Ullswater Holiday Park
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- 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
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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).
- 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 3 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.
- 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.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
- The games room is open between 04/04 and 02/11.
- Units longer than 9 metres are not allowed.
- The bar is open between 04/04 and 02/11.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
- 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
Open from Sat, 1 Mar to
Open from Sun, 1 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
6 people maximum 
9/10
241 reviews Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £31.50
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Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch (large, twin axle)
6 people maximum 9.2/10
76 reviews Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Max 9m width × 9m depth (81m²)
Arrival daysFrom £31.50
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum 9.4/10
332 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27
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The Honeybee camping pod (no pets)
2 people maximum 9.3/10
10 reviews 
No dogs allowed Dimensions: 10.3ft width × 20.2ft length
Arrival daysFrom £105
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Reviews
94% would recommend this site to a friend
92% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a well-maintained and clean campsite with excellent facilities, particularly the modern shower and toilet blocks. Guests consistently praise the friendly and helpful staff, the beautiful location with stunning views, and the convenient on-site shop and popular fish and chip shop. Spacious pitches and a good playground for children are also highlights. While some visitors noted occasional Wi-Fi issues and noise, particularly near the play area during peak times, the overall experience is highly positive, with many expressing a strong desire to return.
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Excellent site, would return
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Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch (large, twin axle)
Liked Size of gravel pitch, quiet countryside setting close to lake, staff friendly, clean shower & toilet blocks, shop, chippy, outdoor eating area, children's playground, gorgeous autumnal colours amongst trees
Disliked just a small thing - there was not a squeegie to wipe down shower floor.
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Lovely site. Not busy so…
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch (large, twin axle)
Liked Lovely site. Not busy so very peaceful.
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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback — we’re so pleased to hear you found the site peaceful and lovely! It’s always great when guests can truly relax and enjoy the tranquillity.
Would stay again and recommend.
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch (large, twin axle)
Liked Facilities, location and cleanliness were excellent. Bus stop at the end of the road was very convenient. Hopper bus at weekends from site are very useful. Great scenery.
Disliked Buses only run every 2 hours during the week in the winter. TV reception not good, did not realise we should have bought a TV aerial cable with us.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your feedback — it’s great to hear you enjoyed the facilities, location, and the stunning scenery! We're glad the weekend hopper bus and nearby bus stop added to your convenience during your stay.
We understand the weekday winter bus schedule can be a bit limiting, and we’ll continue to share transport tips with guests to help plan ahead. As for the TV reception, that’s really helpful to know — we’ll look into ways to better inform guests about bringing a TV aerial cable, perhaps in our pre-arrival info.
Thanks again for sharing your experience — we hope to welcome you back soon!
Brilliant site. Will return
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked Reception staff very welcoming. Very good site. Amazing toilet and shower facilities. Brilliant big bar. Barman was very helpful .
Disliked N/A
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From the manager: Thank you so much for the glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that our reception team made you feel welcome and that you enjoyed the site and facilities — especially the toilets, showers, and our big bar. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to the barman too!
It’s always a pleasure to know guests had a great experience from start to finish. We hope to see you again soon for another brilliant stay!
Really nice site with very friendly staff.
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch (large, twin axle)
Liked Pitch size. Very quiet. Friendly staff. Nice location.
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review! We're so pleased you enjoyed the spacious pitch, peaceful atmosphere, and our friendly team — it's exactly the kind of experience we aim to provide. And we're glad the location hit the mark too!
We hope to welcome you back again soon for another relaxing stay in the great outdoors.
Would be a benefit with a designated dog walking area and bins.
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked Excellent site and facilities. Very clean and friendly.
Disliked Nothing.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 We're thrilled to hear you found the site excellent, the facilities spotless, and the atmosphere friendly. It means a lot to know everything met your expectations—especially when there's nothing to dislike! We hope to welcome you back again soon for another great stay.
Lots of facilities , perfect location…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lots of facilities , perfect location , lovely staff, also very clean.
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely feedback.
very good located, friendly site
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked Good size pitches, showers toilets large updated and clean. On site chip shop was amazing. On site Pub was nice. Large site. Very helpful and friendly staff.
Disliked local small bus service was only at weekends.
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From the manager: Thanks so much for your thoughtful feedback — we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!
We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the spacious pitches, clean and updated facilities, and our on-site amenities like the chip shop and pub. It's great to know our team made a positive impression too — we’ll be sure to pass on your kind words!
We understand the weekend-only bus service can be limiting, especially for guests without their own transport. While it's outside our control, we’ll continue to explore ways to support guests with local travel options and share any updates or alternatives at Reception.
Thanks again — we hope to welcome you back soon!
Lovely site. Good facilities. Would definitely return
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked Ease of booking. Friendly, helpful reception. Spacious pitch. Excellent toilet & shower facilities. Amenities (bat, coffee shop, fish and chips) still open in October. Excellent wifi, best we’ve had on this year’s travels. Good location for travelling around the Lake District.
Disliked My husband felt the shower in the men’s was a little cramped for space but otherwise all good
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! 😊 We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the ease of booking, our friendly reception team, and the spacious pitch. It's great to know the amenities and facilities—including the coffee shop and fish & chips—added to your experience, even in October! And we're especially proud that our WiFi stood out during your travels.
We appreciate your feedback about the men's shower space—it's helpful to hear and we'll certainly take it into consideration as we continue to improve. We hope to welcome you back for another Lake District adventure soon! 🌄
Beautiful parts of the world facilities are very professional
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked Toilet very clean and well presented good spare on are pitch. Staff very helpful and professional . Good location
Disliked View block by some house who were a bit noisy at times. Wish it was closer to the lake as it is a steep hill so you need to be able to walk a lot
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From the manager: Thanks so much for your thoughtful review! We're really pleased to hear you appreciated the cleanliness of our facilities, the spacious pitch, and the professionalism of our staff — we’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to the team 😊
While the hillside location may mean a bit of a walk to the lake, it's actually one of the things that makes our site special. The elevated setting is ideal for hikers and walkers, offering access to some stunning trails and views — exactly what the Lake District is all about!
We hope to welcome you back again soon — maybe next time we can help you find a pitch with a clearer view!
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
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 mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Ullswater Holiday Park
Watermillock
Penrith
Cumbria
England
CA11 0LR
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
54.59736°N
2.87492°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allonby | 25.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Seascale | 28.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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?
Read moreCamping 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. - How much does it cost to stay at Ullswater Holiday Park? From £27 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.