Parkgate Farm Holidays
Parkgate Farm Holidays
4.94 /5
Set in the Lake District National Park a certified Dark Skies area, Parkgate Farm Holidays provides a peaceful escape for campers, tourers and glampers. There are both non electric and electric grass pitches as well as glamping pods for those wanting a little something extra. Discover the stunning nearby countryside or venture to the coast, an easy ten minute drive away.
Overall winner of Best Small Campsite in our 2023 Camping and Glamping Awards
Featured in our 2024 Outstanding Sites list of reliably excellent camping, glamping, and touring sites
Set in the stunning Lake District National Park, a Dark Skies area, lovely for stargazing
An easy ten minute drive from the coast and beaches - Seascale and Drigg Sand
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping with breathtaking countryside views
About Parkgate Farm Holidays
A family friendly camping, touring and glamping site off the beaten track, set in the idyllic Lake District National Park with views over the mountains. There are a total of just nine grass pitches, five of which include electric hook up. A maximum of six people are allowed per pitch in tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes. There is also an unfurnished pod available if you don't want to bring your own unit, sleeping up to four people. For something a little more luxurious, the site also has three glamping cabins. Sleeping up to five guests, the pod structures are equipped with a double bedroom and triple bedroom with a double and single bunk bed. Inside you will have a lovely open-plan living area with a lounge enjoying picturesque panoramic views, a TV, fully equipped kitchenette complete with an oven, hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster and kettle. The units also come with a shower room and are fully insulated with heating and an electric wood-burner, perfect for those chillier months! Outside, you will also have your own al fresco dining area with a picnic bench and BBQ, great for making the most of the warm summer evenings There is an abundance of wildlife, as well as the site's own friendly donkeys and sheep who guests are welcome to meet and feed carrots too! You can walk all around the fields and directly into Parkgate Wood where there are many walks along the forestry tracks but also little secret paths through the forest. Dogs are welcome onsite just please keep them on the lead and away from the friendly donkeys. Campfires and BBQs are welcome as long as they are raised off the grass. The site also offers a range of holiday cottages and static caravans.
Parkgate Farm Holidays is open from 01/01 to 01/01 and 22/03 to 31/12 in 2024 and from 01/01 to 01/01 and 28/03 to 31/12 in 2025.
The site have a shared toilet/shower building with two spacious family shower rooms plus two additional toilets with wash basins. There is also WiFi.
There are a couple of eateries within a five minute drive, including the Bridge Inn and Bowerhouse Inn. The nearest shop is a Spar at Holmrook garage (5 minutes), and there is also Simply Fresh convenience store in Gosforth and Co-op in Seascale (15 minutes).
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 13 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
Small Non Electric Grass Pitch
Max 6 people
Grass pitch, without electric measuring 6m x 8m with 2.7m hardstanding area. Suitable for tents, trailer tents and small campervans only.
3 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Grass pitches without electric measuring at least 6m x 9m. Suitable for tents, trailer tents, campervans and motorhomes.
Small Electric Grass Pitch
Max 6 people
Grass pitch with 2.8m wide hardstanding area and 10 amp electric hook up. Measuring 7m x 7m, suitable for tents, trailer tents, campervans, motorhomes and touring caravans.
2 x Medium Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Grass pitches with 10 amp electric hook up measuring at least 7m x 7.5m. Suitable for tents, trailer tents, campervans, motorhomes and touring caravans.
Large Electric Grass Pitch
Max 6 people
Grass pitch with 2.4m hardstanding area, 10 amp electric hook up measuring 8.5m x 7m. Suitable for tents, trailer tents, campervans, motorhomes and touring caravans.
XL Electric Grass Pitch
Max 6 people
Larger grass pitch with 10 amp electric hook up measuring 8m x 8m with 3m wide hardstanding area. Suitable for tents, trailer tents, campervans, motorhomes and touring caravans.
Other accommodation
3 x Parkgate Cabins
Max 5 people
Bespoke pods with one double bedroom, one triple room with a double and single bunk. Inside is a lounge, fully equipped kitchenette, shower room and heating. There is an outdoor eating area and BBQ, Dog-friendly.
4.94 /5
100%
would recommend
"The location, service and facilities were all of the highest quality"
Anna K - May 2024
"A lovely peaceful spot, perfect for those who like to be near the mountains and the coast"
Lucy H - Dec 2023
"Where do I start?! Absolutely amazing"
Toni M - Aug 2023
"There were outdoor games provided which is great for children and the donkeys make a fun addition!"
Katie M - Aug 2023
A Hidden Gem
Recommends site
Romona M
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The campsite was very clean, well kept and had the most amazing views. The site wardens, Bruce and Sandy were absolute angels, they were very accommodating and effective communicators. We're most definitely visiting again before the end of the year. A nice little getaway from the hustle and bustle of the West Midlands.
Welcoming and relaxing
Recommends site
Stuart W
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The facilities were exceptionally clean, the hosts were very welcoming and helpful. We were very unfortunate with the weather, arriving just before a storm. The hosts were thoughtful and offered us a less exposed pitch, which we were very grateful for.
Lovely peaceful campsite
Recommends site
Simone B
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The campsite is spotless and set in beautiful surroundings with good facilities. It's very peaceful, Sandy and Bruce were very welcoming. They clearly work hard to maintain the campsite, the donkeys were an added bonus! I highly recommend to those looking for a quiet stay with scenic surroundings.
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Things to do on site and in the Holmrook area
There are many local walks along paths, bridleways and forestry tracks both low level and leading up onto the fells. Or you can get in your car and drive up to Wasdale Head (about 25 minutes) and walk on the high fells including England's highest - Scafell Pike.
Also in Wasdale is England's smallest Church (St Olaf's at Wasdale Head) and England's deepest lake - Wastwater (20 minutes). Wastwater is brilliant for canoeing/kayaking, paddle boarding and swimming (brrr) and West Lakes Adventures can be booked to take you on many guided activities.
Drigg beach is a ten minute drive and offers miles of golden sands and sand dunes which are a SSSI nature reserve, home to the rare Natterjack Toad. A great place for a full day out, a BBQ on the beach or a sunset stroll.
Other nearby attractions:
- Muncaster Castle (10 minutes)
- Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway (10 minutes)
- Eskdale Golf Course (15 minutes)
- Stanley Ghyll Waterfall (20 minutes)
- Hardknott Roman Fort and Thermae (25 minutes)
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