Eden Escapes
View prices & book











- Pop-up wild campsite in the scenic Eden Valley
- A mile to Kirkby Stephen; 15 minutes' drive to Appleby-in-Westmorland
- Well-behaved dogs welcome; firepit for every pitch
Site type
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 11 Apr to
Reviews
Voted 82% of visitors View breakdown
would recommend this site to a friend
would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.




















Wonderful basic site just a 30 min walk into the pretty village
Overall | |
---|---|
Location | |
Value for money | |
Accommodation | |
Facilities / Activities | |
Customer service | |
Child friendliness | |
Cleanliness | |
Wifi |
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked: Great location
Friendly hosts
Quiet and peaceful
Great pitch size
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely basic stay … exactly as described
Overall | |
---|---|
Location | |
Value for money | |
Accommodation | |
Facilities / Activities | |
Customer service | |
Child friendliness | |
Cleanliness | |
Wifi |
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked: The site was super basic as described but it was perfect for us for a quick over night stay!
The owners were absolutely lovely and checked on us twice …. Nothing seemed too big & they were all more than happy to help.
Beautiful surroundings ….. thanks for a wonderful stay!
Disliked: Nothing actually and I’ve never stayed anywhere with no shower or electric but it was lovely
Recommend to friends Visit again
Really nice site, quiet and well marked out for pitches. Loved that…
Overall | |
---|---|
Location | |
Value for money | |
Accommodation | |
Facilities / Activities | |
Customer service | |
Child friendliness | |
Cleanliness | |
Wifi |
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked: Really nice site, quiet and well marked out for pitches. Loved that there was already a fire pit allocated to each pitch. Also great that cars had to stay separate so it was safe for kids to play. Portaloo was very clean. Flat pitches so no issues with rocks around the tent etc. Owner was really helpful at keeping me updated on the weather before we arrived as there was a storm risk the morning of travel. Will definitely be back.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Perfect from flat ground to a clean portaloo.
Overall | |
---|---|
Location | |
Value for money | |
Accommodation | |
Facilities / Activities | |
Customer service | |
Child friendliness | |
Cleanliness | |
Wifi |
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked: This camp site was spot on kids was able to run free without having to worry about cars in and out. The lady we spoke to on arrival was lovely helped with everything we needed. Some great walks near by was nice and relaxed. We will be returning next year 100%
Disliked: Nothing to dislike about this site.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Although the weather was atrocious the last full day and night with…
Overall | |
---|---|
Location | |
Value for money | |
Accommodation | |
Facilities / Activities | |
Customer service | |
Child friendliness | |
Cleanliness | |
Wifi |
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked: Although the weather was atrocious the last full day and night with the wind and rain, the campsite and our short stay was fantastic.
We were free to choose a pitch of our choice. Once settled the children were safe to run around and play with the other children on site. The stream was lovely and the children loved the tarzy and having a small paddle. Other campers were friendly and respectful.
The owners came everyday to check everyone was fine and if we needed anything.
Overall a fabulous stay and will be back next year, but will check the weather first as the wind was horrendous!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Perfect site for back-to-basics camping, loved it!
Overall | |
---|---|
Location | |
Value for money | |
Accommodation | |
Facilities / Activities | |
Customer service | |
Child friendliness | |
Cleanliness | |
Wifi |
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked: We absolutely loved the site, the facilities were minimal as described but perfect for a back-to-basics camping trip! The toilets were fully stocked and clean at all times and there was fresh drinking water available with recycling facilities and handy information displayed about the local area and useful contact numbers. Everything you needed was very close by with plenty of options for food and drink nearby too in the local village down the road if you don't want to venture too far out. There is also a beautiful river running through the site which you could take a dip in or just walk along and enjoy the view.
The family who own the site were all lovely and super helpful, they paid multiple visits to the site during out 2 night stay checking on the guests and greeting us all and also offering the option of buying firewood!
We loved that the site had pitches already lined out which meant we weren't overlooked and everybody was nicely spaced out!
There were many beautiful locations very close by with lots to see and enjoy!
Overall we absolutely loved our stay and will absolutely be booking again when the site reopens, thanks for having us!
Disliked: Nothing!
Recommend to friends Visit again
This was my first solo trip & I was very nervous. I…
Overall | |
---|---|
Location | |
Value for money | |
Accommodation | |
Facilities / Activities | |
Customer service | |
Child friendliness | |
Cleanliness | |
Wifi |
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked: This was my first solo trip & I was very nervous. I emailed the site to see if there was any chance I could get on early, the site owner replied & was really helpful she put me at ease straight away. Someone came to check I was ok & chatted about local places to visit to eat & drink & close walks etc. The site had a lovely stream nearby, it was nice & quiet other tents being nicely spaced out. There was water, one toilet, fire pits & few bits for children like fishing nets. The owner came down later on to check on everyone & if anyone needed anything, she was lovely & told me I was not alone & that she was nearby if I needed her or anything which truly meant a lot, thank you so much. This was a wonderful site for my first solo trip & I can definitely recommend this lovely pop up site.
Disliked: Toilet could have done with some bleach pods or something down there, they were a bit pongy.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent small site with gorgeous views and surroundings.
Overall | |
---|---|
Location | |
Value for money | |
Accommodation | |
Facilities / Activities | |
Customer service | |
Child friendliness | |
Cleanliness | |
Wifi |
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked: Lovely open space, beautiful area with access to a village nearby. Gorgeous river walk access, lovely views and animals to keep children entertained. Small site, perfect for basic camping with some personal touches like games, fire pits & logs etc available.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Plenty of space Very friendly site Owners on hand to help and…
Overall | |
---|---|
Location | |
Value for money | |
Accommodation | |
Facilities / Activities | |
Customer service | |
Child friendliness | |
Cleanliness | |
Wifi |
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked: Plenty of space
Very friendly site
Owners on hand to help and always checking in to ensure all is ok
Lovely site
Recommend to friends Visit again
This is our 4th visit & we can't wait to come back.…
Overall | |
---|---|
Location | |
Value for money | |
Accommodation | |
Facilities / Activities | |
Customer service | |
Child friendliness | |
Cleanliness | |
Wifi |
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked: This is our 4th visit & we can't wait to come back. It is so peaceful with such a safe space for the children to run around freely & the easy access to the river is perfect for a dip & catching little fish.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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
Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild campingUtilities
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 Nearby farmers' market Shop nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsiteNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Eden Escapes
Pinfold
Appleby Road
Kirkby Stephen
Cumbria
England
CA17 4PG
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.4901°N
-2.35459°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
Must see
High Force Waterfall 13 mi
Barnard Castle 18 mi
The Bowes Museum 18 mi
The Rheged Centre 20.3 mi
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 20.9 mi
National Trust
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 14.7 mi
Sizergh Castle and Garden 22.1 mi
Townend 23.2 mi
Windermere and Troutbeck 23.6 mi
Hill Top 26.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Kirkby Stephen Circular 1.2 mi
The Eden Viaducts 1.2 mi
Kirkby Stephen - Nine Standards Rigg 1.2 mi
Kirkby Stephen - Nateby - Wharton Hall - Lammerside Castle 1.6 mi
Smardale Wildlife Reserve 2.5 mi
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)
Penrith, Cumbria 16.5 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.
Want to know more about camping in The Lake District and Cumbria?
Frequently asked questions
- Does Eden Escapes have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Eden Escapes dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Eden Escapes? Local attractions and activities include: - Coast to Coast Walk: five minutes' drive - Platform 3 Play (soft play centre): five minutes - Brough Castle Ice Cream Parlour and Tearoom: five minutes … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Eden Escapes?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Eden Escapes? From £22 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.