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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 |
 Recycling Facilities |
 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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 Riverside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Picksleys |
3 reviews from this member |
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 What a beautiful site! Our first 'proper' camping trip - and the site owners could not have made it easier. The showers and toilets were immaculate and free! Could do with a few more at peak times but plenty of hot water all through the day so we went off-peak.
Nice little shop, reasonably priced.
Trampoline went down well with the 9 and 5 year old and lovely wood play area.
Camping pods look fun - we are thinking of braving New Years Eve there.
Would not recommend Hardknott Pass for the faint hearted or anything less than a 4 x 4 - have not met anyone who came that way and didn't go back a different way. Scenery was awesome though!
Steam train to Ravensglass worth a visit although not much at Ravensglass itself.
Boot pub 2 mins walk from site and good selection of food and beers with a lovely play area. All in all would definitely recommend this lovely site - just what we imagined camping to be like! Thankyou to all the staff for making it so enjoyable. 
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Kerrie454 |
1 review from this member |
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Absolutely excellent campsite !
We arrived on Sunday of a bank holiday and having tried a couple sites before we got that far (all full) and this site also said full. We tried our luck anyway & a really friendly & helpful chap said he'd squeeze us in.
Lovely site, tents / motorhomes not tightly squeezed together, good play area & trampoline for kids, as well as a wood to play in.
Showers, toilets, shop & washing facilities all very modern & ultraclean - free showers actually stay on until you turn them off ! lol !
Only down side was the 'no fires' rule, though he was very understanding whilst explaining it was to save the grass (even if you have something to raise it up) and also to stop noise from going on too late.
All-in-all a very nice campsite (if a little out of the way), a very nice pub nearby and you can walk up Scafell Pike straight from the site.
Would definitely stay there again !
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| Date of Visit: April 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Titchrilley |
3 reviews from this member |
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We used this site for a weeks fell walking. It is an excellent campsite. We were able to put our 2 two man tents on one pitch and even leave the car here while we were out on the hills.
The wash room and toilet facilities were immaculate.
The owner was helpful in showing us to our pitch and recommending a good pub for the evening.
I will definitely come back. But next time I will drive the long way round rather than taking 'Hardnott Pass' as this is not really a good route for a fully laden car.
We didn't see much of the local area as we were only interested in rock and rain.
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
Unit: Other |
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| Reviewer: IM/CH |
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We have visited this particular site about 5 times now over the last two years, we have never been disappointed.
The last two visits we made here we stayed in the Pods, if, like me, you love camping but have a partner who doesn't they are ideal. More than enough room for a family of four to sleep, with a porch area to sit, eat, drink and admire the views.
The facilities are top notch and the family shower room is a big attraction for us, two showers which are part of one cubicle, one toilet and sink and baby changing all in one room. Those of you with toddlers will know what a real help this is when it comes to shower time, all three of us just jump in together.
The play area for kids could be a little bigger but the trampoline is obviously a big hit.
The Eskdale to Ravenglass steam train is a must if you have kids or are a bit of a kid at heart and lunch at the 'Ratty' in Ravenglass is recommended.
There are two pubs very close to the campsite, we recommend the 'Brook House' for food and drink but the 'Boot Inn' has a great outside drinking area and play area.
If you fancy a walk you are spoilt for choice and you would need two holidays to do them all.
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| Date of Visit: April 2009 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Johnnyfuggles |
8 reviews from this member |
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I booked our pitch some way in advance of arrival and the lady on the phone, Sara, was very polite, helpful in answering any questions that I had and also spoke to us about the benefits of being a member of the c&cc.
The approach road to the site was no problem.
My first impression of the site as I drove in was that it looked smaller than I had imagined but very nice all the same.
At reception, we parked up and walked to the shop to check in.
Martin knew who we were immediately, checked us in, gave our instructions as to where everything was and showed us to our pitch, no problems at all.
Pitching was easy, level ground, easy pegging for the awning, 16amp ehu and best of all, the view from our camper, it was fantastic.
The shop on site operated good opening hours and sold most essentials, fresh meats and camping accessories.
Importantly, the showers etc. were spotless at all times. The ladies and gents shower block both had three shower units each, always hot and powerful and a number of wash basins and electric shaver points. They were also fitted with hair dryers for use free of charge.
There was an indoor and outdoor (under cover) pot wash area, again always clean and no end of hot water and never any queuing to use any of the facilities.
The children's play area consisted of a couple of swings near the camping pods and a trampoline (a huge hit with the kids) and small play area in the top corner of the camping area.
Kids of all ages just played together and got on really well, not one bit of bother with any of them.
The shop also had maps of walks within the area which where great and the scenery around, very picturesque.
The small village of Boot had a small shop and a great pub 'The Boot Inn', very child and dog friendly and great food (the Boot pie was delicious).
All in all a fantastic place, and would we go again? Try holding us back!
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| Date of Visit: April 2009 |
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| Reviewer: John-c |
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The site is very clean and the welcome was very friendly. The staff at the site were friendly, pleasant and helpful. There was an occasion when the shop was shut (it was after 6pm on the sunday) when the site warden was emptying bins, I had left something in the block and asked if it had been handed in, he did not hesitate to open the shop / office return said item and serve the kids that were wanting sweets.
The shower block and toilets were very clean and very well maintained by the staff.
My only thought is to the planners of the toilet and shower block missing the opportunity to make this site perfect would have been to increase the number of showers and toilets from three to maybe four or five. When we were there the site was down 20 pitches due to the weather and at busy times folk waiting were five and six deep.
We had a wonderful time, the pubs nearby were friendly with a good atmosphere and food choice was good. There were two pubs within 5 mins walk, a small shop for ice cream.There was something for everyone and I look forward to going back.
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| Date of Visit: June 2008 |
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| Reviewer: Daz3223 |
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This a late review as I forgot to mention my favourite site so far. All previous reviewers have mentioned everything that is good about this site including the nearby pubs that allow dogs, the views, the brilliant walks, the new shower and toilet blocks, the staff, no mobile phone signal, no caravans. I could go on and on and without exaggeration.
I will absolutely be returning to this site as soon as possible and urge anyone interested in quiet and solitude and open country to do the same.
Oh and by the way if your not there in winter do drive over Hardknott Pass it's a right hoot.
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| Date of Visit: March 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Andie20521 |
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What can I say this has to be one of my favourite places in the world!
The views from the site are great, and there are lots of wonderful walks with stunning views that you can start directly from the site, even if like me you like to amble along, rather than a hard core hiker (Don't worry plenty more challenging routes nearby too if that's your bag!)
The shop is one of the best stocked I've seen, sells everything from fresh local produce (Try the sausages they are very yummy) to tent pegs and even EHUs. As it's quite remote they can order in the weekend papers for you too.
Shower block was immaculate, 4 cubicles, roasting hot water & free hair dryer.
A choice of washing up facilities- inside or out. We made good use of the inside ones as it was a little chilly in the evenings.
Boot, where it is situated, is picture postcard material, but has few facilities, but some good pubs within a few minutes walk of the site.
No mobile phone signal- but who says that's a downside???
I sneaked a peek at the camping pods, whilst they looked cosy, they are clustered like a little village, and personally I'd prefer a little more privacy, especially when there is some much space on the site.
This was our first visit, and I dare say it won't be our last!
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| Date of Visit: March 2009 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Richs24 |
3 reviews from this member |
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We found this a wonderful site, very attractive, well maintained and good, clean showers and toilets.
The site does accept non members, which might worry some, but I would imagine that in the summer this site will be too full to have many.
There are 2 pubs very close to the campsite, and we fully enjoyed ourselves at both, so if you are there for a few nights make sure you try both of them!
If I was going to be critical, the only fault was my 9.30am shower, when I must have been the last person on the campsite to have one. A bit on the chilly side!
Would definitely visit again
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| Date of Visit: January 2009 |
Unit: Other |
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| Reviewer: Cooke1972 |
1 review from this member |
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We stayed in a camping pod - two adults and two children is just about do- able. We stayed just the one night to get away and had a great time. Took loads of blankets as well as sleeping bags but the blankets and quilts not really needed as the pods are plenty warm enough even at this time of year
Definitely go to the Boot inn - the food was first class and our kids we given games to play and taken into the kitchen to see what goes on! Excellent service and very very friendly.
All in all had a great time don't think could spend a full week in a pod but great to get away
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