Camping at Cardewlees
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- Family-run site with scenic views across farmland and fells
- A 15-minute drive to the city of Carlisle and 30 to the Lake District
- Supermarkets, restaurants and a swimming pool a 25-minute walk away
Site type
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1Tourist board rating
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The pods have their own shower/toilet block comprising of two toilets and a shower, located 100 metres from the pods.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
The Paddock non-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £16.54 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass pitch
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £32 1 night, 2 adults
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
8 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £34 1 night, 2 adults
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Carrock View camping pod (two person)
4 people maximum Dimensions: 2.4m width x 4.8m length (7.9ft width x 15.7ft length) Calculated area: 11.5m² (124.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £50 1 night, 2 adults
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High Pike camping pod (three person)
3 people maximum Dimensions: 3.0m width x 4.8m length (9.8ft width x 15.7ft length) Calculated area: 14.4m² (155.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £50 1 night, 2 adults
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Skiddaw-view camping pod (two person)
4 people maximum Dimensions: 2.4m width x 4.8m length (7.9ft width x 15.7ft length) Calculated area: 11.5m² (124.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £50 1 night, 2 adults
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Enclosed fully-serviced hardstanding pitch (hot tub)
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 12.0m width x 12.0m depth (39.4ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 144.0m² (1550.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £157.50 2 nights, 2 adults
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Bell tent (hot tub)
6 people maximum Dimensions: 8.0m width x 8.0m length (26.2ft width x 26.2ft length) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £420 2 nights, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 87% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Good location. Perfect for dogs…
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The Paddock non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Good location. Perfect for dogs
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a place for lovers of the unspoilt beauty that is Cumbria
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Electric grass pitch
Liked: The Animals, the views beautiful quiet base for exploring the local area easy check in. I love simple pleasures so this working farm was perfect for us.
Disliked: The grass was really long and nearly burnt out my clutch reversing van onto pitch. Not an issue for the experienced caravanner but I'll need to stick with hard ground pitches for now
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Great spot, nice views and space, clean showers, toilets. Plenty to see…
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The Paddock non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Great spot, nice views and space, clean showers, toilets. Plenty to see around there, great walks.
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I would not return
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked: The site is not in great but the people are friendly.
Disliked: At the time of our stay one toilet block was closed which meant there was a large que for the pod block. Showers were cold and water pressure very poor..
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We stayed here April 2025 in the enclosed pitch with a wood…
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Enclosed fully-serviced hardstanding pitch (hot tub)
Liked: We stayed here April 2025 in the enclosed pitch with a wood fired hottub. We had an amazing time! The enclosed pitch was a game charger with the dogs able to run around freely and safely 🐶. The setting was beautiful and peaceful with the stunning countryside all around. It was lovely in the morning to have our breakfast outside with the view of the cows, even though it is a working farm it was so peaceful 🐖🐑🐄🚜. One of the highlights was the wood fired hottub, it was a treat to sit and unwind under the stars in the evenings.
The pitch itself had everything we needed. It was clean, well kept and had a lovely rustic feel.
All in all, it was a great experience. The 3 hours journey was definitely worth it! Us and the dogs loved our weekend here and will definitely be back 🫶🏼
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Great site with lovely views, wonderful hot tub and friendly owners
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Enclosed fully-serviced hardstanding pitch (hot tub)
Liked: Beautiful views, amazing wood fired hot tub and very helpful owners who helped me get the hot tub going. Facilities were clean and near to the pitch. Very dog friendly with huge enclosed grassed area next to pitch.
Disliked: Nothing
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Nothing, the campsite was a disgrace…
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked: Nothing, the campsite was a disgrace
Disliked: Everything.
The campsite was disgusting
Shower not working cold
Toilets absolutely filthy with urine on the floor and toilet seats lying on the floor with shit on it.
The sink to wash dishes was filthy with food waste.
The chemical waste had not been cleaned and was absolutely stinking the whole “campsite”
Glad I was only there to put my head down for a few hours, absolutely filthy and disgusting
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From the manager: We are in the process of renovating the main site toilet blocks.
As we aren't particularly busy at the moment. We asked campers to use the toilets near the pods. I totally appreciate that the standard of the toilets isn't acceptable as they weren't in use. I'm wondering if the sign bles off the door during your short stay.
The wash up area is cleaned every day. I'm sorry if another camper left food waste in the sink. We are sorry you didn't enjoy your stay.
A peaceful and relaxing get away. Friendly hosts.
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Carrock View camping pod (two person)
Liked: Beautiful location. I stayed in a glamping pod, with my dog. So peaceful and relaxing. Just what I needed. View from our pod was amazing looking out over fields and mountains in distance. Lovely sun sets and sun rises. Each pod was fenced with a big plot of land. Perfect fory dog and I to play
Had campfire every night. Definitely going back for longer next time.
Disliked: Nothing I disliked
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From the manager: Thanks so much for your lovely review, it will be great to see you again :)
A reasonably nice setting.…
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked: A reasonably nice setting.
Disliked: I’ll begin by saying this is the first review I’ve ever left for anything, but I felt compelled to do so.
I booked to stay for 4 nights but left after 1, I refuse to stay anywhere that can’t keep their facilities clean.
I’m more than happy to stay at a basic site and like to see farmers diversifying but general cleanliness is the very least any site should provide. There was a cleaning rota on the wall that hadn’t been updated since the beginning of September which tells you all you need to know.
Before I get a response of “Why didn’t you tell us before you left?”, I didn’t see any point. If you cared about the quality of the experience you provided to guests, you’d clean your toilets.
Not bothered if I get a refund or not, I’m more irritated by wasting my time with a 250 mile round trip and would like to help others not make the same mistake. Maybe it’s better maintained in peak season, who knows.
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From the manager: Thanks for your review. Your reference to the cleaning rotas leads me to believe that you used the wrong toilets. During the winter months, we shut the main facilities and ask campers to use the pod facilities, which are a 50-meter walk away. You would have been advised of this in your welcome letter. Some campers continue to use the facilities on the main site and we have had an issue with the doors being forced open causing damage. We therefore decided to simply place a sign on the door saying not in use. So this may have been lost in the bad weather we have had.
I am sorry that you had a wasted journey and cut your break short. We could have resolved all this or even if you no longer wanted to stay we could have pointed you in the right direction to other sites or even wild camping spots.
Excellent stay, beautiful views, Friendly hosts.
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Enclosed fully-serviced hardstanding pitch (hot tub)
Liked: Stunning location situated on a working farm
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From the manager: Thanks so much for your lovely review, we are so pleased you enjoyed it 😃
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Camping at Cardewlees
Cardewlees Farm
Dalston
Carlisle
Cumbria
England
CA5 6LF
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.84832°N
-3.00758°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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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| Allonby | 17.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Southerness | 23.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Sandyhills | 28.6 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Poor | Poor |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Carlisle Castle 4.2 mi
World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 11 mi
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 15.9 mi
The Rheged Centre 16.5 mi
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 16.8 mi
National Trust
Wordsworth House and Garden 19.2 mi
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 21.3 mi
Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 28.1 mi
Grasmere and Great Langdale 28.4 mi
Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 29.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
DALSTON ROAD CEMETERY 3.1 mi
Around Carlisle 4.6 mi
Hadrian's Wall Part 2 - Carlisle to Lanercost Priory 4.6 mi
Burgh Marsh and the Edward 1 Monument 6.1 mi
CORBY CASTLE 7.6 mi
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)
Penrith, Cumbria 20.5 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Camping at Cardewlees have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Camping at Cardewlees dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Camping at Cardewlees?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Camping at Cardewlees? From £16.54 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.