Church Lane Campsite

View prices & book 9.3 168 reviews
View from the campsite
View from the campsite
Pitch at boundary wall overlooking the view to the coniston fells
A commanding view of the central lake district
Walking around in the oak wood
Walk up to the top of the oak wood
The camping field
Pitches surrounded by woodland trees
Picnic bench
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Pitch at boundary wall overlooking the view to the coniston fells
A commanding view of the central lake district
Walking around in the oak wood

  • Peaceful back to basics Cumbria site with lovely Lake District views
  • A 10-minute drive to either Kendal or Windermere
  • Tree-lined grass pitch area a mile from the local village pub
Time for a slice of the simple life? Grab a peaceful Lake District pitch at Church Lane Campsite and immerse yourselves in proper scenic countryside with few distractions. This back-to-basics site has life’s essentials in place – in the form of drinking water, toilets and showers – but hasn’t gone overboard with other facilities, so you’ll simply be left to set up your space and soak up the gorgeous views of the surrounding countryside. Pitches here are on grass with trees around the field to provide a bit of shelter and shade – and the views are pretty much green as far as you can see… This setting gives the place a remote atmosphere that’s well suited to adventurous travellers, nature lovers and serenity-seeking couples or families. That said, it’s not actually all that remote – handily, you’ll be able to drive to Kendal in about 10 minutes for cultural attractions, shops and places to eat, and popular Windermere is about the same distance in the other direction. Closer still is a smart rural restaurant and the little village of Crook, a mile away and the home of the local pub – both excellent options for a good feed. There's also a pizza chef who visits the site during the summer (mid-June to the end of August); they're there on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6pm until late to create tasty, fresh and hand-stretched pizzas.

Site type

Tent pitches 36
Open now
Opens 22 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 22 May to

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 168 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a peaceful, back-to-basics experience in a beautiful rural location, close to Windermere and Kendal. Guests praise the friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities, particularly the hot showers, and the spacious pitches. While some found the portable toilets a little smelly, and noted occasional noise from other guests, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many visitors expressing a desire to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 14/07/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great campsite with very helpful/friendly staff

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 CJ T. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Easy to find, very accommodating to cooking and set up space etc, was very good to choose your pitching spot and not have one allocated, fantastic staff, great facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, lovely people, fantastic value for momey

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9 out of 10
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 Leanne H. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked All of it. The pizza van, the coffee hut. The relaxed vibe.

Disliked Wouldn't say no to not having to use portaloos

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic campsite, the pizza (available Fri…

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10 out of 10
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Austen P. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Fantastic campsite, the pizza (available Fri / sat) was incredible, and the brothers running the show were brilliant! Would highly recommend this site, and will be returning as soon we can!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very Nice and quiet place !…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Very Nice and quiet place ! Pizzas delicious and the owner sympathic.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would go back if it was more

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3 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Showers were clean
Pop up food

Disliked Geordies up all night partying and shouting obscenities across the campsite at another group who were shouting obscenities back
No dogs

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're genuinely sorry to hear that noise from other guests affected your stay. We understand how important a peaceful night's sleep is, and we appreciate how frustrating this must have been.
While we're naturally disappointed that this experience resulted in such a low rating, we do appreciate your comments as they help us identify areas where we can improve. We're actively working to make our campsite an even more family and couple-friendly destination by discouraging large groups and reviewing our quiet hours, as well as encouraging all guests to be considerate of those around them.

We would also encourage any guests experiencing issues during their stay to contact us straight away. We're always more than happy to help resolve any concerns as quickly as possible, giving us the opportunity to put things right while you're still with us.

We hope you'll consider visiting us again in the future so we can provide the relaxing camping experience we strive to offer.

Thank you,

The team at Church Lane Campsite

Lovely, honest, convenient camping

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Max S. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lots of space to choose from. Pizza van on site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful scenery. Great hosts. Nice clean facilities.…

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Lisanne D. 6 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautiful scenery.
Great hosts.
Nice clean facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fab location, great facilities, lovely staff

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Emma D. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Perfect location for exploring but also close to Kendal and Bowness. Very chilled vibe there, staff are fab too. Loved the pizzas!!! Showers were incredibly hot, it was great! Will be back thank you

Recommend to friends Visit again

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Stuart A. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location and coffee bar and…

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Leanne C. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great location and coffee bar and pizza place on site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

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 Composting toilet 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Church Lane Campsite

Church Lane Campsite

Crook

Kendal

Cumbria

England

LA8 8LQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.34529°N
2.85229°W

Route directions

What3words: unlucky.ditching.twinkled. The site is on Back Lane. Please do not follow your satnav to LA8 8LQ, as this will take you to the farmhouse.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.2 mi Rail Station
3.2 mi Tourist Information Centre
4.4 mi Bus Station
Rail
2.5 mi Staveley Rail Station
3.1 mi Windermere Rail Station
3.5 mi Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry
3.1 mi Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal
3.2 mi Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing
3.5 mi Far Sawrey Windermere Ferry Terminal

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

If you’re here to explore the attractions of the Lake District National Park, there’s surely no better place to start than Windermere (10 minutes’ drive) – it is, after all, England’s largest natural lake. Boat trips and various watersports (including kayaking and paddleboarding) can help you get out on the water, or you can stick to the lakeshore for a walk, a visit to the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (10 minutes) or adventure activities at Brockhole on Windermere (15 minutes). Other nearby natural attractions include Kentmere (20 minutes) and Rydal Cave (25 minutes); but if you hit a rainy day, maybe you’d prefer to head to Kendal (10 minutes) for its various museums and arts venues, or to Levens Hall (15 minutes), a little way south of the town. Something to keep the kids happy? Try the animal experiences at Lakeland Farm Visitor Centre (15 minutes) or Predator Experience – Wolf Experience UK (25 minutes). Or, if you’d like a bit of peace for a while, lose them in the labyrinth at Lakeland Maze Farm Park (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 18.5 mi Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 18.9 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Haverigg 20.7 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Silecroft 21.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walney West Shore 23 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 2.8 mi

The World of Beatrix Potter 3 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 3.1 mi

Hill Top 4.8 mi

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 5.3 mi

National Trust

Windermere and Troutbeck 3.9 mi

Hill Top 4.8 mi

Townend 5.1 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 5.3 mi

Fell Foot Park 6.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Winster circular 2.1 mi

Staveley - Ratherheath Tarn - Staveley 2.7 mi

BLACKWELL 2.8 mi

Scout Scar - Helsington 3 mi

Bowness - Winster Valley 3.1 mi

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)

    Penrith, Cumbria 18.7 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Church Lane Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Church Lane Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Church Lane Campsite? If you’re here to explore the attractions of the Lake District National Park, there’s surely no better place to start than Windermere (10 minutes’ drive) – it is, after all, England’s largest … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Church Lane Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Church Lane Campsite? From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.