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General
- Peaceful park overlooking Ullswater
- Modern, landscaped and with spectacular Lake District views
- Launderette, drying room, licensed shop and large play area
‘It is the happiest combination of beauty and grandeur, which any of the lakes affords,’ wrote that romantic William Wordsworth, before wandering lonely as a cloud and penning his poem about daffodils bobbing about on the banks of Ullswater.
And it's easy to see why… Ullswater is said by many to be the most beautiful lake in Britain, so staying in the countryside overlooking its banks will lull any wilters into a relaxed (and romantic) mood in no time.
You won’t even have to pitch a tent to retreat and get away from it all in style: the owners at lovely Hillcroft, steps away from Ullswater, will be very pleased to introduce you to their affordable camping pods, sleeping up to four (two adults and two children under five) and each with their own mini balcony.
The park is modern, landscaped and snuggled among gorgeous views of the English countryside: base yourself here to relax and bloom, or to wander o’er hills and vales as you explore the Lake District.
Facilities on site include all you need with a launderette, drying room, well-stocked licensed shop, washing-up area, wifi, a parent and baby washroom, and toilets with disabled access; there’s a huge play area for the little sprouts, and tail waggers are welcome too.
Open from 09/02/2024 to 06/01/2025
Site type
Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
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 18 or over.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Families and couples only: single-sex group bookings are not accepted via Pitchup.com.
Please note that gazebos are not allowed in the pod area due to fire regulations.
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- Choose the 'Multiple units per pitch' filter in the search results.
- Break your booking down into smaller groups and book multiple pitches.
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Max. persons: 5 x
2 Adults maximum,
3 Children or infants maximum
Or
1 Adults maximum,
4 Children or infants maximum
Dimensions: 3.0m width x 2.7m length (9.8ft width x 8.7ft length) Calculated area: 8.0m² (85.9ft²)
Max. persons: 5 x
2 Adults maximum,
3 Children or infants maximum
Or
1 Adults maximum,
4 Children or infants maximum
Dimensions: 3.0m width x 2.7m length (9.8ft width x 8.7ft length) Calculated area: 8.0m² (85.9ft²)
Max. persons: 4 x
2 Adults maximum,
2 Children or infants maximum
Or
1 Adults maximum,
3 Children or infants maximum
Dimensions: 5.6m width x 3.4m length (18.4ft width x 11.2ft length) Calculated area: 19.0m² (204.9ft²)
Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 5.6m width x 3.4m length (18.4ft width x 11.2ft length) Calculated area: 19.0m² (204.9ft²)
Reviews
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Beautiful site, beautiful views, close to centre, will be going again Lisa E.Confirmed
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Perfect Lara G.Confirmed
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Easy to find. Quick to check in. Fantastic facilities on … Becky F.Confirmed
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What a beautiful place to visit, family friendly, staff were … Leigh-Anne P.Confirmed
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Excellent site in a perfect location. Highly recommend! Amanda E.Confirmed
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Lovely tidy site. Priced well. Clean facilities. Friendly staff. Natalie S.Confirmed
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Great camping in an amazing location. Super clean. Emelia C.Confirmed
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Features
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
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Local produce
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
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Lake and/or mountain
Luxury
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
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
Large (51-200 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
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Rail Station
— 4.2 miles
Bus Station — 13.3 miles
Lakeside House for Dove Cottage — 13.6 miles
- Train stations
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Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
— 4.2 miles
Langwathby Rail Station — 8.3 miles
Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station — 10.6 miles
- Ferry ports
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Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
— 0.7 miles
Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing — 3.4 miles
Glenridding Ullswater Ferry Landing — 7.0 miles
- Airports
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Newcastle International Airport
— 53.0 miles
From Junction 40 of the M6 take the A66 to Keswick. After one mile turn left onto the A592 for Ullswater. At the lake turn left to Pooley Bridge; bear right at the village church; go straight over the crossroads and the park is after 100m on the left.
PLEASE NOTE FROM SEPTEMBER 2019 to SPRING 2020:
From Junction 40, take the A66 east towards Brough, then at the next roundabout take the fourth exit (A6 Shap). Follow this road to the next roundabout and take the second exit for Pooley Bridge.
Local attractions
Never be dull around Lake Ullswater, which has a watery wealth of things to do: take a trip on Lady Dorothy or one of the other Ullswater Steamers; zip across the lake in a motorboat or drift around gently on a yacht; go rowing, go diving… or be overwhelmed at the crashing waterfall Aira Force, also mentioned by Wordsworth in his Lake District scribblings.
Those who like to stretch their legs a tad more can make their way to the nearby village of Glenridding at the south of Ullswater to scale Helvellyn, England’s third highest mountain (goggleboxers or campers of a less energetic bent might be persuaded to come along too as this was the setting for the TV series The Lakes).
The village of Pooley Bridge to the north is five minutes’ walk away from Hillcroft and has exceptional views, three pubs and a sixteenth century bridge straddling the River Eamont.
It’s said that the Lake District can experience four seasons in one day, so luckily there’s an array of attractions around suitable for all types of British weather: take tea at Dalemain Historic House and Gardens; trundle on the Lakeside Railway from Haverthwaite to Windermere; gape at the Ice Age stalactites at White Star Cave; go underground again at the Honister Slate Mines; or rabbit away to Jemima Puddle Duck and Mrs Tiggy-Winkle at Bowness’s The World of Beatrix Potter.
Must see
- Dalemain Historic House & Gardens (1.5 miles)
- The Rheged Centre (2.8 miles)
- Ullswater Steamers (7.0 miles)
National Trust
- Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill (8.9 miles)
- Townend (14.4 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
On-site accommodation | ||
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Arrive: | 1:30 p.m. – | 8 p.m. |
Depart by: | 10:30 a.m. |
Hillcroft cancellation policy
No refunds within 4 weeks of arrival date.
Cancellations are subject to a £20 fee.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Hillcroft will debit the balance from your card 4 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 4 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted on the park
MaestroMasterCard
Visa
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Hillcroft have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Hillcroft dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Hillcroft? Never be dull around Lake Ullswater, which has a watery wealth of things to do: take a trip on Lady Dorothy or one of the other Ullswater Steamers; zip across the lake … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Hillcroft?
On-site accommodation Arrive: 1:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Hillcroft? From £65 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.