Setmabanning Caravan Park

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Great views, comfortable spacious pitches
Great views, comfortable spacious pitches
Fully-serviced pitches
Well-kept gravel pitches
Pitches with all services
Space for an awning
Fully-serviced pitches
Friendly sheep
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Fully-serviced pitches
Well-kept gravel pitches
Pitches with all services

  • Working farm site in the Lake District with stunning fell views
  • Just off the A66 road in Threlkeld, a 10-minute drive from Keswick
  • Blencathra, Skiddaw and Helvellyn ranges within 20-minute drive
Looking for a lush location to settle down in while exploring Lakeland? Step foot in the family-run Setmabanning Caravan Park, then step off site towards top spots like Keswick and the Castlerigg Stone Circle (10 minutes’ drive). This site really is very easy on the eye: it’s got spectacular views of Blencathra and the surrounding fells, making it fab for frolicking about the Lake District (or just having a bit of R&R in a rural bolthole). During a break here, the more energetic among your travel crew could tackle the Blencathra, Skiddaw and Helvellyn ranges, all within about a 20-minute drive, while strollers seeking easier trails might prefer the pretty footpaths and cycle tracks around the local valley and towards Keswick. Sticking to the site is always an option too – being a working farm, there’s lots to see and do, whether it’s watching the sheep being sheared and the cows going out into the fields with their calves or feeding the chickens and ducks as they wander by. When it comes to filling your own stomach, it’s a 25-minute walk to the centre of the nearest village, Threlkeld, which has two country pubs serving Cumbrian food and ales. Meals are also to be had at the golf club, and the Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum (10 minutes) is worth a quick nosey around as well.

Campground type

Caravan sites 10
RV & Motorhome sites 10
Caravans for hire 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 259 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulSpectacular sceneryWalkers' paradise

94% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely, peaceful farm stay with roomy, serviced sites and great views. Hosts are friendly, honesty shop's handy, and it's a top spot for walks and hitting Keswick. Some reckon the facilities are a bit basic, but most loved it and plan to be back.

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Perfect for a walking / cycling break.

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Rachel P.

Fully-serviced gravel caravan site

Liked Quiet clean and the on site honesty shop was very well stocked.
The view is outstanding.

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Big level pitches, beautiful views, lovely…

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Jamie M.

Fully-serviced gravel caravan site

Liked Big level pitches, beautiful views, lovely little farm shop for essentials and treats. Walked into Keswick down the old railway track as recommended by the owners (around 5 mile walk) so glad we did as it was such a scenic route and we'll maintained, caught the bus back. Would stay again.

Disliked Shower block and toilets were clean and lots of hot water however could do with being updated.

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Lovely spacious serviced pitch Honesty shop with…

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Kevin B.

Fully-serviced gravel caravan site

Liked Lovely spacious serviced pitch

Honesty shop with some lovely local produce

Views from site stunning

Everyone very friendly

Working farm

Pubs in Threlkeld worth a visit

Disliked Toilet block dated

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A peaceful,quiet place. Everything I needed. Beautiful.

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Karen C.

Fully-serviced gravel caravan site

Liked The whole site and farm is beautiful. The pitch was a great big size, with its own water tap- so convenient. Far from the madding crowd....but near enough for a lovely cycle ride into town.

Disliked My visit was too short 😍

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clean facilities

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Linda N.

Fully-serviced gravel caravan site

Liked Beautiful peaceful spot on working farm

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The beautiful big place…

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Anneke V.

Fully-serviced gravel caravan site

Liked The beautiful big place

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location is great. Pitches large and…

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Krzysztof F.

Fully-serviced gravel caravan site

Liked Location is great. Pitches large and comfortable.

Disliked The facilities so bed. Like 70s. Nothing upgraded.

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Quiet working farm, exactly as described

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Rebecca G.

Fully-serviced gravel caravan site

Liked Quiet site, very spacious pitches (for our campervan and awning, plus plenty of space to sit out).
Authentic working farm, exactly as described.
The scenery is outstanding, short walk to a couple of pubs or a slightly longer walk (4 miles) into Keswick.

Disliked Difficult to say what was disliked as we had read the description and reviews so we’re fully aware of the type of site we were visiting.

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Fabulous base. Showers fantastic Very…

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Karen D.

Fully-serviced gravel caravan site

Liked Fabulous base. Showers fantastic
Very welcoming 🙏

Disliked No dislikes

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Pitch size, quiet site, very convenient…

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Leman H.

Fully-serviced gravel caravan site

Liked Pitch size, quiet site, very convenient for Threlkeld & Keswick, local paths for walking dogs, the 'honesty box' farm shop.

Disliked Men's showers, cold and little to no water pressure. Disappointing. Apparently the women's showers were hot and worked okay according to my wife. Couldn't quite give a 10 rating, sorry.

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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 Watersports

Amenities 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 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

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm 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 Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Setmabanning Caravan Park

Threlkeld

Keswick

Cumbria

England

CA12 4TT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.61294°N
3.05177°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6 km Bus Station
17.8 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
17.9 km Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
Rail
19.7 km Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
24.3 km Aspatria Rail Station
25.1 km Wigton Rail Station
Ferry
6.1 km Keswick Ferry Landing
6.8 km Ashness Gate Derwentwater Ferry Landing
7 km Nichol End (Derwentwater) 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

The site is on a cycle path leading to Keswick, so you could either drive to town (10 minutes) or ride there by bike. Once you’ve arrived, have a left-of-field hour or so learning about the history of pencils at the Derwent Pencil Museum before gazing at artefacts dug up from around Lakeland in the Keswick Museum & Art Gallery. Just on the outskirts of town is the Castlerigg Stone Circle, dating back as far as the Neolithic area; check this historic spot out, then trudge up to the 2,848-foot Halls Fell Top at the peak of Blencathra. The mighty mountain ranges of Skiddaw (20 minutes’ drive) and Helvellyn (10 minutes) are also local to the site if you’re up for another hiking challenge. As you’re in the Lake District, you’ll surely want to be inspecting some of the area’s bodies of water too. The closest to Keswick is Derwent Water (15 minutes) – ace for boat trips around the Theatre by the Lake – but Thirlmere (10 minutes) and Ullswater (20 minutes) are within easy reach as well.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 30 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Seascale 37.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Bees 38.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southerness 45.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Silecroft 47.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castlerigg Stone Circle 3.2 km

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 9.4 km

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 9.7 km

Ullswater Steamers 10.4 km

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 15.3 km

National Trust

Grasmere and Great Langdale 19.6 km

Wordsworth House and Garden 21.2 km

Townend 24.2 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 26.4 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 26.4 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Threlkeld - Blencathra - Sharp Edge - Scales - Threlkeld 0.6 km

Threlkeld, Westcoe and Keswick Railway 1 km

Blencathra Ridge 2.1 km

Blencathra Classic - Sharp Edge and Narrow Edge 3.1 km

Castlerigg Stone Circle and St John's in the Vale 3.2 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 Setmabanning Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Setmabanning Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Setmabanning Caravan Park? The site is on a cycle path leading to Keswick, so you could either drive to town (10 minutes) or ride there by bike. Once you’ve arrived, have a left-of-field hour or … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Setmabanning Caravan Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Setmabanning Caravan Park? From $60.14 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.