Ghyll Head
From £84 For 1 night, 5 adults
- Lake District pod village in woodland 10 minutes’ drive from Bowness
- Go Ape Grizedale 35 minutes’ drive; Predator Experience 15 minutes
- Lake Windermere views; walks and bike rides direct from the pods
Site type
9
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
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Good location, great value, friendly staff…
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Liked: Good location, great value, friendly staff
Disliked: n/a
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Lovely site with fantastic facilities.
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Liked: The pods were really clean, comfortable and a good size. It was clear that there was excellent care taken over the site as there was a super friendly member of staff cleaning every morning.The single beds were an excellent size and we were pleasantly surprised that the pods had heating. There was enough plugs for everyone to charge their phones. We were able to use our camp stove and fire pit which was important to us. We were also impressed with the kitchen facilities which had a large shared fridge, microwave and toaster as well as inside facilities for washing up. Whilst we didn't use it the communal space with seating and a ping pong table was also an excellent touch and would be a brilliant space for groups across multiple pods to hang out. We had an excellent stay. It was the perfect combination of camping and not camping, which on a rainy weekend was exactly what we needed.
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Delightful site. Efficient and clean. Extremely friendly staff..
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Liked: Hive Pods were situated in a perfect delightful place. Enclosed tree space. Fire pit if wanted to use. Toilet and showers just a minute walk. And even a little kitchen area. Children enjoyed the social room on wet days and bicycle a little added extra to explore the picturesque area... Alan the onsite worker was friendly and very helpful with the knowledge of the area...
Disliked: Showers that go very cold then get extremely hot. I did have to set the perfect temperature that stayed without it going cold or randomly hot. I kept the shower going for the children to use otherwise they might get hot
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The location, the place itself (calm), great views 5 min walk away,…
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Liked: The location, the place itself (calm), great views 5 min walk away, The warmth of the pods, the facilities.
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It was a really quiet site, the pod a decent size, the…
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Liked: It was a really quiet site, the pod a decent size, the toilet / showers and kitchen really clean. We spent alot of time walking in the adjacent trails, which the kids really enjoyed.
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A stay we will be definitely be going to again. Can't fault the site.
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Camping pod
Liked: Super clean Beds where like staying in a 5 star hotel woke up feeling super fresh. Excellent heating which if required would definitely keep it warm. Excellent facilities and to top it off if weather was bad a communal large room with plenty of tables and even a table tennis table..
Disliked: None
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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
Disabled facilities
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
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
Forest
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Communal freezer
Communal fridge
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
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Sailing nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Ghyll Head
Ghyll Head Road
Windermere
Cumbria
England
LA23 3LN
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.32626°N
-2.93156°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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 quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Haverigg | 17.3 mi | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Morecambe North | 17.4 mi | Estuary | Good | N/A | Good | Good |
| Morecambe South | 17.7 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Silecroft | 18.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Walney West Shore | 19.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 1.4 mi
Hill Top 2.4 mi
Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 2.5 mi
The World of Beatrix Potter 2.7 mi
Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 3.5 mi
National Trust
Hill Top 2.4 mi
Fell Foot Park 3.6 mi
Beatrix Potter Gallery 4.4 mi
Windermere and Troutbeck 4.4 mi
Townend 5.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
BLACKWELL 1.2 mi
Winster circular 1.4 mi
Claife Heights and Lake Windermere 1.7 mi
Near Sawrey and Lake Windermere 2.3 mi
BELLE ISLE 2.5 mi
Local events
- Keswick Mountain Festival (Friday 17 May 2024 – Friday 17 May 2024)
Keswick, Cumbria 7.8 mi
- Kendal Calling (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)
Penrith, Cumbria 21.1 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.
Want to know more about camping in The Lake District and Cumbria?
- Does Ghyll Head have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Ghyll Head dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Ghyll Head? Those of you who’re keen to get active have plenty of choice. Go dinghy sailing on the lake from Windermere Outdoor Adventure Centre (10 minutes’ drive), hire a kayak to paddle around … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Ghyll Head?
On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. Collect keys from site entrance key safe. Code is last 4 digits of phone number entered when booking.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Ghyll Head? From £84 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.