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Gill Head Farm

View prices & book Last booked 2 hours ago 9.5 1,178 reviews

Working hill farm in the north of the Lake District National Park
A 15-minute drive from Keswick and Penrith; 10 minutes from Ullswater
Stunning views of Blencathra and the Northern Fells

Check out those views… family-run Gill Head Farm is a scenic place indeed, with a backdrop of Blencathra and the Northern Fells. And it’s a cinch to get to as well – this site on the banks of Trout Beck is less than a mile from the A66, so you can get your fix of proper rural time without having to navigate miles of winding lanes. It’s often said that visitors to the Lake District National Park are spoilt for choice when it comes to activities – and that’s certainly true at this Cumbria site. Days of hikes, horse riding, watersports, climbing, visiting historic houses and wild swimming are among the many options around here. If you don’t know where to start, have a chat with the owners – as outdoorsy folk themselves they’re happy to help plan your adventures and offer up local tips. Whatever you get up to by day, it also must be noted that those views make a great setting for an evening by the campfire – handily, there are firepits to hire on site, and bags of logs and kindling for sale. What if it’s not campfire weather? Retreat to the indoor communal area which has comfy seating, a dining area and a little kitchen area (with microwaves, kettles, a fridge and a freezer) – or take the 15-minute walk to the local pub. To stock up on food for your barbecues/picnics there are plenty of shops in Penrith and Keswick, both 15 minutes’ drive away (or get to Keswick on the bus). Back at base, facilities include a laundry room and a shower/toilet block that was done up in 2019 to offer spacious and clean amenities. Please note that group bookings are strictly not allowed at Gill Head Farm. Due to the rural location, the wifi also does not cover the whole site and is limited to a hotspot in the communal room.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Minimum spacing of 4 metres between pitches.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
No electric barbecues allowed.

Wifi is available only in communal room and does not reach individual pitches.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 21 Mar to Sun, 2 Nov 2025

Pitch types & availability

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Location		10
Value for money		9
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		9
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		7

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Gill Head Farm is praised for its stunning Lake District location, offering spectacular views and easy access to attractions. Visitors consistently highlight the exceptional cleanliness of facilities, including toilets, showers, and communal areas, alongside the friendly and helpful staff. The campsite is noted for its family-friendly atmosphere, spacious pitches, and a good range of amenities catering to various needs, making it a highly recommended destination for a peaceful and enjoyable stay.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

We have been coming here for the last 4 years and it's just fantastic!

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		10
Accommodation		9
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		7
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		5

Aug 2025 Kerry D.

Camping pod

Liked Lovely views, clean and friendly staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Central location to popular site seeing areas of the Lake District. Friendly…

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		9
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities		6
Customer service		9
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		5

Aug 2025 Paul M.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Central location to popular site seeing areas of the Lake District.

Friendly staff.

Great views.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice overnight stay

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		8
Accommodation		8
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		7
Child friendliness		8
Cleanliness		8
Wifi		2

Aug 2025 Anonymous

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked Beautiful location, reasonably priced accommodation. Our youngest daughter really enjoyed the little play area and seeing the chickens roaming around. No late night noise which was great for us. Hired the fire pit which was great and also had breakfast the next morning at the farm shop cafe nearby which was tasty.

Disliked No real instructions on where to go when you arrive but did find it ok. Didn't realise there was under floor heating as we arrived a bit later and didn't notice the thermostat on the wall, saw it in the morning and it had been on full all night making the pod very hot.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location was great, was in the quieter part of the site next…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		3

Aug 2025 Lee E.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (riverside)

Liked Location was great, was in the quieter part of the site next to a river and a small waterfall. Showers were really clean, plenty of toilets and clean drinking water, staff in the reception were lovely and there was a communal room to charge devices etc. views were incredible all around the site. Would definitely come back!

Disliked Nothing really. Signal & WiFi wasn’t great but that’s to be expected and the whole point was to switch off anyway :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with clean facilities and friendly staff

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		10
Accommodation		9
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		9
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		6

Aug 2025 Sue F.

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Great views, relaxed family friendly atmosphere, clean showers and toilets, great little shop. Nice being able to pitch our tent wherever we liked although imagine this could have been tricky if it had been busier when we arrived. Made to order pizzas were great on one night we were there.

Disliked Parking was ok when we arrived but got very busy towards the end of our stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing campsite, beautiful atmosphere & outstanding facilities

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Aug 2025 Summer B.

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Shower and toilet facilities were so clean. Was also really nice that we weren’t allocated a pitch so we got to decide where we pitched up. Site owners were very helpful and friendly. Overall a beautiful campsite, lovely atmosphere and views. Will definitely be coming back here next year.

Disliked The ONLY dislike was the parking, quite busy come the weekend and people were parking very unconventional. Not sure how to avoid this unless having signs or spray paint the gravel to ensure parking is safe and accessible.

Recommend to friends Visit again

excellent site - clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches.

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Aug 2025 Thomas P.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked we loved our stay here at Gill Head. reception was super friendly and helpful, everything was clean and quiet and it was just a great base for us to explore the lakes!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent well run site. Very clean and well maintained. Pods great

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		5

Aug 2025 Cara F.

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked Glamping pod. Very clean well latex out campsite. Great camp kitchen

Recommend to friends Visit again

Child friendly clearly labelled facilities pitches are well laid out.…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		4

Aug 2025 Chris M.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Child friendly clearly labelled facilities pitches are well laid out.

Disliked WiFi was not working well but we were only there for 1 night so didn’t bother us.

Recommend to friends Visit again

cant wait to book again, we stay in 1 of the pods which are brilliant.

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Aug 2025 Sharon D.

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked this was our 2nd visit and we were not disappointed again. the site is very nicely set up, clean and tidy.
The owners could not help you enough. the toilets and showers and kept very clean at all times
They sell a few vital items in reception, those things you always forget.

Disliked could do with 2 microwaves in the kitchen area,

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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 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

Airport

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

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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 5 day(s) of arrival.
Modifications are subject to a £10.00 fee.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Pitches

Minimum spacing of 4 metres between pitches.
You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
No electric barbecues allowed.
Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 7 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 8 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Additional terms

Wifi is available only in communal room and does not reach individual pitches.

Payment terms

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

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. –	7 p.m.
Depart by:	11:30 a.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	1 p.m. –	7 p.m.
Depart by:	10:30 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Gill Head Farm? From £28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£4.50 (£4.50) per night
Electric hook-up (1 max)		£6.50 (£6.50) per night

Pitch types & availability

What customers say

We have been coming here for the last 4 years and it's just fantastic!

Overall

Central location to popular site seeing areas of the Lake District. Friendly…

Overall

Nice overnight stay

Overall

Location was great, was in the quieter part of the site next…

Overall

Great site with clean facilities and friendly staff

Overall

Amazing campsite, beautiful atmosphere & outstanding facilities

Overall

excellent site - clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches.

Overall

Excellent well run site. Very clean and well maintained. Pods great

Overall

Child friendly clearly labelled facilities pitches are well laid out.…

Overall

cant wait to book again, we stay in 1 of the pods which are brilliant.

Overall

Leisure on site

Amenities on site

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Nearby leisure

Touring and motorhomes

Timezone

GPS

Nearest transport

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

Nearest sites

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