Mortal Man

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Peaceful Mortal Man pitches
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The mortal man hotel is less than 5 minutes' walk from the site
Non-electric grass pitches with fell views
Non-electric grass tent pitches

  • Off-grid wild pop-up with stunning fell views in Troutbeck Valley
  • Fell walks from the site; Windermere 10 minutes' drive away
  • Pitches by a stream; five minutes’ stroll to the local pub
Off-grid, relaxed, and with plenty of space to pitch where you want, the wild pop-up Mortal Man camping field is set just below The Mortal Man Inn – 10 minutes’ drive from Windermere in Cumbria – and is a simple, family-friendly base from which to enjoy the landscapes of Troutbeck Valley and the surrounding fells. No matter if you’re stopping over for a night or staying a bit longer, this place is all about fresh air, great views and easy access to the alfresco adventures that make the Lake District National Park so special. A fell-fed stream runs alongside the bottom of the camping field, adding to the peaceful setting and forging a real connection to the landscape with the noise of burbling water. Begin the day with the site's special breakfast deal of a brew and a barm for an additional fee. There are stunning views in all directions – especially at sunrise and sunset on clear days, and the site is spot-on for walkers and outdoor lovers, with plenty of hiking and cycling routes starting right from the pitches. And after a day on the fell, you’re less than five minutes’ stroll from the pub, where good meals, local drinks and a well-earned rest by the fire await.

Site type

Tent pitches 23
Open now
Opens 1 July
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Jul to

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Reviews

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Location
8
Value for money
8
Accommodation
No rating
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
7
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
6

80% would recommend this site to a friend

75% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a basic, wild pop-up campsite in a stunning valley location, with friendly staff and good pub food. Guests appreciate the beautiful views, proximity to walks, and the peaceful atmosphere. While the lack of running water and basic facilities are clearly stated and reflected in the price, some visitors found the site cramped during busy periods and noted issues with the cleanliness of portaloos. Management is reviewing capacity and service schedules.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 11/08/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great stay looking to visit again before the summer holidays are over

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked I traveled with my son who is 5 , both areused to camping and have been to a few different sites now and we loved it here .
The site was clean , the toilets were maintained and the instructions were clear .
The pub was amazing , staff faultless and food and real ale brilliant.
For us it was great for a short stay.

Disliked Parking wasn’t an issue for myself but due to the pub and hotel being so amazing you have to be lucky to get a car spot .

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Absolutely loved this campsite, and the…

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10 out of 10
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10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
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10
Wifi
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Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Absolutely loved this campsite, and the food and beer at the pub is 10/10! Very quiet, surrounded by beauty. Definitely want to come back.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your wonderful review Virginia!

We’re delighted to hear you loved the campsite and enjoyed the food and beer at the pub.

It’s great to know you appreciated the peace and beautiful surroundings too.

We’d love to welcome you back again soon!

Thanks,
The MM Team

Near good pub, great spot…

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8 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
No rating
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Near good pub, great spot

Disliked Pitches small but you can't have everything

No water to sink in portaloo. Overall though very well maintained site

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

We’re delighted you enjoyed the great location, the nearby pub, and found the site so well maintained.

We appreciate your feedback regarding the pitch sizes. There is water in the portaloo sinks though, it is just a foot pump to get it out :)

We hope to welcome you back for another stay soon!

Thanks,
The MM Team

Recommend it for a stop over. The pub food is fab too

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9 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Location is fab, peaceful and really clean. Toilets were good. Love the signposting as well.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review Joanne!

We’re delighted you enjoyed the fantastic location, peaceful surroundings, and cleanliness of the site.

It’s great to hear you found the toilets and signposting up to scratch too.

We really appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again soon!

Thanks,
The MM Team

A nice small campsite with great views down the valley

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
3
Customer service
7
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
5
Wifi
No rating
Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Location

Disliked Lack of facilities/running water but that was clearly stated when booking

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From the manager: Thank you for your review Anon!

We’re pleased you enjoyed the location and appreciated that the facilities and lack of running water were clearly explained when booking.

We hope you had a lovely stay and would be delighted to welcome you back again in the future!

Thanks,
The MM Team

Perfect for the cost.

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
5
Customer service
7
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
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Dan S. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Well signposted, easy to find, nice field. Cheap.

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From the manager: Thank you for your great review Dan!

Happy future camping and hope to see you again soon :)

The MM Team

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1 out of 10
Location
6
Value for money
1
Facilities / Activities
1
Customer service
1
Child friendliness
3
Cleanliness
1
Wifi
1
Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked 0

Disliked Our experience at Mortal Man Hotel Campsite was very disappointing. From the moment we arrived, the check-in process was extremely slow and took around 30 minutes because the receptionist was repeatedly absent from the reception area.

The biggest issue was the campsite itself. The facilities are almost non-existent — there is only a toilet, with no drinking water, showers, sinks, electricity, or any other basic camping facilities. We also were not informed anywhere before booking that cars are not allowed in the camping area, which was a problem for us as we use a tailgate tent attached to our vehicle.

One evening, we returned to our tent and found that smoke from a fire nearby had filled the area so heavily that it was impossible to sit outside or even comfortably stay inside the tent. When we reported the issue to reception and asked for help, the response from the staff was dismissive and no effort was made to find a solution.

Considering the lack of facilities, the missing information before booking, the poor customer service, and the attitude of the staff, we feel the price is completely unjustified. Unfortunately, we cannot recommend this campsite and would advise others looking for a comfortable camping experience to choose another location.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We're sorry to hear that your stay did not meet your expectations.

We apologise for the slight delay you experienced during sign-in. While we always aim to provide a prompt welcome, there are times when our reception team is assisting guests elsewhere on the property, which can occasionally result in a short wait, especially during service.

Regarding the campsite facilities, our camping area is intentionally a basic campsite (it is a wild camping pop-up, as described) designed for guests looking for a simple, back-to-nature experience on a maintained ground with portaloos (which wild camping doesn't normally include). All the facilities are clear on Pitch-up regarding no running water, showers and about there being no vehicles on the field too. We feel our prices at £10pp, per night for Windermere reflect this. You can drive to the field gate and drop off belongings though to make it easier. Although there is no running water down there, there is a free water re-fill station in the restaurant, a vending machine and a bar for drink top-ups during our opening hours for those that haven't brought any with them.

We're also sorry to hear about the smoke from the nearby fire. Guest comfort is important to us, and we're disappointed that you felt your concerns were not handled as well as they could have been. As soon as the management team came in the morning, we replied to your email & sent our maintenance team down to have a look for you, but you couldn't be located. We have little control over nearby field fires that are not on our land sadly. It is a farming community in a rural landscape.

We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us identify areas where we can improve both our communication and our service. We wish you all the best with your future camping adventures!


Thanks,
The MM Team

Great little site, particularly when you want a cheap site by a pub.

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
5
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
6
Wifi
No rating

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Great location by the river with covered sitting area, friendly staff, and owned by a great pub. Late check-in wasn't a problem, after getting soaking on the fells for the day and wanting a valley site to get yourself sorted for the night.

Disliked Basic but reflected in price and is a pop-up campsite. Some pop-up sites are charging £25/30!

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review Gary!

We're pleased you enjoyed the location, covered seating area, and the warm welcome from the team (they're fab!). It's also great to hear that our flexible late check-in helped after a wet day on the fells!

As a pop-up campsite, we're glad you felt the pricing reflected that.

We really appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you back for another stay—hopefully with a little more sunshine next time!


Thanks,
The MM Team

Everything was amazing…

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10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating
Mahsa .. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Everything was amazing

Disliked We asked for boiled water from hotel but we got warm water so we couldn't make tea for the breakfast.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review Mahsa!

We're delighted to hear that you had an amazing stay and that you would recommend us to others.

We're sorry you didn't get boiling water for your tea. Thank you for bringing it to our attention. We'll make sure to let the team know - we would have been more than happy to re-boil the kettle for you though!


We hope to welcome you back again soon,
The MM Team

Very good place to stay would recommend

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
1
Owen R. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Everything was well setup and very pleasant, the staff were helpful.

Disliked The portaloos were rather smelly.

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review!

We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay, found everything well set up, and that our team made you feel welcome.

We're sorry to hear the portable toilets weren't as fresh as they should have been during your visit. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. They do get cleaned daily, but we will review our servicing schedule to help ensure they remain clean and pleasant for all our guests.

We hope to welcome you back again soon.


Thanks,
The MM Team


Features

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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

Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite Pub campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Mortal Man

Troutbeck

Windermere

Cumbria

England

LA23 1PL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.42251°N
2.90818°W

Route directions

Google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jDcHtM1Q3AfQK7zY8 What 3 words: ///harmony.playroom.gasping

Nearest transport

Coach
2.3 mi Kelsick Road opposite Library
2.9 mi Tourist Information Centre
3 mi Rail Station
Rail
3 mi Windermere Rail Station
4.9 mi Staveley Rail Station
7.4 mi Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry
2.1 mi Brockhole Ferry Landing
2.2 mi Ambleside Waterhead Ferry Landing
4.2 mi Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal

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

Local attractions and activities: - National Trust - Townend (farm with displays on Lakeland life): five minutes’ drive - Low Wood Bay Watersports (boat hire): 10 minutes - Windermere (boat trips and lakeside walks): 10 minutes - Bowness-on-Windermere (lively lakeside town): 10 minutes - Ambleside (shops and cafés): 15 minutes - Rydal Water (quiet lake with easy walking): 20 minutes - National Trust - Wray (Neo-Gothic lakeside folly): 25 minutes - Grasmere (Wordsworth links): 25 minutes - Tarn Hows (stunning fell views): half an hour - Grizedale Forest (walking and biking): 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Haverigg 22.3 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Silecroft 22.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seascale 23.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Morecambe North 23.9 mi Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 24.2 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 2 mi

Rydal Mount and Gardens 3.5 mi

The World of Beatrix Potter 4.1 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 4.2 mi

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 4.9 mi

National Trust

Townend 0.9 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 2.3 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 4.7 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 4.9 mi

Hill Top 5.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Troutbeck Church - Dubbs Reservoir Circular 0.4 mi

Troutbeck Church to Ing Bridge 0.4 mi

Troutbeck Church - Townend - Wansfell Pike - Troutbeck 0.4 mi

Kirkstone Road - Red Screes - Kirkstone Pass 2 mi

Caudale Moor and Troutbeck Tongue 2 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 Mortal Man have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Mortal Man dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Mortal Man? Local attractions and activities: - National Trust - Townend (farm with displays on Lakeland life): five minutes’ drive - Low Wood Bay Watersports (boat hire): 10 minutes - Windermere (boat trips and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Mortal Man?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Mortal Man? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.