Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite
Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite
3.86 /5
Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite is a peaceful base, ideal for exploring the Lake District's western lakes, Wainwright's favourite fells and the Cumbrian coast. There are non electric and electric grass pitches for tents, as well as electric grass pitches for touring caravans and camper vans. The site offers a back to basics experience when you can get back to nature and unwind in peace at this rural retreat.
Situated in the Lorton valley the western lakes and fells, Cockermouth, Keswick and Buttermere
Secluded traditional campsite with spacious pitches, catering for families, couples and solo campers
Great location for exploring the Lorton valley, Loweswater and Buttermere, mountain biking,
About Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite
This family friendly camping and touring site is set in a secluded location, great for exploring the Lake District's Western fells and lakes. The site has basic and simple facilities, ideal for those wanting a traditional camping holiday. There are non-electric grass pitches for tents or camper-vans, as well as grass pitches with 16amp electric hook up for tents, campers and touring caravans alike. Explore the breathtaking nearby scenery including the River Cocker and Lorton Valley, both providing picturesque views. Campfires are not allowed but firepits and BBQs are as long as they're raised off the grass to avoid causing damage to the turf, please ask for bricks. A maximum of three dogs are allowed per pitch and there are a number of nearby trails that are perfect for long dog walks. Groups are accepted (not stag or hen parties), but when booking a group, a phone call first would be appreciated.
Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite is open from 01/03 to 29/09 in 2024 and from 28/02 to 29/09 in 2025.
Onsite facilities include toilets, hot showers, laundry, a washing up point, communal freezer and hair dryers.
The closest pub is the Wheatsheaf in Lorton, just half a mile away. Here you'll also find a village shop for basic food supplies.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets on site
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
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilet
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
WiFi
There are 30 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
16 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Max 5 people
Grass pitches without electric measuring at 6m x 6m. Suitable for tents and trailer tents only.
10 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Max 5 people
Grass pitches with 16 amp electric hook up. Pitches are 6m x 6m. Suitable for tents and trailer tents only.
4 x Electric Grass Touring Pitches
Max 5 people
Grass pitches with 16 amp electric hook up. Pitches are 6m x 6m. Suitable for campervans or caravans only.
3.86 /5
72%
would recommend
Nothing special
Rebecca S
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Lovely location but place felt very run down in comparison to other sites which we paid a similar price for. There are no laundry facilities. Neither male nor female toilets has hand drying facilities. Often, neither had any toilet roll. Handle for ladies toilets was broken off. Did not use the showers after another camper who also had eczema suggested that the cleanliness had impacted her skin. Other pitches who paid for electric didn't have any. Bins were overflowing. No sanitary bins in the ladies so used sanitary products were put into a normal bin! In comparison to other sites, we would not be returning.
Very basic
Peter Paul S
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They say the aim is to keep the site as traditional as possible. It actually means not well kept since 40 years and dirty everywhere you look. The sceptic tank smells. The bins are overflowing. A mess. No owner or site warden present.
Good
Recommends site
Alannah M
0
0
Good stay! Toilets were basic but clean.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Cockermouth area
The closest lakes are Crummock, Loweswater and Buttermere, all of which have beautiful perimeter walks for you to enjoy. Fishing and boating permits can be obtained for all three.
Lorton Vale Trout Fishery is just a five minute drive away and is great for anyone looking to relax by the water whilst taking part in their favourite sport. Cockermouth Golf Club is also just 12 minutes up the road.
A 10 mile drive over Whinlatter pass takes you to Keswick, with a variety of restaurants and pubs, also a good theatre and plenty of walking and climbing shops. The Cumbrian coast is a little further, but there are some good beaches, like St. Bees, just south of Whitehaven.
Other nearby activities:
- Honister slate mine and quarry, with shop and cafe, tours of mine, Via Ferrata, beautiful views
- Go Ape Whinlatter
- Whinlatter Forest Park, with Cyclewise bike shop and bike hire. Mountain biking trails, Whinlatter Centre with souvenir shop and cafe
- Maryport Aquarium, Marina, Maritime museum (Titanic connections),
- Maryport Roman museum
- Buttermere - a beautiful place, with home-made ice cream
- New House Farm luxury wedding venue is 1.5 miles away, across the valley
- Chase Adventure
- Lake District Wildlife Park
- Keswick Extreme
- Kong Adventure
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