Estuary View Escapes

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A van with a view 😍
A van with a view 😍
Black combe
Drone view of the quay
Mains fresh water
Our portaloo
Toilet waste tank
Evening drinks
Tide coming in
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Black combe
Drone view of the quay
Mains fresh water

  • Small motorhome site with uninterrupted views over the Duddon Estuary
  • A 15-minute drive from Black Combe; 35 minutes from Coniston Water
  • A mile from Millom's town centre, shops and railway station
Sitting on the shores of the pretty Duddon Estuary, Estuary View Escapes is a simple but scenic motorhome site that's low in frills but big on views. Located at the old shipping quay known as Millom Pier and surrounded by Cumbrian countryside, the site has far-ranging vistas over ever-changing sands and tides, while turning around opens up views over the hills and fells of the southern Lake District. This laidback site has just a small number of hardstanding pitches for touring vehicles and welcomes couples, families and well-behaved dogs. Barbecues are allowed here, and there are picnic tables down near the water's edge where you can tuck into a scenic meal in the evening. There are few facilities at this small-scale space, but there is a handy chemical disposal point for guests to use. A mile away from site, Millom town centre has a good range of restaurants, food shops, takeaways and bars. Handily, there's also a railway station if you fancy exploring this part of the Cumbrian coastline by train. The nearest pub, The Devonshire, can be reached from base in about 10 to 15 minutes on foot.

Campground type

RV sites 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • 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).
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • 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

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Reviews

9.7

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, basic spot with stunning estuary views, great for walks & birdwatching. Level, spacious pitches. Owners are friendly & helpful. Portaloos exceptionally clean. No electric hook-ups, but excellent value & a relaxing escape.

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GLENDA S.

Primitive gravel RV campsite

Liked Very peaceful, lovely helpful owner .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely and peaceful in a great setting

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Jason S.

Primitive gravel RV campsite

Liked Lovely quiet place right on the estuary front. Nice, flat space with plenty of room. Toilet facilities were great and well maintained. Location fantastic, very peaceful and right on the coastal path so great for long walks. We walked to Silecroft along the beach, quite a long walk but we'll worth it then you can get the train back which is only 5 minutes then a shortish walk from Millom station. We were blessed with excellent weather over a 2 night Fri-Sun stay. Also, Internet signal was really good, no wifi but managed to watch sports on TV with no buffering or signal drop. Overall, fabulous.

Disliked Guests who arrived late Saturday with two noisy dogs barking and they put off a quieter couple with a small dog who moved away. Not cause for complaint, we've stayed on a few sites with unruly kids and lazy parents.

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We had a wonderful stay at…

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Mark R.

Primitive gravel RV campsite

Liked We had a wonderful stay at Estuary View Escapes. It’s a lovely small site – peaceful, quiet, and with absolutely stunning views across the estuary. The location couldn’t be better: just a five-minute stroll takes you onto a golden sandy beach, and there are plenty of great walks nearby which our dogs loved.

Practical things were spot on too: mobile phone signal and TV reception were excellent, which isn’t always guaranteed in more remote spots. The site doesn’t offer WiFi, but honestly, that just added to the relaxing atmosphere.

I have to mention the facilities – don’t be put off by the idea of portaloos. They were by far the cleanest and best-maintained I’ve ever come across, checked regularly and always in great condition.

What really stood out though were the hosts, Louise and Lea. They were so welcoming, friendly, and genuinely helpful, which made the stay all the more enjoyable.

If you’re looking for a quiet, scenic getaway with fabulous hosts and the beach on your doorstep, Estuary View Escapes is a hidden gem. We’ll definitely be back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Wow fantastic thanks both 👍👍

Will definitely return.

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Paul S.

Primitive gravel RV campsite

Liked The views are absolutely stunning. One of the best I’ve woken up to. Lovely beach walks and coastal path.
Also , local takeaways deliver. Added bonus.
Quiet and spacious. Lovely owners.
Perfect 👌
Oh and as others have said. If carlsberg did portaloos 😜🤣

Disliked Going home 🤦‍♂️

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From the manager: Perfect. Thank you 👍

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Jason B.

Primitive gravel RV campsite

Liked Had a fantastic 2 night stay at the Estuary view escape very basic don’t let that put you off as it’s also very clean and tidy the view is brilliant over the estuary Louise & Lea are grate very welcoming will defiantly stay again. Thanks Jason & Lisa.

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From the manager: Thank You 👍

Wonderful peaceful location , short walk…

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Eileen J.

Primitive gravel RV campsite

Liked Wonderful peaceful location , short walk to beach and coastal walk.
Owners Louise ans Lee very intensive and thoughtful even offering to run us into the village, I only needed one item so she got it for me.
Toilets are clean and stylish for portable cabins ,smell lovely also.
Will be back .

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From the manager: Thanks see you both soon 👍

Spot on for a peaceful site

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Anonymous

Primitive gravel RV campsite

Liked Fab peaceful site. Great views, quiet place, friendly helpful host. Lots of walks and beach close by. We walked to local pub 'The Devon ' which was maybe 10 mins away and enjoyed few drinks in beer garden with our dog.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you 👍

Lovely location, ideal for visiting other…

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Anonymous

Primitive gravel RV campsite

Liked Lovely location, ideal for visiting other areas in the Lake District. Louise was really friendly & facilities were clean and as described.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you 👍

Outstanding view, walking from site, wading…

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Anonymous

Primitive gravel RV campsite

Liked Outstanding view, walking from site, wading birds on the estuary and friendly and helpful owners. Especially enjoyed the ice cream they brought to us on our final rather hot day.

Disliked Smell from the portaloo which occasionally wafted our way.

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From the manager: Thanks for your review.
Sorry about that unfortunately that would be due to the extremely hot weather we were having, the toilets are always immaculately clean
Louise

All pitches are level. Benches for each pitch. Toilets are excellent

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Michaela K.

Primitive gravel RV campsite

Liked An amazing stay, views that breathtaking. Louise and Lea go out of their way to ensure that you have an excellent experience.
Peaceful and clean.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Perfect Thanks both 😊👍

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs 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 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

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Estuary View Escapes

The Coach House

Borwick Rails

Millom

Cumbria

England

LA18 4JU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.20654°N
3.24913°W

Nearest transport

Bus
18 mi Bus Station
18 mi Bus Station
18.4 mi Tourist Information Centre
Rail
0.9 mi Millom Rail Station
2.2 mi Askam Rail Station
2.6 mi Green Road Rail Station
Ferry
9.1 mi Lake Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing
9.4 mi Water Park (Coniston) Ferry Landing
9.7 mi Roa Island 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 surrounding area has lots to keep visitors to this part of the world entertained, from peaceful pursuits like walking and birdwatching to more energetic activities like sailing, paddling and other watersports. Starting locally, you might like to visit Millom's beach, sea wall and interesting lighthouse, all of which are about a mile away from base – and if you like fishing, you can also cast your line straight from the quay. For a change of scene, there's another pleasant beach at Silecroft (15 minutes' drive). Drive for a quarter of an hour inland and you'll reach the Black Combe trailhead, the start of a two-hour walk up one of Cumbria's most impressive mountains. On a sunny day, you can take in 360-degree views from the summit, with vistas that can stretch all the way to the Isle of Man and the Mull of Galloway over the water in Scotland. Estuary View Escapes is well within reach of other Lakeland favourites, including Coniston Water (35 minutes) for watersports and boating as well as the steam heritage line operated by the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway (30 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Haverigg 2 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Silecroft 4.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walney West Shore 6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Walney Sandy Gap 7.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Walney Biggar Bank 7.7 mi Sea GoodN/AN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

South Lakes Wild Animal Park 4.1 mi

Holker Hall and Gardens 10.8 mi

Lakeland Motor Museum 11.1 mi

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 12.2 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 12.7 mi

National Trust

Dalton Castle 4.4 mi

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 11.9 mi

Fell Foot Park 12.9 mi

Gondola' 13.1 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 14.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HODBARROW (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 06/05/1986) 1 mi

Ulverston - Urswick - Bardsea 6.3 mi

Ulverston Sands and Birkrigg Common 7.9 mi

The Beacon and Blawith Fell 9.1 mi

Bigland Tarn and Bigland Barrow 10.2 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 Estuary View Escapes have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Estuary View Escapes dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Estuary View Escapes? The surrounding area has lots to keep visitors to this part of the world entertained, from peaceful pursuits like walking and birdwatching to more energetic activities like sailing, paddling and other watersports. … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Estuary View Escapes?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Estuary View Escapes? From $33.69 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.