Thornfield Camping Cabins
Hawksdale, Dalston
Cumbria
CA5 7BX
T: 01228 319028
Contact: Karen & Andrew Shepherd
OS Grid Reference: NY 37180 47461
Leave the M6 motorway at J42 and travel approx 5 miles taking the B5299 out of Dalston heading south towards Welton. Shortly after leaving Dalston there is a left hand turn, the road straightens and leads to a right hand turn. Just on the sharp right bend take the road signposted Rose Castle and Raughton Head.
ONCE OFF THE MAIN ROAD PLEASE DO NOT FOLLOW YOUR SAT NAV. We are 1/3 mile on the right.
Thornfield Camping Cabins are set in a picturesque rural setting between the border city of Carlisle and Caldbeck on the edge of the Lake District National Park in close proximity to the Northern Fells.
Our camping cabins provide high quality, affordable and warm year-round self catering accommodation with home from home comforts, in a tranquil rural setting. A real back to nature holiday experience surrounded by woodlands, walks, a range of wildlife and extensive rural views.
There are 4 luxury en-suite camping cabins (with the option to add a hot tub)
There are 4 luxury en-suite camping cabins / pods available sleeping 4 people each. All pods have an additional option of a hot tub. We welcome well behaved dogs.
WE ARE DOG FRIENDLY.
All year
£75 per cabin per night based on 2 people sharing. Min 2 night stay.
Bank Holidays - £80 per cabin per night. Min 3 night stay.
Summer Holidays - £80 per cabin per night. Min 4 night stay.
10% discount on bookings of 7 nights or more.
Additional guests / £10 per night up to a max of 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 children (primary school age) per cabin.
Children 5-11 years age £5 per night.
Children under 5 year - FREE.
Dogs £10 per stay per dog (maximum of 2)
Car parking free for the duration of your stay (one vehicle per cabin).
Additional vehicles by arrangement only and at a charge of £5.
Hot tub - £85 for duration of stay.
Yes. Minimum stay 2 nights Friday to Sunday.
Families, small groups of friends.
4 camping cabins.
Max 4 adults per cabin or 2 adults and 3 children (primary school age)
N/A. Ensuite wet room with each camping cabin.
See above.
Yes - car parking area a short distance from the cabins.
N/A.
No. Fire pit hire available.
No. Gas BBQ hire available for hire.
Working in conjuntion with a neighbouring business; we can offer the "Woodside Welcome" which is provided by Mike and Debbie. They offer quality cooked breakfasts with locally sourced produce brought to your door. Comprising of English Bacon Rolls, The Ultimate Woodside Country Roll, Quality Tea and Coffees.
The Blue Bell Inn, Dalston (1.5 miles)
Pub & Dining. Good food and real ale. 01228 712061.
The Bridge End Inn, Dalston (1 mile)
Pub & Dining. Good food and Theakstons real ale. 01228 710161.
Watermill Cafe, Caldbeck (7 miles)
Cafe / restaurant - snacks, lunches, dinner evenings, take away
Oddfellows Arms, Caldbeck (7 miles)
Pub food & Restaurant. Jennings real ales, pool table, breakfasts available.
Dalston (1.5 miles) - Co-Op Shop.
No - nearest in Carlisle (5 miles) - Border City Cycle Hire. Bike repairs in Dalston - Mystery Cycles - 07935 058137.
Public footpath / cycleway from Dalston to Carlisle (accessed at St. Michael's Primary School)
Rose Castle (circular walk) A picturesque walk of approximately 1 hour from the cabins via the river Caldew and Rose Castle (the historic residence of the Bishop of Carlisle)
Cumbria Way.
Carrock Fell & High Pike.
Skiddaw & Dash Falls.
Blencathra.
Cycling - almost on Reivers Route 10 and National Cycle Network Route 7.
Please remember to mention the Lake District Camping website when you contact this campsite.
