Shepherds Views Holidays
From £28 For 1 night, 2 adults- Family-friendly, family-run site on a working farm in Cumbria
- Less than five minutes’ drive from Lake District National Park
- Top spot for walking, cycling and watersports
Site type
Tourist board rating
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Guests must not bring their own firepits or wood onto site. Firepits are provided free of charge and large sacks of wood provided on site. Campfires are not allowed on the hardstanding pitches. Electric/hybrid vehicle must not be charged using any of the electrical points on site.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 12.0m depth (19.7ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 72.0m² (775.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookFully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Min 6.0m width x 12.0m depth (19.7ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 72.0m² (775.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £34 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 5.0m depth (16.4ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookNon-electric grass tent pitch (large)
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 5.0m depth (16.4ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £32 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 12.0m depth (19.7ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 72.0m² (775.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £32 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (large)
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £34 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookCamping pod
2 people maximum No dogs allowed Dimensions: 2.2m width x 3.1m length (7.2ft width x 10.2ft length) Calculated area: 6.8m² (73.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £45 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 79% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Excellent site with fantastic friendly staff, pitches well maintained
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: This was out 2nd visit to Shepards view and as our first visit this visit was no different other than amazing upgrades. This site is lovely kept a to a high standard of cleanliness. Members of staff were lovely. I had requested if we could use the same pitch as previously for memories as our visit was for a trip to say our final goodbyes to our recently passed away dog and this request was granted without a 2nd thought which made our trip that extra bit special although if it wasn’t possible I know any pitch we were on would of been just as great. Larges pitches with a fire pit provided which a a great extra touch. Wood and fire starter kit delivered to pitch for a very small fee for the logs (great quality logs as well) toilets and shower facilities were kept clean and mop provided for after shower which ensured safety for ourselves and other guests not to slip on wet floor. Close by to seascale which FYI best fish and chips ever! We even managed to make friends with 2 cats unsure if they were owners or strays but they were super friendly and made us smile. We will 100% be returning
Disliked: The only down fall is signal isn’t the best for devices however this isn’t anything that can be resolved it’s just purely down to area but doesn’t put me off made the time more special (WiFi was available at reception so if ever an emergency and needed to get in touch with a family member could easily pop to receptions)
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review, it is very much appreciated. It was lovely to see you both again and we are really pleased you had another enjoyable stay. The cats aren't ours, but it's nice to hear they are friendly. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Best wishes, Julie
The staff were super friendly and did everything within their reach to…
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Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked: The staff were super friendly and did everything within their reach to help us and make us feel comfortable.
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review We hope to welcome you back again soon thanks Rachael
Would definitely recommend
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Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked: Lovely pitch easy to fine and friendly staff
Disliked: Only one mop provided outside toilet/shower block with about 5 cubicles also toilets kept running out of toilet roll in the evening
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From the manager: Thank you for your review We are so glad you enjoyed your stay The shower block does have two mops and buckets provided one on either end, they are cleaned everyday and checked often. We do hope to welcome you back again soon thanks Rachael
It was ok
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Liked: Large pitch but on a slant. Washroom/toilets were clean. Campfires are already on the pitches
Disliked: The slant to the pitches and the showers were cold on our last day. No shops nearby and had to travel at least 30mins for anything
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From the manager: Thank you for your review If you had let us know that the showers where cold on your last day we would have been able to address the situation. In regards to shops near by we have a small shop on site as well as a co op which is in seascale this is 1 mile away from site. I am uncertain on what items you requiered but if you has asked a member of staff we would have been able to point you in the right direction kind regards, Rachael
Spacious pitches and lovely staff.…
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Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked: Spacious pitches and lovely staff.
Disliked: Showers were not very powerful and were cold on 2 of the days we stayed.
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From the manager: Thank you for your Review In regards to showers being cold if you had informed us which of the 2 shower blocks had cold showers we would have been able to address the situation as we had not recieved any complaints from other guests kind regards, Rachael
A peaceful retreat, worth a visit.
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Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked: Good site, well maintained, friendly, helpful and accommodating. The site is quite secluded out on the coast and not too far from the beach.
Disliked: Unisex toilets, as a man it doesn’t really matter to me but you have to see it from a woman’s perspective.
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From the manager: Thank you David for your lovely review we are glad you enjyed your stay we hope to welcome you back again soon thanks Rachael
Excellent site.
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Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (large)
Liked: We had a lovely stay at Shepards Views on a large grass electric pitch, situated on a working farm. The owners were incredibly friendly and helpful. There is lots to get out and do outside of the site, St. bees, Seascale Beach, Whitehaven, coastal walks and more. Plenty of onsite toilets and showers which were kept immaculately clean everyday, grass areas well look after also. Campfires available.
Disliked: Only disadvantage was WiFi.
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review we are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back again soon Regarding wifi with us being in a rural area we struggle to get good connection to cover the campsite thanks Rachael
Lovely place, lots of local things to see.…
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Liked: Lovely place, lots of local things to see.
Disliked: One of the younger members of staff is very uptight, makes you feel rather uncomfortable. Pitch was on a slight decline so when it rained, our tent filled with water
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From the manager: Thank you for your review. Regarding a younger member of staff being 'uptight' on checking in you had brought an extra adult and child and extra car which you had not booked in or informed us of prior to arrival. All staff and a number of guests on site had great concerns regarding the behaviour of your family & we had to speak to you on numerous occasions during your stay regarding this, especially for the few mentioned incidents here. Two of the children were driving a scooter with a large engine attached around site, at speed & we had to inform you this is illegal and told you it must not be used on site, at any time. One of the adults and children were flying a drone in a field containing animals terrifying them, our site is also in a no-fly zone and drones are not permitted anywhere on or around site. An adult and children were also in the field with our Alpaca chasing them around, fortunately our Alpaca were not injured, but they were extremely distressed. We had a complaint from a guest that you were encouraging your children to go to our recycling bins and bring up plastic bottles to burn on your campfire causing offensive smelling thick black smoke, your children were also left on site unattended on more than one occasion. Our list of camping etiquette is given to all guests on arrival and you also received a copy of this. This is for the safety and comfort of all guests on site including yourselves, we have a duty of care to everyone on site and the safety of all guests and staff is paramount. Your family's behaviour was a danger to yourselves, staff, other guests and even animals on site. For the full duration of your stay we had no flooding on site whatsoever. Shepherds Views Team
Lovely working farm pitch. Really friendly welcome on arrival. Lots of provisions…
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Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked: Lovely working farm pitch. Really friendly welcome on arrival. Lots of provisions in the small reception shop. Wood, fire lighters and kindling delivered direct to our patch. Clean bathroom facilities, always able to go when needed and the site was relatively busy. Washing up area always clean and the pitch itself was huge with own fire pit. Was hesitant and even thought about cancelling after reading many reviews about the welcome people received. Couldn't fault the owners or the welcome.
Disliked: Site is as described. Disliked barking dogs. There were lots and at some points it was like camping next to a busy kennel. This is purely poor dog owners controlling their dogs.
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From the manager: Hi Helen, Thank You for your kind review, We are sorry that you were disturbed by dogs, but we agree this is down to the dog owners We look forward to welcoming you back again soon Rachael
Owners were so friendly and helpful, we were pitched with trees/bushes on…
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Liked: Owners were so friendly and helpful, we were pitched with trees/bushes on 3 sides so felt like we were in our own private pitch and kept the wind out which was amazing. Each pitch has a fire pit which we used every night. Views from the campsite are beautiful and there’s lots to do nearby.
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review Amber We are glad you enjoyed your stay We hope to welcome you back again soon thanks Rachael
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
Pétanque
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
Local produce
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. 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
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
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Restaurant nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers
Seasonal pitches
Tourer storage facilities
Water hook-up points for tourers
Location
Shepherds Views Holidays
Holmrook
Cumbria
England
CA19 1XU
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.38436°N
-3.45625°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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 | 1.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
St Bees | 9.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Silecroft | 12.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Haverigg | 15.1 mi | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Walney West Shore | 19.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 2.7 mi
Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 18.3 mi
Beatrix Potter Gallery 18.3 mi
Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 18.4 mi
South Lakes Wild Animal Park 18.8 mi
National Trust
Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 5.1 mi
Buttermere and Ennerdale 10.2 mi
Gondola' 15.7 mi
Coniston and Tarn Hows 16.2 mi
Grasmere and Great Langdale 17.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
MUNCASTER CASTLE 3.5 mi
Eskdale Green - Muncaster Fell - Muncaster Head - Eskdale Green 5.3 mi
High Gillerthwaite - Red Pike Ridge Traverse - High Gillerthwaite 10.4 mi
ST BEES HEAD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 02/09/2003) 10.6 mi
Around Buttermere 12.9 mi
Local events
- Keswick Mountain Festival (Friday 17 May 2024 – Friday 17 May 2024)
Keswick, Cumbria 29.1 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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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- When can I check in and check out of Shepherds Views Holidays?
Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Shepherds Views Holidays? From £28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.