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Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

From £31.50 1 night, 2 adults

6 people maximum
One Campervan or Motorhome or Touring caravan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)

Ground type

Grass and gravel

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Campervan, Motorhome, Touring caravan

Features

Electric: 10 amp included
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.
Car parking by pitch/unit
Chemical disposal point
Firepit
Use of a motorhome service point

Other restrictions

Pup tents not allowed

Gazebos not allowed

Availability

Your booking From £31.50
Based on 1 night, 5 people

Choose your dates and party size to see pricing and availability.

Gill Head Farm

View prices & book 9.6 1,040 reviews
Camp life (added by visitor 18 Jul 2022)
Exterior (added by carolincastro 21 apr 2021)
Tent pitches (added by carolincastro 21 apr 2021)
Our pitch set up near the little stream (added by visitor 22 aug 2022)

Reviews

97%

would recommend this site to a friend

95%

would stay here again

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent site, very clean facilities.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: Good level pitch. Very clean facilities. Beautiful surroundings. Very useful cabin with tables & chairs and sofas. Also microwave, kettles and toaster. Close to plenty of places to visit. Aira Force is definitely with a visit.

Disliked: We were there over a bank holiday weekend so the site was very busy and understandably the facilities were a bit stretched. Also our hook up plug was a long way from the pitch - a bit of a stretch.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant friendly and clean campsite in the northern lakes

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
James T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: The pitch was extremely spacious and the campsite was well laid out with toilets, washing facilities and the communal kitchen all within a minute walk. Also was very quiet and easy to find.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff, immaculate facilities

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Sacha E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Kipper cabin

Liked: We had a fantastic restful time at kipper cabin. It was spotless, everything you need to escape the hustle and bustle. We will be returning every year on more than one occasion. Highly recommended.

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This place is amazing with breathtaking views. Staff and the owner are…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Gareth S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked: This place is amazing with breathtaking views. Staff and the owner are extremely friendly and helpful. Facilities are very clean there is also a fridge and a freezer in the communal area to keep your food. There are also microwaves and kettles in there.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful location

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Faye S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch (riverside)

Liked: Beautiful camp site, great views, clean and service was very welcoming. Very peaceful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location was perfect shower and toilets were clean and tidy communal area…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked: Location was perfect shower and toilets were clean and tidy communal area was a nice added extra to a campsite. All in all very happy with my stay and will use the site again in the future.

Disliked: Only downside was the reception wasn't manned throughout the day for the use of the shop on site.

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Great facilities, great location, clean and well maintained…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Chloe W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Great facilities, great location, clean and well maintained

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly chilled out site for tents

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Ellen W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch (riverside)

Liked: The Riverside spot was quiet, had a tap and toilet facilities, very chilled and beautiful surroundings! If you walk further down the lane there are nice views of the stream and gully. The member of staff who greeted us was very welcoming and helpful too

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean and quiet, unlimited hot showers, sheltered wash up and cooking area,…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Jenny G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: Clean and quiet, unlimited hot showers, sheltered wash up and cooking area, large pitches

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect location for exploring the Lakes.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Sarah H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: The space and amenities at each pitch. Hot, clean showers after a long day walking. Friendly reception staff. The on site waterfall and pool to cool off in. Far enough away to be surrounded by scenery but easy access to keswick and Ullswater The views of the mountains, changing hour by hour. Beautiful

Disliked: Nothing. Which is why we return.

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal freezer

Communal fridge

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Gill Head Farm

Troutbeck

Penrith

Cumbria

England

CA11 0ST

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.6334°N
-2.96195°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.6 mi Bus Station
8.4 mi Rail Station
12.6 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
8.4 mi Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
12.7 mi Langwathby Rail Station
13.1 mi Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station
Ferry
5.6 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
5.8 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
6.2 mi Glenridding Ullswater Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Ullswater is the nearest of the lakes at 10 minutes’ drive away, so that’s as good a place to start as any – stop by at Aira Force waterfall on your way down there, then get down to the lake itself for waterside walks, steamer cruises and various watersports – or even a wild swim if you’re feeling brave. Over on the banks of Derwentwater, Keswick (15 minutes’ drive) is another good place to explore, with a brewery, The Puzzling Place and the Derwent Pencil Museum as well as boat trips and paddleboards to hire. Walkers of all varieties have much to choose from around here, from gentle lakeside wanders to uphill scrambles at Blencathra and Helvellyn, both of which are close by. The folk on the farm are happy to suggest routes to suit – or point you towards the likes of Dalemain Mansion (15 minutes), Mirehouse & Gardens (20 minutes) or Lowther Castle (25 minutes) for stately-home strolls.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Allonby 21 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Seascale 26.8 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
St Bees 27.7 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 5.8 mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle 5.9 mi

Ullswater Steamers 6.2 mi

The Rheged Centre 7.2 mi

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 9.1 mi

National Trust

Grasmere and Great Langdale 13.7 mi

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 14.5 mi

Townend 15.5 mi

Wordsworth House and Garden 16.4 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 17 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Blencathra Classic - Sharp Edge and Narrow Edge 2.3 mi

Mungrisdale - Bannerdale Crags 2.3 mi

Threlkeld - Blencathra - Sharp Edge - Scales - Threlkeld 3.9 mi

Threlkeld, Westcoe and Keswick Railway 3.9 mi

Aira Force - Dockray - Dowthwaitehead - Aira Force 4.5 mi

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)

    Penrith, Cumbria 10.1 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Want to know more about camping in The Lake District and Cumbria?

  • Does Gill Head Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gill Head Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gill Head Farm? Ullswater is the nearest of the lakes at 10 minutes’ drive away, so that’s as good a place to start as any – stop by at Aira Force waterfall on your way … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gill Head Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Gill Head Farm? From £27.30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.