Frost Hole

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Gorgeous views for every pitch
Gorgeous views for every pitch
Welcome, enjoy your stay
Entrance gate to frost hole farm
Pitch among the greenery
View to brunt knott
Pitch up where you please
Picnic bench with stunning view
Hamish and sidney enjoying the views
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Welcome, enjoy your stay
Entrance gate to frost hole farm
Pitch among the greenery

  • Peaceful pop-up site with stunning Lake District National Park views
  • Lakeland Farm Visitor Centre 15 minutes’ drive; Windermere 20 minutes
  • Showers available; pubs and shops 10 minutes’ drive
Tucked away down a quiet farm track 10 minutes’ drive from the rural Cumbrian village of Staveley, the pop-up site at Frost Hole is a peaceful retreat for anyone seeking simplicity and solitude. With wild pitches set against the stunning backdrop of mountains and fells in the Lake District National Park, it’s a gorgeous spot in which to unwind and reconnect with nature. This off-grid site is basic but spectacular, with grass pitches, showers, toilets and space to park your car. With lots of space, you can pitch up wherever you fancy; you’re pretty much guaranteed blazing sunsets on clear evenings and – thanks to the lack of light pollution – stellar celestial displays after dark. Frost Hole is positioned on the crossroads of several scenic footpaths, bridleways and mountain biking trails for anyone wanting to explore locally. A bakery, cafés, pubs and shops are all in Staveley, from where you can hop on bus number 555 to explore the Lake District, or take the train to Kendal and Windermere from the station.

Site type

Tent pitches 15
Open now
Opens 22 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 22 May to

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 74 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulRemote locationSpectacular scenery

100% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

This picturesque campsite offers stunning views and a peaceful, rural experience, often described as "wild camping meets glamping." Visitors consistently praise the exceptionally clean and well-maintained portaloos and hot shower facilities. The friendly and accommodating hosts are frequently highlighted, along with the site's excellent location for walks, wild swimming, and exploring nearby villages. While some note pitches can be sloped, and basic facilities are provided, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many recommending and planning return visits.

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

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked De gastvrijheid van de eigenaren die ons uitnodigden voor de wk-voetbalwedstrijd. Heel bijzonder!!!

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Awesome Camping Spot

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Daniel D. 1 review

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Liked We had a great time here! Beautiful spot with great views. The facilities and the property were immaculate.

Most of all the owners were amazing, we stayed on a night that England were playing in the world cup, as there is little signal on site they hosted everyone on site who wanted to watch it in their garden at their home. Very welcoming and lovely people!

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Beautiful camp, spotless facilities and the most welcoming hosts!

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F N. 1 review

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Liked Just such a beautiful little place to camp. The toilets and shower are spotless (maybe the cleanest we have seen!) and the owners are so warm and friendly, even inviting everyone down to their farm to watch the football that night! Lovely walks right from the site and a shallow tarn within 15-20 mins walk, which made it a dreamy spot to escape busy life.

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Gorgeous, unique camp site with spectacular…

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 Ben B. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Gorgeous, unique camp site with spectacular views and nice amenities. Clean and nice smelling portaloos, hot shower with soaps and shampoo. Think wild camping meets glamping. Chloe and Lyndon were also incredible friendly and accommodating as well as making some great reccs. To top it all off, some amazing wild swim spots 30 min walk from the site

Disliked Quite a hilly site so unless you’re first few pitches, you’re most likely going to be on a slope

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We had the most amazing stay…

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Kelly L. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked We had the most amazing stay at Frost Hole campsite this week! The owners were so welcoming and the site views were incredible. The amenities were very clean, and the small details really made our stay even better. The owners told us about a wild swimming spot at the top of the ridge which was so beautiful.
Would highly recommend this site - lovely owners, reasonable price, and spectacular views. Thank you so much for having us! Kelly & Jodie

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Great campsite with beautiful views and stunning walks nearby

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Joanna H. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautiful location overall, lovely owners and fellow campers were lovely too.

Toilets and the shower were a great bonus too, with some simple sanitary products and very clean. I did sustain a little head injury which meant a short trip to a local UTC but it was my dogs fault (and partially mine haha ) but still enjoyed the gorgeous views regardless.

Disliked Nothing at all, we will be back once I recover

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Campsite is in a fantastic wild location, everyone was lovely and the nicest portaloos have ever used!! The shower was fab too. We even saw a whole host of wildlife while the site is surrounded by sheep, we had deer visitors and swallows diving everywhere, was great to sit and relax in nature even in the rain! We discovered great walks from here including up to Potter Tarn and Gurnal Dubs for wild swimming and it is near a fantastic chippy and gelato in Staveley, what more could you need!

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A wonderful campsite with stunning setting…

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Alex C. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked A wonderful campsite with stunning setting and friendly owners. A last minute booking for us and the owners were very helpful when we had a little difficulty finding the site (completely our fault), they provided a wonderful hand drawn map which led us right to the gate from Stavely. Despite the late hour and then being on holiday they still ensured that we made it to the campsite, for which we were very grateful! I can't recommend this site enough!

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 Steve G. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Stunning location, great shower and well maintained loos, super host too. Loved it .

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Tom L. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Superb setting with a warm welcome.

Disliked Facilities fine for a small number of campers could come under pressure if the site attracts larger numbers at its peak.

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Features

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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No running water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Frost Hole

Staveley

Kendal

Cumbria

England

LA8 9QU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.38242°N
2.79603°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.2 mi Bus Station
4.2 mi Bus Station
4.2 mi Bus Station
Rail
1 mi Staveley Rail Station
2.2 mi Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station
4.2 mi Kendal Rail Station
Ferry
5.3 mi Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal
5.8 mi Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing
6.1 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

Hikes directly from the pitches head up to rugged Brunt Knott (25 minutes’ walk), or you can try for the peak of Kentmere (nearly two hours). A longer ramble leads to Brant Fell Viewpoint (2.5 hours) for views over Windermere, or you can take the kids on gentle strolls around the lake’s shoreline instead (20 minutes’ drive). Once down by the lake, pop into Windermere Jetty Museum (also 20 minutes) to see the displays of historic boats before hopping onto a steamer for a cruise on the water. You can book dinghy sailing at Windermere Outdoor Adventure Centre (20 minutes), or try kayaking and windsurfing from Hodge Howe Watersports Centre (15 minutes). Most kids love the interactive Peter Rabbit-themed exhibits at The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (20 minutes), and you can also visit Potter’s former home at National Trust-owned Hill Top (45 minutes). If you’d rather not stray so far from home base, feed the calves and Herdwick sheep at the Lakeland Farm Visitor Centre (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 21.2 mi Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 21.6 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Haverigg 23.9 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Silecroft 25.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walney West Shore 26.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The World of Beatrix Potter 5.2 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 5.3 mi

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 5.7 mi

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 6 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 6.9 mi

National Trust

Windermere and Troutbeck 4.8 mi

Townend 5.2 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 6.9 mi

Hill Top 7.3 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 8.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Staveley - Ratherheath Tarn - Staveley 0.9 mi

Kentmere Horseshoe 4 mi

Scout Scar - Helsington 4 mi

Kendal Castle and Paddy Lane 4.3 mi

Kendal and Scout Scar 4.3 mi

Local events

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

    Penrith, Cumbria 15.7 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 Frost Hole have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Frost Hole dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Frost Hole? Hikes directly from the pitches head up to rugged Brunt Knott (25 minutes’ walk), or you can try for the peak of Kentmere (nearly two hours). A longer ramble leads to Brant … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Frost Hole?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Frost Hole? From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.