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.


Facilities and amenities

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.

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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


A note from the site themselves...

Cardewlees Farm has been in our family since the 1900's. Opening Camping at Cardewlees has meant that we can begin to restore the farm to its former glory, and we are very grateful for this.

We think making memories with the people you love is one of the most important things in life. So, being able to combine the two is a dream come true for us. We love having campers here and already have a bank of repeat visitors who started as campers and are now considered friends.

The beauty of the surrounding area is something we take for granted, so having campers here reminds us how lucky we are. We look forward to sharing our wonderful location with you, Becki


Map and address

Park address

Camping at Cardewlees,

Cardewlees Farm, Dalston, Carlisle, Cumbria & Lake District, CA5 6LF

Coordinates

54.8485, -3.0077 | NY 35 50

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Camping at Cardewlees is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Large same-sex groups

Members only

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Rallies

Unaccompanied under 18's

Young children


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.


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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.


Camping at Cardewlees reviews

4.71 /5

30 reviews

97%

would recommend

Overall
4.71
Location
4.77
Value for money
4.77
Service
4.73
Facilities
4.63
Cleanliness
4.67

First night of our NC500 trip! Great!

David L

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Large A-class or Tag Axle Motorhome - Fully Serviced All Weather PitchesOct 2024

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

Nicola B

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VW-Type Campervan - Electric Grass PitchesAug 2024

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

Christopher C

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Large Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2024

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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FAQ

Yes, sensible groups of unaccompanied under 18s are welcome with parental consent and contact details.

Guests are able to check in from 3pm until 7pm. Check out is due at 10am on your last day.

Yes, dogs are welcome onsite!

BBQs are permitted as long as they are raised from the ground, and fires are allowed as long as they are in a raise fire pit.

Yes, you can add these to your booking. Please note, that pup tents must still fit within your pitch and only be used for storage.

Yes, but only at the sole discretion of the site manager. This applies to hen and stag parties as well as groups of over five camping units.

Yes, cars can be parked adjacent to your pitch.

Yes, there is WiFi across the site.


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)
The listing for Camping at Cardewlees was last updated on October 31st, 2024 at 3:54 PM

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