Ullswater View Campsite
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- Wild camping with spectacular views of Ullswater in the Lake District
- Pooley Bridge five minutes’ drive, and Lowther Castle 20 minutes
- Spring water and portable toilets on site; pub 10 minutes’ walk
Site type
50
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 23 May to
9.1/10
Reviews
94% would recommend this site to a friend
93% would stay here again
What customers say
This site is praised for its spectacular views of Ullswater and its friendly, accommodating owner, Sophie. Guests appreciate the spacious pitches and the 'wild camping' feel. The location is ideal for exploring the area, with a pub a short walk away. Basic portable toilet facilities are provided. While some experienced issues with mud and noise, most found it to be a great value, back-to-basics camping experience.
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Amazing views, very friendly host…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Amazing views, very friendly host
Disliked No water in toilet
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Nice site with a great location
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Really liked the scenery, the location was great.. nice walk to Pooley bridge and nearby bonscale hike.
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very nice greeting
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked very peaceful very welcoming staff
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Sophie was lovely and very welcoming.…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Sophie was lovely and very welcoming. Amazing views and good atmosphere. Asked Sophie for suggestions on what to do in the area and gave us a multitude of activities to choose from.
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The view was gorgeous, nice and…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The view was gorgeous, nice and spacious field and could pitch where you liked, not allocated spaces, no road traffic noise, Sophie was great host
Disliked Poor signal in field , portaloo difficult to flush abit messy.
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Worth the price, lovely campsite owner
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked This campsite was just amazing, Sophie gave clear instruction and answered our phone calls even though she is a busy farmer ontop of campsite supervisor.
The views are just breathtaking from any pitch in the site. You are free to arrive anytime suitable, and leave with no rush at anytime. You can pick your own pitch and the noise was at a minimum for a campsite. The portaloo was clean and stocked up with loo roll and flushable.
Sophie comes around often through the day and evening to check everything is safe and sound and is really down to earth lass.
Disliked Was all perfect 👌🏽
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Beautiful spot overall
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Beautiful views across the lake from a great vantage poin, staff were friendly. Plenty of room to choose a spot.
Disliked The toilets were pretty poor and by the morning weren’t pleasant at all.
Fair bit of noise until around 11.30pm, appreciate it’s hard for staff to control but it was really quite loud. Clearly a few bigger groups despite booking terms suggesting families only.
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Friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere, great location…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere, great location
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Overpriced comparing to your human needs
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Big space
Disliked No showers, been said that 10min away drive is possible to take a shower. We have tried next day and reception told us that they are fully booked and it’s not allowed to take shower by guests who hasn’t got booking.
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Just a chilled out site with…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Just a chilled out site with a great view
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Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups 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
Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Spectacular scenery Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsiteLocation
Ullswater View Campsite
Watermillock
Pooley Bridge
Cumbria
England
CA11 0LP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.60349°N
2.86097°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 | 25.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Seascale | 29 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 2.6 mi
The Rheged Centre 4.4 mi
Ullswater Steamers 5.3 mi
Castlerigg Stone Circle 9.5 mi
Rydal Mount and Gardens 11.8 mi
National Trust
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 10.9 mi
Grasmere and Great Langdale 13.1 mi
Townend 13.5 mi
Windermere and Troutbeck 15 mi
Beatrix Potter Gallery 16.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Pooley Bridge and Heughscar Hill 1.7 mi
Pooley Bridge - Loadpot Hill - Howtown - Pooley Bridge 1.7 mi
Howtown - Patterdale - Glenridding 2.2 mi
Howtown - Hallin Fell - Sandwick via Steamer 2.2 mi
Howtown - Rampsgill Head - Angletarn Pikes - Howtown 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 View Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Ullswater View Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Ullswater View Campsite? Drive down to Pooley Bridge (five minutes by car) at the head of Ullswater for yomps along the Ullswater Way encircling the lake. Father south, stop off at the National Trust car … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Ullswater View Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Ullswater View Campsite? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.