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From £28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Gill Head Farm

View prices & book Last booked 10 minutes ago 9.5 1,243 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.
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 Sun, 2 Nov 2025

Pitch types & availability

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

6 people maximum 9.1/10 275 reviews

Ground type: Grass and gravel

Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)

6 people maximum 9.1/10 275 reviews

One Roof tent or Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)

Ground type

Grass and gravel

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Roof tent, Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, (Tent not allowed), (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Electric: 10 amp included

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit
Chemical disposal point
Firepit
Use of a motorhome service point

Other restrictions

Gazebos not allowed
Pup tents not allowed

Arrival days

From £32 (£32) 1 night, 2 adults

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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

Stunning views of sunset over blencathra

The sun sets behind the nearby hills, making for some great photo opportunities

Reception, which also contains a small selection of necessities

The on-site river, which you can paddle in

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great place, will be back next season

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
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Cleanliness		10
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Aug 2025 Donna S.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (riverside)

Liked Amazing gem of a place. Fab location, easy to get to different locations around chmbria and around 20 minutes from Keswick.

The riverside pitch was fantastic, the perfect backdrop for a few days of peace and quiet.

The views from the main pitch were spectacular, could have happily stayed there for days.

We were a little late for check in due to traffic but a quick call to staff and it was no problem. A nicd bonus to have the fire pit and logs available on site.

The site had everything you need, including a communal area with fridge/freezer, toaster kettle etc. Plugs to quickly charge devices.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the…

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

Aug 2025 Jenny E.

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the pod. Spacious and warm. A lovely peaceful campsite 🏕

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant family oriented site, lots of handy facilities. Go!

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

Aug 2025 Paula C.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Everything! Especially playground; communal room with kettles and fridges and freezers; location; pub 10 min walk; family atmosphere; good little shop; hills all around.

Disliked Didn’t bother us much, but there is some road noise from nearby A road (on the other hand, it makes it easy to get to!)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Top notch would definitely go back, wish I had a longer stay there 👌

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 SHAWN D.

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked Pristine site, cleanest I've ever been to.

Beautiful backdrop scenery

Pods fantastic, comfortable and cosy

Provision for BBQ and seating and table outside

Common room with large fridge and freezer perfect for refreezing cool blocks

WiFi near common room great because phone signal not so good in that area

The local made ice cream tubs on sale in the reception were "to die for!" 🤩

Staff very friendly

Close to local points of interest such as Aira Falls and null Pools (20min drive)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location and great facilities

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		8
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		8
Child friendliness		8
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		7

Aug 2025 Marcus John M.

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked The views, excellent facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely, friendly site with helpful owners, great location!

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		9
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		7

Aug 2025 Karen P.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Hot showers, good facilities with use of fridge, freezer, kettles and toasters. Warm and cosy covered areas.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The camp site was amazing. Tidy…

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

Aug 2025 Anabela G.

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked The camp site was amazing. Tidy and clean. Very peaceful and family friendly environment. Certainly an experience to repeat.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location for exploring lake district,…

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		9
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		9
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		7

Aug 2025 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

A wonderful family campsite. Felt very chilled, children loved it

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

Aug 2025 Sarah W.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great facilities, outstanding views, lovely relaxed atmosphere. Overall had an amazing time at Gill Head and would definitely look at returning.

Disliked Nothing much negative to add.

Recommend to friends Visit again

This was our second visit. Brilliant set up.

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 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

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

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

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What customers say

Great place, will be back next season

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Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the…

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Brilliant family oriented site, lots of handy facilities. Go!

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Top notch would definitely go back, wish I had a longer stay there 👌

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Great location and great facilities

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Lovely, friendly site with helpful owners, great location!

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The camp site was amazing. Tidy…

Overall

Great location for exploring lake district,…

Overall

A wonderful family campsite. Felt very chilled, children loved it

Overall

This was our second visit. Brilliant set up.

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Groups welcome

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