Church Lane Campsite

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View from the campsite
View from the campsite
Pitch at boundary wall overlooking the view to the coniston fells
Campsite showers and sink area
Shower
Shower
Toilet facilities
Shower
Pitches surrounded by woodland trees
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Pitch at boundary wall overlooking the view to the coniston fells
Campsite showers and sink area
Shower

  • Peaceful back to basics Cumbria site with lovely Lake District views
  • A 10-minute drive to either Kendal or Windermere
  • Tree-lined grass pitch area a mile from the local village pub
Time for a slice of the simple life? Grab a peaceful Lake District pitch at Church Lane Campsite and immerse yourselves in proper scenic countryside with few distractions. This back to basics site has life’s essentials in place – in the form of drinking water, toilets and showers – but hasn’t gone overboard with other facilities, so you’ll simply be left to set up your space and soak up the gorgeous views of the surrounding countryside. Pitches here are on grass with trees around the field to provide a bit of shelter and shade – and the views are pretty much green as far as you can see… This setting gives the place a remote atmosphere that’s well suited to adventurous travellers, nature lovers and serenity-seeking couples or families. That said, it’s not actually all that remote – handily, you’ll be able to drive to Kendal in about 10 minutes for cultural attractions, shops and places to eat, and popular Windermere is about the same distance in the other direction. Closer still are a smart rural restaurant and the little village of Crook, a mile away and the home of the local pub – both excellent options for a good feed.

Campground type

Tent sites 30
Open now
Opens 12 June
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 12 June to

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 100 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Church Lane offers a peaceful, back-to-basics escape in a beautiful rural spot near Kendal & Windermere. Reviewers rave about the friendly, helpful owners, clean facilities with hot showers, and ample pitches. Some note basic amenities and slight slopes, but overall it's great value, quiet, and welcoming. Perfect for soaking up nature and exploring the Lakes.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Fantastic site to stay, friendly and excellent Amenities

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Michael T.

Unpowered grass tent site

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Recommend to friends Visit again

A great site, with clean toilets and showers. Peaceful location.

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Georgia G.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Great location. We arrived with our tent box and found a spot quite easily. Friendly staff who came over for a chat. Basic facilities but it had everything we needed for our stay. Lovely to hear the sheep thought out the day, super peaceful!

Disliked The ground is quite uneven in some spots.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful location and clean facilities made a perfect trip.

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Alexander J.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked The site is in a beautiful location. There was everything we needed. The toilets clean, showers hot. The owners were great, being there to welcome us and have a chat giving local advice and nothing was a bother for them. We were in an ideal place to base ourselves to explore the area visiting Ambleside, Windermere, sizergh and Levens Hall all just a few miles away. We will definitely be returning.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful area! So clean and quiet! With a hot shower!

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Catt C.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked The area was spacious and clean, easy to find but tucked away so there was no passing traffic, well hidden in the fields
There was a beautiful wash area set up, showers with excellent pressure and temperature! There was even soap which was lucky as we didn’t have any, we didn’t think we’d find a shower while travelling!
Loos were clean and stocked!
Sink area with drinking water and for washing up! I didn’t want to leave!

We were even met upon arrival by the owners who just checked in making sure we were comfortable and knew where things were (normally I’m anxious around strangers but they were so friendly it was very pleasant)

I will definitely stay here again when I visit the area over anywhere else!
We even had signal!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location Good facilities Lovely staff…

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Callum C.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Great location
Good facilities
Lovely staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice quiet campsite, staff lovely. Clean toilets and showers.…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Nice quiet campsite, staff lovely. Clean toilets and showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely setting, the showers were hot and the site was clean throughout,…

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Leon S.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Lovely setting, the showers were hot and the site was clean throughout, the staff were spot on too easy to talk to. Would definitely recommend to anyone considering and I’ll be returning myself !

Recommend to friends Visit again

A Fantastic Stay at Church Lane Campsite

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked I recently had the pleasure of staying at Church Lane Campsite and was thoroughly impressed by the experience. From the moment i arrived, the staff were exceptionally welcoming and attentive, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere that made me feel right at home.

The facilities were outstanding—clean, modern, and clearly well-maintained. Everything from the shower blocks to the communal areas was thoughtfully designed to ensure comfort and convenience for guests. It’s evident that great care is taken to uphold high standards across the site.

Whether you're a seasoned camper or new to outdoor stays, Church Lane offers a perfect blend of tranquility and top-tier amenities. I would highly recommend this campsite to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable getaway. We’ll definitely be returning

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great facilities - cleanest portaloos I’ve ever used. Showers are fantastic and…

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James C.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Great facilities - cleanest portaloos I’ve ever used. Showers are fantastic and a great site. Really friendly and helpful staff. Thank you we will be back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really helpful staff, really nice showers, lots of space for the children…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Really helpful staff, really nice showers, lots of space for the children to play

Disliked Slopped field but that’s picking at hairs

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 Laundry 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 No pets allowed

Themes

Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Church Lane Campsite

Sunny Brow Farm

Crook

Kendal

Cumbria

England

LA8 8LQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.34529°N
2.85229°W

Route directions

What3words: unlucky.ditching.twinkled. The site is on Back Lane. Please do not follow your satnav to LA8 8LQ, as this will take you to the farmhouse. From Crook Road, take the exit at St Catherine's Church. The site entrance is approximately 600 metres from the end of the road on the right-hand side.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.1 km Rail Station
5.2 km Tourist Information Centre
7.1 km Bus Station
Rail
4 km Staveley Rail Station
5.1 km Windermere Rail Station
5.7 km Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry
5 km Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal
5.2 km Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing
5.7 km Far Sawrey 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

If you’re here to explore the attractions of the Lake District National Park, there’s surely no better place to start than Windermere (10 minutes’ drive) – it is, after all, England’s largest natural lake. Boat trips and various watersports (including kayaking and paddleboarding) can help you get out on the water, or you can stick to the lakeshore for a walk, a visit to the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (10 minutes) or adventure activities at Brockhole on Windermere (15 minutes). Other nearby natural attractions include Kentmere (20 minutes) and Rydal Cave (25 minutes); but if you hit a rainy day, maybe you’d prefer to head to Kendal (10 minutes) for its various museums and arts venues, or to Levens Hall (15 minutes), a little way south of the town. Something to keep the kids happy? Try the animal experiences at Lakeland Farm Visitor Centre (15 minutes) or Predator Experience – Wolf Experience UK (25 minutes). Or, if you’d like a bit of peace for a while, lose them in the labyrinth at Lakeland Maze Farm Park (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 29.8 km Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 30.3 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Haverigg 33.2 km Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Silecroft 35.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walney West Shore 37 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 4.5 km

The World of Beatrix Potter 4.9 km

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 5 km

Hill Top 7.7 km

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 8.6 km

National Trust

Windermere and Troutbeck 6.3 km

Hill Top 7.7 km

Townend 8.3 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 8.6 km

Fell Foot Park 10.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Winster circular 3.4 km

Staveley - Ratherheath Tarn - Staveley 4.3 km

BLACKWELL 4.6 km

Scout Scar - Helsington 4.7 km

Bowness - Winster Valley 5 km

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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Church Lane Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Church Lane Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Church Lane Campsite? If you’re here to explore the attractions of the Lake District National Park, there’s surely no better place to start than Windermere (10 minutes’ drive) – it is, after all, England’s largest … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Church Lane Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Church Lane Campsite? From $45.36 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.