Peacock Farm Camping

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  • Lake District wild camping site 10 minutes’ drive from Kendal
  • Windermere 15 minutes’ drive; National Trust - Hill Top 40 minutes
  • Meet the friendly alpacas, fell ponies and sheep; dogs welcome
It’s not quite ‘blink and you’ll miss it’ at Peacock Farm Camping, but it’s worth noting that this family-friendly spot is open to the public only for 60 precious days a year, so it pays to time your holiday just right… This is a pop-up site on a working farm on the south-eastern fringes of Lake District National Park, almost halfway between Kendal (10 minutes’ drive) and Windermere (15 minutes) – a pretty privileged location for exploring this spectacular corner of England, with views of distant wooded hills and fields framed by moss-covered stone walls. Amenities are on the simple side at Peacock Farm, but there are portable toilets for guests. In addition, you’re welcome to light up a barbecue or a campfire when it’s time for dinner – with the farm's own hand-made sausages and burgers available to buy on request (drop them a line ahead of arrival and they'll get them ready for you). Need other provisions? The nearest shop is just across the A591 (five minutes), or you can head into Kendal or Staveley (10 minutes). And if you fancy a pub meal (steak, fish and chips, curry…), you have to walk only about five minutes down the lane. There are dog-friendly walks in the vicinity, but while on the farm, please keep your canine buddy on a lead so as not to spook the resident animals, which include alpacas, fell ponies and sheep. There's also plenty of wildlife to be seen on your hikes – from red squirrels to nesting ospreys, especially at Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve (15 minutes), where the peaty ponds also attract dragonflies and damselflies.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Open now
Opens 17 July
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

General

  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 17 Jul to

Open from Thu 27 Aug to

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Reviews

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Overall rating from 126 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulWild campingBudget/backpackerSpectacular scenery

98% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Peacock Farm offers a peaceful, back-to-basics camping experience with stunning countryside views. Campers appreciate the spacious, self-pitching fields and friendly atmosphere, with animals on-site adding to the charm. Facilities are basic, primarily comprising portaloos and a non-potable water tap for washing, which aligns with the 'wild camping' ethos. The site's affordability and location for exploring the Lake District are highlighted, with proceeds donated to charity. Minor points for improvement include clearer signage to the site and ensuring toilet facilities are adequately maintained during peak times.

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alan g. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great spot

Disliked Road noise

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic site to stay at, clean and tidy will 100% be booking again

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David M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Location and views were fantastic
Nice basic camp with toilets and non drinking running water

Disliked Road into site is rough take it slow there is a lot of big pot holes

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Simple basic camping. Large field with…

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Jennifer W. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Simple basic camping. Large field with gorgeous views and portaloos. All you need 😁

Recommend to friends Visit again

Rural pop up campsite. Scenery is…

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 norma m. 6 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Rural pop up campsite. Scenery is amazing.lovely friendly horses really enjoyed our stay.

Disliked Toilets. But we all know what portaloos are like. Although clean the stench is bad.

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The views were amazing, lots of…

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Olly M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The views were amazing, lots of space and privacy. Affordable and fair, felt like we got what we paid for and was perfect for what we planned to do.
Also felt secure.

Disliked I didn’t love the fact that there were no showers but we were prefaced about that on the website so knew what to expect.

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Everything, simple.…

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Andres G. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Everything, simple.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay

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 Jonathan W. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Nice and peaceful site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful views for £19 and plenty…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautiful views for £19 and plenty of space for the kids to run about.

Sinks for washing up

Disliked No rainbow sheep as advertised on their website but maybe I missed a post to say they are no longer there.

We had the same issue of following the postcode to end up at entrance that says no entrance to the campsite, but a helpful local directed us (had to go back on the dual carriage way and go back on ourselves which is about an extra 9 minutes.

Toilets - smelly but that’s to be expected for that type of toilet. Toilet roll was covered in poo but that’s down to other people’s behaviour.

A group of men turned up with no tent but they were allowed to pay for a pitch to sleep under the stars. This did make us feel a bit uneasy as we were with our young kids.

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Beautiful views, peaceful area and an…

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Tom B. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautiful views, peaceful area and an added bonus of farm animals (the alpacas were a hit!)

Went with our two girls (3 and 6) and both made a friend and had plenty of space to play/run around.

Amenities were basic and it was clear on booking little upgrades like soap/washing up liquid would be a bonus.
Loos were portable toilets and basic but as stated - this was also clear in description.

All in all we really liked it and would return again!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great views, lovely location.

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 Alex B. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Loved the views and the location. The animals were a nice addition also.

Disliked The rules of the camp aren’t very well enforced and you get a few rowdy folks turning up and ruining it a bit.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

Campfires allowed

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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market 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 Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Peacock Farm Camping

Ashes Lane

Staveley

Kendal

Cumbria

England

LA8 9JS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.36428°N
2.81282°W

Route directions

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Nearest transport

Coach
3.6 mi Bus Station
3.6 mi Bus Station
3.6 mi Bus Station
Rail
0.8 mi Staveley Rail Station
2 mi Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station
3.7 mi Kendal Rail Station
Ferry
4.5 mi Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal
4.8 mi Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing
5.1 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

The pretty town of Kendal (10 minutes’ drive) has characteristic limestone buildings and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. Check out the reconstructed dodo at the Kendal Museum, which also displays dioramas illustrating rather more local animals and plants, plus archaeological artefacts. Sitting on a vast estate with woodland and orchards, National Trust - Sizergh (10 minutes) is a medieval manor that has been home to the same family for 26 generations (that’s about 800 years, in case you were wondering). Stroll around the estate catching glimpses of hawfinches and butterflies, or head indoors to admire splendid Flemish tapestries and the Inlaid Chamber. Beatrix Potter lived at National Trust - Hill Top (40 minutes), between Windermere and Esthwaite Water, for more than 30 years. Her pretty cottage still houses her belongings, while the garden is an informal jumble of colourful flowers, plants and vegetables. The on-site second-hand bookshop has paperbacks and (as should be expected) a good range of children’s books.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 19.9 mi Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 20.3 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Haverigg 22.7 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Silecroft 23.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walney West Shore 25 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The World of Beatrix Potter 4.3 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 4.5 mi

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 4.6 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 5.8 mi

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 5.8 mi

National Trust

Windermere and Troutbeck 4.4 mi

Townend 5.2 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 5.8 mi

Hill Top 6.4 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 7.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Staveley - Ratherheath Tarn - Staveley 1 mi

Scout Scar - Helsington 2.9 mi

Kendal Castle and Paddy Lane 3.7 mi

Kendal and Scout Scar 3.7 mi

Winster circular 4.2 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 Peacock Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Peacock Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Peacock Farm Camping? The pretty town of Kendal (10 minutes’ drive) has characteristic limestone buildings and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. Check out the reconstructed dodo at the Kendal Museum, which also displays dioramas … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Peacock Farm Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  1 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  1 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Peacock Farm Camping? From £16 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.