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
Pitch types & availability
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
6 people maximum 
9.1/10
243 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
71 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
338 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 10/10
9 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 campsite is highly praised for its stunning location and immaculate facilities, including a well-stocked shop and popular fish and chip shop. Staff are consistently described as friendly and helpful. Visitors appreciate the spacious pitches and the availability of clean, modern toilet and shower blocks. The site is noted as being ideal for families, with an excellent playground. While generally peaceful, some reviews mention occasional noise from other guests, particularly during busy periods.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Great campsite in excellent location
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked We had a great time staying here over the weekend. We arrived after 5pm but had no difficulty in accessing the site and received a welcome pack online so we could find our pitch.
Facilities were always clean and stocked up with things like toilet roll. Having access to the chippy, shop and bar was also a big bonus! The campsite was easy to find and in a great location - 10 minutes to Pooley bridge and Aira force in the car, giving us plenty of places to explore and enjoy.
We would definitely stay here again.
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Excellent stay beautiful and clean…
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch (large, twin axle)
Liked Excellent stay beautiful and clean shop bar very peaceful Excellently clean will be going back
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Lovely little site
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked Quiet little park, lovely clean facilities, excellent little fish and chip shop, lovely coffee shop
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Great set up with just about…
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked Great set up with just about everything you’d need - shop, bar, games room, Chip shop, well appointed toilets and showers, etc. Pretty site .
Disliked Caravan and motorhome pitches too densely packed with no privacy. Plenty of room on the site to do this better!
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Shower and toilet facilities were clean…
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked Shower and toilet facilities were clean and modern, plug in was available and useful, called prior to arrival and given instructions so it wasn’t a problem to arrive after the reception had closed, lady on the phone was very friendly and helpful, lovely views.
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Staff at front desk were lovely,…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Staff at front desk were lovely, if you had children the park looked very good. Toilets were clean
Disliked Seems like a lot of rules , almost taking out the fun of camping. Didn’t realise the no fire rule and felt a little intimidated by the torch shined ‘into what would be our home’ for the weekend.
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From the manager: Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. We're really happy to hear our front desk team made a great impression and that the park and clean facilities stood out—especially for families.
We’re sorry the rules felt a bit restrictive. We do have a no-fire policy to keep everyone safe and protect the environment, but we understand it can take away from the classic camping vibe. We also hear you on the torch situation—that’s not how we want anyone to feel, and we’ll be looking into how we can handle things more thoughtfully.
We really appreciate your feedback—it helps us improve and make the experience better for everyone. Hope we get the chance to welcome you back in the future.
Unreal site, clean facilities and the pitches were mint
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Loved it all, the kids loved it and me and my partner did and will 1000% be back again,
Disliked Nothing I didn’t like about it
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Well worth the travelling its a beautiful place
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Beautiful area and surrounding water falls where stunning has basic facilities which is great for families just peaceful will be returning to adventure more loads to see in such little time staff where amazing
Disliked Weather ha check your timing right. Also make sure you a driver as long path to walk..could do with more shop variety for food choices but staff where amazing beautiful place
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A lovely site I would highly recommend
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked toilet and showers were fantastic, hotel like! everywhere was clean, the staff were very friendly and helpful giving us tips on activities and best places to eat.
there is a fish and chip shop on site that is open part of the week. very popular so you may have to wait a little this didn't bother us. there is a game room which has 2 pool tables and a variety of arcade game, this was popular with younger families and teenagers who can easily get bored as mine use too, lol.
There is also a large bar which again was clean and hosted quiz nights etc.
Disliked Nothing to dislike about this campsite, Would be nice to be closer to the lakes but the site itself is wonderful.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the hotel-like showers and spotless facilities—our team works hard to keep everything sparkling clean, so it's wonderful to see that noticed. It’s great that our staff could help you discover some local gems, and we’re glad the fish and chip shop hit the spot (even with a little wait!).
Sounds like your family made the most of the game room and quiz nights too—exactly what we love to see! We hear you on the location; while we’re not lakeside, we do our best to make the site itself a destination worth staying at.
Hope to welcome you back again soon for more pool table battles and maybe another round of chips
Lush!
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Showers hot and powerful.
Grounds and park really well kept and maintained.
Reception, café and shop very nice.
Pitches nicely spaced out....campers not on top of each other.
Charging point a nice extra.
Disliked Need more shower cubicles. Maybe another block further down park
Charging point needs more sockets.
Need more electric pitches.
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From the manager: Thanks so much for your review—it’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the little details that make a big difference, like the powerful showers, well-kept grounds, and the thoughtful layout of the pitches. We’re especially glad the reception, café, and shop made a positive impression, and that the charging point came in handy!
We also really value your suggestions. Expanding shower facilities and increasing the number of electric pitches and charging sockets are all things we’re actively considering as we plan future improvements. Feedback like yours helps us prioritize what matters most to our guests.
We hope to welcome you back again soon.
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 BST (GMT+01:00)
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
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- 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.