Eden Escapes

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Campsite

  • 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
Hear that sound? It's the quiet murmur of the river Eden as it flows a few yards from your pitch at Eden Escapes, a wild-style farm site deep in the Cumbrian countryside. This quiet open field is easily accessible from the road, is surrounded by rolling grassland and has sheep and cows for neighbours. It's a short amble away from the Eden river, where you can stop to swim, paddle and relax before heading into the historic market town of Kirkby Stephen a mile to the south. The pretty village of Winton is a similar distance away via local footpaths too and is home to a friendly local pub and playground. The views here are truly spectacular, with sweeping vistas over Wild Boar Fell and, further to the north, the peaks of the Pennines. Eden Escapes is within reach of both, with day trips to the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District national parks also easily doable. In terms of facilities, this is a simple spot with portable toilets and running water. The farm is a pretty laidback place to be – well-behaved dogs are welcome to join you here, barbecues are permitted and campfires are allowed in the designated areas.

Site type

Tent pitches 32
Open now
Opens 11 April
Please note
  • 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

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Wonderful basic site just a 30 min walk into the pretty village

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

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Great location
Friendly hosts
Quiet and peaceful
Great pitch size

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Lovely basic stay … exactly as described

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

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

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Really nice site, quiet and well marked out for pitches. Loved that…

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

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.

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Perfect from flat ground to a clean portaloo.

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

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.

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Although the weather was atrocious the last full day and night with…

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

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!

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Perfect site for back-to-basics camping, loved it!

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

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!

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This was my first solo trip & I was very nervous. I…

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

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.

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Excellent small site with gorgeous views and surroundings.

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

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.

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Plenty of space Very friendly site Owners on hand to help and…

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

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

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This is our 4th visit & we can't wait to come back.…

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
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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.

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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 Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Eden Escapes

Pinfold

Appleby Road

Kirkby Stephen

Cumbria

England

CA17 4PG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.4901°N
-2.35459°W

Nearest transport

Coach
19.3 mi Bus Station
19.3 mi Bus Station
19.3 mi Bus Station
Rail
2.5 mi Kirkby Stephen Rail Station
8.2 mi Appleby Rail Station
11.7 mi Garsdale Rail Station
Ferry
20.7 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
21.2 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
24 mi Glenridding Ullswater Ferry Landing

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

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 - Bessy Beck (fishing lakes): 15 minutes - Appleby-in-Westmorland: 15 minutes - Tan Hill Inn (highest pub in Britain): 25 minutes - Kennedys Fine Chocolates (chocolate factory): 25 minutes - Wensleydale Creamery: 30 minutes - Lowther Castle: 40 minutes

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.

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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.
    Read more
  • 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.