Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
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Climb aboard an old heritage steam train for stunning views as you travel back in time to enjoy bygone years.
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Why stay here ...
- Set at the head of the Cartmel valley in a picturesque setting with easy access from nearby 'A' road.
- One mile from Lake Windermere making it a perfect base for exploring the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.
- Close to many Lakeland attractions including Lakeside and Haverthwaite Steam Railway, 'Go Ape' in Greizedale forest, Beatrix Potter, Holker Hall, Levens Hall, Sizergh Castle, South Lakeland Animal Park, Lakeland Aquarium, Windermere Steamers, Cartmel races and much more.
- Numerous eating establishments nearby serving local produce.
- Motorhomes welcome.
- Bed and Breakfast and Self Catering cottages available.
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Latest arrival time: 12:00 AM
0.5 acres
Electric amperage: 16
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Sites key:
- Postcode:
- LA12 8NQ
- GPS:
- Lat 54.255324 / Lon -2.947557
- OS field ref:
- SD383849
- OS map ref:
- 97
Transport links
- Bus stop within 1 mile
- Buses go to: Windermere, Kendal, Grange-over-Sands, Ambleside.
- Daily public transport within 1 mile
- Nearest train station: Grange over Sands
- Train station within 5 miles
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Disappointing
Old Barn Farm
Arriving on site there are none of the views showing on the website. The trees between the pitches have grown so tall they overhang all the pitches and block out the views. The site is very close to the main road, hence traffic noise, they are also very narrow. For my little camper it was fine, but a caravan with awning would leave no space for a car. The bins are close to the pitches and the fresh water tap is next to the chemical toilet disposal, and above the grey water disposal. There is also parking for the holiday cottages at the entrance to the site and that was quite busy.
Following my first night, I left my hook-up cable as a pitch marker. At the time there were no other outfits on the site. When I returned from my day out, my hook-up cable had been taken - still no other outfits. The owners were very helpful in contacting the holiday cottages and the big house on the corner, but, not surprisingly, no-one had seen anything.
I’d be interested to know how many other people leave their hook-ups as a pitch-marker!
Emh2021
Reviewed on 15/07/2023 17:07
An adequate site
Old Barn Farm
In an area with several stunning CLs, this is simply adequate. There is a large space, mostly covered with meadow. The pitches are all under trees so that the stunning scenery cannot be seen. The bins are right behind the pitches. The fresh water tap is right next to the tap for the chemical waste.
If the site was reoriented, such that the pitches were at the top of the site, guests would be able to enjoy the views. The pitches are about as small as they could possibly be: if we had erected our awning, there would have been no space for our car. We have a small two-berth caravan! The site is close to the main road, leading to inevitable traffic noise: again, if the pitches were at the opposite end of the site, the noise would be less obvious. It felt like we spent a weekend in a car park. There is no space for guests to enjoy the sunshine!
Relax & Unwind but watch out for the overgrown trees.
Old Barn Farm
We spent Bank Holiday at this site. The pitches look over a grassed area that has been made into a wildflower bed with a path around the outside for you to walk around.
The views of the hills can be seen from the end of the pitches when you look left.
The only down side to this site was the overgrown trees across the pitches which hit the van and made inside the van very dark. These could do with a little trim back but apart from that a nice site to relax and unwind.
A couple close to lake Windermere
Old Barn Farm
Stayed at old barn farm for 6 nights whilst visiting the lakes . Close to lake Windermere and central to all the other lakes & places of interest also 15 mins from the coast . Picturesque site with easy access from the motorway , there is a little road noise but it wasn’t a problem for us , we would recommend staying at Old Barn Farm if your visiting the beautiful Lake District
Great for walking
Old Barn Farm
Good CL for walking in the beautiful surrounding countryside. Some noise from the busy main road. All hard standing so no issue with mud. Pitches fo slope from front to back so levelling ramps are required.
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