Parkgate Farm Holidays
From £32 For 1 night, 2 adults
- Peaceful site with views over Eskdale and Wasdale valleys
- Half an hour's drive from the seaside town of Whitehaven
- Fenced paddocks and stabling facilities for horse owners
Site type
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Open from Fri, 22 Mar 2024 to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass and earth pitch
6 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 9.0m width x 6.5m depth (29.5ft width x 21.3ft depth) Calculated area: 58.5m² (629.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £32 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (small)
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 5.0m depth (26.2ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £32 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass and earth pitch (medium)
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 7.5m depth (26.2ft width x 24.6ft depth) Calculated area: 60.0m² (645.8ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £42 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass and earth pitch (XL)
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.5m depth (26.2ft width x 27.9ft depth) Calculated area: 68.0m² (731.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £42 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch (large)
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £42 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch (small)
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 7.5m width x 7.5m depth (24.6ft width x 24.6ft depth) Calculated area: 56.3m² (605.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £42 1 night, 2 adults
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Camping pod
3 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Dimensions: 2.0m width x 3.0m length (6.6ft width x 9.8ft length) Calculated area: 6.0m² (64.6ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £61 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 85% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Really friendly and clean
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Liked: Really friendly welcome, a spotless campground and lovely clean, dry shepherds hut giving us a very cosy night
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Peaceful place, beautiful views
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Electric grass and earth pitch (XL)
Liked: It's a farm land, off road track to it,reflecting that fact. Our pitch no.7 was spacious enough for caravan&awning. Van parked infront of caravan. We had a quite large grass patch allocated with picnic bench. So, there was a plenty privacy between us and our next door neighbour. However, to get the caravan set up, we had to push it up a little bit as incline is steep. Same coming off the pitch , steep decline. Luckily, caravan breaks held well. But as soon as you all set up, couple of bricks to straight caravan up...the views are spectacular. It's so peaceful and quiet. My humble opinion, pitch is perfect for motorhomes,tents. Caravans? Do need a little bit of elbow grease to put into it but it will worth. A large grass area in the middle of site is great for chilling, my son spent there every free time. Rolling down the hill, kicking a ball, running around. Relaxing place. You can rent bbq/log burners&buy logs on site.Smell of fire just belongs to this place. Family washrooms (3 piece bathroom) are big enough for 2 adults&child. Very clean. Water pressure just nice. WiFi provided,just doesn't reach everywhere. Short,pleasant walk path around the site. There are some (hooman)friendly donkeys in lower field. Perfect place to stay if exploring West Lakes. Drigg Beach, Ravenglass, Whiteheaven, Muncaster Castle...all within 20 minutes ish drive. "We" are keen fishing family,you see... Wardens are present on site. Friendly couple. Happy to help. I would stay there again. Maybe when rain gets warmer... .
Disliked: There was nothing to dislike. Maybe just naturally moan about...
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Superb, well-managed small site
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Electric grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch (large)
Liked: Couldn’t have been more welcoming 🙂 A lovely, small traditional site in its first year. Only nine tent pitches (some with EHU), plus some gorgeous funky lodges and a little cabin. It is set up more for tents and motorhomes than caravans, which is a big plus for us. Great views over Whin Rigg and up to Harter Fell and the loos and showers are spotless. A big thank you to the site wardens, Bruce and Sandy - so friendly and helpful, coming over to check everything is ok and just making it a nice place to be 🙂
Disliked: Push button shower valve! Please just change the valve to a longer shut off interval - 30 seconds would be fine, 10 seconds is ridiculous, but for the love of God… 5 seconds?! 🤷🏻♂️
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Personally greeted when I arrived onsite Facilities were spotless It was peaceful and quiet…
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Non-electric grass and earth pitch
Liked: Personally greeted when I arrived onsite Facilities were spotless It was peaceful and quiet throughout the evening Wifi was available at pitch side
Disliked: Pitch was very muddy due to poor weather, no fault of the owners and I was advised to park on gravel which meant I didn't get stuck which I did. Would definitely look to return in the summer when dry
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Friendly staff and clean facilities
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Electric grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch (large)
Liked: Great views and facilities such as toilets and showers, went it winter time so was abit cold in them. Little football pitch with play equipment in facilities area.
Disliked: Pitch spaces were grass so we got stuck a couple times as it was abit wet. Staff helped us out so wasn't to bad. So if you have a big vehicle I wouldn't recommend parking on grass.
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Peace and quiet on bonfire night, was looking for somewhere to take…
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Camping pod
Liked: Peace and quiet on bonfire night, was looking for somewhere to take my dog, parkgate was perfect, only sound I heard was a couple of owls, friendly welcome soon as I arrived on site, showers, washing up area and toilets very clean and tidy, would definitely stop again and will do
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It was an absolutely amazing stay! Views of the mountains, clean facilities…
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Electric grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch (large)
Liked: It was an absolutely amazing stay! Views of the mountains, clean facilities and most of all amazing hospitality from Sandy and Bruce. We are already going to be booking for summer. We've LOVED IT and would definitely recommend.
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Very quite site. Excellent wardens and very clean and modern individual toilets…
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Electric grass and earth pitch (medium)
Liked: Very quite site. Excellent wardens and very clean and modern individual toilets and showers.
Disliked: A bit isolated (but this also is good).
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Clean facilities & friendly wardons
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Non-electric grass and earth pitch
Liked: Great facilities. The wardons are super friendly, and make sure you have everything you need. The pods look amazing, we are thinking of coming back with extended family next year.
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Great location for wastewater, very clean and friendly staff.
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Electric grass and earth pitch (medium)
Liked: Location very secluded, extremely clean toilets, friendly owners.
Disliked: Pitch could be hard standing / more level but no issues once using levellers.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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
Picnic table
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Forest
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Communal freezer
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Farm
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Parkgate Farm Holidays
Irton
Eskdale
Eskdale
Cumbria
England
CA19 1YN
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.38945°N
-3.36691°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Seascale | 4.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Silecroft | 11.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| St Bees | 11.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Haverigg | 14.2 mi | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Walney West Shore | 19 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 2.8 mi
Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 14.7 mi
Beatrix Potter Gallery 14.8 mi
Rydal Mount and Gardens 15.9 mi
Hill Top 16.2 mi
National Trust
Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 2.5 mi
Buttermere and Ennerdale 11.3 mi
Gondola' 12.2 mi
Coniston and Tarn Hows 12.6 mi
Grasmere and Great Langdale 14.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Eskdale Green - Muncaster Fell - Muncaster Head - Eskdale Green 1.7 mi
MUNCASTER CASTLE 2.5 mi
High Gillerthwaite - Red Pike Ridge Traverse - High Gillerthwaite 8.8 mi
Seathwaite - Scafell Pike - Seathwaite 10.6 mi
The Gables from Honister Pass 10.7 mi
Local events
- Keswick Mountain Festival (Friday 17 May 2024 – Friday 17 May 2024)
Keswick, Cumbria 25.6 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.
Want to know more about camping in The Lake District and Cumbria?
- Does Parkgate Farm Holidays have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Parkgate Farm Holidays dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Parkgate Farm Holidays? Legs a little worn out from walking/biking/riding? Take a scenic trip on the Ravenglass & Eskdale steam railway – there’s a station half a mile from Parkgate Farm, or you can board … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Parkgate Farm Holidays?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Parkgate Farm Holidays? From £32 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.