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Powered concrete and grass campervan site
From GBP 70 (GBP 70)
6 people maximum 
9/10
54 reviews Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.
Site size
Max 7m width × 6.5m depth (45.5m²)
Ground type
Concrete and grass
Twin-axle vehicles not accepted
Suitable for
Campervan, (Motorhome not allowed)
Features
Electric: 16 amp included Bring an awning 0 included, 1 max. Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 3 max. Car parking by site/unit Dump point Use of a motorhome service point Other restrictions
Gazebos not allowed
Pup tents not allowed
Cars not allowed
Extras
| Bring an awning (1 max) | GBP 6 (GBP 6) per night | |
| Dog (3 max) | GBP 2 (GBP 2) per night |
You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.
Availability
| Your booking From GBP 70 (GBP 70) | |
Based on 2 nights, 2 adults | |
| 2 adults |
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The Old Post Office Campsite
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Reviews
89% would recommend this campground to a friend
86% would stay here again
What customers say
Beautiful, peaceful riverside spot with friendly staff. Well-kept pitches, mostly clean facilities. Great for exploring Western Lakes, with a handy pub nearby. Some Wi-Fi niggles and dated bits, but most reckon it's top-notch and will be back.
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Amazing Campsite
Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site (super)
Liked We had an absolutely fantastic 2 night stay at The Old Post Office campsite! The shower blocks were spotless and modern, and the staff couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful. It was so peaceful at night. Strong WiFi. We'd give it six stars if we could! Highly recommend. Pub is a small walk around the corner. We came back for another night because we had to cut out journey short and the guys helped us out with a pitch.
Disliked NOTHING!! 😁
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Really enjoyed staying on this campsite.…
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked Really enjoyed staying on this campsite. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Toilet block was clean showers were hot, your not packed in like sardines. Nice little pub nearby that we took refuge in when the rains came in. Some campers took a dip in the river.
Other reviews are correct about 50p for a shower, but if you don’t have a 50p coin go speak to the staff they will sort you out.
There was a bit of noise from the road behind but most people were up and about early making the most of there days in the lakes anyway.
10mins drive from Wasdale head and load of great walks. I will definitely be back.
Disliked Nout.
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Lovely quiet site with great pub…
Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site (super)
Liked Lovely quiet site with great pub just over the bridge.
great to have free wifi as very poor phone signal.
Disliked Nothing
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We stayed on pitch 7 which overlooked the river. Perfect!
Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site (super)
Liked Beautiful surroundings
Spotlessly clean throughout
Fantastic facilities including free hot water washing area
Friendly & helpful staff
Peaceful
Lovely spaced pitches (ours was fully serviced)
Everything you need and more!
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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Good site with clean facilities
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked It has showers and toilet facilities on site and also washing up area , also has a fridge and freezer to use aswell as a laundrette love the river than ran at the back of the camp, you do have to pay 50p for showers but staff on site have plenty of change if you dont have it and lasts for about 10mins
Altho a bit pricy would definitely stay again
Disliked Not so much a dislike but having to leave camp at 11am on the day you leave
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Excellent site with sheltered pitches, clean facilities, and friendly
Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site (super)
Liked The pitch was very private with a hedge, and it had a nice wooden picnic table. There's a lovely bit of side grass for your use. The toilets and showers were clean. Hook up to electrics and waste next to pitch. Lovely surroundings by the banks of a river, and a couple of walks for your dogs and a pub next door.
Disliked Difficult to leave the entrance in the vehicle due to blind spot...perhaps an additional mirror to show blind spot?
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A very nice quiet get away…
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked A very nice quiet get away with a nearby pub mostly tidy and clean lovely looking site and a good layout
Disliked Male member of staff extremely rude we had a broken windbreaker so we thought we do the right thing and put it in a bin however we was rudely told “your taking that home with you” in the harshest and rudest tone possible after spending 100+ pounds to stay somewhere access to the bin facilities would have been nice will not be returning after that
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From the manager: Thank you for your review.
The bins are for General/house hold waste and not for tented items,chairs and canvases, this will have been briefed to you on arrival.
I have spoken to My male colleague and checked the cctv that shows you had already left the site, there was no attempt made by you to put your items in our waste bins, instead after leaving the site you then reversed back up the road with your hazards on, of which my colleague then stopped you from attempting to fly tip your items into the unoccupied empty cottages adjacent to the campsite, this is why you were told to take your belongings home with you in a robust manner. Fly tipping within the confines of the Lake District National Park is illegal and extremely frowned upon.
I am sorry that this has affected your holiday as a result giving a four star review.
kind regards
The Old Post Office Campsite.
Small quiet site for a peaceful stay. Lovely walks from the site.
Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site (super)
Liked Lovely small friendly site. We had a peaceful stay here in our Hymer, pitch next to the river. Clean toilets and showers. Helpful staff. Two minute walk to a decent pub selling food. Lovely location, beautiful scenery with walks on the doorstep. Would recommend.
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Great clean site , friendly staff, loved the pitch position
Powered concrete and grass motorhome site
Liked Everything
Disliked Nothing
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No fuss or hassle. Great place…
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked No fuss or hassle. Great place to stay and explore the Lake District.
Recommend to friends Visit again
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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. 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 yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
The Old Post Office Campsite
Santon Bridge
Wasdale
Holmrook
Cumbria
England
CA19 1UY
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.4021°N
3.371°W
Route directions
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seascale | 7.7 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| St Bees | 18.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Silecroft | 20.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Haverigg | 24.3 km | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Walney West Shore | 31.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 5.6 km
Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 23.6 km
Beatrix Potter Gallery 24.2 km
Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 25.2 km
Rydal Mount and Gardens 25.6 km
National Trust
Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 2.8 km
Buttermere and Ennerdale 16.9 km
Gondola' 20.1 km
Coniston and Tarn Hows 20.7 km
Grasmere and Great Langdale 22.9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Eskdale Green - Muncaster Fell - Muncaster Head - Eskdale Green 3.3 km
MUNCASTER CASTLE 5.4 km
High Gillerthwaite - Red Pike Ridge Traverse - High Gillerthwaite 12.9 km
Seathwaite - Scafell Pike - Seathwaite 16.3 km
The Gables from Honister Pass 16.3 km
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Old Post Office Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Old Post Office Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Old Post Office Campsite? Pull on your comfiest boots and walk yourself to merriment around these Cumbrian parts: just over five miles away in Wasdale is one of Britain’s tiniest churches, St Olafs, with its timber … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Old Post Office Campsite?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Old Post Office Campsite? From $143.82 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.