Cockin Farm Campsite

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Grassy pitches
View from the pitches
Camping field
The blue door

  • Family-run farm site at the foot of Whinfell Beacon
  • A 25-minute drive from Windermere; 15 minutes from Kendal
  • Hiking and cycling nearby and five miles from the Yorkshire Dales
With the Lakes on one side and the Dales on the other, it’s no surprise that hikers and cyclists find themselves so nicely placed for take-off at Cockin Farm Campsite… The family-run farm is tucked in a gorgeous spot at the foot of Whinfell Beacon, surrounded by slopes of grazing cows and featuring sunsets that will surely have you looking forward to golden hour drinks all day. It’s a 15-minute drive to Kendal, with its climbing centre, shops, restaurants, weekly outdoor farmers' market and the Brewery Arts which hosts live comedy, music and cinema. The farm is on the outskirts of the Lake District National Park, so whisk yourself westwards to the lovely Lake Windermere (25 minutes' drive) for walks along the shore, watersports or a visit to The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction in Bowness-on-Windermere. All this, and you still haven’t heard it all… because Cockin Farm Campsite is dog-friendly and just six miles away from the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, where there are miles of moors, slopes and valleys. Plus, this small slice of the countryside often has barn owls flying over the fields, as well as other wildlife like hares. Disconnecting is very much encouraged – not that you’ll need much encouragement other than the idea of tasty barbecues and evenings spent around a firepit (both are welcome on the farm). To help you along with such things, there's a small shop on site selling essentials like water and logs, along with local produce such as honey and eggs.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 3
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Units longer than 6.5 metres are not allowed.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • 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

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

98%

would recommend this site to a friend

98%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

All together had a great stay , small campsite lots of things to do

Overall 10/10
Location 6
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Megan M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Facility’s were good , free showers and toilet on campsite , very welcoming

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, friendly hosts, toilet on site, great phone connection

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Ashlea A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Our stay at Cockin Farm Campsite, although short, it was most definitely sweet!

We did not arrive until late evening but found the camp easily, the next morning we woke up to some stunning views, glorious weather and a few adorable neighbours during lambing season.

We had a warm welcome from the host in the morning, who went above and beyond to give us recommendations in the local area and beyond.

Thank you so much for our stay, we will most definitely be back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

remote and quiet location. Facilities as advertised, were clean and tidy. Would…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Matthew M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: remote and quiet location. Facilities as advertised, were clean and tidy. Would recommended to anyone looking for a quiet getaway.

Disliked: No dislikes.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The owners were super friendly, we booked very late on the day…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
David W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch

Liked: The owners were super friendly, we booked very late on the day and nothing was too much trouble and were very informative.

Disliked: Nothing all good.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stunning location, reasonable price and lovely hosts.…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Robert J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Stunning location, reasonable price and lovely hosts.

Disliked: None.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly, welcoming, and gorgeous surroundings.…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch

Liked: Friendly, welcoming, and gorgeous surroundings.

Disliked: Great location but only accessible down a farm track.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely hosts who went above and beyond to help when we had…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch

Liked: Lovely hosts who went above and beyond to help when we had a problem with one of our vehicles.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review

Great location

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
graeme b. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Blue Door shepherd's hut

Liked: The very cosy blue door cabin, everything you need is provided.
We were well content even though the weather wasn't great.

Disliked: Track to the farm needs to be taken slowly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for the lovely review and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay despite the poor weather!

Beautiful views , nice and quiet field . Very friendly owners who are…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Rebecca M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful views , nice and quiet field .
Very friendly owners who are willing to help with anything .

Disliked: One toilet between 10 + bookings

The drive upto the field on the premises

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the kind review, we are planning on increasing the number of toilets for next season

Nice quiet site with amazing views.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
nadine k. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch

Liked: Views
Quiet
Watching the animals
Clean

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce 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

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Cockin Farm Campsite

Whinfell

Kendal

Cumbria

England

LA8 9EJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.38534°N
-2.66282°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.1 mi Bus Station
5.1 mi Bus Station
5.1 mi Bus Station
Rail
4.7 mi Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station
4.8 mi Kendal Rail Station
6 mi Oxenholme Lake District Rail Station
Ferry
10.6 mi Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal
11 mi Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing
11.4 mi Far Sawrey Windermere Ferry Terminal

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

In the Lake District National Park, there are lots of lovely lakes like Windermere (25 minutes’ drive) to explore. Being the largest and longest lake in the Lake District, it offers a variety of activities including rowing boats, sailing trips, gorgeous walks and delicious coffee shops on its shoreline. For a peaceful stretch of the legs, try the path along the west shore of Windermere from Ferry House to Wray Castle (otherwise 45 minutes), a turreted Gothic Revival house from Victorian times with lake views and woodland trails. It's not just the lakes that you’ll want to explore, however stunning they are. Rydal Cave (45 minutes), a man-made cavern in an old slate quarry, is a great pitstop on your rounds over at Rydal Water, often visited by the poet William Wordsworth. As for the Yorkshire Dales, one of the closest spots for guests at Cockin Farm Campsite to explore is Cautley Spout (35 minutes), the highest waterfall fully above ground height in England.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 22.7 mi Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 23.3 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Haverigg 28.7 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Sizergh Castle and Garden 8.3 mi

Levens Hall & Gardens 9.9 mi

The World of Beatrix Potter 10.5 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 10.6 mi

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 10.8 mi

National Trust

Sizergh Castle and Garden 8.3 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 10.1 mi

Townend 10.3 mi

Hill Top 12.6 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 13.6 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Kendal and Scout Scar 5.3 mi

Kendal Castle and Paddy Lane 5.3 mi

The River Kent and Kendal 5.7 mi

Staveley - Ratherheath Tarn - Staveley 6.2 mi

Orton and Old Tebay 6.5 mi

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)

    Penrith, Cumbria 15.3 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 Cockin Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cockin Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cockin Farm Campsite? In the Lake District National Park, there are lots of lovely lakes like Windermere (25 minutes’ drive) to explore. Being the largest and longest lake in the Lake District, it offers a … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cockin Farm Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3:30 p.m. –  11:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cockin Farm Campsite? From £20 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.