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Non-electric grass tent pitch

From £28 1 night, 2 adults

6 people maximum 9.5/10 307 reviews
One Tent allowed per pitch

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

Pitch size

Min 5m width × 10m depth (50m²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Other restrictions

Pup tents not allowed

Car parking by pitch not allowed

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max) £4.50 per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Availability
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Based on 1 night, 2 adults
2 adults

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Gill Head Farm

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 1,321 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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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)

Lovely site with clean facilities , very welcoming owner .

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Anonymous

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked Lovely little cabin that was warm and cozy. Toilets were well kept and clean. Owner was lovely! Also amazing views of blencathra!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Total schöne Farm, mit viel Platz…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch (riverside)

Liked Total schöne Farm, mit viel Platz und guter Ausstattung

Recommend to friends Visit again

Showers and toilets were clean and…

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Anonymous

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Showers and toilets were clean and tidy.

Disliked We booked an “Electric grass and gravel touring pitch”. Although there is a small grass between the pitches, the pitch itself is all gravel so this is where you have to put the awning too. We chose this site expecting to put the awning on grass as it is comfortable underfoot and won’t damage the ground sheet, and had overlooked other sites that advertised only gravel so were disappointed and for this reason we wouldn’t return.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spacious pitch. Very quiet. Owner very…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Spacious pitch. Very quiet. Owner very helpful. Showers were clean.

Disliked The facilities (toilets) were not clean. Water in the shower was too hot.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site. Great location and very peaceful.

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Matthew D.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked On site shop and facilities. Great that it had microwave and toaster and an indoor area to play games or eat breakfast or dinner.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly flexible allowed us to turn…

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Lisa J.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Friendly flexible allowed us to turn up late on arrival

Disliked We were vacating our pitch at 11.30 and a caravan was directed straight to our pitch before we had left

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean facilities, pod lovely and warm.…

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Louise G.

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked Clean facilities, pod lovely and warm. Great location, plenty to do nearby. Quite site

Disliked Kids disappointed the swings were no longer at the park.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A gem

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Anonymous

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Clean facilities. Communal lounge with wifi was great. For tenters that and the toasters, microwaves, kettles and a fridge must be a godsend and a place to cook out of the rain.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities and friendly staff

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Kaylea R.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (riverside)

Liked Loved the location, beautiful ciews, ease to get to campsite, shower and bathrooms were nice, firepits available to rent, owners were very nice.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Try this place if you want peace and able to relax.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great place to stay. Facilities exceptionally clean and value for money. On arrival had bad weather and reception was happy for us to set up first and gave us time to pay the bill rather than on arrival. Relaxed atmosphere and easy going staff.
Everything is there that's needed for a good camp and help along way.
Value for money!

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.

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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.
    Read more
  • 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.