Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch (super)
From £35 1 night, 2 adults
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Pitch size
Max 6.0m width x 9.0m depth (19.7ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 54.0m² (581.3ft²)
Ground type
Hardstanding and grass
Twin-axle vehicles accepted
Suitable for
Campervan, Motorhome, Touring caravan
Features
Other restrictions
Gazebos not allowed
Availability
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The Old Post Office Campsite
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Voted 79% of visitors View breakdown
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Overall we enjoyed a couple of nights here but improvements needed
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: The location right next to the river Irt was lovely. Good walks directly from the campsite to Nether Wasdale and onto the lake. Good pub really close by. 50p for a 10 minute shower was good value, just bring 50p’s with you. Andy the site manager was very helpful & friendly and made us feel welcome.
Disliked: The pitch 16 was right next to the river but the grass had worn right down to just hard soil. Probably because it’s a popular place to pitch a tent and nearly always one on there. Price for a non electric/ electric pitch was the same. Not sure why this is? The non electric pitches are away from the river bank and slightly inclined. The communal fridge was unusable and needs to be taken to the nearest dump (health hazard). The freezer wasn’t much better but adequate for putting ice blocks in.
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It's not a 9/10 7.5/10
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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch (super)
Liked: Proximity to river and pub. Friendly campers and host. Close to pub. Book restaurant gets busy
Disliked: Showers, washing up area next to chemical waste. Site looks a bit tired and some general gardening and tidying would make it smarter.
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Such a wonderful and warm welcome from the friendly owner. Super clean…
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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch (super)
Liked: Such a wonderful and warm welcome from the friendly owner. Super clean facilities and a fantastic pub serving amazing food right next door.
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Excellent, will visit again
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Electric hardstanding and grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked: Great site, quiet and friendly with a flowing stream next to our pitch. Everything you need for a great weekend and the hotel/pub next to it serves nice coffee and food. One of our favourite places yet 10/10
Disliked: Internet can be hit an miss. Other than that great place
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Very nice site looking over the river
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Liked: Very friendly staff
Disliked: The extra charge for use of showers
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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch (super)
Liked: location was fabulous next to a river site was quiet in the country and away from traffic. You are instantly relaxed and chilled Dog friendly and a stones throw from a charming pub or a small cafe You have to use car to get anywhere but if you just want to chill ideal. Never felt so relaxed
Disliked: Facilities are limited but more than enough
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Lovely setting by the river. Facilities great and pub 2 mins away…
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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch (super)
Liked: Lovely setting by the river. Facilities great and pub 2 mins away serving food 👌 would highly recommend this sight and would use again .
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Little piece of heaven on earth
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Electric hardstanding and grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked: This campsite is well kept and it’s right by the river Irt, showers and toilets are lovely and clean(50p for ten minute shower)20p for the hairdryer and there’s a laundry room that takes pound coins for both machines, you’ll need £2 for the washing machine. Andy that runs the camp is a credit to the place, he’s got good knowledge of the local area and is a nice friendly bloke and goes out his way to be helpful. I’d say about half ten it goes quiet, not that it’s a rowdy camp and everyone that was there for the five days we spent on the site were friendly, everyone has got a hello for you. The bridge inn is a two minute walk and has a good selection of drinks and homemade food and there’s a gift shop and local farm shop not far from the campsite when you turn left leaving the campsite(right for the pub)I would try and bring enough milk, etc for the first night at least, there is a fridge and freezer you can use, there are dish washing stations as well. Summing this campsite up I’d say it’s in an excellent location with a right chilled atmosphere, you won’t regret choosing here and if you like fishing it’s free just bring your own gear, all in all a great little place and I will be recommending it to anyone going camping, can’t wait to go back again
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: The toilet and showers were very clean. The host was very helpful. A lovely quiet, small site, close to a river.
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked: Location, friendly, helpful staff.
Disliked: Wi-Fi wasn’t very good
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Features
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
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
Camping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitches
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
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
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Tennis nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers
Motorhome service point
Tourer storage facilities
Water hook-up points for tourers
Location
The Old Post Office Campsite
Santon Bridge
Wasdale
Holmrook
Cumbria
England
CA19 1UY
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.4021°N
-3.371°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 | 4.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
St Bees | 11.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Silecroft | 12.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Haverigg | 15.1 mi | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Walney West Shore | 19.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 3.5 mi
Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 14.6 mi
Beatrix Potter Gallery 15 mi
Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 15.7 mi
Rydal Mount and Gardens 15.9 mi
National Trust
Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 1.7 mi
Buttermere and Ennerdale 10.5 mi
Gondola' 12.5 mi
Coniston and Tarn Hows 12.9 mi
Grasmere and Great Langdale 14.2 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 2.1 mi
MUNCASTER CASTLE 3.3 mi
High Gillerthwaite - Red Pike Ridge Traverse - High Gillerthwaite 8 mi
Seathwaite - Scafell Pike - Seathwaite 10.1 mi
The Gables from Honister Pass 10.2 mi
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)
Penrith, Cumbria 29.8 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 The Old Post Office Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Old Post Office Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of The Old Post Office Campsite?
Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Old Post Office Campsite? From £35 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.