Gill Head Farm
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- 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
Site type
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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.
- 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.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- 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
Pitch types & availability
Electric optional grass tent pitch
5 people maximum 
9.5/10
275 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £28
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Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
6 people maximum 9.1/10
300 reviews Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £32
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum 9.5/10
315 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 10m depth (50m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (riverside)
5 people maximum 9.4/10
151 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 6m depth (30m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28
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Camping pod (no pets)
4 people maximum 9.6/10
186 reviews 
No dogs allowed Dimensions: 11.6ft width × 8.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom £65
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Camping pod
4 people maximum 9.6/10
49 reviews Dimensions: 11.6ft width × 8.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom £70
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Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
Gill Head Farm offers a beautiful setting with stunning views and excellent, clean facilities, including a highly praised communal room. Guests consistently highlight the friendly and helpful staff, spacious pitches, and convenient location. The site is well-maintained and family-friendly, with many returning visitors. Minor points include occasional road noise and patchy Wi-Fi, but these are generally considered outweighed by the overall positive experience.
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Electric optional grass tent pitch
Liked Fantastic campsite.
Host super friendly and helpful.
Site has a communal room.with kettle, toaster and fridge. Plus settees and a TV. Shower's are super hot and bathroom is clean
Peacocks and Pea hen's everywhere!!
Disliked Take ear plugs as road is pretty noisy.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Super value. I would definitely recommend this site.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The facilities provided, for the price I paid, were excellent. Having access to kettles, microwaves, and toasters made life much easier, and you don't get them elsewhere. Lots of small details had been thought of.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Would go again
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked Excellent facilities,showers clean with plenty of hot water
Communal room a bonus.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Friendly people and the site was…
Non-electric grass tent pitch (riverside)
Liked Friendly people and the site was quiet (apart from the sheep)! They weren't noisy all the time.
Disliked Couldn't park where we had booked by the riverside on grass as it was very wet so we had to park on a hard stand.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Would recommend if the door was updated
Camping pod (no pets)
Liked Great place and good price
Disliked I had a toddler with me and the door could be un locked from the inside - woukd recommend a top lock on the other door to prevent this. Was worried he might get out the pod in the night
Recommend to friends Visit again
everything is just excellent clean well organised well managed .
Kipper cabin
Liked loved everything nothing bad about it to say , you do share the cabin with a few spiders but that is expected. Absolutely love this place. We have stayed four times cozy warm plenty of blankets and pillows. Everything you need for a comfortable stay., kettle toaster, microwave , barbecue fire pits its own toilet , even has a log burner which is amazing when it’s pouring down with rain outside and cold and you’re cosy in bed with the fire burning .owners of the farm are fantastic. Also on this visit we made use of the community room which holds kettle toaster television free Wi-Fi and it’s lovely and warm and you get the chance to socialise with the other campers. Unfortunately our weekend was very wet which was very cozy while we were in the cabin just meant that while we were out walking we were extremely wet through but this did not ruin our weekend whatsoever we returned back to Gill head farm and straight to a lovely warm shower which were also lovely and clean, as soon as sunrise rises the birds and the squirrels are up the trees which you can see lying in your bed and opening the door just a beautiful cosy environment right in the middle of the trees and we cannot wait to return for our fifth time. thank you see you again soon, Lianne and Craig
Disliked absolutely nothing at all I can think of that I dislike even sleeping with the spiders oh and the moths.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great positioned campsite near Penrith and Keswick. Clean and tidy.
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked It was a good size pitch with amenities nearby.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely site. The communal room was…
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked Lovely site. The communal room was a godsend due to the bad weather
Recommend to friends Visit again
clean facilities toilets showers communal room kettle toaster etc
Camping pod (no pets)
Liked liked the farm was well maintained friendly
Disliked the pods were basic but nice, a beautiful farm views to die for
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Exceptional staff very easy going.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Ease of access from A road. Lots of diverse dwelling types to stay in. From tents to pods to static units to tourer caravans to log cabin type. Excellent communal heated room with basic cooking facilities eg. Microwave, kettle toaster. Also a seperate room to use your own gas stove. All undercover from the par for the coursetorrential rain. Tv too with basic channels for us Strictly fans.
Disliked Get early in showers they get cooler as with use.
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
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 nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
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
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
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.
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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?
Read moreCamping 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.