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
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

Touring caravan pitches 8
Motorhome pitches 8
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 11
Tent pitches 10
Open now
Opens 21 March
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.
  • 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

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 1,209 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

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.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great location for exploring lake district, great clean and tidy site…

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Anonymous

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Great location for exploring lake district, great clean and tidy site and facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

This was our second visit. Brilliant set up.

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Emma H.

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked Everything. First time in a glamping pod. Very clean and comfortable.
Friendly and helpful staff.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

We really enjoyed our stay, lovely atmosphere and the hosts were 10/10

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Amy R.

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked A well maintained and looked after campsite

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything was amazing! Good views, clean toilets…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Everything was amazing! Good views, clean toilets

Disliked Na

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful camp site with good, clean facilities.

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Valentijn S.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautiful location, very well maintained, good facilities: a shared covered area with two cooking spots (bring your camping stove and cook when it's raining), fridge, dishwashing area. Everything very clean and well maintained.

Recommend to friends Visit again

My new favourite campsite!

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Emily C.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (riverside)

Liked My new all time favourite campsite. Amazing location, we were on non electric fleld which really felt like wild camping, with waterfall right there to swim in daytime and listen to at night, but with hot showers a short walk away. Owners were so friendly and easygoing and had good recommendations of day activities

Disliked Lots of traffic noise so earplugs necessary. Shop doesn’t stock much and no shops nearby so you need to be prepared

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant campsite spotless stunning views just perfect!

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Zara K.

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Our camping trip was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The campsite itself is a gem – run by the friendliest owners and staff who truly make you feel welcome. Everywhere is spotless, from the shower rooms to the washing facilities, and the site is surrounded by breathtaking views with waterfalls and plenty of space to explore.

There’s a charming little shop selling fresh eggs, milk, and tasty treats, plus firewood for those cosy evenings. If the weather’s not on your side and you’re in a small tent, there’s even a sheltered cooking and dining area – and for extra comfort, a TV room complete with fridge, microwave, toaster, tables, chairs, and even a sofa.

It’s a place where every detail has been thought of, and honestly, there’s nothing to dislike. A perfect mix of nature, comfort, and warm hospitality – we can’t wait to go back!

Disliked I can honestly say there wasn’t anything to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

The campsite was beautiful, all facilities very well maintained and clean. Great…

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Simona B.

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked The campsite was beautiful, all facilities very well maintained and clean. Great playground for kids. We stayed at one of the pods, it was spacious enough to accommodate 2 adults and 2 kids. Plenty of storage under the beds. The best part was underfloor heating, kept us really warm over the night. We will definitely come back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite with fabulous views, clean facilities and great extras

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Francesca J.

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely campsite with fabulous views. Really nice touch with the communal area where there are facilities such as fridge, freezer, kettle and washing machine.

Really good play area for children too.

Toilets and showers clean.

Disliked Not being able to park right next to the tent meant you were looking at quite a lot of cars in the central section.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place for family break.

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Renata S.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Friendly staff, very clean amenities. Great place for family and stunning views.

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

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 2020201920182017
Allonby 21 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Seascale 26.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Bees 27.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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?
    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.
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  • 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.