Ullswater Holiday Park

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Camp with views of Ullswater

  • Spacious family park with spectacular views of Lake District fells
  • Penrith a 20-minute drive and Lake Ullswater within a 30-minute walk
  • Marina, licensed bar with TV and a games room, shop and playground
If you reckon a site with stunning views of the Cumbrian fells sounds like your kind of place, head over to family-friendly Ullswater Holiday Park. Sitting a half-hour walk from the shores of Ullswater (where guests can use Fair Field Marina or spend time canoeing, fishing and riding the famed Ullswater steamers), this option’s in a fab location for touring round the Lake District National Park. Kids can mess about in the half-acre playground at this well-equipped place, while adults have an ale at the licensed bar or a Farrer’s coffee in the café. Wifi is available (around the reception area and bar, not the whole site) and there's also a shop for essentials (including groceries and camping equipment) and a few supermarkets are 20 minutes’ drive away in the nearest town of Penrith. The capital of Cumbria in days of yore, this place has the 14th-century fortress to prove it... If loping from local village to local village seeing structures such as this sounds like an excellent option too, ride one of the Lake Ullswater steamers stopping at settlements such as Pooley Bridge and Glenridding along with the Aira Force falls. After you’ve set eyes on the whooshing water, other attractions nearby include those that combine architecture with lush landscapes – like Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens, 10 minutes away, and Lowther Castle & Gardens (20 minutes). There's also the Rheged Centre Cinema, a heritage hub in an old quarry with a grass roof, gallery and 3D screen (15 minutes away). Please note that the games room and bar may not be available in the low season (check in advance for opening hours).

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Motorhome pitches 58
Caravans for hire 8
Tent pitches 100
Touring caravan pitches 58
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

  • The bar is open between 06/03 and 02/11.
  • The games room is open between 06/03 and 02/11.

Occupancy

  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units 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 3 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.

Reception

  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Vehicles

  • Units longer than 9 metres are not allowed.
  • The bar, lounge and games room are open 4pm to 10pm Wednesday to Sunday; closed Monday and Tuesday (subject to change, please check with the site). The Ullswater chip shop is open between 06 March and 02 November, 5pm - 8pm Wednesday to Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday (subject to change, please check with the site).

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 702 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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95% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-maintained campsite boasts stunning views and excellent facilities, including modern and spotless shower blocks. Guests praise the spacious pitches, friendly staff, and convenient on-site amenities like the chip shop and bar. Its location is ideal for exploring Ullswater and the surrounding fells. While most visitors have a fantastic experience, some mention noise from other campers or suggest improvements for the shower facilities and Wi-Fi.

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Friendly staff, good size pitches and…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Friendly staff, good size pitches and a great little chip shop. Some good walks straight from the site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well looked after park with clean…

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 C 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Well looked after park with clean facilities & friendly staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A really nice site

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 Andrew C. 3 reviews

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked Large site, very well laid out. A good mixture of private static/ rental, touring and tent pitches. Also a play park for kids and a dog exercise field available to book.
Also had a Bar, games room, fish and chippy and coffee shop onsite, the latter was under refurbishment at the time of our visit.

Disliked Up to date literature showing correct position of some facilities, however this is only a small quibble.
WiFi was very hit and miss given that we were directly behind the main reception building were it is advised the WiFi is at its best. Not sure how well the signal would have been further down the park.

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Liked the warm welcome on arrival,…

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david g. 6 reviews

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked Liked the warm welcome on arrival, the staff were ever so helpful, and the site was so clean and tidy, will definitely be returning.

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The campsite was lovely! Great facilities…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The campsite was lovely! Great facilities and location!

Disliked The weather! Wet n windy but that's not the campsite's fault. Still beautiful scenery to enjoy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful sleeping pod, comfortable and cosy. Gorgeous locations.

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 Katy M. 1 review

The Honeybee camping pod (adults only, no pets)

Liked Beautiful location and amazing pod. Comfortable, pretty and cosy. Will most definitely visit again

Disliked Nothing to dislike with accommodation. WiFi available but range did not reach the pod.

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review!

We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful location and found your pod comfortable, cosy, and well equipped for your stay. It's wonderful to know that you had such a positive experience and that you're already planning to visit us again.

Thank you also for your feedback regarding the WiFi. While WiFi is available on site, signal strength can vary in some areas of the park, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention.

We look forward to welcoming you back to Ullswater Holiday Park for another relaxing getaway soon.

Great place and location , lovely staff , cannot wait to come back

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 Sue 1 review

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch (large, twin axle)

Liked Everything , great place and amenities, showers, toilets cleaned regularly , kids playground , great bar , and chippy , will most definitely be back

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your fantastic review!

We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and made the most of our facilities, from the regularly cleaned shower and toilet blocks to the playground, bar, and fish & chip shop. It's wonderful to know that pitch ET05 was the perfect spot for your roof tent, and we love hearing that you were greeted by a friendly robin each morning while enjoying those beautiful views.

Thank you for your kind comments and for choosing to stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back to Ullswater Holiday Park again soon for another great stay.

Good pitch, easily accessible. Excellent facilities…

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 Sian T. 10 reviews

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked Good pitch, easily accessible. Excellent facilities - clean and lots of hot water. We also liked the site pub/ bar
We had a problem with our leisure battery - staff were incredibly helpful in trying to sort this out
Well situated for Ullswater and northern lakes

Disliked No

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From the manager: Thank you for your wonderful review!

We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your pitch, our clean facilities, and the site bar. It's great to know that the location worked well for exploring Ullswater and the Northern Lakes.

We're especially pleased that our team were able to help when you experienced issues with your leisure battery. Providing assistance wherever we can is all part of making sure our guests have the best possible stay. We're glad to hear you've identified the problem and have a replacement battery arranged.

Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. We hope to welcome you back to Ullswater Holiday Park again soon.

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 Stephen B. 5 reviews

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch (large, twin axle)

Liked Location

Disliked Diversion due to main road closure, not sites fault.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review!

We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our location and had a great stay with us. We're also grateful for your understanding regarding the road diversion, which was unfortunately outside of our control.

We appreciate you choosing Ullswater Holiday Park and hope to welcome you back again soon for another enjoyable visit.

Nice enough place if you needing a base to go exploring all day

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 Stephen A. 2 reviews

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked Excellent shower/toilet facilities,friendly staff

Disliked Not much within walking distance,bar was outdated and expensive.2 double vodcas with one can of coke just under £18
Felt like a workingmens club

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our excellent shower and toilet facilities and found our team friendly and welcoming. It's great to know that the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities stood out during your stay.

We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the bar. Guest comments are invaluable to us, and we are always reviewing ways to improve our facilities and overall guest experience. We're sorry to hear that the atmosphere and pricing did not meet your expectations on this occasion.

Thank you once again for your feedback, and we hope to welcome you back to Ullswater Holiday Park in the future.

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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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

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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Step-free or level access Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Ullswater Holiday Park

Watermillock

Penrith

Cumbria

England

CA11 0LR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.59736°N
2.87492°W

Route directions

After following the A592 from Penrith, look out for The Brackenrigg Inn on your right and continue down the road for half a mile. Turn right at the junction with the postbox and a brown camping sign that says Ullswater Holiday Park. The site is half a mile up the road, on the right.

Nearest transport

Coach
6.5 mi Rail Station
10.7 mi Bus Station
11.4 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
6.4 mi Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
10.8 mi Langwathby Rail Station
12.6 mi Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station
Ferry
1.9 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
2.1 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
4.6 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

The Lake District doesn’t skimp on swish sights and attractions, and many of the best things to see and do in the national park – from bushcraft and watersports to golf and tennis – are within easy driving distance of the site. For classic Cumbrian walks Hallin Fell is a 20-minute drive away and the market town of Keswick, where you can go from perusing a pencil museum to dancing around the megalithic Castlerigg Stone Circle, is reachable in 25 minutes. A bit south of the town of Penrith (20 minutes) are the prehistoric Mayburgh Henge and Norman Brougham Castle. Other well-known Lake District settlements are also within easy reach along winding roads, like to Windermere (45 minutes away) and Ambleside (50 minutes). And if you fancy a crack at cantering instead of sitting in the car? Horse riding can be had from stables within a 15-minute drive, while guests who prefer roving on a revving vehicle can squat upon a quad bike and set off into the local lands (25 minutes from the park).
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The Quiet Bar Pub 0.6 mi
  • Brackenrigg Inn Pub 0.8 mi
  • TJ's Bar, Restaurant & Takeaway 2.1 mi
  • Secret Garden Restaurant 2.4 mi
  • Crown Inn Pub 2.4 mi
  • Pooley Bridge Inn Pub 2.4 mi
  • The Sun Inn Pub 2.5 mi
  • 1863 Ullswater Restaurant 2.5 mi
  • The Royal Hotel Pub 2.8 mi
  • Horse and Farrier Pub 2.8 mi

Groceries

  • Cranstons Cumbrian Food Hall 6.2 mi

Parks and play

  • Aira Force park 2.6 mi
  • King George V Playing Field park 5 mi
  • The Lost Castle Playground 5.5 mi

Family days out

  • Aira Force Visitor attraction 2.6 mi
  • Dacre Castle 2.8 mi
  • Dalemain Castle 3.6 mi
  • Greystoke Castle 5 mi
  • Rheged Visitor attraction 5.2 mi
  • Lowther Castle 5.4 mi
  • Lowther Castle Visitor attraction 5.5 mi
  • Measand Visitor attraction 5.7 mi
  • Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre Visitor attraction 5.9 mi
  • Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre Visitor attraction 5.9 mi
  • Brougham Hall Castle 6.7 mi
  • Brougham Castle 7.4 mi
  • Hutton-in-the-Forest Castle 8.2 mi

Public transport

  • Longthwaite road end 0.6 mi
  • Leeming House Hotel 0.8 mi
  • Brackenrigg Inn 0.9 mi
  • Gowbarrow Cottages (E bound) 0.9 mi
  • Gowbarrow Cottages (W bound) 0.9 mi
  • School Bus 1.4 mi
  • Howtown Pier 1.9 mi
  • Park Foot 2.1 mi
  • Sandwick Road End 2.1 mi
  • Steamer Pier 2.2 mi

Other nearby

  • Fairfield Marine Marina 0.9 mi
  • Ullswater Marine Marina 1 mi
  • Penrith Golf Hub Golf course 5.4 mi

Local services

  • Glenridding Health Centre Doctors 4.8 mi
  • Rheged Supercharger Charging station 5.1 mi
  • Gridserve Charging station 5.1 mi
  • Rheged Petrol Station Fuel station 5.1 mi
  • Kirkland Garage Fuel station 5.7 mi
  • Penrith Truckstop Fuel station 6.1 mi
  • Penrith Truckstop Fuel station 6.1 mi
  • Ullswater Road Garage Fuel station 6.1 mi

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Must see

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 3.3 mi

Ullswater Steamers 4.6 mi

The Rheged Centre 5.1 mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle 9 mi

Rydal Mount and Gardens 11.2 mi

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 11.6 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 12.5 mi

Townend 13 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 14.5 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 16.2 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Howtown - Patterdale - Glenridding 1.9 mi

Howtown - Hallin Fell - Sandwick via Steamer 1.9 mi

Howtown - Rampsgill Head - Angletarn Pikes - Howtown 2 mi

Pooley Bridge and Heughscar Hill 2.4 mi

Pooley Bridge - Loadpot Hill - Howtown - Pooley Bridge 2.4 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 Ullswater Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ullswater Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ullswater Holiday Park? The Lake District doesn’t skimp on swish sights and attractions, and many of the best things to see and do in the national park – from bushcraft and watersports to golf and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ullswater Holiday Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Ullswater Holiday Park? From £28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.