Captains House
Who are we?
We are Luke and Sarah Pinney. Captain’s House is a family run small holding with a small flock of Shetland sheep on 3 acres of land. The farm dates back to the early 1800s.
It is rumoured to be the humble birth place of local hero, Captain Shaw, who served at the Battle of Trafalgar.
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Where are we?
Bootle is in the Southern tip of Lake District National Park, overlooked by Black Combe, and in sight of Scafell Pike. We have direct access to the beach and newly opened coastal path. Captain’s House is in a working farming community.
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Bootle beach is formed by nearby Tarn Point at one side and the Esk estuary 4 km away.
What are we?
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Direct gated access to sandy beach (at mid tide onward) and coastal path.
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Popular for anglers for bait and good fish.
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Popular with windsurfers and occasionally good for surfing.
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Our campsite is also great for: bird spotting, spectacular west coast sunsets all year round, stargazing (no light pollution), rock pools and views across to the Isle of Man and Scotland on a clear day.​
Our Facilities
Our 5 hard standing campervan bays have been landscaped to offer some partial protection from the coastal winds. They include:
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Electric hook-up for each bay - 10 amps.
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Fresh water & cleaning water.
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Open fires allowed with permission.
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We also provide: grey & black waste disposal, recycling and refuse facilities and larger bays available if awning needed (beware the high winds though!) We don't have toilet facilities available (yet).
Local Attractions
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30 minutes from Scafell Pike, England’s highest mountain and Wastwater Lake, England’s deepest lake.
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Ten minute's drive from Muncaster Castle.
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Near Black Combe Summit, England's highest hill.
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Ravenglass miniature railway, L’al Ratty, up Eskdale Valley 15 minutes away.
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...and also: rarely visited beaches, great cycling routes, husky experiences, a great selections of quality tea rooms and pubs, lots of sheep/lambs and much more. ​​​​
Who do our pitches suit?
Our pitches would suit self-sufficient campervanners of all ages. Adventurers who want to explore the Lakes from the coast.
Outdoor types that don’t always want to follow the crowds. Beach lovers who want to just sit and listen to the waves.
House Rules
We have sheep, please keep dogs under control and on leads until you get to the beach.
Please clean up after them.
No amplified music or noisy electronic devices.
Please be responsible for your own rubbish.
Fires, with permission.
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