Hollybank Farm
From £20 For 1 night, 2 adults
- Peaceful Cumbria farm site about 10 minutes' drive from the M6
- Just outside Lake District National Park, 20 mins' drive from Keswick
- Barbecues allowed; Michelin-starred gastropub five minutes' drive
Site type
40
3
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- 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.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 24 May to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric grass touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
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 £26 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
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It is what it is . Very basic but cheap…
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Liked: It is what it is . Very basic but cheap
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Liked: Everything
Disliked: Nothing
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popup campsite....needs to popoff
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Liked: ease of booking....when panicking over place to stay decent views of pennines in distance
Disliked: muddy rural field dodgy (one of the loos bust) portaloos.... well noisy road
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Liked: Everthing
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Quiet and remote site on level field
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Liked: It was a quiet pitch in a large field with lovely views. Also had a portaloo stocked up well with loo roll. Easy to just turn up and pitch wherever you like which is a bonus.
Disliked: Grass needed cutting
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Nice and simple with low level facilities.
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Liked: It's basically a field, with 2 portaloos and that's it. However, quiet and peaceful, and had decent sleep. Pop up campsite that's an easy turn up, sleep and leave.
Disliked: No bins
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A quiet site that done the job for one night.…
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Liked: A quiet site that done the job for one night.
Disliked: Grass was very long
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Easy pitch up, basic but ok for one night stop over
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Liked: Location and scenery, level pitch
Disliked: Toilets
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Nice and simple…
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Liked: Nice and simple
Disliked: Locals not know their area and stop you in the dark!
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Basic but nice!
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Liked: Peace and quiet. No traffic noise. Very basic. Just the way I like it!
Disliked: Nothing.
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Features
Portable toilet
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
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
Farm
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Pop-up campsite
Location
Hollybank Farm
Herdwick Lodge
Laiths
Penrith
Cumbria
England
CA11 0AN
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.69998°N
-2.85878°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allonby | 23.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
The Rheged Centre 4.7 mi
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 5 mi
Ullswater Steamers 11.3 mi
Castlerigg Stone Circle 11.7 mi
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 13.7 mi
National Trust
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 10.9 mi
Grasmere and Great Langdale 19.3 mi
Townend 20.2 mi
Wordsworth House and Garden 20.5 mi
Windermere and Troutbeck 21.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
HUTTON-IN-THE-FOREST 1.5 mi
DALEMAIN 5 mi
Mungrisdale - Bannerdale Crags 5.7 mi
Pooley Bridge and Heughscar Hill 6.2 mi
Pooley Bridge - Loadpot Hill - Howtown - Pooley Bridge 6.2 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 25.8 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 Hollybank Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Hollybank Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Hollybank Farm? The Lake District National Park is surely calling when you stay here – and there are plenty of ways to answer that call. Intrepid hikers may like to tackle peaks like Blencathra … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Hollybank Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Hollybank Farm? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.