The Old Post Office Campsite is a small family run campsite ideally situated on the western edge of the Lake District national park. First established in 1951 it has developed over the years into the perfect place to spend your holiday. Situated in the quiet village of Santon Bridge, the site is bordered on one side by the River Irt - noted for its salmon sea and brown trout, so If you're looking for campsites with fishing?
You've come to the right place! "Please note we don't hire out fishing equipment, you will need to bring your own with you". Short walk across the bridge is the Bridge Inn, serving bar meals and real ale. Also within walking distance is a Woodlands Tea Room and Santon Bridge gift shop, telephone kiosk and post box.
You've come to the right place! "Please note we don't hire out fishing equipment, you will need to bring your own with you". Short walk across the bridge is the Bridge Inn, serving bar meals and real ale. Also within walking distance is a Woodlands Tea Room and Santon Bridge gift shop, telephone kiosk and post box.
Services
The Old Post Office Campsite provides pitches suitable for camping, motorhomes and touring caravans. There are 15 hardstanding pitches (12 fully serviced) available for either caravans or motorhomes. Grass pitches are mainly level and are available for tents. Ten grass pitches are served with electric hook up.
Pull on your comfiest boots and walk yourself to merriment around these Cumbrian parts. Santon Bridge village, on the doorstep to the site, has a gift and farm shop to top up on goodies to take home and for the tum. And what are the Lakes without cakes? Grab a piece of Grasmere gingerbread with a dollop of rum butter, or tuck into some trusty Kendall mint cake for a sugary boost to keep holiday exploration levels sky-high.
Just spent two days here and it's absolutely perfect! Left to get on with camping and have fun. Children can play and night times were a pleasure! Also the bathroom was immaculate. Never grubby and well maintained toilets/showers, fantastic to see! Definitely one of best camping experiences and would highly recommend.
The earliest arrival time is 12pm, latest arrival is 6pm unless otherwise arranged via email. All pitches must be vacated by 11am on day of departure with no exceptions. We have 12 spacious fully serviced hard standing pitches and a further 8 electric only hard standing pitches. A further 20 pitches are for mixed use including tents.
Turn off the M6 at J36 follow A590 west to Broughton-in-Furness, passing through Newby Bridge. Follow the A595 through Bootle, Muncaster to Holmrook. At the approach to Holmrook turn right for Santon Bridge, follow road to the end, passing Irton Hall (on your left) and Wasdale Craft Shop (on your left) at the junction turn left and we are at the bottom of the hill near to the river.
Reviews (9)
C. Bs
Dec 16, 2021
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Olivia Ursell
Dec 09, 2021
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Emma Gregory
Sep 17, 2021
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SzymonGaming
Aug 21, 2021
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First day out of 5, going pretty well! We set up the tent, theres a River next to "The Bridge Inn" which you can walk in! At night, the Water feels relaxing to hear. There's free WiFi and toilets, though showers are for 50p and family showers with laundries are 1 Pound! Definately coming back here in the future! I recommend, really calm here.
Steve Whittaker
Aug 10, 2021
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Toby Shaw
Jul 29, 2021
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Small but perfectly formed site with a variety of pitches. Toilets and showers were very well-kept. The site itself is located next to a river, with its own little "beach", which is great for children to have a refreshing dip. Very convenient for Nether Wasdale, Wasdale Head and Wastwater to name but a few.
Michael Mouse
Jun 08, 2021
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Elizabeth Moores
May 31, 2021
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Cat Smith
May 28, 2021
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