When can I check in and check out of Ivy House?

Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Ivy House?

From £20 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Ivy House

From £20 For 1 night, 5 adults 9.6 14 reviews

Camping field (added by manager 25 Aug 2021)

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Pop-up wild camping at an equestrian centre in the Eden Valley
A 30-minute drive to Ullswater lake, and 45 minutes to Hadrian’s Wall
Back-to-basics site, with a pub within walking distance

Tucked away in the peaceful, rural village of Brampton, Ivy House’s pop-up camping field has views over the Eden Valley in gorgeous Cumbrian countryside. In fact, with only a handful of pitches, it’s so quiet up here that hens and the resident horses may be your only close neighbours. So what about the basics to keep you all comfy and cosy on site? Well, this being wild camping, facilities are pretty minimal, but there’s a loo in the farmyard (bring a torch for nocturnal wanderings) and the grass pitches are level and sheltered by mature trees. No need to worry about the car, either, as there’s secure parking in the farmyard. Within a 10-minute walk of the site, the friendly village pub serves good food and beer. The market town of Appleby-in-Westmorland (five minutes) has got butchers and bakers if you feel like firing up the barbecue, and there are plenty of pubs sure to tempt you in if you don’t feel like cooking. And this being Cumbria, there’s a cinema there to cater for any rainy days. When you’ve ready for the off, several hiking and cycling routes can be accessed from the quiet lanes around the site, from a family-friendly trot around Gelt Woods (45 minutes) to more serious striding out in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Site type

Opens 27 June

Please note

This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 27 Jun to Thu, 25 Jul 2024

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great spot on an equestrian centre so surrounded by horses, chickens and…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Kate F. Aug 2023

Non-electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Great spot on an equestrian centre so surrounded by horses, chickens and no light pollution. Nice loo to use and a clean grassy pitch. One suggestion would be to bring ear plugs due to the cockerels! Lovely host Joan who was really helpful and added bonus with the pub being a 1 minute walk away! It’s open Thurs to Sunday and has great music and staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site. Very spacious, with fantastic views. Very well maintained with great…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Lee J. Aug 2023

Non-electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Lovely site. Very spacious, with fantastic views. Very well maintained with great facilities. Joan was very welcoming, as we're the little farm yard animals. My two boys loved the stay, will certainly be back.

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Excellent, perfect for camper van and tents. Dogs welcome too.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Eden T. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Lovely spot with horses in the next field. Good walks for the dog near by and a Pub. The owners are very friendly and personable. We will be returning to stay for more than one night. Very quiet and relaxing place indeed. Only facility is a toilet but we were fine with that.

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review, so very pleased you enjoyed your stay at Ivy House

Clean Facilities, lovely staff

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Justyna D. Aug 2023

Non-electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Lovely and relaxed farm. If you like to be woken up by the rooster next to the field with horses -thats a place for you. We received mail with directions to the farm. Lady was so nice! She showed us all amenties- washing up place and toilet- all very clean. Our girls loves horses and she spent some time with them, allowing them to brush horses, take them to the field., showed baby chickens. Girls said it's the best campsite! Thank you for lovely experience!

Disliked: N/a

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review, it was a pleasure meeting you all and seeing your little girls enjoying the horses (and the chickens!)

Amazing night at Ivy house. The site was very quiet and peaceful.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Rebecca C. Aug 2023

Non-electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Amazing night at Ivy house. The site was very quiet and peaceful. The owner was friendly and very helpful. Facilities were basic but very clean. In a beautiful part of the country, we will definitely be back!

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From the manager: Very pleased you enjoyed your stay with us, thank you for your kind review, very much appreciated

Very clean facilities and lovely open views.

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Location	10
Value for money	10
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Anonymous Aug 2022

Non-electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Friendly reception and beautiful rural aspect.

Recommend to friends Visit again

What an incredible find!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Laura S. Aug 2022

Non-electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: This site was an absolute dream. We spent our days watching the horses in the field opposite and our evenings, watching the bats swoop, then star gazing around the fire pit after a bbq. It was utter bliss. Once we arrived and got setup we didnt want to leave. Top tip: Take binoculars as the site is surrounded by nature. Joan is an incredible host, friendly, approachable and the care taken of the site is to a high standard. Everyone in the yard was incredibly friendly too and a pleasure to chat too on our way backwards and forwards to the facilities. We stayed for 3 nights and felt like we had been on holiday for a week. Our pooches absolutely loved it too and have come home incredibly tired which is a huge plus! This site took me back to my camping days as a child when camping was a real escape into nature and peace rather than the modern day version of camping with 200 other people. A real wild camping feel, we loved it!

Disliked: We cannot fault this place at all

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From the manager: Well what can I say!!! So very, very pleased you enjoyed and appreciated your stay at Ivy House, it was lovely to meet you both thank you

Warm and welcoming…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Lisa T. Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Warm and welcoming

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely landlady very helpful

Overall	10/10
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Value for money	10
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Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
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Anonymous Aug 2022

Non-electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Fresh air and country side

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review, so very pleased you enjoyed your stay with us.

Excellent site with friendly hostess.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Keren H. Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: The peace and quiet and beautiful views. Exceptionally friendly host and liveries were all very welcoming. Loved it

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: So very pleased you enjoyed your stay with us, thank you for your review

Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Ivy House

Brampton

Appleby-in-Westmorland

Cumbria

England

CA16 6JS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.60424°N
-2.49836°W

Nearest transport

Coach

11.2 mi Rail Station

21.4 mi Bus Station

Rail

1.7 mi Appleby Rail Station

9.1 mi Langwathby Rail Station

11.2 mi Penrith North Lakes Rail Station

Ferry

13.2 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing

14.8 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing

18.4 mi Glenridding Ullswater Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Fancy ticking a few grand old buildings off your list? At Lowther Castle and Gardens (25 minutes' drive) you can walk the dog in landscaped gardens and tour the ruins, while there are four centuries of history to discover at Dalemain Mansion and Historic Gardens (25 minutes) alongside woods and parkland to wander. If you like a purpose to your hiking, aim for Shap Abbey (30 minutes) with its romantic ruins, pleasant waterside strolls and wild swimming spots on the Lowther river. Likewise the climb up to Cauldron Snout (roughly 2.5 hours) is rewarded by a tumbling waterfall and picnic options around peaceful Cow Green Reservoir. Fans of Roman remains might care to walk the closest section of Hadrian’s Wall (45 minutes) near Gilsland. Learn all about the history of Lake District National Park at Rheged Visitor Centre (30 minutes), which has got a 3D cinema (just in case of chilly weather), before heading to the mysterious hilltop Cockpit Stone Circle (40 minutes) or on to Ullswater (30 minutes) for a steam-boat cruise around the lake.

Must see

The Rheged Centre 11.8 mi

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 12.9 mi

High Force Waterfall 12.9 mi

Ullswater Steamers 18.3 mi

Rydal Mount and Gardens 22.3 mi

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 5.1 mi

Townend 21.4 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 22.4 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 23.9 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 24.8 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Dufton - High Cup Nick - Middletongue Crags - Dufton 1.2 mi

Dufton Pike 1.2 mi

Appleby - Dufton - Appleby 1.7 mi

APPLEBY CASTLE 2.1 mi

Appleby - Ormside - Hoff - Appleby 2.2 mi

Local events

Kendal Calling (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)
Penrith, Cumbria 8.7 mi
Keswick Mountain Festival (Friday 17 May 2024 – Friday 17 May 2024)
Keswick, Cumbria 21.1 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Please pick any available pitch on arrival.
There is no reception at this site. Please check in at the farmhouse instead.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.
Modifications are subject to a £2.00 fee.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Vehicles

Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 10 p.m..

Payment terms

Does Ivy House have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Ivy House dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Ivy House? Fancy ticking a few grand old buildings off your list? At Lowther Castle and Gardens (25 minutes' drive) you can walk the dog in landscaped gardens and tour the ruins, while there … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Ivy House?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 12 p.m.

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How much does it cost to stay at Ivy House? From £20 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.