Check In & Check Out

• Check in for all pitches and cabins is between 3pm – 7pm. 
• Check out for all pitches and cabins is 10:30am. 
• If you would like to check in or out outside of these times please contact the Campsite Wardens prior to booking here. 
• If you are delayed arriving please contact the Campsite Warden via text or WhatsApp on 07456642155.
• Please be aware that the site gates are closed at 10pm. We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone arriving past this time. 

Site Times & Noise Awareness

• Baystone Bank Farm is a ‘Quiet Site’ meaning we work together with our guests to keep noise to an appropriate level for peace and tranquillity. As a working fell farm with grazing horse, sheep and cows we ask you to adhere to the follow site times.
• 9pm – all children must be back at their own pitches and movement around the site for all starting to reduce.
• 10pm – the gates are closed and we ask that you do not drive on-site unless agreed with the wardens. Please return to your own pitch and reduce music to a minimum – fireside chatter is welcome.
• 11pm – ‘Lights Out’: please extinguish campfires, turn off all music and reduce pitch noise to a minimum.
• No generators or revving engines.
• We have live-in Wardens who monitor noise levels on-site. Wardens speak on behalf of the owners. Ignoring noise requests may result in being asked to leave.

Rubbish and Litter

• Please take rubbish home where possible.
• Dispose of all litter, including cigarette butts, in the bins provided.
• Do not leave tents, mattresses, or airbeds. Items left onsite will result in you being charged for disposal. 
• Bins found withing the Washroom Facilities are intended for paper towels and litter. Please do not put bags, camping equipment or other large items in them. 
• “Take only photos, leave only footprints.”

Driving and Parking On-site

• The maximum speed limit on Baystone Bank Lane (road leading to the campsite is 15mph.
• The maximum speed limit on-site (from entering the car park) is 5mph (walking pace).
• We have a zero-tolerance to speeding onsite. 
• Only park on your allocated pitch or in marked car park spaces.
• Never drive across or onto empty pitches—this causes damage and may incur charges.
• The use of mopeds, electric powered and motocross-type bikes are strictly prohibited on the fells, campsite and farm fields. Please adhere to speed limits on roadways.  
• Drivers must hold a full UK licence and insurance.

Facilities and Waste Water

• We’re on a septic tank system—only flush toilet paper and human waste.
• Supervise children; don’t let them unroll or flush entire toilet rolls!
• If you find an problem onsite please report it to the Campsite Wardens by text or WhatsApp on 07456642155.
• You can find the Elsan waste point is at the far end of the site.
• Please leave the showers, toilets and washing up facilities how you’d like to find them. Mops and cloths are available.

S.O.S Procedures

• Fire: Raise the alarm, evacuate safely, meet in the main car park. Don’t attempt to rescue belongings.
• Medical: Warden or equine staff are first aiders. Visit the yard near the car park or the house.
  For emergencies, call 999.
  Address: Baystone Bank Farm, Whicham Valley, Millom, Cumbria LA18 5LY
• We recommend downloading the What3Words app – it could save a life.

Campfire Safety

• We recommend always keeping a bucket of cold water near a campfire. This allows the fire to be safely extinguised and provides access to cold water should accidental burns occur.
• By lighting a campfire on-site you assume all responsibility for it’s safety and accessability to others, including pets and children.
• Do not use petrol (or any other fuel) on open campfires/ firepits.
• BBQ’s: You are welcome to use disposable BBQs on-site. We ask that you do so carefully and with consideration for a grass/ ground. Damage caused by BBQ’s or the misuse of fire of any kind may incur a charge to your payment card.

Children

• Must be supervised at all times—this is a working farm with large animals, gates and machinery.
• No climbing on fences, machinery, hay bales, or other structures.
• No entry to animal fields, yards, or gated farm areas.
• Please explain campsite rules to your children, especially around animals and water.

Animals

• If you are bringing a dog onsite you must read and adhere to our Dog Policy. 
• Do not feed any of the animals onsite including: dogs, cats, horses, sheep, cows, chicken and other livestock. 
  • Do not pick grass and feed it to the horses or other livestock. Grass outside of their grazing fields can be contaminated and can cause serious harm. 

The Stream

• The stream is unfenced so children can play—with adult supervision.
• Water depth and flow can change quickly. No access during or after heavy rain.
• No throwing/damming stones or removing rocks—help us preserve its natural beauty.
• Some rocks and areas of the bank can be slippery around the stream. Exercise caution when near the waters edge/ in the stream. 

Livestock and Land Access

• The farm is not a public footpath. Please stick to marked trails and refer to the maps provided.
• Do not enter private neighbouring farmland. Treat it as you would your own garden.
• OS Maps and ViewRanger apps are excellent for walking routes.
• No drones, firearms, weapons, kites, balloons, or sky lanterns – these can endanger animals and people.
• Please use the footpaths on-site. Non-pathed areas can be steep, slippery and have hidden dips and hole.