Gill Head Farm
View prices & book- Working hill farm in the north of the Lake District National Park
- A 15-minute drive from Keswick and Penrith; 10 minutes from Ullswater
- Stunning views of Blencathra and the Northern Fells
Campground type
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
- The campground/park 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 21 or over.
- Minimum spacing of 4 metres between pitches.
- This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- Roof tents, trailer tents and campervans are only permitted on the gravel pitches.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 22 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Camping pod (no pets)
4 people maximum No dogs allowed Dimensions: 3.5m width x 2.6m length (11.6ft width x 8.6ft length) Calculated area: 9.3mÂČ (99.8ftÂČ)
Arrival daysFrom GBPÂ 63 (GBPÂ 63) 1 night, 2 adults
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4 people maximum Dimensions: 3.5m width x 2.6m length (11.6ft width x 8.6ft length) Calculated area: 9.3mÂČ (99.8ftÂČ)
Arrival daysFrom GBPÂ 70 (GBPÂ 70) 1 night, 2 adults
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Power optional grass tent site
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom GBPÂ 27.30 (GBPÂ 27.30) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookUnpowered grass tent site
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Min 5.0m width x 10.0m depth (16.4ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 50.0mÂČ (538.2ftÂČ)
Arrival daysFrom GBPÂ 27.30 (GBPÂ 27.30) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPowered grass and gravel caravan site
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass and gravel
Site size: Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0mÂČ (527.4ftÂČ)
Arrival daysFrom GBPÂ 31.50 (GBPÂ 31.50) 1 night, 2 adults
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2 people maximum Dimensions: 4.3m width x 4.6m length (14.0ft width x 15.0ft length) Calculated area: 19.5mÂČ (210.0ftÂČ)
Arrival daysFrom GBPÂ 73 (GBPÂ 73) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 72% of visitors View breakdown
would recommend this campground to a friend
would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
A fantastic campsite with everything you need and a feeling of warmth.
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Unpowered grass tent site
Liked: We had a warm welcome at Gill Head Farm, with chickens running around the yard and an inviting reception. The view from the tent was magnificent and we watched the sun go down over the mountains as we prepared our beds for the night. We were lucky enough to be there on a Friday when a local pizza business makes delicious pizzas fresh on site. The communal room has board games, a TV, toaster, microwave, kettle etc. as well as Wi-Fi and somewhere to charge your phone. The showers and toilet block were clean, pleasant and had a hairdryer station.
Disliked: As you can probably tell from its location, you can hear the main road from the site but not enough for it to disturb you in the night. Just worth being aware of if youâre seeking ultimate tranquility. If coming by foot, worth being aware that a taxi to either Keswick or Penrith is around ÂŁ30 but taxi drivers seem familiar with the location of the farm. We would have been more tempted to have a campfire if the fire pit hire charge was a bit lower. Once you added on wood etc it seemed expensive.
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In a beautiful place. The site was clean and well looked after.âŠ
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Powered grass and gravel caravan site
Liked: In a beautiful place. The site was clean and well looked after. Clean facilities.
Disliked: Nothing at all I can say I disliked.
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Powered grass and gravel caravan site
Liked: The location,straight off the A66, superb views of the mountains, peaceful. Modern, clean facilities. Friendly staff.
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Campsite is fantastic, amazing additional facilities in the lounge type room, playâŠ
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Liked: Campsite is fantastic, amazing additional facilities in the lounge type room, play area & waterfall walk on site. Pod was fab, warm & cosy and in a great position to see the play area & field to supervise our children whilst they played. In a great location to visit nearby Keswick, Penrith and Ullswater. Staff were friendly and grounds & facilities well maintained & clean. One of our favourite campsites having visited before with our tent.
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Facilities were very clean! Location is great! Pitch size was brilliant, wouldâŠ
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Liked: Facilities were very clean! Location is great! Pitch size was brilliant, would definitely recommend!
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Friendly staff, clean and well maintained site. Warm showers.
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Liked: Friendly staff and tidy grounds. Stayed in a pod which was warm and clean. Electrical sockets have type a usb sockets as well as normal 3 pin sockets. Toilets clean and showers warm.
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Incredible place to stay, will be going back.
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Power optional grass tent site
Liked: The view. The peacefulness. The cleanliness (no litter). The facilities.
Disliked: Nothing
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Beautiful site, great location for the lakes and Keswick Spotlessly clean, and staffâŠ
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Liked: Beautiful site, great location for the lakes and Keswick Spotlessly clean, and staff couldn't do enough for you, super helpful, will defo be back
Disliked: Nothing to dislike
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Brilliant, friendly and clean site.
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Liked: I loved this campsite! My first time camping and I am booked again for 4 days in October. Excellent facilities, I love the communal room. Very clean site and very friendly. Beautiful views and very easy to find.
Disliked: You have to purchase a fire pit was was ÂŁ20. The wood would not burn so I didn't think it was good value at all. It should be ÂŁ10 and bring your own wood etc. The WiFi was non existent! The ground was also quite stoney and hard so struggled with the tent pegs a little.
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Friendly staff. Lovely surroundings. Fantastic facilities. Good value for money.âŠ
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Liked: Friendly staff. Lovely surroundings. Fantastic facilities. Good value for money.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
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 site/unit 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
Gill Head Farm
Troutbeck
Penrith
Cumbria
England
CA11 0ST
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.6334°N
-2.96195°W
Nearest transport
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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Allonby | 33.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Seascale | 43.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
St Bees | 44.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 9.4 km
Castlerigg Stone Circle 9.4 km
Ullswater Steamers 10 km
The Rheged Centre 11.6 km
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 14.6 km
National Trust
Grasmere and Great Langdale 22.1 km
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 23.4 km
Townend 25 km
Wordsworth House and Garden 26.4 km
Windermere and Troutbeck 27.3 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Blencathra Classic - Sharp Edge and Narrow Edge 3.7 km
Mungrisdale - Bannerdale Crags 3.7 km
Threlkeld - Blencathra - Sharp Edge - Scales - Threlkeld 6.2 km
Threlkeld, Westcoe and Keswick Railway 6.3 km
Aira Force - Dockray - Dowthwaitehead - Aira Force 7.2 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 sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Gill Head Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Gill Head Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Gill Head Farm? Ullswater is the nearest of the lakes at 10 minutesâ drive away, so thatâs as good a place to start as any â stop by at Aira Force waterfall on your way ⊠Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Gill Head Farm?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Gill Head Farm? From $53.49 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.