Mortal Man

Positiv 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.

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

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Vom Platzbetreiber: 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

Positiv Everything was amazing

Negativ 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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Vom Platzbetreiber: 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

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

Negativ The portaloos were rather smelly.

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Vom Platzbetreiber: 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

Positiv It was ok once I settled in

Negativ Unwelcoming proprietor, made me fill in forms for sleeping in a field with NO WATER!! Apparently says on pitch up that you bring your own. Wouldn't allow me to sleep in my car either, for insurance purposes. If it's a wild camp, you surely don't charge people, or have those portaloos. He did let me fill up from the bar but the attention to comfort of guests was minimal. I know it's cheap, you rough it for that price, but water is a basic need and you shouldn't feel like a pain in the arse guest for asking for it! Sad how this pub has gone downhill

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Vom Platzbetreiber: Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet your expectations.

We do clearly state on our Pitchup listing that this is a wild, off-grid pop-up campsite with no running water available on the camping field, so guests know what to expect before booking.

While there isn't a mains water supply on the campsite itself, the pub is typically open 10:30am - 10pm each evening, and guests are welcome to use our free water station themselves, purchase bottled water from the bar or the vending machine located at reception during opening hours.

We're also sorry if our insurance policy regarding sleeping in vehicles was disappointing. Unfortunately, this is not something we're able to make exceptions to. Our staff member did however suggest nearby roads, lanes and laybys, which there is plenty of.

For a £10 per person pitch, we aim to provide a simple, affordable wild camping experience while still offering facilities such as two portable toilets, benches and access to staying in the beautiful nature of Troutbeck valley between the hub of walking routes up the fells, which many guests appreciate as an added convenience.

We're sorry to hear you felt unwelcome, as that is never our intention. We wish you all the best with your future camping trips.

The MM Team

Positiv Lovely staff, nice location with Mountain Views. Good walks nearby. Small camping section but really comfortable. Really good budget option. Will definitely be visiting here again!

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Vom Platzbetreiber: Thank you so much for your lovely review Nathan!

We're really pleased to hear you enjoyed the mountain views, the nearby walks, and found our wild pop-up campsite to be a comfortable and great-value place to stay.

It's especially nice to hear your kind words about our team—they'll really appreciate them.

We look forward to welcoming you back for another stay soon! :)

Thanks,
The MM Team

Positiv nothing

Negativ Wasn’t a campsite as advertised, more of a patch of grass where they allowed a few tents, directly outside a pub. We arrived and turned straight around and stayed elsewhere, despite already paying to stay, we would’ve rather lost our money than stay there. Didn’t feel safe. Tried to call to get our money back but no answer on the telephone number.

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Vom Platzbetreiber: Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear you decided not to stay.

Our listing describes the site as a wild camping off-grid pop-up, and the photos accurately show the field, so guests know the style of camping they're booking. It isn't a traditional campsite, and we feel our prices also reflect this.

The campsite is not directly outside the pub (it is a 2-3 min walk). There is a field and a stream between the pub and our camping field, and we're situated in the beautiful Troutbeck Valley, surrounded by the fells in a peaceful rural setting.

We're sorry to read that you didn't feel safe, although we're not sure what gave you that impression as you chose not to stay. If there was something specific that caused you concern, we'd genuinely appreciate you letting us know so we can understand and address it if necessary.

As our listing accurately describes the site, the facilities provided, and the style of camping on offer, we're unable to offer a refund simply because you decided not to stay after arriving. We wish you all the best with your future camping trips.


Thanks,
The MM Team

Positiv EVERYTHING! This place is a little slice of heaven, you are surrounded by mountains, and can set off by foot to all the hikes your heart desires. I was meant to stay 3 nights and ended up staying 12. Its just perfect. The campsite itself is magical, you get a real taste of wild camping and the stream helped me to sleep like a dream. I instantly felt peace wash over me when I arrived. Sat on the swinging bench and a butterfly landed on my knee, if you want to connect with nature but still have the comfort of a pub 3 mins walk, a cute cafe 10 mins walk, and a gym with a shower and spa a beautiful hour walk a way, with a well stocked garage nearby than I cannot stress enough that this is the place.

Futuremore, the team at the mortal man cant do enough for you, always welcoming with smiles, didnt make us feel like a nuisance even though we pretty much became part of the furniture, always let us to sit in and our charge phones. And the food is incredible, even for my vegan friend they dished out the scrambled tofu and the nut roast, utterly delicious even for myself who eats meat. And the bar staff know how to pour a pint, nothing better after finishing a hike, highly recommend the Guinness. And Larry the cat is so frigging cute. Theres 10 cats that live at the pub all ready for cuddles.

If you're thinking about a holiday park instead because of the shower and the ease, then don't. Give this a try, youll be much more fullfilled and nature nourished. Theres wild strawberries growing off the drive way! Then we had wild raspberries and bilberries on the walks close to the camp. Plenty of parking also. I didnt drive but it was easy to get to with a über from windermere station.

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Vom Platzbetreiber: Wow – thank you so much both for staying and taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and heartfelt review! We thought it was great that you stayed for 12 nights when you booked for 3 nights.

It's wonderful to hear that you found the peace and connection with nature we hope everyone experiences here. From the stream and mountain views to the swinging bench (and even the butterfly!), it sounds like you really embraced everything Troutbeck, and our little pop-up campsite, has to offer.

We're also so pleased you felt so welcome at The Mortal Man. We'll make sure the whole team sees your kind words – they'll be delighted to hear they helped make your stay so memorable. We're especially glad your vegan friend enjoyed the food too, and we'll pass on the compliments to the kitchen. And of course, Larry and the rest of the pub cats will be thrilled to know they've won another fan!

Thank you as well for highlighting how accessible the campsite is, without a car. We love that guests can enjoy a true wild camping experience while still having the pub, café and local amenities close by.

It was a real pleasure having you with us, and we'd love to welcome you back whenever you're ready for your next dose of mountain air and nature. The team said it felt strange and like something was missing once you had left. Safe travels until then (oh and enjoy Germany)!

Thanks again,
The MM Team

Positiv Very basic campsite. No water but 2 portaloo,s. Stream is pretty but lots of bugs so bring midge spray.

Negativ No water on site. People washing dishes in stream.

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Vom Platzbetreiber: Thank you for your review. We appreciate your comments and feedback.

We do clearly state on our Pitchup listing that this is a wild, off-grid pop-up campsite with no running water available on site, so guests know what to expect before booking. That said, the pub tends to be open until around 10/ 10:30pm each evening, and our team is always happy to help if you need to refill a water bottle using our water station or purchase any bottled water/ drinks during opening hours.

The stream is a natural feature of the site, and as with any countryside location, there can be midges and other insects during warmer months, so bringing insect repellent is good advice.

We ask guests to camp responsibly, and while we can't control individual guests' actions, we encourage everyone to minimise their impact on the natural environment.

We're glad you enjoyed the stream though, and hope future visitors looking for a simple, back-to-basics wild pop up camping experience will enjoy what the site has to offer.


Thanks,
The MM Team

Positiv Nice spot, stream running down the side of the campsite and places to sit

Negativ No running water available

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Vom Platzbetreiber: Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the setting, the stream, and the seating areas!

As this is a pop-up wild camping site, running water is not provided, which is typical for this style of camping. We do make this clear in the booking information so guests know what to expect before they arrive.

That said, the pub tends to be open until around 10/ 10:30pm each evening, and our team is always happy to help if you need to refill a water bottle using our water station or purchase any bottled water/ drinks during opening hours.

We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again in the future :)

Thanks,
The MM team

Positiv Field was clean enough. The pub itself is in a good location for walks. No running water doesn't bother me as a wild camper, and at least they make it clear.

Negativ Had to lug all my gear because there was no space at all near the field to unload (even though there was no mention of not being able to park by the pitch until after booking). The field itself is very small, and there were far too many tents which made it extremely cramped, to the point where tents were almost touching. Unfortunately this made the experience not relaxing whatsoever. Portaloos not especially clean. Weirdly long check-in process... Why do I need to give all my details again, even though I've already booked online?? Decided to lose £20 and move on 1 night early.

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Vom Platzbetreiber: Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback James. We're very sorry to hear that your stay didn't meet your expectations.

We're pleased you enjoyed the location and appreciated that we were clear about the lack of running water. As this is a pop-up wild camping site, running water isn't provided, which is typical for this style of camping. The pub is open until around 10/10:30pm each evening if guests need to refill a water bottle at our water station or purchase any bottled water/ drinks.

Regarding access, guests are welcome to drive down the country lane to unload their camping equipment at the gate of the the field before moving their vehicle. We're sorry if this wasn't clear or if you found unloading difficult.

We also apologise if there was a wait at sign-in. The process involves signing a 1 page waiver form, which is a requirement for things such as safety and also sets out the campsite rules. We appreciate that guests are keen to get settled as quickly as possible.

We also appreciate your comments about the spacing of the pitches. This was an exceptionally busy evening, and as this is our first season operating the pop-up wild camping site, we're reviewing guest feedback carefully to ensure we strike the right balance between capacity and the relaxed atmosphere we're aiming to provide.

Thank you again for your feedback—it will help us improve the experience for future guests.

The MM team