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.

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Facilities and amenities

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.

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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...

We, the McClellan family, have owned Whinfell Hall Farm since 1950 and have enjoyed welcoming campers since the early 1960s! Our aim is to keep the campsite as traditional as possible and as inclusive as possible.


Map and address

Park address

Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite,

Low Lorton, Cockermouth, Cumbria & Lake District, CA13 0RQ

Coordinates

54.6149, -3.3179 | NY 14 25

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Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite is ideal for...

Couples

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Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Rallies

Young children


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.


Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite reviews

3.86 /5

60 reviews

72%

would recommend

Overall
3.86
Location
4.53
Value for money
4.18
Service
3.8
Facilities
3.37
Cleanliness
3.43

Nothing special

Rebecca S

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Medium Tent - Electric Grass Tent PitchesAug 2024

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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Small Tent - Electric Grass Tent PitchesAug 2024

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

Alannah M

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Large Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesAug 2024

Good stay! Toilets were basic but clean.

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FAQ

The electric hook up is 16 amps.

Awnings and gazebos and pup tents are allowed, for an additional cost per night.

Yes a maximum of three dogs are allowed per pitch at no additional cost.

Check-in is available from noon until 10pm. Departure is due before 11am on your last day.

No, fire pits are not permitted. But you are allowed to light a BBQ as long as it is raised off the ground.


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
The listing for Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite was last updated on February 27th, 2024 at 9:09 AM

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