We are closed for Winter and we will open for 2025 Mid March . We are accepting email bookings please contact us via email in the top right hand corner for any queries .
Chapel House Farm is the only owner-occupied farm in The Borrowdale Valley. The farmhouse is hundreds of years old ,We are situated next to St Andrews church Borrowdale hence the name. The campsite was began by the Weir family in the 1960’s & has been run by them for three generations. This is firstly a working farm that predominantly owns Herdwick sheep- a native Lake district breed. The campsite is at the foot of the farms mountain Chapel fell. This is a privately owned site not affiliated with the national trust . We run it according to our own ideals and rules . It is a quiet escape for those who want to relax & enjoy the area and scenery.
The campsite itself is over 60 years old . it is a greenfield site in the heart of the valley. At times it is annexed with the adjacent vicarage field . The Campsite is Ideally located for the Coast to Coast pathway and the Cumbrian Way -as well as Scafell pike and a multitude of Wainwrights and walks for all abilities.
Chapel house farm campsite is set in the midst of the idyllic and tranquil Borrowdale valley. The atmosphere on site reflects this. It is not a place for revelry, but rather a place to kick back and relax. For this reason we would deter anybody who is not winding down by 10 at night and quiet by 10.30 we also ask that early risers respect other campers. In keeping with the traditional style of camping, we DO NOT offer electrical hook-up points. BOOKINGS ARE BY EMAIL AND YOU PAY IN CASH ON THE DAY OF ARRIVAL. WE DON’T COLLECT FEES IN THE MORNING ANYMORE AND HAVE NOT FOR SOME YEARS .
If you’d like to know how to book please read through all the info set out on here – WE ARE A WORKING FARM THEREFORE IF YOU CAN NOT GET THROUGH BY PHONE PLEASE USE THE EMAIL AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE .There is no one sitting at a desk with a ready formulaic response. So mailing is concise and to the point -so we can best judge if we can take the booking or not without wasting your time or ours .Emails will be answered by 9pm for those waiting for a reply . Read this website beforehand so we do not have to answer lot’s of questions we may not have time for .
Chapel House Farm Camp Site was rated in the top ten campsites in Cumbria by The Guardian’s Holiday Guide to The Lake District and Cumbria.
Chapel House Farm Campsite is located approximately 8 miles South of the town of Keswick in Cumbria, on the B5289.
Getting to Chapel House Farm Campsite
You can use our postcode (CA12 5XG) to guide you here using SatNav, but like most Rural areas, our post code covers a wide area and will probably not guide you right to the campsite. (though of course, it can be useful for at least getting you to our area)
An alternative is to program your SatNav (or any GPS Device) using our grid reference, rather than postcode.
Our Grid references are:
Standard OS Grid Refs:
NY 25651, 14020
325651, 514020
Latitude / Longdidtude
Lat: 54.516, Long: -3.150
Our Directions Sheet is the Easiest Way!
You can also follow turn-by-turn directions (with pictures) by downloading our printable directions sheet.
If you’d like to book, just call or email us and we’ll reserve your space. (Six or more must book or call ahead) . Alternatively, you can simply turn up and ask we generally have space but it is NOT guaranteed. Peak season weekends -especially warm ones are often full as we will not overcrowd . If we say no and you can see space it will be because bookings take precedence and or campervans are out for the day. We are not obliged to take anyone and will point you to other sites if we can not take you .
Please ensure you are familiarised with the REQUIRED READING section before emailing or calling as we are a working farm without an office. We expect that you know the price and all other pertinent information – Then you also know if this is the right site for you – Thanks for your cooperation
