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Eskdale Campsite National Trust
Boot
Holmrook
Eskdale
Cumbria (Browse area)
CA19 1TH
Tel: 019467 23253 or 019467 23270
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Pitches: 110
Open: 01/03/2024 to 31/12/2024
01/03/2025 to 31/12/2025
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 No Caravans |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
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 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 Cycle Hire <1 mile |
 Golf <1 mile |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: April 2010 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Sue.too |
2 reviews from this member |
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 Love this site. We were staying before CCC came along. For walkers it is excellent. Big walks away from Ambleside. Oh and 3 pubs on the doorstep.
However it's been rather wet under foot the last few years. I know the weather has been strange but soooo many campers must have an effect too. It can't cope?
I love the place don't too many people come! 
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| Date of Visit: December 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Sazza42 |
18 reviews from this member |
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We had a few nights staying here in the Camping Pods between Christmas and New Year. There was snow on the ground during all of our stay, but the Camping Pod was cosy with the insulation and the small heater that is provided for you.
The campsite is in a stunning location with the fells rising up around you. We ate in the pub in Boot each night and enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. The facilities were lovely and clean - plenty of hot water as well which was extremely important at that time of year! The on-site shop looked to be well stocked as well.
The pods could fit 4 people, but it would be a squeeze in the winter when you want all of your gear indoors. However, there was loads of room for the two of us and we had plenty of space for the masses of gear we had brought. Each pod has a deck area out the front which I would imagine would be lovely for summer evenings.
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| Date of Visit: April 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Fifi77 |
7 reviews from this member |
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What a lovely site! Great walking right from the site, two pubs in the village (we went to the one further up the lane - not the one on the corner) the one definitely allows dogs inside - and they gave our dog his own sausage while we were waiting for our meals so he's keen to go back! Facilities are very good and clean, although there are only 3 showers in the ladies so we had to queue every time, but it was a bank holiday weekend.
The shop has a good selection of everything - milk, bread but also different local meats and non-essentials plus some toys, balls etc. The site's really well kept and nicely laid out with benches dotted around although it was really busy when we were there. As there aren't many sites in the area I would expect that it is often fairly busy but it is a really lovely place so we'll definitely go back.
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| Date of Visit: April 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Steve McV |
21 reviews from this member |
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We have just come back from Eskdale C&CC site & are now hooked on camping pods. The pods are very close to the toilets & washing up, & are grouped in two circles around picnic tables - reminded me of the covered wagons in the old cowboy films (Blazing Saddles & baked beans?)
They are a fairly cheap way of going away with little equipment. Cost us £40 per night. Probably not as comfy as a family tent with a bit more space, but great for a small family & excellent for year round breaks due to the insulation.
The location of the site could not be faulted. Local attractions are too many to list. Take (or hire) bikes. Follow the waymarked 9 mile Esk Valley Trail downhill to Ravenglass, then get the little narrow gauge steam train back up.
The site has an excellent range of facilities. The shop sells local produce including eggs, meat & real ale. The toilets were spotless in spite of horrid weather in April. In addition to the camping pods we stayed in, there is a self contained camping barn complete with log fire. The kids play area has swings, a small assault course & a trampoline. The manager owns an adjacent woodland & is happy for kids to play in there. Follow the path to the village of Boot with the oldest working water mill in the country at the end.
Brilliant site, brilliant location, facilities & staff. We will be back.
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| Date of Visit: December 2009 |
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| Reviewer: LMTyrer |
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We have just come back from spending a New Year break at this site.
The camping pods had all been booked up so we took the tent and a van(we slept in the van as the snow made things a bit too nippy). However there were mad folks sleeping in tents!
We arrived by the light of a huge moon in a clear starry sky. The site is snuggled between picturesque hillside. The site was fairly busy for a New Year in the middle of nowhere.
Toilets and facilities were pristine. Showers lovely and hot even late at night. Toilets nice and warm too!
There is a small shop which seems to stock all the essentials you might need plus maps etc for the local area.
Local pub - exceptionally good food, beer and wine. Everyone was friendly.
Site seems to be a good central point for many different walks that suit all abilities.
We didn't do any major walking, just a stroll along the river - (just a short walk away). I don't know if you are allowed to swim in the lovely clear water but I think our kids may have a go, as we plan to go back in Summertime!
We drove up to Whitehaven which is a small town and would suit a mid-weather day.
The only criticism is the lack of signposting for this site given it is one of the camping / caravanning sites. As we were travelling in the dark also it was difficult to find first time around however we wouldn't have any trouble if we went again.
We did not even attempt the hardknott pass route - not sure if it would have been open given the snow. We went by main road up to Gosforth instead which is quite an easy route.
A little expensive at £16 per night for the two of us (High Season) but for a little piece of perfection we didn't mind too much.
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Jadec |
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Stayed in August 09 with my partner and teenage stepsons. Word of warning-If you are not a confidant driver don't attempt hardknot pass, my partner had been before and enjoyed tackling it but I would never have felt able to do this route, nor would my small car!
The site was in a lovely location, lots of walks nearby. It was very clean and well run. Toilets and showers were spacious and only ever had to wait for a short time. We stayed when it was very wet but the site coped well, other sites in the lakes were flooded at the same time. The camping barn and camping pods looked fantastic. The site had a mix of people, there were families with younger children on site who loved the trampoline on site. Night time was always quite except for the noise of water at the nearby old watermill which was very soothing.
We would recommend this site to others, wonderful setting and perfect base for exploring. Only downside was that grumpy teenagers felt there was not enough to do on site, though us adults were quite happy..
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| Date of Visit: December 2009 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Biker7921 |
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My wife and I arrived to a very warm and friendly reception, the shop wasn't huge but all the essentials were there.
We were given a choice of pitches but the owner also gave us his opinion to which pitch he thought would suit our needs.
Every day the on site information board was updated with a 5 day weather forecast, every time we saw the owner he would come over for a chat, and enquire about our days activities, but we were made to feel at ease for the duration of our stay.
On our arrival we noticed that we had omitted to pack the heavy duty pegs for our awning, the owner went to his shop and got some for us.
There are 2 pubs within a 5 minute walk, one was a 'drinkers' pub, the other was an 'eating' pub, perfect so there was little or no competition between the 2.
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| Date of Visit: September 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Kwaka111 |
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Have only been back from this site for a couple of hours. Stayed for a week, fantastic nearly had the whole field to ourselves. Site was perfect, Martyn & Sara great hosts very polite and helpful. Site shop essential because it is in the heart of the Lake District.
Hardknott Pass:- Beats any rollercoaster ride, edge of your seat stuff, had to do it twice just to confirm how bonkers it was.
Back to the site, facilities were immaculately clean the whole time. Site was spotless, grass being reseeded in order to keep it in its pristine condition.Hot water on demand,showers powerful the best of any site we have stayed.
Out and about:- Both local pubs were great, walking fantastic, Eskdale to Ravenglass Railway is a bit of a steam enthusiasts dream, for everyone else good chance to see the area without walking. Used the site as a base to visit:- Whitehaven/Cockermouth,Windermere/Ambleside(Hardknott Pass can be avoided) Keswick,Muncaster Castle.
After all this tourist stuff what a pleasure to return to such a perfect site.
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| Date of Visit: September 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Juz_Wuz |
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This is the second time we have visited this site and what can I say, its excellent.
The facilities are fantastic.
Great location for walking and great base if you are planning to walk up Scafell.
I can highly recommend the Boot Inn for food we've had superb meals there. The Brook House is another great pub, we,ve not ate at this one but the food did look good.
You must hop on the Eskdale to Ravenglass steam railway. Dalegarth station is close to the site. I would also recommend 'The Ratty' in Ravenglass if you fancy a bite to eat.
We will definitely be visiting this site again and again.
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| Date of Visit: September 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Cloudberry |
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We have just got back from a stay at the Eskdale site after staying for 7 nights.
The facilities were fantastic, clean - in fact spotless. Washing facilities were also great, plenty of room and very clean.
The shop was well stocked, especially loved the homemade bread, deliveries for this come on a Friday and Saturday.
We had some bad weather at the start of the week and the field was very wet and muddy, wellies are a must!
Brook House Pub was ok but inside was very cramped and very hot, not too happy with the meal, so would suggest to walk a few mins more and go to The Boot in instead.
Down side to the campsite - felt like we were very crammed in, told not to park on the grass but often there was no where to go!
Seems the 6ft rule between tents does not apply here. We went out for the day and when we arrived back found we were in the centre of about 4-5 tents who were all in a group as they were there for a 40th birthday celebration. Therefore they were sat outside our tent all night, quite loud and roudy but eventually they were quiet after midnight.
Really liked the site and the location but our experience has put us off going back as we have never had to be within a few foot of other tents and felt a bit inhibited to sit outside.
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