Troutbeck Head Experience Freedom Glamping

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Accommodation at Troutbeck Head
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Cabins and microlodge at troutbeck head experience freedom glamping

  • Cumbria glamping accommodation at a scenic Lake District park
  • A 10-minute drive to Ullswater; outdoor activity centre next door
  • Comfy units with ensuite bathroom, heating and kitchen facilities
Lake cruises, waterfalls and fells… that’s what’s a-brewing nearby Troutbeck Head Experience Freedom Glamping. In a rather lovely spot for those seeking scenic walks, this smart, family-friendly Cumbria glampsite in the Lake District National Park is about 20 minutes’ drive from Penrith and 10 minutes from the shoreline of Ullswater. The site is in a pretty valley surrounded by classic North Lakeland countryside with easy access to top spots like Ambleside, Grasmere and Windermere. To get the best of the local views, the team on site recommend a walk from Howtown to Glenridding, a lake cruise on Ullswater and a drive over the dramatic Kirkstone Pass to gaze up at the national park’s peaks. Not that you have to stray very far to start soaking up the scenery – on site, there are views towards Blencathra and the Great Mell Fell, and you could go for a little stroll by Trout Beck running alongside one side of the site. Need a bit more activity to keep energetic types happy? Head next door to Rookin House Farm Centre for horse riding, archery, quad biking, clay pigeon shooting and other outdoorsy antics. Whether you’ve picked a relaxing or action-packed day, a comfy stay awaits back on the site, where all accommodation has heating, beds made up, an ensuite bathroom and space to relax outdoors. Kitchen facilities are provided for each one too, so pick up supplies in Penrith or Keswick (15 minutes’ drive). The nearest pub is a couple of miles away if you fancy an evening out.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 8
Open now
Opens 20 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 20 Mar to

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.2

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Guests consistently praised the site's cleanliness, quality accommodation, and peaceful location, highlighting its suitability for families. Many enjoyed the friendly staff and well-equipped glamping units. While some noted the lack of WiFi and poor phone signal, others found this beneficial for an 'off-grid' experience. Minor points included some wishing for more on-site entertainment for younger children and limited dining options, though the manager has noted feedback on amenities.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 28/07/2026

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Wonderful location. Comfortable cabin for 4…

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 Marcus B. 1 review

Cabin

Liked Wonderful location. Comfortable cabin for 4 adults, 2 children. The fish and chip van (comes Mondays and Fridays) was a welcome bonus.

Disliked The free WiFi was not good - constantly dropping out. So we tried the paid for, Premium, WiFi option. That was even worse.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall good two night break would come again

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 Miss J l B. 1 review

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Liked Perfect stay everything you need.bar that opens at 7 good fun welcoming

Disliked Ni WiFi but nit a bad thing really.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay!

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 Del W. 1 review

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Liked Lovely peaceful site. Accommodation clean and high quality. Highly recommended

Recommend to friends Visit again

I would recommend this place, and I would happily come back myself.

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 Julija R. 3 reviews

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Liked Very good location, easy to get to and find. Quiet and clean glamping site, and people treat each other with respect.

Disliked The internet signal was very poor, and the Wi-Fi, which was limited, was also very bad.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Site was friendly with games room facility which our son enjoyed.

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Anonymous

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Liked Great location with lovely views & access to Northern Lakes. Pod was clean & had everything we needed for a weekend away.

Disliked Nothing

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Clean, nice place to stay.…

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rasa b. 2 reviews

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Liked Clean, nice place to stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Troutbeck was a fantastic spot for…

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Anonymous

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Liked Troutbeck was a fantastic spot for our week in the Lake District. It was like a wee haven away from the busy-ness of the towns/ villages. The site itself was absolutely Immaculate as well as the facilities. The staff were friendly and helpful. We stayed in one of the cabins and it was stunning, had everything we needed for the week. Would 100% recommend to friends and family and already hoping to come back.

Disliked Only drawback as people have said was WiFi but we quite liked being off grid. Would've been a nice bonus to have been able to use netflix on TV for our toddler for a wee movie night but we made do.

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Overall a great place to stay..

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 steve e. 1 review

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Liked Peace and tranquility… cleanliness of the lodge and the site.. friendliness of the staff.. chippy van mon/Fri.. the lodge it’s self had all the amenities needed.. perfect break.. based near all the areas we wanted to wanted to visit..

Disliked Nothing to dislike…

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Recommended!

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 Candice M. 1 review

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Liked Loved the setting. Easy to find. Very responsive staff. Great accommodation!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent stay

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 Steve J. 2 reviews

Cabin

Liked We really enjoyed our cabin stay! The kids loved the mezzanine area and we appreciated the little quirky features that added to the charm. It was a great place for a family break and we'd definitely consider staying here again.

Disliked No WiFi was only real slight negative but didn’t bother us

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Features

Dogs 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

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

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Troutbeck Head Experience Freedom Glamping

Troutbeck Head

Penrith

Cumbria

England

CA11 0SS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.6169°N
2.95582°W

Route directions

Please only use these recommended directions for the final approach, rather than following a satnav. From the A66, turn onto the A5091 (signposted Dockray, Ullswater) and look out for the site on the right in about 1.25 miles.

Nearest transport

Coach
7.6 mi Bus Station
8.5 mi Rail Station
11.5 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
8.5 mi Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
12.9 mi Langwathby Rail Station
13.7 mi Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station
Ferry
4.9 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
5.1 mi Glenridding Ullswater Ferry Landing
5.2 mi Pooley Bridge 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

Water-based activities on your wishlist? You’ll be well set at this site, as Ullswater (10 minutes’ drive) is just the spot for a wild swim. There’s a 20-mile walk around the shore, but on the water, a rowing boat, canoe or kayak are some of the ways to get out. There are more streams to splash about on the way to the pretty Aira Force waterfall (10 minutes), too. Historic steamers travel across Windermere, accessed through Ambleside (35 minutes), and watersports are also available here. It’s a little quieter on Grasmere (half an hour) for those of you looking for a peaceful paddle or a swim without the big boats around. If more outdoorsy activities are your next step, there are mountain hikes up Blencathra (15 minutes) or Helvellyn (20 minutes). History next on the agenda instead? Be on the lookout for Castlerigg Stone Circle (15 minutes), the Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens (15 minutes) or Keswick (15 minutes) for the pencil museum, the brewery and Derwentwater. To round things off nicely, you could call into the Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre (25 minutes) to see birds from all around the globe.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 21.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Seascale 26.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Bees 27.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ullswater Steamers 5.1 mi

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 5.7 mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle 5.8 mi

The Rheged Centre 7.2 mi

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 9.5 mi

National Trust

Grasmere and Great Langdale 12.7 mi

Townend 14.4 mi

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 14.4 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 15.8 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 16.8 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 2.8 mi

Aira Force - Dockray - Dowthwaitehead - Aira Force 3.3 mi

Mungrisdale - Bannerdale Crags 3.5 mi

Threlkeld - Blencathra - Sharp Edge - Scales - Threlkeld 4 mi

Threlkeld, Westcoe and Keswick Railway 4.1 mi

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)

    Penrith, Cumbria 9.7 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 Troutbeck Head Experience Freedom Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Troutbeck Head Experience Freedom Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Troutbeck Head Experience Freedom Glamping? Water-based activities on your wishlist? You’ll be well set at this site, as Ullswater (10 minutes’ drive) is just the spot for a wild swim. There’s a 20-mile walk around the shore, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Troutbeck Head Experience Freedom Glamping?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Troutbeck Head Experience Freedom Glamping? From £138 (for 2 nights, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.