Blaithwaite House

View prices & book 8.9 98 reviews
Visitor image of the view from the pitch
Visitor image of the view from the pitch
Campfield
Playing field
Pitches with countryside views
Spacious pitches
Play area
Play area among the trees
Meet the goat and chickens
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Campfield
Playing field
Pitches with countryside views

  • Family-friendly site with stunning views across Solway Firth
  • A 10-minute drive from the Lake District and 20 from the coast
  • Shops and restaurants five miles away in Wigton
Rural rambles without having to leave base – bag a berth at Blaithwaite House, 10 minutes’ drive from the market town of Wigton, for a taste of life on a Cumbria country estate. And not just any old country estate – this one stretches for a generous 200 acres, bringing with it 50 acres of woodland to frolic in, and a walking trail that covers over two miles (Yes, it’s a big place, so best be picking up a map before striding forth.) Enjoyed that warm up? More walks, bike rides and other outdoorsy pursuits are 10 minutes’ drive away in the Lake District National Park or 20 minutes away on the Solway coast. Time to catch your breath? Settle in on site for splendid views over the Solway Firth or to cook up something tasty at the barbecue and firepit area (shop ahead and you can stash your supplies in the site’s fridges and freezer). If cooking doesn’t appeal, decamp to a local pub – two such establishments an easy five-minute drive away serve up homemade food. Still got energy to burn? Play areas, a football field and a playing field offer plenty of space to let off steam. If you’ve got a gaggle of buddies on hand, book ahead to mercilessly hunt them down with a game of laser tag… but whatever you get up to, don’t forget to give a cheery wave to Snowy the goat and her chicken pals. The site may be sizeable, but facilities aren’t far-flung – washing-up areas and individual toilets and showers are in the pitches field and supplied with hot water from the eco-friendly biomass boilers.

Campground type

Caravan sites 15
RV & Motorhome sites 15
Rent a tent 2
Tent sites 50
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • 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).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 21 consecutive nights.
  • Reception is unmanned after 4:30 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • The site is also a wedding venue: the rose garden, summerhouse and miniature golf are not available to camping guests when a wedding is held.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

Site types & availability

Accommodation

Tent sitesCaravan sitesRV & Motorhome sitesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

8.9

Overall rating based on 98 reviews View breakdown

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Voted 77% of visitors View breakdown

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would recommend this campground to a friend

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Very helpful and friendly staff Very clean campsite Really enjoyed our stay…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Kerry B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass tent site (eight person)

Liked: Very helpful and friendly staff
Very clean campsite
Really enjoyed our stay

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Fantastic site, good facilties, helpful owners .

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Ryan C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site (two person)

Liked: Loads of space to camp out tent, great facilities onsite & the goats are a bonus! Great location for day trips to the lakes, would stay here again!

Disliked: Some of the toilets didn't have toilet roll most of the weekend. There's also exposed wiring on the extractor fan on one of the cabins which was a cause for concern considering the moisture that builds up during showering.

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We loved this beautiful site it's lovely and clean the staff are…

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

Unpowered grass tent site (eight person)

Liked: We loved this beautiful site it's lovely and clean the staff are lovely and so helpful and welcoming, the grounds are beautiful perfect for children with the play areas and animals, lovely dog walks and not to far from a gorgeous lake and shops and short drive to keswick we loved our stay and definitely will be booking up again!

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Stunning environment if you don't mind a load of mud

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
ASHLEY G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked: The views and the grounds were all very beautiful. The playgrounds were good although designed for older children so my younger daughter was unable to play much. The goats and chickens were a good addition.

Disliked: The field we stayed on (paddock) was clay soil to did not drain, after a fair few days rain it was very boggy and muddy. Even the few days of dry weather did nothing to dry out the ground or mud. The electricity was off for a day which we were warned about, but we weren't aware this included the showers and water in some of the blocks. Despite the information all stating it is a family site and no noise after 11 this doesn't actually seem to be enforced as several families on our field had not problems partying until the early hours with loud music and shouting.

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Great site with all the essential facilities, family friendly

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Hayley W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site (two person)

Liked: Upon arrival we were earlier than check in time but we were allowed to pitch up which was great.
It was chucking it down and the site had a room open with table tennis, Jenga and connect 4 so we were able to kill some time whilst the rain died off. When we set up we had pegs missing and a snapped pole, the office staff and handyman (I am assuming his role) were extremely helpful. They sourced us spare pegs to use and someone had thrown out a tent so we were able to salvage a makeshift pole, if they didn’t do this our little holiday would of been spoiled so extra thanks to those two for being so kind.
The outdoor facilities were great, park by the back of the main building was brilliant. A huge field which we would have made use of if the weather had been better! The animals were an extra treat as well as we got to see some little chicks, feeding the goats some grass was lovely too.
We also tried the mini golf, this was a bit of a tired course but it was completely free and we had a good laugh anyways so worth it.
The park on the campsite was perfect for my 7 year old.
The site is on a bit of a hill so the views were incredible, 10/10.
Facilities available included showers, toilets, washing up sinks, a fridge and a freezer. Only part we didn’t try were the showers as we used some off site instead.
For a campsite I would say the facilities were completely adequate. We never struggled to gain access to a toilet as they had 6 separate ones (with a shower in each!). The little huts also had a heated towel rail which was a nice touch, not a lot of space to move around though as the two of us tried to get ready but we managed fine.

Disliked: If I had to be picky I would say that the toilets were a bit smelly at times, not sure if this was due to people not flushing or if there was a sewer problem. I often saw cleaners coming and going so they were clean. I also felt that they looked a bit worn out with a few rusty parts such as the holder for toiletries and trims being loose.
I didn’t notice any bar or food type area which I’m sure I saw mentioned on the website, however we didn’t ask where this was so it could of been somewhere we might not of seen.
No signal on the campsite, which is to be expected when camping. Rated the site low on WiFi for this reason but I assume the accommodation in the house provides WiFi capabilities.

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The staff were very helpful and friendly, there was a lovely little…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 2
Sarajane C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass tent site (five person)

Liked: The staff were very helpful and friendly, there was a lovely little pub on site that opened of a night time to get us out the crappy weather and a pizza van. There was a help yourself mini golf which was a good touch too although it really could do with some tlc.

Disliked: Although the weather wasn’t their fault, the ground was flooded a lot. Toilet cubicles could also do with getting cleaned more regularly and shower cubicle locked didn’t work which led to someone walking in on us in the shower..

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Excellent site amazing facilities and amazing friendly staff

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
Sarah L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass tent site (eight person)

Liked: This site is amazing super friendly people always willing to help chat with any thing you need we been a few times during covid but we were amazed at the upgrades they’ve done with the paddock field new toilets log cabins amazing place our family love it nice walks long or short what ever suits your needs great for pets our dog loved it as much as us can’t wait to go back on a weekend take a trip to the barn bar where nothing is too much my girls loved a song called zombie and the young man serving on the bar was more than happy to put it back on for them and bingo nights are great super fun and family and pet friendly

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Facilities were amazing can't fault them at all

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

Unpowered grass tent site (eight person)

Liked: Absolutely everything! I can honestly not fault anything at all, the staff were absolutely amazing! They will go above and beyond to help in any way they can.

The grounds are absolutely beautiful, my children aged from 2-15 year old they all had something to do. I would 100% recommend booking onto the Lazer tag, it's great fun for all children and adults

Disliked: Absolutely nothin

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I had an incredible experience at Blaithwaite House campsite! The staff was…

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

Powered grass tent site (eight person)

Liked: I had an incredible experience at Blaithwaite House campsite! The staff was exceptionally supportive and always eager to help, making our stay truly enjoyable. The facilities were immaculate, with clean toilets and baths that were well-maintained throughout our stay. The site itself is perfect for families, with a fantastic playground that kept the kids entertained for hours. Plus, the surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities for sightseeing, making it an ideal location for exploring the local attractions. I highly recommend Blaithwaite House for anyone looking for a relaxing and family-friendly camping experience. We'll definitely be back!

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Excellent site with 2 play parks will stop again

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

Bell tent (four person)

Liked: Location , planning of site pitches , toilet blocks individual , quality of site ..Bell tents were great to stop in and relaxed and quiet campsite .
Beautiful grounds and animals , football pitch and 2 parks .

Disliked: Crazy golf needs updating/repaired .
Bar was only open on the Monday night but the sight was very quiet so can understand but would have used it with the excellent seating outside quite often

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

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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 Remote location Spectacular scenery

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

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Blaithwaite House

Wigton

Cumbria

England

CA7 0AZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.79146°N
-3.22501°W

Nearest transport

Coach
17.1 km Fairfield Junior School
17.2 km Gallowbarrow
21.8 km Bus Station
Rail
5.7 km Wigton Rail Station
7.8 km Aspatria Rail Station
16.4 km Dalston (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry
22.3 km Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
22.5 km Keswick Ferry Landing
23.8 km Hawes 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

As well as the hiking trails of the Lake District National Park, active options nearby include Bassenthwaite Lakes, 20 minutes’ drive from base, where there are lakeside paths, boat hire and tours and tastings at Lakes Distillery. Derwentwater, half an hour away, has kayaking, paddleboarding and sailing; you could also get out on the water on an Ullswater Steamer at Pooley Bridge (access 40 minutes' drive away at Penrith), cruising by some of the area's highest peaks. Historical highlights are plentiful in the region too: Carlisle Castle and Mirehouse House and Gardens are both within half an hour, Gretna Green is 40 minutes away and the remains of the great Hadrian’s Wall are reachable in about an hour. Try something a little different at the Rheged Discovery Centre, 40 minutes away, where there are cafés, craft shops and a six-storey cinema screen, all in the UK’s largest grass-covered building.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 13.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Southerness 25.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Sandyhills 33.4 km Sea N/AN/APoorPoor
Rockcliffe 37.5 km Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor
St Bees 41.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 16.7 km

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 20.7 km

Carlisle Castle 21.5 km

Castlerigg Stone Circle 22.5 km

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 25.8 km

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 16.9 km

Buttermere and Ennerdale 35.2 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 41.4 km

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 41.7 km

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 43.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

High Pike, Fellside 11.6 km

Ullock Pike - Longside Edge - Skiddaw 15.4 km

CAMPFIELD MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/11/2006) 16 km

Dodd Wood under Ullock Pike 16.7 km

Bassenthwaite Osprey Walk 16.7 km

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)

    Penrith, England 38.8 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 Blaithwaite House have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Blaithwaite House dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Blaithwaite House? As well as the hiking trails of the Lake District National Park, active options nearby include Bassenthwaite Lakes, 20 minutes’ drive from base, where there are lakeside paths, boat hire and tours … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Blaithwaite House?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Blaithwaite House? From $35.51 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.