TERMS AND CONDITIONS/F.A.Q'S
If you have booked directly with us then you can log in on our homepage, all you need is your 4 digit booking reference and your surname. If you have booked through pitchup please pay via bank tranfer, sort code 08-71-99, account number 02700100. There is no verification facility on this account but it will show it as APS. Once paid, your booking will be updated manually.
Unfortunately the supply to our electric hook-ups is not suitable for charging electric vehicles. Doing so could compromise the whole sites electrical supply and also does not meet electrical regulations.
if you are found to be charging your vehicle, you will firstly be asked to refrain from doing so, if a second occasion arises, you will be asked to leave the site immediately.
however, if you do need to charge your vehicle, please speak to a member of staff who will assist you, you will be charged at our current suppliers kwh rate.
Your inability (or the inability of any, some or
all of your intended party) or disinclination to
travel to and stay at the Campsite booked by
you for any reason including but not limited to,
illness, (including Covid), requirement or
recommendation to self-isolate or quarantine,
shielding, jury duty, military service,
incarceration, change in personal or work
circumstances, family emergencies, accident,
injury, travel delays and vehicle breakdown
remains at your risk and does not give rise to a
right to cancel to receive a refund..
You are strongly recommended to take out
holiday travel insurance to cover these
eventualities. If you choose not to take out
holiday travel insurance, then you accept
responsibility for any loss that you may incur
due to your cancellation.
We advise that all pitches are booked in advance. A deposit of 35% is required to confirm a booking with the balance to be paid 4 weeks before arrival
Your deposit may be transferred to another date within the same year but your deposit and/or balance will be lost if no more than 21 days notice is given before arrival, subject to availability and except bank holidays
The Old Post Office Campsite accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage to personal property
Requests While every effort will be made to meet requirements for particular pitches, no guarantee can be given especially during High Season.
No refunds can be offered when cancelling within 21 days of arrival.
Group Bookings of more than 2 pitches that are cancelled on or before arrival will not recieve any refund.
We always recommend you take out holiday insurance.
All bookings must be paid in full 28 days before arrival.
A £10 administration fee will be charged for all refunds.
Cancellations must be confirmed in writing, or by email to be effective.
Please note all Deposits are non-refundable.
The earliest arrival time is 12pm, latest arrival is 6.30pm unless otherwise arranged via email. All pitches must be vacated by 11am on day of departure.
We do not accept same sex groups exceeding 2 persons or more than 3 adults per pitch. We only accept 2 family bookings.
if you are found to have booked multiple pitches in different names you will be asked to leave.
Our pitch sizes range from:
- tent pitch/motorhome pitch - approximately 8M X 7M
- Hardstanding super pitch - approximately 9M X 9M
- campervan pitch 6.5m x 6M
Our nearest beach is Seascale which is only 10 minutes away. Seascale is a popular seaside village in Cumbria. Miles of sandy beach with views across the sea to the Isle of Man and the Galloway mountains of Scotland.
Dogs are allowed on the beach all year.
At the campsite, many campers still like to stay connected during their stay and for your convenience, we have free WiFi available throughout our campsite. At busy times especially during school holidays this can become slower than normal so we ask that the wifi is not used for streaming.
Yes, we are a dog-friendly site but kindly ask that dogs are kept on leads whilst around the site.
Yes, we provide freezers for this purpose which is free of charge.
We do not have a shop onsite, the nearest being Gosforth (3 miles) or the Spar in Holmrook (3 miles). There are no public transport links from site but there are local taxi firms.
The Bridge Inn, just a stroll from the site, is home to the annual ‘Biggest Liar’ competition - we kid you not, it’s a real thing!
The Bridge Inn has an excellent reputation for good food from our hearty Lakeland breakfast to their home cooked meals which are served either in the Dalesman Bar or the Eskdale Room. Both serve set menu as well as ever changing specials on their blackboards.
Portions are large and all made from fresh produce on the premises.
The Dalesman bar has a warm and welcoming atmosphere in which to relax and enjoy a drink or something to eat. The bar has a fine selection of Jenning's real ales and during the cooler days of the year a cosy log fire crackles and dances in the grate. Also dogs are welcome in the bar.
The latest arrival time is 6.30PM. If you will be arriving later please send us an email request.
If you’d like to make a group booking please complete our enquiry form and we'll get back to you. Do not book multiple pitches in different names as you may be turned away upon arrival. We do not accept more than 2 pitches booking together and refunds will not be given if this is ignored or missed.
Only 2 guests are permitted to visit a pitch at any one time and only with permission. You must ask before any guests wish to visit.