The Wellington Inn and Caravan Park
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- Family-run village pub site in rural northern Cumbria
- A 10-minute drive from Carlisle and 20 minutes from Gretna Green
- Food, real ales, open fire and a beer garden
Site type
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This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Tents are not accepted at this park.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Please note that the pub is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Food is served from Wednesday to Sunday; it's best to book a table in advance if you'd like to dine in the pub.
Languages spoken
English
Reviews
Voted 91% of visitors View breakdown
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Hard standing and area…
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked: Hard standing and area
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Lovely quiet site with level pitches on gravel, and great pub nearby.
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked: Lovely site in a quiet village beside the pub. Brilliant pub with great food.
Really easy to check in after arriving and the whole visit was very relaxing.
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Lovely and quiet
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked: Beautiful area. Quiet.
Disliked: Dogs are allowed on the site but not in the pub so if you’re thinking about going somewhere where you can go in the pub then this isn’t for you:
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave this review.
Unfortunately being a small country pub that is very busy and popular for locals and visitors, having dogs in the pub has caused us problems in the past giving us a lot of bad press.
So unfortunately we had to make this decision.
Even our dog Tilly doesn't come in and she liked nothing more than coming and greeting the customers.
It is stated on our pitchup ad for all to read and take into consideration before booking.
Dogs are more than welcome on site and in our beer garden.
Happy travels Barrie
Quiet site in a quaint little village with a great butchers shop.…
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked: Quiet site in a quaint little village with a great butchers shop.
Disliked: Not being able to take dogs into pub, we would have gad food and drinks there 2x nights of our stay and had friends visit who would have joined us had we been able to take our dog in the pub. Only toilets available are in the pub and accessible during open hours, this stated on the door as 11pm for a Saturday night, but the pub was closed at 9.30pm.
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From the manager: I'm sorry your visit wasn't to your satisfaction.
But we feel that we do need to bring to your attention that all the information on our facilities is there for everyone to read before you book so you can make an informed choice on if our site is adequate to your needs.
We do state that dogs are welcome on the site and in the beer garden (where we serve meals) but not in the bar area.
Our beer garden was well used on the weekend of your stay for meals and drinks by caravaners, cyclists, villagers, some with dogs, and with the temperature at 19 degrees it was a great weekend for it.
We are a small family run food led village pub and having dogs in the pub has caused alot of problems in the past so we had to come to this decision.
(Not even our own dogs are allowed in)
We also state that there are no toilets or showers on site but you are very welcome to use the toilets in the pub within the pub opening hours.
You state that the pub was closed at 9.30pm, that was not the case as I was on the bar that night and yes the front door was closed but not locked as we were still open with customers in.
I generally do push the door to at around 10pm.
Yes I did shut at 10.30pm and that was because all customers had left and being in a small village I knew no customers would be heading our way at that time of night.
It being on the pub grounds was perfect and why we chose…
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Liked: It being on the pub grounds was perfect and why we chose this place. Food was lovely and the owners very welcoming
Disliked: Unfortunately no showers or toilets on site but was advertised as this so can’t complain but as always it would be a bonus and make it a more convenient stay.
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Nice quiet location…
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked: Nice quiet location
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Excellent site.
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Liked: Great site just off the M6. Plenty of space for my caravan and towing vehicle. Easy access to the site. Right next to the pub. Really made very welcome by the pub staff with lovely food and a great pint.
Would definitely visit again.
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Really enjoyed our stay on clean, quiet site
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Liked: Quiet, clean, excellent location. Great pub with lovely food, good price, excellent staff
Disliked: Could do with a hose for washing dogs as walks muddy in winter
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Great little site next to the pub .quiet and a great stop…
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Liked: Great little site next to the pub .quiet and a great stop over .Staff in the pub so friendly
Disliked: Perfect
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Very good and very pleased 100% recommend
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked: Liked everything
Only stayed for 1 night but defo be back for a longer trip
The site is very good gravel pitches electric hook up
Fresh drinking water and chemical disposal point
Plenty of walking places to take in the views
In the pub you welcomed by Friendly staff and a nice open fire nice a snug and warm
The food is outstanding and a good choice from the menu which is reasonably priced
In the back room there is a pool table,dart board and a fruit machine it’s the little things that make it worth while
Thank you very happy
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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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
The Wellington Inn and Caravan Park
Great Orton
Carlisle
Cumbria
England
CA5 6LZ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.87365°N
-3.04875°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allonby | 17 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Southerness | 21.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Sandyhills | 26.9 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Poor | Poor |
| Rockcliffe | 29.7 mi | Estuary | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Carlisle Castle 4.5 mi
World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 9.1 mi
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 16.9 mi
Castlerigg Stone Circle 18.8 mi
The Rheged Centre 18.9 mi
National Trust
Wordsworth House and Garden 19.3 mi
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 23.7 mi
Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 29.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
DALSTON ROAD CEMETERY 4 mi
Burgh Marsh and the Edward 1 Monument 4.1 mi
Around Carlisle 4.9 mi
Hadrian's Wall Part 2 - Carlisle to Lanercost Priory 4.9 mi
Hadrian's Wall Part 1 - Bowness-on-Solway to Carlisle 8.5 mi
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)
Penrith, Cumbria 22.9 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Wellington Inn and Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Wellington Inn and Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Wellington Inn and Caravan Park? Wildlife isn't hard to come by in this part of northern Cumbria, as you're a mere five-minute drive from Watchtree Nature Reserve, a former RAF airbase that's been rewilded and has a … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Wellington Inn and Caravan Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 11:30 a.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Wellington Inn and Caravan Park? From £23 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.