Old Kiln Farm

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Shepherd's hut exterior and private garden
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Shepherd's hut exterior and private garden
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  • Peaceful, remote site on a working farm on the Solway Coast
  • Silloth 15 minutes’ drive; Bassenthwaite Lake half an hour
  • About 100 metres from Allonby Beach; views as far as Skiddaw Mountain
If you live for long walks on the beach – perhaps accompanied by your four-legged companion, and maybe at sunset (which can be pretty spectacular along this stretch of the Solway Coast, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) – Old Kiln Farm, on a working farm about 100 metres from Allonby Beach, might well be the place for you. This peaceful, family-friendly site has far-reaching views over a dramatic landscape of intertidal flats and sand dunes to the west, and mossy lowlands and Skiddaw Mountain, in the Lake District, to the east. Oh, and the Scottish coastline and hills to the north. It feels pretty remote here – but you’re not completely cut off from the world: the coastal village of Allonby is less than five minutes’ drive away (if you fancy walking, it will take you about 20 minutes), with its convenience store, ice-cream parlour, fish and chip shop and a couple of pubs. There is also a bike-hire place in the village, so you can explore the coast on two wheels and get to places like Silloth in about 40 minutes (15 minutes by car). As you pedal along the promenade here, keep your eyes peeled for porpoises off the coast. Back at the site, get the barbecue or the campfire going (firepits are provided but you'll need to bring your own wood), and settle down for an evening under the big Cumbrian skies. Amenities include a communal kitchen (with two gas burners, a sink and a range of crockery and cutlery) and a toilet block with showers. For an additional fee, site owners Vera and Phil also provide bedding.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Open now
Opens March 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, Mar 1 2025 to

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Reviews

9.9

Overall rating from 69 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Old Kiln Farm is lauded for its superb location, welcoming owners, and spotless facilities. Guests rave about the clean, cozy, and well-equipped pods and shepherd's huts, noting thoughtful touches. The tranquil setting and beach access are major pluses. Some minor notes on kitchen lighting and hut size were mentioned. Highly recommended, with guests eager to revisit.

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Anonymous

Shepherd's hut

Liked Old Kiln farm is amazing at a great location, it has everything you will ever need, Joe is a great host, we felt home right away.

Disliked Non

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Anonymous

Carrick camping pod

Liked Great night in the pods at Old kiln Farm.
Hosts were very kind and accommodating. Present to greet us on arrival and show us around. The pod and facilities were clean, warm and had everything we needed for a great night stay .
Idea location for walking the coast with bus pick ups at the end of the lane
Would definitely come again

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From the manager: Thankyou 😊

Amazing time staying at the Old…

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Chelsea C.

Binsey camping pod (two person)

Liked Amazing time staying at the Old Kiln Farm. The owners are lovely, friendly and super helpful.
They had a number of toilets around and had a really nice shower room too.
It was really clean all the time.
The location is great in a nice little town not fair from shops or the Lake District.

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We absolutely loved staying here! We…

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Holly B.

Carrick camping pod

Liked We absolutely loved staying here! We received a very warm welcome, the shepherds hut was clean and warm with all the facilities we required. We loved being surrounded by fields of sheep and cattle, but a 2 minute walk down the regularly cut lawn path takes us to a wonderful pebbly beach. Perfect place to rest and explore in all weathers!

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From the manager: Thankyou for the great review 😊

easy check in nice room dog friendly…

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Charlotte J.

Binsey camping pod (two person)

Liked easy check in
nice room
dog friendly

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From the manager: Thankyou 😊

Great set up, the owner was…

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Anonymous

Shepherd's hut

Liked Great set up, the owner was very helpful. Will definitely be staying again

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From the manager: Thankyou 😊

Lovely site and owners, comfy bed with a big window overlooking nature

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Laura P.

Binsey camping pod (two person)

Liked The gorgeous pod and surroundings felt like a real treat after being in a tent for a few days. The beach and views were stunning. The Lowther Arms community pub up the road in Mawbray served amazing food which was a good find vid Allonby was quite limited for dog friendly options.

Disliked The lighting in the shared kitchen hut was a bit hit and miss. And a toaster would be a good edition (not sure if you can get a gas fueled one 😂).

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From the manager: Hi thankyou for review I’m sorry about lights in shed however they seem to go missing 🤦‍♀️. Yeah we hope to get some electric to shed next season 😊

Couldn’t have asked for a better stay - the pod exceeded expectations

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Emily N.

Binsey camping pod (two person)

Liked Location, friendliness of owners, facilities, everything!

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From the manager: Thankyou we appreciate taking time to review us and so pleased you enjoyed your stay . Phil/vera 😊

We stayed for 2 days but would easy stay longer - the huts are lovely

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John E.

Shepherd's hut

Liked What a super place, right on the coast with easy access to local village.
Everything you would need for an easy peaceful stopover.

Disliked Nil

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From the manager: Thankyou 😊

Loved the shepherds hut

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milly g.

Shepherd's hut

Liked had a fenced garden, it was perfect for me and the dog. Also liked that the pods were nicely spaced out, we’ll definitely stay again.
Really lovely and helpful welcome on arrival and clean site with good facilities particularly the electric cool box in the hut which was really helpful

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From the manager: Thankyou 😊

Features

Portable toilet

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 restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat 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 Rallies 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 Peaceful Spectacular scenery 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

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Old Kiln Farm

Allonby

Maryport

Cumbria

England

CA15 6QH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.78948°N
3.43176°W

Nearest transport

Bus
9.2 mi Fairfield Junior School
9.2 mi Gallowbarrow
11.1 mi Bus Station
Rail
4.5 mi Aspatria Rail Station
6 mi Maryport Rail Station
7.8 mi Flimby Rail Station
Ferry
17.4 mi Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
17.8 mi Keswick Ferry Landing
18 mi 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

On the edge of the Lake District, Cockermouth (20 minutes) is a lively market town famed as the birthplace of William Wordsworth. Visitors can learn all about this Romantic poet at the National Trust-run Wordsworth House and Garden, on the banks of the River Derwent, before heading to the ruins of the 12th-century castle. A leafy path skirts the western shore of Bassenthwaite Lake (half an hour), where you might spot assorted birdlife, including curlews and ospreys. The lake is also a popular destination for watersports enthusiasts, or you can visit the Lakes Distillery for a guided tour with tastings of locally made whisky, gin and vodka. Stretching along the River Eden, Carlisle (45 minutes) is dominated by a medieval castle. Check out the tower where Mary Queen of Scots was held prisoner in the mid-1500s and Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life, with audiovisual displays on the regional infantry regiment.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 1.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Southerness 8.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Sandyhills 13.2 mi Sea N/AN/APoorPoor
Rockcliffe 15.4 mi Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor
St Bees 21.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 9.5 mi

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 14 mi

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 15.7 mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle 18.5 mi

Robert Burns Centre 20.6 mi

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 9 mi

Buttermere and Ennerdale 18.6 mi

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 25.5 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 29.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cockermouth - River Cocker 9.2 mi

Carsethorn - Powillimount - Arbigland 10.8 mi

WORKINGTON HALL 11 mi

MERSEHEAD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 04/11/2003) 11.1 mi

CAMPFIELD MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/11/2006) 12.7 mi

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 Old Kiln Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Old Kiln Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Old Kiln Farm? On the edge of the Lake District, Cockermouth (20 minutes) is a lively market town famed as the birthplace of William Wordsworth. Visitors can learn all about this Romantic poet at the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Old Kiln Farm?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Old Kiln Farm? From $73.46 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.