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Wild Rose Holiday Park
Ormside
(lake District)
Appleby In Westmorland
Cumbria (Browse area)
CA16 6EJ
Tel: 01704 215446
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Pitches: Seasonal Pitches Only
Open: 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
01/01/2027 to 31/12/2027
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 No Tents |
 No Caravans |
 No Motorhomes |
 No Campervans |
 Glamping Units |
 Holiday Homes for Hire |
 Holiday Homes for Sale |
 Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar On Site |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 TV Room |
 Games Room |
 Evening Entertainment |
 No Fishing |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool On Site |
 Outdoor Pool On Site |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <5 miles |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <5 miles |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: June 2006 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Light Infantry |
11 reviews from this member |
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 For a change we made a break from the norm of, all the way to the Lakes or, all the way to Scotland. We decided to phone the Wild Rose and book for a two night weekend break to save on driving time. I must say it was the best decision we have made as tourers.
This site has everything. Swimming Pools (2), Restaurant, A shop though small that would compete with any Asda/Camp Shop combined, Excellent grounds and facilities, flowers that look like they have been painted especially for a visit by the queen, dog walks.literally everything. The site is well run but not regimented like some sites can be. I recommend if you have children to ask for a pitch around the play area and swimming pools. My son who is 7 said on the way home "That site was "Mint"" and we both agreed with him.
I would strongly recommend this site to anyone. It is a must to visit. 
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| Date of Visit: May 2006 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Zoe Farrow |
1 review from this member |
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Fantastic site with excellent facilities. Very clean toilets and showers.
Well stocked shop and even a restaurant. The actual site is lovely. Have been about 5 times now and will continue to go back again and again. The swimming pool is great and have facilities for children with a pool table and amusements
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| Date of Visit: May 2006 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Kahns |
38 reviews from this member |
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This could possibly be the best site we've stayed on so far; it's certainly one of the most professionally managed.The wardens were not only friendly and helpful, they were also highly visible, making frequent checks of pitches and facilities. Shower blocks were excellently maintained and frequently inspected so were kept perfectly clean at all times.
The hard-standing we were allocated was 100% level. ( Why do so many sites spend a fortune in providing hard-standings but don't bother to ensure they're level?)
Our pitch included hook-up, fresh water supply and grey-water drainage. In fact, the pitch was almost like having our own little rose garden to sit in. And other touring pitches looked much the same.
Tourers share camp facilities with seasonal 'vans, statics and cabins, each in their own space. The shop is excellent for almost anything you'll need.
The place looks ideal for kids as well. Strongly recommended.
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| Date of Visit: September 2005 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Dfer |
9 reviews from this member |
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Stayed for a week here with our two small children and really enjoyed it. A guy drove my husband round Donkey's Nest in a buggy so he could choose a pitch which I thought was very nice and thereafter always said 'hello' whenever he saw us. Toilets very clean and I didn't see any queues for showers although I didn't use them myself. The on site chippy was nice and popular. We didn't go to the restaurant but menu looked ok. Outside pool was very cold but kids loved it. They also loved the two playgrounds. Nowhere to go unless you have a car but we did find a small pond where we caught some tiddlers [yes we threw them back!]. All in all a good week and would definitely go back.
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| Date of Visit: February 2006 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Kazrover |
5 reviews from this member |
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My family and I stayed here Fri Feb 17th for two nights. The site is set in beautiful surroundings and has top rate facilities. However we were awoken at 8.10am with the sound of extremely huge bangs which made the caravan jump and the children petrified. (it was like something out of jurassic park) we then heard the sound of artiliry fire. This continued for 3 hours about every half hour. The children (and I must admit us adults) were quite worried. This also happened on the Sunday morning too and at regular intervals . We had other campers bewildered with the noises too. We were then informed (by someone living on-site) these noises were from a nearby army training ground. (for which there was no mention in the brochure or when we booked in at reception).
The site I must say was of the highest standard and the facilities were top. what ashame about the training ground (oh and did I mention a very busy railway line nearby)
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| Date of Visit: February 2006 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Lion_tamer20 |
18 reviews from this member |
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Just returned from a 2 night break on Wild Rose. It was our first visit and I was impressed with pitches and toilets and showers. We woke up to look out of the caravan at the snow on the fells it is very picturesque. An excellent aite to stay on we would definitely return here.
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| Date of Visit: August 2005 |
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| Reviewer: Stig |
2 reviews from this member |
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Spent two weeks there beginning of August. Would agree with/recognise many of the comments submitted in reviews to date, eg. the showers in donkeys nest are too few in peak times, so pay the deposit for the main area. Thought the staff could have made a bit more of an effort to encourage the 10.30 curfew on noise. Also agree with one review about children being up too early (poor parents not the site's fault). Would not recommend having a pitch near the washing up block. We were astounded at the times people do it ! Regularly from 6.30 am, once at 2.00 am !
Pitches were a bit sloping, and you can't pre-book a pitch. Avoid the lower ones. We had severe rain one evening and some folk at the bottom of donkeys nest ended up in a b&b for the night.
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| Date of Visit: August 2005 |
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| Reviewer: Asa.teff@tiscal |
1 review from this member |
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Brilliant campsite, but needs more showers in Donkeys Nest. Also wasn't aware of freezer for ice packs until final day. Please make it more obvious! Kids loved pool and playground. Very quiet after 9.30 which suited us with small children, but lots of kids about from about 7 in the morning . Loads of info on where to go and what to do locally
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| Date of Visit: August 2005 |
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| Reviewer: Hp4020 |
1 review from this member |
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First camping trip with my family, and were we spoilt. This site was spotless, the earlier comments re the showers were accurate, however, we stayed in the Donkeys nest camping field and were offered a key to the main shower block (£2 deposit)and in the male side there were 14 showers, had the pick of them each morning after I strolled past others queing at the other block.
We had toyed with the idea of buying an electric fridge, but decided to persevere with ice pads and cool box, it was fine as at the washing up area there is a courtesy freezer, just pop them in a bag with your name on. kids playgrounds superb, pitch and putt, good, swimming pool, freezing but stopped it getting over crowded. On site shop reasonable priced, resteraunt bit pricey, take away excellent value. Would recommend, book well in advance !!
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| Date of Visit: July 2005 |
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| Reviewer: Mcgarryfam |
4 reviews from this member |
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We have just returned from spending 2 weeks at wildrose. Thanks to the lovely weather the kids a wonderful time at the outdoor pool. The only thing I could really fault about this site is the minimal number of showers in the toilet blocks located in the touring fields. It was ok during the week but at weekends there was always a queue for a shower, the ladies only had 3 and the gents 2, this was to serve a great many campers.
Like other people have said the shop, restaurant and take away are all very good although the restaurant closed at 9pm at the latest. Our children expected there to sporting activites for them but apparently these dont start until the English schools break up, please remember that scottish schools break up sooner and there were many scottish children on site. Be aware that there is no public transport links near the site if you want to go anywhere you need to go by car.
In all a lovely kept site and well worth a visit.
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Grass pitches (some with EHU) for tents, motorhomes, VW-sized campervans (no caravans). Refurbished toilets, showers and laundry. Peace is the watchword on the campsite - catering mainly for families and couples with silence after 10.30pm. Don't forget your marshmallows - campfires are allowed in selected areas. Nearby shop and pub. And there's an added extra: the site sits along the route of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway line, with it's own station. Choo Choo! Find out more here
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| Reviewer: Hornetman |
1 review from this member |
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August 2004
I'm a newcomer to UKCampsites, but not to Wild Rose - my son won't hear of staying anywhere else when we're up in that area. We've done the lot - motorbike with dome tent, car with frame tent, trailer tent and touring caravan, and even stayed in one of the statics (which are not for rent, all privately owned). H
ave to agree whole-heartedly with every comment, brilliant facilities,bvery well kept, great for families and dog-owners. Plenty of tourist attractions within easy reach.When I asked my son where we should christen Charlie (our challenger) without hesitation he said Wild Rose! Five-star, highly recommended!
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| Reviewer: Frankjb |
10 reviews from this member |
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May 2005
Just returned from a Whit Bank Holiday Weekend at Wild Rose. Expected a full & teeming noisy camp. Lots of people, and happy young children, but in fact well spaced & landscaped plots together with fantastic views (Cross Fell from sitting at your caravan window!)and abundant wildlife & trees made this a most relaxing break indeed. A great site & the best we have been on.
Staff very helpful, seperate toilet & shower blocks which were spotless all the time meant for a stress free holiday. To put it in context, the main shower block had 8 sperate cubicles. I never saw more than 3 of them used at any time when I used them which was over Sat, Sun & Monday on a glorious & full) bank holiday. OK a "£2 returnable deposit was needed. So what - they were spotless!
Swimming pool was well used by ther children, the restaurant & takeaway & "Mace" shop were very good. Cheese & chips sounds odd, but v. tasty! Not sure about ther pizza though..
Shop is good value & has everything from canvas glue & water pumps to fresh bread, eggs & ice cream.
A little pricey, £18.60 + £2 for a child +£2 for hookup in high season. but you get what you pay for. Peace of mind & peace & quiet. There were no loud parties or music that we could hear even though the barbies were all out late into the evening.
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| Reviewer: Aberlake |
2 reviews from this member |
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April 2005
Was here week after Easter. As stated by other reviewers can't really fault site at all. Excellent facilities. Restaurant and takeaway were on limited hours on non-peak days but food was great, if simple. Well priced, fish & chips to take away £4, 1/2 chicken & chips £5. Beans, curry sauce, peas etc 50p a tub (large!). Restaurant sirloin steak (8oz) was £10 ish.
On site shop has everything you could ever need (we bought a TV aerial and alcohol as well as food!) and extremely well priced. Most accessories were cheaper than in most caravan accessory shops. Food / drink prices exactly the same as any local Mace. Nice to see a site shop not over-priced. Staff extremely helpful.
Toilet blocks were superb, even had piped radio 2.
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| Reviewer: Jma28 |
7 reviews from this member |
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August 2004
Great site, only problem we had while we were there like so many others this month was the rain!
We stayed on Braithwaites Fold, ths size of the pitch was more than adequate but a little tricky to put the van on (backwards uphill isn't easy when getting on to the plot!).
There was a shower block with toilets, private wash basins with mirrors, a baby bath and hair washing sink. Around the back are about 8 sinks for washing up after meals, which was great. The facilities in this area are extremely busy but spotlessly clean nevertheless. At one time on site there were some repair works going on in the ladies facilities which meant there were only 2 showers and the electric sockets didn't work. This is obviously down to upgrade/upkeep of the immaculate facilities offered. If you go to reception you can get a key for the main toilet/shower block near reception (£2 deposit only) and there are twice as many shower's and queues are not as long (for the impatient like me!)
The shop is well stocked and they sell alsorts of accessories for the caravanner/tent owner which I thought was great!
The pool was always very popular (Yes even in the rain) although it was cold (supposed to be heated???).
Reception have a stock of poopa scoops for the squeamish dog owner (like my husband) or you can get bags from the dog waste bin at the bottom of the site, I thought this was a great gesture.
There is a river just down the lane which we spent hours in trying to catch the small fish, the nets can be purchased from the shop at just 99p.
Over all, although they couldn't do anything about the Great British weather, we enjoyed our time at this site and would recommend it to any one. Enjoy :)
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| Reviewer: Mandy123 |
2 reviews from this member |
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July 2004
Just one word EXCELLENT.
Very clean especially the toilets/showers, but could do with some more in donkeys nest.
Very good takeaway and shop.
Just very good facilities all round.
Well worth paying that little bit extra.
All staff very friendly and helpfull. Do I need to go on.
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Is Wild Rose Holiday Park child friendly? YES, it accepts children & has a playground View all facilities
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