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Reviews of Eskdale Campsite National Trust
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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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 Tent Pitches |
 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: September 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Kjord79 |
8 reviews from this member |
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 First visit here and we will definitely be returning. The campsite managers couldn't have been more helpful, I messed up my booking when I rang but he sorted it with no problem. When we got there he realised that friends of ours were there too and did his best to place us near them, and when he realised that where he put us meant our electric hookup wouldn't reach he lent us an extension cable so we could still pitch near them. He also informed us which way the wind blew in the valley and so which wold be the best way to pitch our tent.
The site itself is lovely, absolutely beautiful scenery surrounding it and well looked after and kept clean. The toilets and showers were always spotless when I went in them and there was a mop and bucket there to use after yourself. There was also plenty of hot water for both showers and dishwashing. The dishwashing facilities also had a payphone in there (there were both outside and inside areas to wash up) which was very useful as there was no mobile signal being in the middle of the cumbian mountains! There was also plenty of information about the local area and activities, walks etc were all mentioned. Just behind the information room is also a drying room for clothes if they were wet from walking and also 2 washing lines to use. The thing I found most useful was the list of menus from all the local pubs in the area. We ended up going to the Boot Inn as it was very welcoming towards our new puppy. The food was excellent and the staff really friendly.
The shop onsite is licensed and also sells local produce including delicious cakes from the local bakery.
The quiet times between 11pm and 7am were kept to and there was a direct line to he wardens outsde reception if there were any problems.
They also had a trampoline for children and a small area with swings in and room for ball games etc. Along with a family bathroom this made it a lovely site for a family.
The only thin that could have made it better for us was a designated dog walk, but then maybe i'm just picking faults as situated where it is, there were plenty of places to walk the dog!
There is also a miniature railway within easy distance walking of the site and hardknott pass was a 'fun' road to drive.
We will definitely be returning. 
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Cumbrian Ceilidh |
2 reviews from this member |
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Lovely site, not too crowded and great flat pitch. Situated just off Hardknott pass - very easy to find.
Facilities first class and kept spotless, also a family bathroom which is a great idea. On site shop for all the essentials, and meat and bread from local suppliers.
Kids loved the play area in the woods and trampoline was a winner!
5 minute walk to L'al ratty and Boot Inn pub - lovely grub!
Will definitely use this site again. Great for families.
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| Date of Visit: July 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: N3vm0 |
1 review from this member |
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Fabulous site. Very quiet, clean and plenty of space for all.
Good on-site shop for all the emergencies, including some very tasty local meat produce.
Facilities first class - immaculate.
The Boot Inn proved to be our favourite eating / drinking place. No more than a few minutes walk.
Guaranteed to be returning very soon!
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| Date of Visit: July 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Tinatunes |
1 review from this member |
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This is the first time we have used a campsite in England and we were pleasantly surprised. On arrival we were slightly after the latest check in time and reception was closed but before we could even get out of the car one of the staff was waiting to book us in. Book in procedure was both quick and easy. We were give a brilliant location on the corner of a field with walls to two sides of the tent. The facilities were extremely clean and tidy with fresh cut flowers being put in the ladies toilets daily. There was a play area for the children with a trampoline and swings. There was an excellent washing up area both inside and outside and together with an excellent laundry room. We would highly recommend this site. Well done to the owners for their standards.
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| Date of Visit: July 2007 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Tophatter |
23 reviews from this member |
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This is an absolutely wonderful site, the facilities are first class. The staff are very friendly and very helpful. Showers and toilets are immaculate. The site is set in a valley surrounded by mountains.
We arrived in very bad weather but the site is well drained and we camped on grass with no problems. The roads are very narrow to the site, we didn’t try the Hardknott pass. The site doesn’t allow caravans but they do allow campervans and motorhomes, but you’ll have to ring the site direct.
A narrow gauge railway La’al Ratty is a short walk, which runs to Ravenglass, you can also hire bikes from here. You have a selection of three pubs all in walking distance, with a great selection of local real ales, they all do food and allow dogs. The site has a shop for all your essentials. Try the walk down to the church across the stepping stones and along the river to the Doctor Bridge, stop at the Woolpack Inn and then back down the road to the site, a very nice walk. This site is highly recommended
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| Date of Visit: June 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Andrewbrown |
5 reviews from this member |
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This site is a really beautiful site.The facilities are fantastic and there is also a well stocked shop.For walkers it is a paradise.The roads are very narrow approaching the site and I would not attempt to go to this site in our motor-home.
But we would definitely revisit
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| Date of Visit: May 2007 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Fiona karen |
21 reviews from this member |
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Just got back from here, and had a great time, lovely campsite, and really friendly wardens, its says no motorhomes on the listing but they are allowed, you have to ring the site direct not go through the C&CC.
Our motorhome is 21ft and 7ft 6in wide and it was ok going in, there is a coach company which runs from about a half a mile away and they manage ok, so give it a go, kept seeing a sign about a width restriction but never found it, after we turned right from the A595 we took the top road via santon bridge as this road appeared wider on the map and it was fine, it was after eskdale green that it got a bit narrow but with plenty of passing places, it was a bank holiday so was a bit busy but we took our time and will definitely be going again.
Wanted to mention about the eskdale bike trail as well, it runs from boot station to ravenglass and you can then get back up on the train, but you have to book your bikes on in advance as theres only so many they can take, its mainly flat or slightly down hill most of the way with one big uphill section at chapel hill, we got off an pushed our bikes up, but it takes you past munster castle and the romam baths and was a really good day out, you can get the leaflets from the stations at boot or reavenglass and theres vouches off admission to munster castle and the price of the bikes on the trail, it cost 1.90.
This campsite has gone to the top of our list of places to visit as there is so much to do and the area is lovely
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| Date of Visit: April 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Michelle + Kev |
33 reviews from this member |
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We have just returned from 4 nights at this site, which was formally Hollins Farm I believe.
It is in a gorgeous setting, surrounded by fantastic walks. Three pubs within walking distance, all serving real ales.
Toilet / shower block immaculate at all times. Big Family / Disabled Shower room. Washing up facilities both indoor and outdoor. Information room.
Reception sold all the essentials you might need, cereal, milk, bread etc.
Very pleasant staff and hope to return later in the year.
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| Date of Visit: April 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Atherwitzend |
7 reviews from this member |
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WOW . Stunning location!
First class facilities.
Flat fields.
Loads of electric hook-ups.
3 showers (FREE) and 5 toilets plus a hairdryer in both men's and ladies blocks plus a family/disabled room with toilet, baby-changing unit and 2 showers.
There are 3 indoor and 3 outdoor washing up basins with constant free hot water and a laundry room with washer, dryer, spin-dryer and iron all available for a small fee.
Site was kept tidy and facilities were spotless.
Well stocked small shop selling essentials, treats and local produce.
Run by a helpful couple and friendly staff.
Drive over Wrynose Pass and Hardknott Pass to get there is spectacular, especially as the mountains open up to the view of the valley. However should only be tried by confident drivers with a hardy clutch.
Plenty to do in the area, especially for walkers. Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway is worth taking a trip on.
3 family friendly pubs within walking distance.
We are already planning our next visit!
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| Date of Visit: September 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Loobyloo1969 |
11 reviews from this member |
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Wow, what a site! It was surrounded by mountains, absolutely breathtaking scenery! To get to it though we had to drive over Hardnott Pass, so if you're thinking of visiting in a motor home - don't, you'll never get it over there! The owner was very friendly when we arrived and said we could set up our tent where ever we wanted to. To be honest I don't think there would have been a 'bad' pitch on the site. Plenty of room to spread out a bit.
There was a stream running through the site, which our 3 yr old loved paddling in.
The toilet/shower block is the biggest, cleanest we have been to! They were cleaned everyday and were free, although you did have to use a token to wash pots and pans 20p, which was an honesty pot. The washing up/laundry facilities were fantastic, to be able to do the washing up INSIDE was great. All very clean.
There was a fantastic pub a few minutes walk from the site The Boot Inn, did great food at reasonable prices, we ate there for the whole time we stayed at the site.
Unfortunately there was no shop on site, but there was Eskdale Stores, which was a 10 min drive away and was well stocked with all the essentials, and even stocked walking gear.
The Eskdale Miniature Steam Railway was a five minute walk away from site and is a must if you stay here.
All in all an incredibly relaxing, restful, peaceful stay, we would definitely come back here again!
We would give this site 10/10
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