Dating all the way back the 50s, The Old Post Office Campsite is a well established base in the Lake District National Park, perfect for a getaway with family and pooch in tow. Perks include fully serviced pitches, well kept facilities and a tranquil river offering salmon and trout fishing. A great pub serving food is just a quick stagger away too.

About The Old Post Office Campsite

This family run campsite is tucked into a quiet Cumbrian village and set beside the River Irt, with a selection of riverside pitches. Handy connections to a range of attractions too, with coastal Seascale and its beaches only a six mile drive away, and from there lots of good train connections to other towns. The Wasdale Valley (around five miles) is a gem for outdoor adventures and the challenge of Scafell Pike itself is only seven miles away. Pitches range from grassed spots with optional electric to your tent and a set of hardstanding pitches for tourers, either with electric or fully serviced with all the connections you need

Open all year


Facilities and amenities

Site facilities include separate male and females toilet/shower blocks (50 pence for a 10 minute shower). There is also a disabled shower/ toilet facility, wheelchair accessible and ideal as a family room. Washing up sinks are also provided and coin operated washers and dryers, plus freezers (no charge). Free WiFi. The site offers storage for touring caravans.

Fishing is available on site (please bring your own equipment) while golf and horse riding can be found in the wider area. The Bridge Inn (which serves delicious home cooked meals) is a short walk from site. Woodlands Tea Room (serving homemade hot meals, cakes, snacks and pastries) and Santon Bridge Gift Shop are an easy walk from site.

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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 Old Post Office Campsite,

Santon Bridge, Holmrook, Cumbria & Lake District, CA19 1UY

Coordinates

54.4024, -3.3714 | NY 10 1

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The Old Post Office Campsite is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Young children


There are 32 accommodation options on-site

6 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 8 people

Grass pitches without electric to suit tents.

10 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 8 people

Grass pitches for tents and campervans with electric.

4 x Small Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Max 8 people

Smaller electric hardstanding pitches to suit campervans only (6.5m).

4 x Large Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Max 8 people

Hardstanding pitches with electric for tourers of any size.

8 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches

Max 8 people

Fully serviced gravel pitches with adjacent grass.



Interested in staying at The Old Post Office Campsite?

Call 01946 726286 to book.

Unfortunately The Old Post Office Campsite doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.


Campervans can pitch on any hardstanding pitch.

No noise after 10.30pm.

Arrivals at 12pm, departures by 11am.


Fishing in the river is possible, but be sure to bring your own equipment with you.

Explore the fells safe in the knowledge that there are many good welcoming local pubs for you to retreat to. For those keen on porky pies, the 'Biggest Liar' competition is held every year at the nearby Bridge Inn and makes for a fun and unique event.

Many gorgeous places locally to try fun on the water (Wast Water), hiking and bike rides (Wasdale Valley) or even challenging ascents (Scafell Pike, Great Gable and Red Pike).

The national park also has a lot in store for adventure seekers, from hot air balloon rides at sunset to assault courses or even paragliding.

Interested in staying at The Old Post Office Campsite?

Call 01946 726286 to book.

Unfortunately The Old Post Office Campsite doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for The Old Post Office Campsite was last updated on May 8th, 2024 at 3:41 PM

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