Nestled in a valley in the Western Lake District, Parkgate Farm Holidays offers breathtaking views of Wasdale and Eskdale Fells surrounded by woodland and wildlife. The campsite is home to pitches and a camping pod which is the perfect weather-proof alternative to camping. There are also three ensuite glamping cabins for those after a luxury stay. A peaceful setting with onsite donkeys, laundry and fire pits available to hire.

Why you'll love it at Parkgate Farm Holidays


Featured in our 2024 Outstanding Sites list of reliably excellent camping, glamping, and touring sites

Dog friendly campsite surrounded by woodland and Fells with donkeys and fire pits available to hire

Luxury ensuite glamping cabins with kitchenettes and proper bedrooms, or a cosy camping pod!

30 minutes from Scafell Pike and 20 from Wast Water for wild swimming and paddleboarding

About the site


A hidden gem in the Western Lakes, this dog friendly campsite is the perfect base for your outdoor adventures with Wastwater, the deepest lake in England just a 20 minute drive away for paddleboarding, wild swimming and canoeing. Or head out of the campsite doorstep for low level walks or hiking up a Fell. The camping pod is set in the camping field and offers space for one car to be parked alongside it to help make unloading the car easier. It is an ideal choice for those who want the camping experience but would prefer a solid roof over their heads! The pod has a double and single wooden sleeping platform to sleep up to three guests with a wooden dining table and chairs too. There pod also has an interior light as well as blinds and curtains so you can have that much deserved lie in. You can also hire a gas heater from the site for the cooler months. Please bring a camping mat, air bed or something to sleep on plus any bedding, bed linen or sleeping bag. You will also need to bring cooking equipment with you including a stove, crockery, utensils and cutlery. A torch, blankets and cool box may also be a good addition to your packing list! Outside your pod is a picnic bench great for making the most of the dark skies. Make the most of nights in the outdoors by hiring a fire pit or BBQ with coal and firewood available to purchase onsite, or, indulge in a S'mores pack! The three glamping cabins each have a double bedroom as well as a triple bedroom with a double and single bed. All bedding is provided but please be sure to bring your own towels. The bespoke cabins feature a living area with views over the park, an electric wood burner and a TV, as well as a fully equipped kitchenette with an electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, toaster and a kettle. Each cabin also has an ensuite bathroom with a shower, toilet and sink. Outside, you will find a picnic bench, fire pit and BBQ, perfect for some al fresco dining! There are camping pitches, static caravans and cottages also onsite. You will have access to all of the shared campsite facilities including family shower rooms, separate toilets, a washing up area, a washing machine and free WiFi. Little ones will love meeting the donkeys and enjoying a ball game with the other guests too. Dogs can also join you for your stay, with up to two pups welcome in each pod or cabin. Please note, dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.


Facilities and amenities

Adult only

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant

Family friendly

Shop

WiFi

Laundry

Near beach

Peaceful

The site have a shared toilet/shower building with two spacious family shower rooms plus two additional toilets with wash basins. There is also WiFi.

There are a couple of eateries within a five minute drive, including the Bridge Inn and Bowerhouse Inn. The nearest shop is a Spar at Holmrook garage (5 minutes), and there is also Simply Fresh convenience store in Gosforth and Co-op in Seascale (15 minutes).


Pricing and availability

Camping Pod (Dog Friendly)

Sleeps 3

Electric sockets

Heating

(Optional)

Hot tub

Parking

(Next to pod)

Shower

Toilet

WiFi

(Included)

Sleeping platforms

Unfurnished, basic camping pod with 10 amp electric and a double and single wooden sleeping platform plus a wooden table and seats. Please bring an air bed, camping mat or something to sleep on plus bedding, bed linen or a sleeping bag. You will need to bring cooking equipment, towels, blankets and a torch. Shared facilities nearby. Dog friendly.

Parkgate Cabins (Dog Friendly)

Sleeps 5

Electric sockets

Heating

Hot tub

Parking

(Next to pod)

Shower

(Private ensuite)

Toilet

(Private ensuite)

WiFi

(Included)

Double bed

(Multiple)

Single bed

Sofa

Bespoke pods with one double bedroom and one triple room with a double and single bunk. Inside is a lounge with a TV and an electric log burner. The pod features a fully equipped kitchenette with an electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, toaster and kettle. There is an ensuite bathroom with a shower, toilet and sink. Outside is a dining area and BBQ. All bedding is provided but please bring your own towels. Dog-friendly.

Map and address

Park address

Parkgate Farm Holidays,

Parkgate Farm, Irton, Holmrook, Cumbria, CA19 1YN

Coordinates

54.3890, -3.3664 | NY 11 0

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What guests say

"The location, service and facilities were all of the highest quality"

Anna K - May 2024


The listing for Parkgate Farm Holidays was last updated on February 22nd, 2025 at 8:40 AM

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