Camping at Cardewlees
Cardewlees Farm, Dalston, Carlisle CA5 6LF, UK
View on Google MapsA campsite near Carlisle
About Camping at Cardewlees
Tucked into the rolling countryside near Dalston, Camping at Cardewlees is a working farm where Cumbrian hospitality meets practical camping comforts. Beyond the standard grass pitches (25 in total, 15 with electric hook-up), there are cosy pods with enclosed gardens – perfect if you're travelling with dogs or children who can watch the farm animals from a safe vantage point. The facilities are reliably clean and the staff genuinely helpful, making this a welcoming base for exploring Carlisle and the northern Lakes.
Campfires are allowed, adding to the rural charm, though some visitors note the bins can overflow during busier periods. Still, with stunning pastoral views and great value for money, it's a solid, unpretentious choice for a Cumbrian break.
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
Details via Google — worth confirming with the site before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
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Visitors say this working farm offers clean and warm pods with enclosed gardens, ideal for pets and children, and features stunning views of farm animals. They also highlight the friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities, and great value.
Some reviews mention the bins can be overflowing.
Summary via Google
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Pitch types
- 10 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
- 15 x Electric Grass Pitches
- Large Camping Pod (Dog Friendly)
- 5 x Fully Serviced All Weather Pitches
- Fully Serviced All Weather Pitch with Hot Tub
- 2 x Small Camping Pods (Dog Friendly)
- Bell Tent with Hot Tub (Dog Friendly)
Pitch details as listed by the booking provider — availability and exact pricing shown at checkout.
Lodges & pods
- 2 x Small Camping Pods (Dog Friendly)
- Large Camping Pod (Dog Friendly)
- Bell Tent with Hot Tub (Dog Friendly)
Hook-up
Facilities
Takeaway & food delivery
Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.
Just Eat — 93 takeaways deliver to this postcode (CA5 6LF)
Sainsbury's - Carlisle Supermarket
5.0 · Groceries, Alcohol
Morrisons - Carlisle
5.0 · Groceries, Alcohol
Pepe's Piri Piri - Carlisle
5.0 · Peri Peri, Chicken
Asda Superstore - Carlisle St Nicholas
5.0 · Groceries, Alcohol
Greggs - Carlisle, 131 Denton St
5.0 · Sandwiches, Breakfast
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Deliveroo — 52 restaurants nearby
McDonald's
KFC
Subway
Sainsbury's Supermarket
Iceland
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on deliveroo.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Nearest supermarkets
Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.
- Co-op, Dalston 1.1 miles
- Aldi, Carlisle 3.7 miles
- Lidl, Carlisle 4 miles
- Sainsbury's, Carlisle 4.1 miles
- Asda, Carlisle 4.2 miles
- Morrisons, Carlisle 5.3 miles
- Tesco, Carlisle 5.7 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Opening hours
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
What visitors say
Lovely campsite, it was fully booked but that doesnt mean you have no room, theres plenty of space for each pitch. Toilets were kept clean and stocked. Shower was very good. Little shop with honesty box but they also provided me with links to pay for good online which was much appreciated. They offer food if you let them know what you'd like. Everyone seemed to respect the rules and there wasn't people up making noise through the night. Good communication through messages. Would definitely stay again.
3 months ago · via Google
We had the most amazing stay at Cardewells and honestly couldn’t recommend it more! The enclosed private garden was perfect for our puppy, it was his first holiday and he absolutely loved having the space to run around safely. The glamping pod itself was fantastic; it stayed lovely and warm and was surprisingly soundproof, making it really cosy and relaxing. The toilets and showers were clean and the location of them were ideal to where we were staying. The location is great too, just a 20-minute walk into Dalston, with easy access to the train into Carlisle and surrounding areas. Johnny was an absolute star, so friendly, hardworking, and genuinely couldn’t do enough for us. We also tried the food on site and it was delicious. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and the whole place has such a welcoming, accommodating feel. We especially loved seeing all the farm animals, such a lovely touch and made the stay even more special. We’ll definitely be back in the summer and will be recommending Cardewells to all our friends and family. Such a brilliant little find!
4 months ago · via Google
We have just visited Camping at Cardewlees for the first time. We all absolutely loved it. Very friendly, quiet site with fantastic views and sunsets. Facilities were basic but clean, small pop up bar area serving drinks, pizzas chips etc was a great place to hang out in the evening for a few pints and chat. The small town nearby, Dalston was lovely with a Coop, independent shops, parks and lovely walks. Carlisle is very close by , we visited the indoor leisure pool there. So glad we found this little gem and we will be back. Thank you
a month ago · via Google
We stayed for 2 nights, we were going a wedding evening at nearby dalston hall. This site sounded perfect for us. Upon arrival, Johnny, the farmer and owner, seen us at the top of the lane, he came up and said we could go into the field nearby, as we were booked with no electric, lovely fella, very chatty, as we Cumbrians are, said to pitch up where we want, went near the pizza hut and bar, great little addition, we didn't try any food but a couple were sat on the benches enjoying theirs, had a drink from the bar before we left for the wedding night. Fresh water and elsan point near toilets. Toilets , two male and two female, adequate and clean, two showers clean, didn't use them so not sure of water power etc. The views over the fields are just spectacular, peace and quiet is our favourite kind of place to stay, no fuss, no rules about pitching up between this blue peg or white peg, just freedom and nature all around. Cows, sheep, lambs, horses all add to the lovely stay that we had there. We would definitely recommend here if you want a bit of you time, we'll definitely be back
2 months ago · via Google
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