Holmescales Campsite
View prices & book- Small site in the Cumbria countryside, 15 minutes’ drive from Kendal
- Sizergh Castle 15 minutes’ drive; Windermere half an hour
- Archery, quad biking and axe throwing; toilet and shower block
Campground type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Mar 29 to
Reviews
Voted 76% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Absolutely lovely site,clean facilities and good pitches to chose from
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Primitive grass campsite
Liked: A lovely campsite with everything you’d need on site. Toilets and showers always clean and tidy. Brilliant views of the countryside and really good value for money. Stayed for one night but wish we had stayed for longer
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Great views. Really nice pitches.…
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Liked: Great views. Really nice pitches.
Disliked: Sadly the local farmer worked until midnight so the “quiet after 10pm” didn’t apply. It was extremely loud.
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Quiet site, basic with everything you need - showers, toilets, washing facilities,…
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Liked: Quiet site, basic with everything you need - showers, toilets, washing facilities, fresh water. 2nd time visiting in the last 9 months, there have been some noticeable improvements to the site - pond filled in, plots with hard standing as well as grass. Overall this is a great base for visiting the South lakes or Yorkshire dales. Can't fault it.
Disliked: Nothing to dislike, it's exactly as advertised.
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Enjoyed our first family camping holiday, except for the weather.
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Liked: Peaceful, clean and well maintained site.
Disliked: Not much to do, especially with young children.
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Excellent site with very nice view, very quiet night.
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Liked: Nice view, quiet place
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Excellent little site, peaceful, beautiful views, toilets and showers really good, always…
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Liked: Excellent little site, peaceful, beautiful views, toilets and showers really good, always nice and clean. plenty of hot water and the showers are portacabin style so nice and warm. Washing up area good very well appointed for the money. Been a couple of times now, love it.
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Peaceful site, basic needs covered. Kept clean. Showers warm.…
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Liked: Peaceful site, basic needs covered. Kept clean. Showers warm.
Disliked: Not much to do with young children but that was expected.
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Lovely clean and tidy site but very basic facilities.
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Liked: Location to the M6, decent size pitch and super helpful host
Disliked: 2 of the toilet flushes were a bit iffy, very dark site
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A very good site.
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Liked: The facilities at the site were very good. In fact better than good. The views lovely. We were the only people there, but it didn't feel lonely. There seems to be actively for kids at the adventure centre next to the site. Easy to get to Kendal. We really enjoyed it and will stay again.
Disliked: Nothing to dislike.
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Quiet little campsite
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Liked: Beautiful quiet campsite with stunning views.
Disliked: Facilities a little basic and site was a bit bogged down but that’s what you get for camping in a storm!!
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Features
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Playground
Recreation room/arcade
TV room
Takeout
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on park
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Free wifi
Grocery store
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundromat
Parent & baby washroom
Payphone
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Restrooms
Shower available
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue grills allowed
Barbecue provided
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump station
Electric car charging point(s)
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Farm
Medium (26-50 sites)
Pop-up campsite
Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby
Cycling nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Holmescales Campsite
Holmescales Farm
Old Hutton
Cumbria
England
LA8 0NB
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.27493°N
-2.68536°W
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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Morecambe North | 15.4 mi | Estuary | Good | N/A | Good | Good |
Morecambe South | 16 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Haverigg | 25.1 mi | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Walney West Shore | 26 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Walney Sandy Gap | 26.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Sizergh Castle and Garden 3.6 mi
Levens Hall & Gardens 3.9 mi
Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 10.7 mi
Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 11 mi
The World of Beatrix Potter 11.3 mi
National Trust
Sizergh Castle and Garden 3.6 mi
Fell Foot Park 10.8 mi
Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 12 mi
Windermere and Troutbeck 12.2 mi
Hill Top 12.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
LEVENS HALL 3.4 mi
SIZERGH CASTLE 3.4 mi
The River Kent and Kendal 3.7 mi
Levens Hall and the River Kent 3.8 mi
Levens Hall and Sizergh Castle 3.8 mi
Local events
- Keswick Mountain Festival (Friday, May 17, 2024 – Friday, May 17, 2024)
Keswick, England 4.5 mi
- Kendal Calling (Thursday, August 1, 2024 – Thursday, August 1, 2024)
Penrith, England 22.8 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
Want to know more about camping in The Lake District and Cumbria?
- Does Holmescales Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Holmescales Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Holmescales Campsite? The vast grounds at Sizergh Castle (15 minutes’ drive) include woodlands, wetlands, orchards and a rock garden with a collection of lush ferns. The 14th-century mansion at the heart of it all … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Holmescales Campsite?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 12:30 p.m. Please call or text when you are close to arriving.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Holmescales Campsite? From $31.76 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.