Old Kiln Farm
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- Peaceful, remote site on a working farm on the Solway Coast
- Silloth 15 minutes’ drive; Bassenthwaite Lake half an hour
- About 100 metres from Allonby Beach; views as far as Skiddaw Mountain
Site type
4
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. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat, 1 Mar 2025 to
Pitch types & availability
Binsey camping pod (two person)
2 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Dimensions: 3.0m width x 1.8m length (10.0ft width x 6.0ft length) Calculated area: 5.6m² (60.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £55 1 night, 2 adults
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Carrick camping pod
3 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Dimensions: 2.4m width x 3.0m length (8.0ft width x 10.0ft length) Calculated area: 7.4m² (80.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £65 1 night, 2 adults
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Shepherd's hut
2 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Dimensions: 3.0m width x 1.8m length (10.0ft width x 6.0ft length) Calculated area: 5.6m² (60.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £65 1 night, 2 adults
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Skiddaw camping pod
3 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Dimensions: 3.7m width x 2.1m length (12.0ft width x 7.0ft length) Calculated area: 7.8m² (84.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £65 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
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Shepherd's hut
Liked: Lovely peace and quiet pods had everything you need small site so everything close by was offered a larger pod with no hassle as I had booked the smallest one leaving no room for the dog 🤭 going to book again this summer
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From the manager: Thankyou for a lovely review ❤️🐶Phil/vera
Excellent place to stay. Very clean and tidy. Perfect location
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Binsey camping pod (two person)
Liked: Vera was very welcoming from the time we arrived to when we departed. She was very happy chatty and ensured we was comfortable with our stay. Vera also messaged to let us know she was out and if we needed any other assistance to contact another person in charge.
The location was perfect very close to the beach. The place was clean and tidy and lots of items in the kitchen if we needed anything.
I would highly recommend this place to stay.
Disliked: Nothing.
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From the manager: Thankyou for the lovely review and the chocolate 😊
Very cosy pod with lots of thoughtful extras.Peaceful coastal location. Friendly and…
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Binsey camping pod (two person)
Liked: Very cosy pod with lots of thoughtful extras.Peaceful coastal location. Friendly and informative owner.
Disliked: Everything was as good or better than expected.
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From the manager: Thankyou for your great review 😊
Excellent location, facilities and value for money.
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Binsey camping pod (two person)
Liked: The location was amazing, so quiet, no light pollution so on the clear nights the view of the stars was epic. Beach was 2 minutes walk and caught a fantastic sunset on our 1st night. The pod was comfortable and hae everything you need. The kitchen shack was a god send on the 2nd night when rain stopped the idea of a bbbq.shiwer was nice and hot and the owner was really friendly.
Disliked: There wasn't anything we disliked.
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From the manager: Thankyou 😊
Spotlessly clean stayed in Skiddaw pod for just the one night and…
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Skiddaw camping pod
Liked: Spotlessly clean stayed in Skiddaw pod for just the one night and was really impressed. Didn’t cook on site but all amenities there if needed. Host was very informative on local area. Would 100% recommend and hope to stay again in the future.
Disliked: Nothing.
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From the manager: Thankyou 😊
Brilliant host. Ideal location and site.
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Shepherd's hut
Liked: Brilliant site. Hosts couldn't have been anymore welcoming.
Perfect location and the shepherd's hut was perfect for us
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From the manager: 😊
the host was brilliant the hut was beautiful had a lovley stay…
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Shepherd's hut
Liked: the host was brilliant the hut was beautiful had a lovley stay and it was the worst weather possible!
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From the manager: Thankyou , it’s been awful weather 😊
Friendly welcome, amazing pod accommodation (snug inside during some wild weather)…
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Shepherd's hut
Liked: Friendly welcome, amazing pod accommodation (snug inside during some wild weather) with everything I needed. Wonderful, quiet spot! Will be coming back.
Disliked: Leaving!
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From the manager: Thankyou 😊
Great pod in a beautiful and quiet area, with friendly host.
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Skiddaw camping pod
Liked: The pod was really comfortable and cosy. (This was important as we were glamping in the midst of a storm!) Our host was really friendly and welcoming. The shower was hot and worked well. The kitchen (in a shed) was basic but homely and the stove was good (although took a little while to master). There was a good range of board games, available from the kitchen, which we loved. This area of West Cumbria is unspoiled and the site is really close to a beautiful and quiet beach.
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From the manager: Thank you I’m pleased you enjoyed it even in the storm and by god it was a storm 😊😂
Excellent site with everything you need accommodated for.
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Binsey camping pod (two person)
Liked: We booked out all 4 (pods/shepherd's hut ), 6 adults ,4 children , 1 dog for a 2 night stay. On arrival the lovely Vera met us and showed /explained the facilities and eating places that accepted dogs. No need to pack beds, chairs, sleeping bags, tents , cooking equipment, just show up ...perfect 😁
The kitchen hut has everything you need. The children and dog had the freedom to run around safely as the area was all fenced and gated. The wind was trying it's best to spoil our stay but we circled the cars around the fire pit at night and had a fantastic first evening with the children and adults enjoying toasted marshmallows 😋 . The walk to the beach is 2 min , again mother nature blowing a hoollie but didn't stop my lot going in and body surfing the waves 😀. There was a windbreaker in the kitchen we used for our 2nd night as we moved up to the top field for our fire pit, again another successful evening .
Each pod kitted out with a kettle, tea and coffee , TV and mini cooler. The "pee only toilets" are well situated and toilet rolls /hand sanitisers are supplied. The shower block and main toilet are clean and maintained and where you find the games/books/dvds stored. The beds in all the pods /hut are really comfortable and a good night's sleep was had by everyone . Out door seating and small table for each pod/hut on the decking area, plus a wooden patio table and another 4 chairs. For eating out we managed to get Pedro's takeaway from Maryport to deliver (our order was quite substantial) 5* for tasty food and lovely delivery man.The WiFi was as expected but 4G kicked in when it dropped out so no issues for us. We all spent every waking hour outside, conversation and laughter in bucket loads it was a totally chill experience and one we would do again next year. Thank you Vera for accommodating us 😊
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Oh thankyou I’m pleased had a good 2 days despite the that wind, thankyou for the lovely review ❤️
Features
Portable toilet
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 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 Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Old Kiln Farm
Allonby
Maryport
Cumbria
England
CA15 6QH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.78948°N
-3.43176°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 | 1.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Southerness | 8.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Sandyhills | 13.2 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Poor | Poor |
| Rockcliffe | 15.4 mi | Estuary | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| St Bees | 21.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 9.5 mi
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 14 mi
Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 15.7 mi
Castlerigg Stone Circle 18.5 mi
Robert Burns Centre 20.6 mi
National Trust
Wordsworth House and Garden 9 mi
Buttermere and Ennerdale 18.6 mi
Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 25.5 mi
Grasmere and Great Langdale 29.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Cockermouth - River Cocker 9.2 mi
Carsethorn - Powillimount - Arbigland 10.8 mi
WORKINGTON HALL 11 mi
MERSEHEAD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 04/11/2003) 11.1 mi
CAMPFIELD MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/11/2006) 12.7 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Old Kiln Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Old Kiln Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Old Kiln Farm? On the edge of the Lake District, Cockermouth (20 minutes) is a lively market town famed as the birthplace of William Wordsworth. Visitors can learn all about this Romantic poet at the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Old Kiln Farm?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Old Kiln Farm? From £55 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.