Holiday park · Threlkeld · Cumbria

Burns Farm Caravan & Campsite

Working Highland-cow farm in St John's in the Vale, three miles from Keswick, with tent fields, serviced tourer pitches, bell tents and hot tub cabins.

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Some dogs
Campfires
Glamping

Burns Farm is a family-run farm in St John's in the Vale, a few miles east of Keswick and about a mile from Threlkeld, with Blencathra, Helvellyn and Skiddaw all in view. The Threlkeld to Keswick railway path starts close by, and you can walk to Keswick via Castlerigg Stone Circle in under an hour.

Touring pitches are all gravel and fully serviced, with 30 across two fields. Camping is on three non-electric grass fields with fenced numbered pitches, one of which (Blease) is dog-free. There are also five pre-pitched bell tents, adults-only hot tub cabins and, new for 2026, hot tub huts.

The shower block has ten showers and seven toilets on each side, plus bookable private wet rooms, a laundry room and a dog and bike wash. Groups are not accepted: four or more adults counts as a group.

Highland cows, sheep, pigs and alpacas on the farm
Railway path walk or cycle to Keswick
Fully serviced gravel touring pitches with free Wi-Fi
Dog-free camping field and dog-friendly fields
Adults-only hot tub cabins and huts

Photos

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Open13 February to 1 November

Arrive / leaveFrom 13:00 / by 12:00

DogsIn some accommodation

CampfiresIn fire pits only

PoolNone

ElectricYes

Prices

When is it cheapest?

One night for two adults in the tewet field grass pitch, every night of the next year. Tap a day to price it.

CheapestDearestClosed

October 2026 from £150

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November 2026 from £150

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December 2026

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January 2027

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February 2027 from £150

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March 2027 from £150

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April 2027 from £150

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May 2027 from £150

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June 2027 from £150

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July 2027 from £150

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August 2027 from £150

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September 2027 from £150

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The full price list we hold (2026)

People

Child 3–14: £10 night

Extras

Dog: £15 stay (Bell tents; camping and touring dog charge shown in the booking system)
Firepit: £0 stay (Fire pit hire, logs bought separately)

Minimum stays

3 nights: Bank holidays
2 nights: Cabins 2 nights otherwise
3 nights: February half term; Easter bank holiday min 7 nights; other bank holidays have minimums, see site

Deposit: Deposit or full payment at booking, balance 4 weeks before arrival

Source: burns-farm.co.uk, checked 2026-10-20. Always confirm the price when you book.

Places to stay

Low Rigg serviced pitch

Pitch · 14 of them

Gravel
Electric 16A
Water
Waste drain
approx 4-5m x 10m
For caravan, motorhome, campervan, rooftop-tent

Pitches 1-14. Max 2 adults, 4 children, 3 dogs. Private 3m grass strip for seating only.

High Rigg serviced pitch

Pitch · 16 of them

Gravel
Electric 16A
Water
Waste drain
5m x 10m
For caravan, motorhome, campervan

Pitches 15-30. Max 2 adults, 2 children, 2 dogs. Motorhomes over 8m not permitted; no fire pits.

Tewet field grass pitch

Pitch · 36 of them · sleeps 6

Grass
No electric
9-12m x 5-8m
For tent, campervan, rooftop-tent

Dog friendly. Tents to 6m, campervans under 6.5m with awning. No caravans or motorhomes.

Skiddaw field grass pitch

Pitch · 29 of them · sleeps 4

Grass
No electric
9m x 7m
For tent, campervan, rooftop-tent

Dog friendly. Tents to 5m, short or medium wheelbase campervans.

Blease field grass pitch (no dogs)

Pitch · 20 of them · sleeps 4

Grass
No electric
8m x 6m
For tent, campervan, rooftop-tent

Dog-free field. Tents to 4m, SWB campervans.

Bell tent

Bell tent · 5 of them · sleeps 4

1 king bed, plus fold-away Z-bed for up to 2 children
Bedding included
Camp kitchen
Electric heater
Fire pit
Dogs OK

Tewet field, 6m canvas tents. Two are dog friendly (Kerry Hill, Rough Fell); three no-pet. Max 2 adults and 2 children. Private washroom hire extra. Season to mid September.

VIP Mountain View hot tub cabin

Cabin · 7 of them · sleeps 2

king bed
Full kitchen
Underfloor
Own toilet
Own shower
Hot tub
Dogs OK

Adults only. Five dog friendly, two pet free, one accessible.

Superior Mountain View hot tub cabin

Cabin · 3 of them · sleeps 2

Full kitchen
Underfloor
Own toilet
Own shower
Hot tub
No dogs

Adults only, no pets.

Exclusive Mountain View hot tub cabin

Cabin · 4 of them · sleeps 2

Full kitchen
Underfloor
Own toilet
Own shower
Hot tub
No dogs

Adults only, no pets. Next to the Highland cow field.

Luxury Mountain View hut

Shepherd's hut · 6 of them · sleeps 2

Full kitchen
Underfloor
Own toilet
Own shower
Hot tub
Fire pit
No dogs

New for 2026. Adults only, no pets. Includes the panoramic Burns Brow hut.

Rules

Dogs: In some accommodation · up to 3 · on leads
Not allowed in Blease camping field, three of five bell tents, most cabins and huts. Max 3 on Low Rigg, 2 on High Rigg and camping fields.
Dog charge for camping/touring is in the booking system. Dogs must not enter farm fields.
Fires: In fire pits only · fire pit hire · logs sold
BBQs: Raised off the ground only
Contained fire pits on grass camping pitches only; none on serviced pitches. No disposable BBQs.
Pool: None
Groups: No
No groups; 4 or more adults counts as a group.
Quiet hours: 23:00 – 07:00
Arrival: From 13:00 until 21:00
Vehicles: Car by your pitch · 1 per pitch · max length 8m
Music: No music after 7pm on High Rigg touring pitches
Visitors: No day visitors
Cancellation: 60+ days: 10%. 14-60 days: 30%. Under 14 days: 100%. Amendments carry a 10% admin fee (min GBP 25).
Also: Cabins, huts: adults only, max 2 adults
Also: Motorhomes not allowed on grass fields
Also: No drones, no EV charging
Also: Bell tents: check-in 14:00, check-out 10:00

Facilities

Washing and toilets

Toilets
Showers (Free)
Hot water
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Baby changing
Laundry
Washing-up area

Pitches and power

Electric hook-up
Hardstanding pitches
Drinking water
Chemical toilet disposal
Grey waste
Phone charging
EV charging (no)
WiFi (Free)
Mobile signal (Good)
Ice-pack freezing

Food and drink

Shop
Fire pits

Things to do

Dog walk
Dog wash
Farm animals

Around the site

Dark skies
Bus stop nearby
Cycle route access

Only facilities we've confirmed are shown. Crossed out means confirmed not available.

Location

St John's in the Vale, Keswick, Threlkeld, CA12 4RR

Nearest pubHorse & Farrier Inn30 min walk
Nearest ferryKeswick2.8 miles
Nearest stationThrelkeld Quarry1.2 miles

Directions in Google Maps

Questions people ask

Are dogs allowed at Burns Farm Caravan & Campsite?

Dogs are allowed in some of the accommodation but not all. Up to 3 per pitch or unit. Not allowed in Blease camping field, three of five bell tents, most cabins and huts. Max 3 on Low Rigg, 2 on High Rigg and camping fields.

Can you have a campfire at Burns Farm Caravan & Campsite?

Yes, in fire pits. You can hire a fire pit. Logs are sold on site. BBQs: raised off the ground only.

When is Burns Farm Caravan & Campsite open?

13 February to 1 November.

How much does it cost to stay at Burns Farm Caravan & Campsite?

From £150 a night for two adults, the lowest price we can find over the next year.

Does Burns Farm Caravan & Campsite have a swimming pool?

No.

Does Burns Farm Caravan & Campsite have electric hook-ups?

Yes.

Is there WiFi at Burns Farm Caravan & Campsite?

Free.