the only good thing about this campsite.

Stayed here with my partner and 2 year old. On arrival there were signs stating we could not pitch up until the number was called. The number didn’t work, I sent a few texts and no response. We decided to pick a pitch as it was getting dark. It was an absolute shambles and free for all. With this campsite being unmanned, people were pulling up at early hours then driving off again, rules stating campers to be quiet after 10:30 (the norm) however this was not the case. Parties, loud music, fires and all sorts going on until 3/4am. The electric hook ups don’t work either! The toilets are disgusting, muddy, wet and a slip hazard. The bins are overflowing everywhere on camp. It stinks.
It states on the description that they added hairdryers to the toilets for leisure. There’s ONE hair dryer in the whole place. This site is an absolute shite hole I wouldn’t bring my blind dog here. Do not book this place unless you want an unhappy, overpriced stay in the middle of no where. You can’t even see the views it states on the website. Never again!

Close proximity to the fells. Friendly local pub.

Unimpressed with the facilities - the toilet block stank and recycling was overflowing! Unlike most campsites there was nowhere to charge a phone, although there was a note stating it could be done for a charge! (which given the cost of the campsite per night I thought was quite obnoxious).

Stayed 2 nights and the first was pretty quiet. However on the second night lots of new campers showed up and were squabbling about pitches with no one on site to keep order. Despite there being a stated quiet time this was ignored by some with music playing past midnight.

Didn't get to camp due to the weather unfortunately. We arrived and called the number to be told we can try and find an electric pitch as that's what was booked, but that most were taken and some were broken. Told to avoid certain areas due to wet areas. Left and travelled to North Wales.

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Liked the the beautiful surroundings.
The hot showers.
Peaceful haven.

The toilets were disgusting most of the time which during this muddy and wet period could have done with extra cleaning.
The bins were constantly overflowing in our 4 days there.
We never saw any staff the whole time we were there.
Pitches not level but to be expected where it’s located.

Lovely relaxed atmosphere. Turn up and sort yourself. Everything you need with no frills. Local friendly pub serving great food. Set in a beautifully picturesque valley

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Location

I booked this campsite for a week, and I can confidently say I will never return. The toilets and facilities are covered in mold and filth absolutely disgusting. The bins are overflowing and haven’t been emptied. There are no designated pitches; you just call a number and find your own spot. It’s supposed to be quiet after 10:30 pm, but there was constant noise with people partying and talking well into the night (past 11:30pm)

Nothing

I don't know how this was awarded last year by pitch up ! The access was full of pot holes , not friendly feeling on phone and you felt like the toilets/showers had literally just had the cows in which is what it was just a old cow barn they were very dirty mold and fallen to bits no chemical area which I can understand being on a farm not recommend for children! All they need to do is wash the toilets out and paint de mould and replacing a lot of tiles in the showers don't put tent on a low slopes as you will get flooded

This is our second time staying at Whinfell Hall Farm and we will be back.

The campsite is quiet, well maintained with all the facilities that you need.

The location is great as you can venture to anywhere you like in reasonable time, having visited Whitehaven, Ullswater and Go Ape at Whinlatter on this trip.

The nearest big-ish shop is a 10min drive away, which is not an issue for us as my husband likes a drive out, so make sure you come well stocked for your first night and a brew for after you pitch up.

The local pub is dog friendly with fantastic food and service, with lovely walks around the village and surrounding areas

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Location was perfect, only 6 miles from Buttermere. The village pub was great and served lovely food.
The views from the campsite were stunning and pitch was a good size.

Facilities need some care and attention.
The toilets and showers are basic and not very clean, lots of cobwebs, also nothing to dry your hands on so take a towel.
The bin store is full of rubbish and doesn't look like it has been emptied in a while.