Grass Camping
The Perfect Location to Camp!
The Mountain Ranges which loom over Burns Farm can be explored by walking from the site, there are lots of quite and peaceful shorter trail too including the spectacular railway walk which links Keswick with the beautifull village of Threlkeld. The trail can be joined at the bottom of Burns Farm hill which will lead to Keswick. The trail is a multi user trail suitable for walkers, runners, wheelchairs, mobility scooters, wheelchairs and cyclists. A little further on from the entrance to the railway track is Threlkeld Village where you will find pubs and a cafe. You can also catch the X4/X5 bus into Keswick from this point
3 Grass non electric camping fields
Escape from everyday life and relax, with the simplicity of camping, in the glorious, tranquil surroundings of the Lake District National Park. At Burns Farm there are 3 non electric camp fields to choose from. The exclusive pitches are of various sizes divided by small wooden picket fences allowing for space to relaxin and enjoy the breathtaking views.
We are proud to have been crowned the winners of the Channel 4 TV show - The Perfect Pitch in 2021. The campsite also won acclaim for the quality and standards of its toilets – in the Loo of the Year Awards 2021.
Price Guide
Pitch must fit unit including guide ropes & vehicle
Tewet (pet friendly)
- Super pitch: Max unit size 10M x 7M - £24-£40 pn
- Large pitch: Max unit size 6M x 6M - £22-£38 pn
- Small pitch: Max unit size 4M x 4M - £18-£34 pn
Skiddaw (pet friendly)
- Large pitch: Max unit size 6M x 6M - £22-£38 pn
Blease (pet free)
- Large pitch: Max unit size 6M x 6M - £22-£38 pn
- Cost for each pitch is for up to 2 adults and is inclusive of vehicle and amenities.
- Arrivals: Pitches are available from 2pm on the day of arrival. Latest checkin time for hardstanding is 7pm (9pm for camping)
- Departure: 12 noon. Please leave your pitch tidy. Your pre-departure email will go out to remind you of times and dates for departure. You do not need to contact reception to depart unless you need assistance or to enquiry about book an additional nights stay.
- Sorry, we cannot offer late leaves or car/campervan/caravan/motorhome parking.
Book A Pitch
Pitches are bookable through our booking system
Customers receive a pre-arrival email with pitch number and codes for a remote hassle free check in by vehicle registration number.
Our Site Amenities
- Underfloor heated block
- Free showers
- Free hot water
- Private shower cubicles
- Baby changing room
- Electric shaver points
- Hand & hair driers
- Dishwashing area (undercover)
- Disabled facilities - Radar key
- Laundry with washer, dryer & iron
- Charging lockers for phones & laptops
- Freezer
TEWET
Tewet campfield is a relatively flat field with a slight incline at the top. It is the oldest of our campfields with a mature hedge to guard against the weather. Tewet benefits from 360 degrees views. It is close to Low Rigg Field and only a short walk to the amenities. This is a dog friendly field. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.
Tewet is the largest of our camp fields and it is suitable for tent, trailer tents, folding campers, roof tents and motorbikes, SWB/MWB,LWB campervans. We don’t allow heavy vehicles onto our grass campfields, eg. Auto sleepers, motorhomes of units more than 3 tonnes. If you think your vehicle is too heavy for grass, please book our High or Low Rigg hardstanding serviced pitches. We don’t offer electric hookup for grass pitches.
Each pitch is divided by low picket fences and offers 3 different size pitches to suit your needs. Please choose a pitch using the guide below. More information can be offered by calling reception on 017687 79112.
- Super pitches Max unit size 10M x 7M for large family tents/units/MWB/LWB campervans with large awning. One unit per pitch and can include a small pop up tent for children or & a gazebo.
- Large pitches Max unit size 6M x 6M suitable for medium/large tents/units/MWB/SWB campervans with awning. Tents up to 6m with guide ropes. One unit per pitch only. Size of unit/car/tent with guide ropes must be considered when booking.
- Small pitches Max unit size 4M x 4M suitable for small tents up to 2/4m/SWB camper vans with pull out awning/small car/motorbike or hiking/backpacking tent. Perfect for solo campers. One unit per pitch.
Pitches are allocated either by booking online or by booking as a walk-in at the campsite reception. Each pitch is divided by small wooden picket fences to give privacy, space and a more organised feel to reduce overcrowding. Each pitch has its own number and this is allocated to you with your pre-arrival email.
Tewet field is a short walk to the amenities. The field is dog friendly and we allow guests to hire out a firepit.
SKIDDAW
This is a beautiful large open field offering more out-of-the way pitches with outstanding panoramic views of Skiddaw and the mountains and hills surrounding it. The positioning of this field not only gives breathtaking views it also offers amazing sunsets and captivating dark skies for the star-gazing enthusiast. We also offer dog friendly, pre-erected Bell Tents for families in this field. Please see the Glamping tab for more information.
We welcome families, couples and solo campers onto the Skiddaw field. Our campfilds are not suitable for groups. Pitches are allocated either by booking online or by booking as a walk-in at the campsite reception.
Skiddaw field is a little further to walk to the amenities. The field is dog friendly and we allow guests to hire out a firepit.
The campfield is suitable for tent, trailer tents, folding campers, roof tents and motorbikes, SWB/MWB,LWB campervans. We don’t allow heavy vehicles onto our grass campfields, eg. Auto sleepers, motorhomes. If you think your vehicle is too heavy for grass, please book our High or Low Rigg hardstanding serviced pitches. We don’t offer electric hookup for grass pitches.
Each pitch is large and is divided by small wooden picket fences to give privacy, space and a more organised feel to reduce overcrowding. Each pitch has its own number and this is allocated to you with your pre-arrival email.
Large pitches Max unit size 7M x 7M suitable for medium/large tents/units/MWB/SWB campervans with awning. Tents up to 7m with guide ropes. One unit per pitch only. Size of unit/car/tent with guide ropes must be considered when booking.
Skiddaw campfield is a newly renovated field and even though we have planted hedges throughout the field they are still maturing. The field is very exposed, please make sure you have strong tent pegs for those windy days.
During peak season and on clear frosty mornings you can hear vehicle noise echoing in the distance from the A66, please note this if you are very sensitive to this type of noise.
BLEASE - DOG FREE FIELD
Blease has breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain ranges including Blencathra. This is a small field with a cosy, sheltered feel.
We welcome families, couples and solo campers onto the Blease field. Our campfilds are not suitable for groups. Pitches are allocated either by booking online or by booking as a walk-in at the campsite reception.
We also offer dog free, pre-erected Bell Tents to rent for families in this field. Please see Glamping for more information.
It is close to the amenities and we allow guests to hire out a firepit.
Each pitch is large and is divided by small wooden picket fences to give privacy, space and a more organised feel to reduce overcrowding. Each pitch has its own number and this is allocated to you with your pre-arrival email.
Large pitches Max unit size 7M x 7M suitable for medium/large tents/units/MWB/SWB campervans with awning. Tents up to 7m with guide ropes. One unit per pitch only. Size of unit/car/tent with guide ropes must be considered when booking.
The campfield is suitable for tent, trailer tents, folding campers, roof tents and motorbikes, SWB/MWB campervans. The access to this field is not suitable for LWB camper vans. We don’t allow heavy vehicles onto our grass campfields, eg. Auto sleepers, motorhomes. We don’t offer electric hookup for grass pitches.
Nearby
5 minute drive to the nearest pub in the village of Threlkeld
10 minute drive to the market town of Keswick
40 minute drive to Windermere
Riverside footpath and walks from the site to Keswick
