Seatoller Farm

View prices & book 9.2 549 reviews
Scenery
Scenery
Marked out tent pitches with individual car space for each. mountain views and by the river
The river running by the campsite
Marked out tent pitches with mountain views
Campervan pitch only with mountain views
The view om the short walk back to the campsite from the shower block
Space to relax by the river
Borrowdale valley views from the site
1/204
Marked out tent pitches with individual car space for each. mountain views and by the river
The river running by the campsite
Marked out tent pitches with mountain views

  • Peaceful family-run farm site next to the River Derwent
  • Excellent base for hikes, including Scafell and Great Gable
  • Woodfired pizzas on Saturday nights, a short walk away
Setting forth for the Lake District to seek out some scenic views? Settle in to Seatoller Farm and you can start on the scenery-seeing without so much as moving from the site. At this family-run working hill farm in Cumbria, the views are stunning whichever way you turn, taking in vistas of the Borrowdale valley and the River Derwent. At this back to basics site, there’s no wifi or phone signal (except Vodafone in Seatoller itself), so switch off and embrace the wild feel. When you roll up, there’s no reception, so pick out a pitch. Owner Daniel comes around in the morning and evening to check on guests, but they’re not always in the house. Every Saturday night (between 6pm and 8pm), stone-baked pizzas are sold on the farm. Take it back to your tent or tuck in inside the seating barn. Tasty toppings include the site’s own pork and Herdwick lamb. Also up for grabs at the farm (or from Dan on his rounds) are rare breed pork sausages, Herdwick lamb and mint burgers or logs and kindling. A nifty central location in the Lake District National Park means this site is well placed for lots of walks, including scrambling up Scafell, ticking off the Wainwright fells or a leisurely riverside ramble. Protected woodland runs along one side of the farm, with wildlife like bats, buzzards, woodpeckers and owls among the site’s frequent visitors. The low-key facilities preserve the relaxed rural vibe – separate gents’ and ladies toilets are close to the pitches, as are washing-up facilities and drinking water taps; showers are a short walk away at the main farm building. Campfires and barbecues are allowed here, but only if they're kept off the grass (you'll immediately be asked to put out any fires that burn the grass). There are a couple of pubs about a mile away for food and drinks, and a hotel five minutes' walk away for drinks on the terrace. The campsite has excellent access to the local bus service that runs regularly from the farm during the season.

Site type

Tent sites 18
RV sites 6
Open now
Opens March 28
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 20 or over.
  • Units longer than 5 metres are not allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • The shower block is located at the farm, which is a short 6-minute walk from the campsite; the toilets and washing up facilities are located in the middle of the campsite.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 28 to

No availability here for your search criteria

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent sitesTravel trailer sitesRV sitesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsMobile homes for rentRent a tent
Choose your dates
2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 549 Pitchup.com customers

  • 70%
    10
  • 2%
    9
  • 18%
    8
  • 0%
    7
  • 4%
    6
  • 0%
    5
  • 2%
    4
  • 0%
    3
  • 0%
    2
  • 0%
    1
Location
 10
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
 9
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
 3
PeacefulSpectacular sceneryHikers’ paradise

94% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

Praise for stunning, peaceful spot amid nature. "Back to basics" with no phone signal. Clean facilities, hot showers, friendly owners. Close to hikes & pub. Downsides: shower distance & wet weather ground.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

Reviews page 1 of 55
Arrival date (latest first)

Beautiful setting, close to pub, stream…

Overall

5 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 6
Accommodation
 No rating
Facilities / Activities
 3
Customer service
 4
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 5
Wifi
 10
Susie W.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Beautiful setting, close to pub, stream and open fields, Mountains in every view

Disliked Owner arriving on site at 7:30am on a Sunday to remove bins and glass- waking up most of the site.
allows groups as there were a few parties going on, seemed cramped in the tent area (just an observation)
bit confusing when we arrived where we should go- easily rectified by allocating pitch numbers upon booking?

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing little campsite. we loved it.…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
 No rating
Facilities / Activities
 9
Customer service
 No rating
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 No rating
Wifi
 No rating
Anna D.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Amazing little campsite. we loved it. views at the mountains were spectacular

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite, near the mountains, gentle…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 No rating
Facilities / Activities
 No rating
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Kirsty H.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Lovely campsite, near the mountains, gentle vibe, and relaxed.

Disliked A bit of a shlep to the showers after a hard days walking....what I mean is, they aren't far, but after a long walk seems like too far!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would recommend to friends.

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
 No rating
Facilities / Activities
 9
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
 6
Pia G.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Surrounded by beautiful nature. Good amenities. Toilets and showers kept clean.
Lovely little cafe on site and very close to the pub.

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything!…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 No rating
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Lucy P.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Everything!

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect hosts…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 No rating
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Mark G.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Perfect hosts

Recommend to friends Visit again

De locatie is prachtig, toiletten zijn…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 7
Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
 6
Customer service
 8
Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
 7
Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked De locatie is prachtig, toiletten zijn schoon en voldoen.

Disliked Het afval zou wat eerder afgeboerd kunnen worden. Geen douches op het terrein zelf, maar dat was ook wel weer charmant.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A beautiful rustic campsite, and we…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 No rating
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Ben V.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked A beautiful rustic campsite, and we loved the wood fired pizzas!

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had a wonderful stay, lovely…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
 6
Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked We had a wonderful stay, lovely campsite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

What a lovely site. Beautifully situated…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked What a lovely site. Beautifully situated near a peaceful river with shade from trees and clean well-looked after facilities. I’ll be back for sure!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Seatoller Farm

Seatoller

Borrowdale

Keswick

Cumbria

England

CA12 5XN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.51099°N
3.16822°W

Route directions

The campsite is not based at the farm itself. Please follow the road signs marking the turning for the campsite (on a black-and-white striped signpost). If you are lost, please go to the farmhouse for help, but please don't knock on any neighbours' doors.

Nearest transport

Coach
10.2 km Bus Station
11.6 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
11.7 km Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
Rail
22.6 km Windermere Rail Station
23.3 km Drigg Rail Station
23.3 km Ravenglass Rail Station
Ferry
6.1 km Lodore Falls Derwentwater Ferry Landing
6.3 km High Brandelhow Ferry Landing
7.3 km Low Brandelhow 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

Dust off those hiking boots, for Seatoller’s surrounds are stacked with walking trails to suit all comers, from those seeking a gentle stroll through woodland and across heather-strewn fells to those in search of more vertical challenges. The beginning of a couple of the national park’s top climbs are easy to get to too – Great Gable (an hour and a half) and mighty Scafell (a couple of hours). Roam a little further afield for hikes on Catbells (15 minutes’ drive), around the Castlerigg stone circle (25 minutes) or on the slopes of Helvellyn (half an hour away, and a fine choice for mountain bikers too). If you’d like to have a crack at climbing in a controlled environment, try the via ferrata route at Honister Slate Mine, five minutes away, and worth a stop for an underground mine tour even if you’re not up to clinging on to crags. All sound a little tiring? Less demanding days out include the Lake District Wildlife Park (half an hour) and the sculpture trail at Rydal Hall Gardens (40 minutes). It’s worth knocking around Keswick for a bit too, visiting the eccentric Puzzling Place exhibition and Derwent Pencil Museum or taking tipples at the town’s brewery. Alpaca trekking at Lingholm Estate and Whinlatter Forest are some other splendid days out.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seascale 24.4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Bees 28.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Allonby 33.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Silecroft 34.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Haverigg 36.6 km Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 10.8 km

Castlerigg Stone Circle 11.1 km

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 11.6 km

Rydal Mount and Gardens 13.8 km

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 14.7 km

National Trust

Grasmere and Great Langdale 12.5 km

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 15.2 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 16.8 km

Gondola' 17.6 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 18.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Borrowdale and Castle Crag from Seatoller and Rosthwaite 0.3 km

Seathwaite - Scafell Pike - Seathwaite 1.6 km

Rosthwaite, Stonethwaite and Langstrath Beck 1.8 km

Rosthwaite, Seathwaite and Seatoller 1.9 km

The Gables from Honister Pass 2.2 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.

Want to know more about camping in The Lake District and Cumbria?

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Seatoller Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Seatoller Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Seatoller Farm? Dust off those hiking boots, for Seatoller’s surrounds are stacked with walking trails to suit all comers, from those seeking a gentle stroll through woodland and across heather-strewn fells to those in … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Seatoller Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Seatoller Farm? From $52.40 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.