Just ten minutes from the Lake District National Park, The Larches Caravan Park is a peaceful, adult only site, home to wonderful wildlife and views towards Skiddaw. Pick between grass and hardstanding pitches, each fully serviced with designated facilities for each pitch welcoming both tents and tourers. An award-winning dog friendly site just 20 minutes from the Solway Coast for days out and Wigton is ten minutes away with shops and pubs.

Winner of Best Adult Only Site North West England in our 2024 Camping and Glamping Awards

Featured in our 2024 Outstanding Sites list of reliably excellent camping, glamping, and touring sites

Peaceful, adult and dog friendly camping and touring site with idyllic countryside views

Award winning site with spacious pitches and dedicated bathrooms in the facility building

Just ten minutes from the Lake District's northern fells, 20 minutes from the Solway Coast AONB

About The Larches Caravan Park

Situated between the stunning landscapes of the Lake District and the beautiful beaches of the Solway Coast, this is an ideal spot to enjoy the outdoors. Being adult only, you can enjoy peace and quiet as you sit back and soak in the wonderful views towards Skiddaw and the Northern fells. All the pitches are fully serviced with water, waste and 16 amp electric. There are 15 grass pitches for both tents and tourers, along with 15 hardstanding pitches for tourers only. Each pitch allows up to just two guests to ensure the park is never too crowded. You also don't need to worry about sharing facilities as each pitch comes with its own dedicated wetroom in the facility block. Each includes a toilet, a basin and a shower so you can enjoy a relaxed morning routine without having to worry about a queue! There are also ten holiday homes on offer, each fully furnished and with central heating. The park is home to a host of natural creatures, so be on the alert for elusive red squirrels, swooping buzzards and plenty of other birds and wildlife waiting to meet you. Dogs can also join you onsite, with up to two allowed per pitch.

The Larches Caravan Park is open from 01/03 to 30/10 in 2024 and 2025.

Best Adult Only SiteAA Pennants (4 Star)

Facilities and amenities

Site facilities include an amenity block with designated bathrooms for each pitch that offers a shower, toilet with a hair dryer and even a vanity unit. There is a dog walking area on site and disabled facilities too. An on-site caravan accessories and supplies shop is provided for guests.

There is a Co-op Food just ten minutes from the site and the Greyhound Inn is just five minutes away.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


Map and address

Park address

The Larches Caravan Park,

A595, Mealsgate, Cumbria & Lake District, CA7 1LQ

Coordinates

54.7631, -3.2363 | NY 20 41

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The Larches Caravan Park is ideal for...

Couples

Peace and quiet


There are 40 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

15 x Fully Serviced Grass Pitches

Max 2 people

Grass pitches serviced with water, 16 amp electric hook up and waste water. Suitable for tents and tourers.

15 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches

Max 2 people

Hardstanding pitches serviced with water, 16 amp electric hook up and waste water. Suitable for tourers only.


10 x Holiday Homes

Spacious holiday homes with central heating, balconies and great mountain views.


The Larches Caravan Park reviews

4.85 /5

48 reviews

98%

would recommend

Overall
4.85
Location
4.77
Value for money
4.85
Service
4.96
Facilities
4.77
Cleanliness
4.92

"We couldn't fault The Larches for price, service, location or cleanliness"

Brian M - Jul 2024

"It's exactly what we were looking for - peace and quiet"

Robert C - May 2024

"If you're looking for a very quiet calm and peaceful site ... this is the site for you!"

Mel H - Apr 2024

"The toilet and shower facilities are the best we've had"

Lewis F - Sep 2023


A friendly welcome and a fantastic site

Emily H

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VW-Type Campervan - Fully Serviced Grass PitchesOct 2024

I had a fantastic 2 night stay at The Larches. Judith was a wonderful host and the campsite is a great place to stay. I particularly liked the dedicated bathroom, which was spotlessly clean. I slept like a log :-) Can't wait to return next year.

Great stay

Phil H

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Single Axle Caravan - Fully Serviced Hardstanding PitchesOct 2024

Had a fantastic 3 nights stay at the Larches, nothing was too much trouble for the owners. Great wash facilities with your own dedicated shower /toilet room, and had a choice of lovely pitches on arrival, I would highly recommend.

The Larches

Karen S

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Trailer Tent - Fully Serviced Grass PitchesSep 2024

We had a lovely week at The Larches. Judith and family worked hard to keep the site clean, we stayed in a trailer tent and on arrival were given a choice of pitch. The toilet and shower block is kept immaculately clean, a bonus was having your own allocated shower room, complete with a hairdryer. The site is adult only, so we enjoyed peace and quiet. Saw lots of wildlife, birds, rabbits and Owls. It is situated 15 miles from Keswick where we enjoyed market days on Thurs and Saturday, we also visited the Grange at Borrowdale, Penrith and Carlisle Judith and Chris were very friendly, they were relaxed about our late departure due to packing up the tent. We would definitely stay again

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FAQ

Guests are welcome to check-in from 2pm until 8:30pm until September where check in is between 2pm and 6pm. Please advise the site if you are delayed. Check out is due before noon on your last day.

Yes, four-legged friends are welcome to join you on your stay, with up to two allowed per pitch..

The site caters for couples only and does not accept group bookings. Hen and stag parties are not accepted.

All pitches are fully serviced with 16 amp electric hook up.

Yes, there is an onsite supplies shop, selling basic supplies.

Pup tents and awnings are allowed free of charge. Sorry, no gazebos.


The first stop has to be the unmissable Lake District (10 minutes). You'll find tempting walking country, fishing and great local golf courses all nearby!

After you've had your pick of the Lakes' sights, drive over to the Solway Coast (20 minutes) with its great beaches. Perhaps even challenge yourself to take on a section of the ancient Hadrian's Wall, you can join the route at Burgh by Sands, 25 minutes away.

Carlisle (30 minutes) itself is brimming with history and Cockermouth (15 minutes) offers a chance to potter around Wordsworth's childhood home and then try a tour and a tipple at The Castle Brewery.

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Bassenthwaite Lake- Viewing Point (15 minutes)
  • Cumberland Bird of Prey Centre (20 minutes)
  • Castlerigg Stone Circle (25 minutes)
  • Friars Crag (25 minutes)
  • Aira Force Waterfall (40 minutes)
The listing for The Larches Caravan Park was last updated on November 18th, 2024 at 11:05 AM

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