Camping at Cardewlees
Camping at Cardewlees
4.71 /5
Camping at Cardewlees is set on a small farm with stunning views of the fells, 15 minutes from the Lake District and Carlisle. Both dog and family friendly, there are spacious grass pitches for tents and tourers, along with the option of electric or fully serviced. For glampers, there are pods set in their own enclosed gardens, ideal for four-legged friends, along with a bell tent with hot tub. Fire pits are allowed for nights under the stars!
Small, family run site with unspoilt countryside views, 15 minutes to the Lake District
Family and dog friendly site with spacious pitches, enclosed pod gardens and fire pits welcome!
Located on a rural working farm surrounded by walking routes, just 15 minutes from Carlisle
About Camping at Cardewlees
Tucked in a peaceful part of the Cumbria countryside, the site is set at the back of a family run, working farm. The views are spectacular, overlooking rolling farmland and Lakeland fells. Surrounded by charming villages, waterside walks and hiking trails, it is the perfect location for enjoying the outdoors. There are no predetermined pitches as the site likes to give guests the freedom to choose, helping add to the relaxed feel. There is a field that allows up to ten tents and trailer tents with up to four guests each, allowing guests to pitch up on grass without electric. For both tents and tourers, there are also 15 grass pitches available, each with a 6 amp electric hook up. Campervans, caravans, motorhomes and RVs can also opt for one of the five fully serviced, all weather pitches that are set on gravel with 10 amp electric, water hook up and a chemical disposal point. All of these pitches welcome up to eight guests each. For a little slice of luxury, opt for either one of the cosy camping pods or the bell tent. Each pod comes with a double or two single beds and a double floor mattress or space for a camp bed. Each is set in an enclosed garden with a complimentary fire pit and picnic benches, great for those wanting to let their dog off the lead! Inside you will also have a small kitchen area with a mini fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster, microwave and a sink. Electric heating is included and there are power sockets for all the essential appliances. If you want to try something a little different, opt for the fully furnished bell tent. Sleeping up to six, the tent comes equipped with electric, a small kitchen, cutlery and crockery. Outside you will even have your own BBQ and wood-fired hot tub! Fire pits and toasting marshmallows are encouraged. Fire pits are included with the pods or can be hired for campers. Wood can be purchased on site or you are welcome to bring your own. Dogs are also welcome too, with up to five permitted per pitch. Whole site bookings are accepted, ideal for celebrating a big occasion.
The bell tent is available from April to October. All other camping, touring and glamping is open all year.
Shared facilities include a small but well maintained toilet block with two toilets, two urinals and a separate shower room, along with baby changing facilities and a toilet with disabled access. The pods share a toilet block that includes two toilets and a shower room. There is also a washing up area as well as charging and ice pack freezing facilities available.
An honesty shop is open during peak season and there is a Spar shop just a 15 minute walk from the site for picking up all of the essentials. The closest pub is The Blue Bell Inn just a 30 minute walk away in the village of Dalston. Here there is also a fish and chips shop and an Indian restaurant as well as, a gift shop, a Co-Op and even a cycle repair shop.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 35 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
10 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Non electric grass pitches for camping and touring, with freedom to choose where you pitch.
15 x Electric Grass Pitches
Max 8 people
Grass pitches with 6 amp electric and freedom to choose where you pitch. Suitable for tents, trailer tents, caravans, campervans, motorhomes and RVs.
5 x Fully Serviced All Weather Pitches
Max 8 people
Fully serviced gravel pitches with 10 amp electric, water hook up and chemical disposal point. Suitable for campervans, caravans, motorhomes and RVs.
Other accommodation
Fully Serviced All Weather Pitches with Hot Tubs
Fully serviced gravel pitches with 10 amp electric, water hoook up and chemical disposal point. Pitches also have hot tubs. Suitable for campervans, caravans, motorhomes and RVs.
4.71 /5
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would recommend
First night of our NC500 trip! Great!
Recommends site
David L
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A perfect place to stop of on our trip up to Scotland. It was very windy but had a lovely big field and a fire pit to use. It had everything you'd need and beautiful views! Loved it, thank you!!
Spacious and peaceful
Recommends site
Nicola B
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Arrived about 5pm no check in so just pulled up and plugged in as we had paid for a grass with electric pitch, very peaceful, surrounded by fields, it is a working farm so expect sheep, cows and horses in adjoining fields - which was great to see.
Great campsite
Recommends site
Christopher C
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A great site and ideal for a break in the area. The toilet facilities and showers were clean and cleaned every day. Nice little honesty shop as well, ideal for those litttle things that you have forgotten. Will definitely be returning for another stay.
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Things to do on site and in the Carlisle area
There is so much to do in the area, with the Lake District just 15 minutes away. A 40 minute drive will take you to Keswick in the northern Lake District or 40 minutes the other way will find you entering Hadrian's Wall territory.
Carlisle Racecourse is a 15 minute drive and the city hosts many great concerts each year. A trip to the famous castle and cathedral is also a must!
Dalston village is a 30 minute walk away and has a number of bars and restaurants as well as independent retailers, who value and deserve campers' business. Stage 5 of the Cumbria Way also passes through Dalston, making the site a cosy stop off point.
One of the owner's favourite things to do as a family is take the dinghy into Dalston and spend a few hours by the beautiful River Caldew.
Other nearby attractions include:
- Cumberland Bird of Prey Centre (10 minutes)
- Walby Farm Park (20 minutes)
- Bassenthwaite Lake (30 minutes)
- Lake District Wildlife Park (30 minutes)
- Aira Force Waterfall (45 minutes)
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