The Old Post Office Campsite
Holmrook, Cumbria & Lake District
Dating all the way back the 50s, The Old Post Office Campsite is a well established base in the Lake District National Park, perfect for a getaway with family and pooch in tow. Perks include fully serviced pitches, well kept facilities and a tranquil river offering salmon and trout fishing. A great pub serving food is just a quick stagger away too.
About The Old Post Office Campsite
This family run campsite is tucked into a quiet Cumbrian village and set beside the River Irt, with a selection of riverside pitches. Handy connections to a range of attractions too, with coastal Seascale and its beaches only a six mile drive away, and from there lots of good train connections to other towns. The Wasdale Valley (around five miles) is a gem for outdoor adventures and the challenge of Scafell Pike itself is only seven miles away. Pitches range from grassed spots with optional electric to your tent and a set of hardstanding pitches for tourers, either with electric or fully serviced with all the connections you need
Open all year
Site facilities include separate male and females toilet/shower blocks (50 pence for a 10 minute shower). There is also a disabled shower/ toilet facility, wheelchair accessible and ideal as a family room. Washing up sinks are also provided and coin operated washers and dryers, plus freezers (no charge). Free WiFi. The site offers storage for touring caravans.
Fishing is available on site (please bring your own equipment) while golf and horse riding can be found in the wider area. The Bridge Inn (which serves delicious home cooked meals) is a short walk from site. Woodlands Tea Room (serving homemade hot meals, cakes, snacks and pastries) and Santon Bridge Gift Shop are an easy walk from site.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 32 accommodation options on-site
6 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Max 8 people
Grass pitches without electric to suit tents.
10 x Electric Grass Pitches
Max 8 people
Grass pitches for tents and campervans with electric.
4 x Small Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Max 8 people
Smaller electric hardstanding pitches to suit campervans only (6.5m).
4 x Large Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Max 8 people
Hardstanding pitches with electric for tourers of any size.
8 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches
Max 8 people
Fully serviced gravel pitches with adjacent grass.
Site tariff
Interested in staying at The Old Post Office Campsite?
Call 01946 726286 to book.
Unfortunately The Old Post Office Campsite doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
Site rules and policies
Campervans can pitch on any hardstanding pitch.
No noise after 10.30pm.
Arrivals at 12pm, departures by 11am.
Things to do on site and in the Holmrook area
Fishing in the river is possible, but be sure to bring your own equipment with you.
Explore the fells safe in the knowledge that there are many good welcoming local pubs for you to retreat to. For those keen on porky pies, the 'Biggest Liar' competition is held every year at the nearby Bridge Inn and makes for a fun and unique event.
Many gorgeous places locally to try fun on the water (Wast Water), hiking and bike rides (Wasdale Valley) or even challenging ascents (Scafell Pike, Great Gable and Red Pike).
The national park also has a lot in store for adventure seekers, from hot air balloon rides at sunset to assault courses or even paragliding.
Interested in staying at The Old Post Office Campsite?
Call 01946 726286 to book.
Unfortunately The Old Post Office Campsite doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
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