Cockin Farm Campsite
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- 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
Campground type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. 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 building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Site types & availability
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 20 (GBP 20) 1 night, 2 adults
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Unpowered grass and earth campervan site
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Site size: Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 25 (GBP 25) 1 night, 2 adults
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The Blue Door shepherd's hut
2 people maximum Arrival daysFrom GBP 140 (GBP 140) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 79% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
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Liked: Location, facilities, host
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All together had a great stay , small campsite lots of things to do
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Liked: Facility’s were good , free showers and toilet on campsite , very welcoming
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Great location, friendly hosts, toilet on site, great phone connection
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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!
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remote and quiet location. Facilities as advertised, were clean and tidy. Would…
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Liked: remote and quiet location. Facilities as advertised, were clean and tidy. Would recommended to anyone looking for a quiet getaway.
Disliked: No dislikes.
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The owners were super friendly, we booked very late on the day…
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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.
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Stunning location, reasonable price and lovely hosts.…
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Liked: Stunning location, reasonable price and lovely hosts.
Disliked: None.
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Liked: Friendly, welcoming, and gorgeous surroundings.
Disliked: Great location but only accessible down a farm track.
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Unpowered grass and earth campervan site
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
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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.
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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…
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Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
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
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From the manager: Thank you for the kind review, we are planning on increasing the number of toilets for next season
Features
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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce 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 yearThemes
Lake and/or mountain Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Cockin Farm Campsite
Whinfell
Kendal
Cumbria
England
LA8 9EJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.38534°N
-2.66282°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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| Morecambe North | 36.6 km | Estuary | Good | N/A | Good | Good |
| Morecambe South | 37.4 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Haverigg | 46.1 km | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Sizergh Castle and Garden 13.4 km
Levens Hall & Gardens 16 km
The World of Beatrix Potter 16.8 km
Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 17.1 km
Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 17.4 km
National Trust
Sizergh Castle and Garden 13.4 km
Windermere and Troutbeck 16.3 km
Townend 16.6 km
Hill Top 20.3 km
Beatrix Potter Gallery 21.9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Kendal and Scout Scar 8.5 km
Kendal Castle and Paddy Lane 8.5 km
The River Kent and Kendal 9.1 km
Staveley - Ratherheath Tarn - Staveley 10.1 km
Orton and Old Tebay 10.5 km
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)
Penrith, England 24.6 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see site type section for details
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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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?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: noon – 10 p.m. Depart by: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: 3:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Cockin Farm Campsite? From $41.18 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.