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From GBP 31.50 (GBP 31.50) 1 night, 2 adults

6 people maximum 9.1/10 238 reviews
One Roof tent or Caravan or Campervan or Motorhome or Camper trailer allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)

Ground type

Gravel

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Roof tent, Caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Camper trailer, (Tent not allowed)

Features

Electric: 10 amp included
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 2 max.
Car parking by site/unit
Dump point
Drainage hook-up
TV aerial
Water hook-up

Other restrictions

Gazebos not allowed

Pup tents not allowed

Extras

Dog (2 max) GBP 2 (GBP 2) per night
Extra car (1 max) price varies

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Availability

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Based on 1 night, 2 adults
2 adults

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Ullswater Holiday Park

View prices & book 9.3 653 reviews
Site grass pitches
Lake photo
Pitch field
Camp with views of ullswater

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94% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Fantastic spot with top-notch facilities – the shop and fish & chips get a shout-out! Staff are legends, pitches are huge, and the toilets/showers are spotless. Great for families with an awesome playground. Mostly chill, but a bit of noise from others sometimes.

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Lush!

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Robert R.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Showers hot and powerful.
Grounds and park really well kept and maintained.
Reception, café and shop very nice.
Pitches nicely spaced out....campers not on top of each other.
Charging point a nice extra.

Disliked Need more shower cubicles. Maybe another block further down park
Charging point needs more sockets.
Need more electric pitches.

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Excellent

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Tracy W.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked This was a lovely site with picturesque views, the staff were very helpful and friendly, the site was nip and clean, we were on a pretty level pitch as were all the pitches in the area we were camped. Facilities were clean and modern. Took my 2 young grandchildren and they loved it, especially the sheep in the field who they went to see every morning. Will definitely be returning 😊

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely feedback.

Decent camp site, would maybe go somewhere more accessible next time

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Kevin F.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Went with my son so he was happy with the children's play area. The pitches were all nice short grass which were thoroughly raked. Excellent for throwing our tent up.

Disliked If you're tenting here you need a car/van full stop. It's too far from anywhere to not have your own transport.

There is a bar with a big room but entertainment was only one night out of our 2 nights and it was a man with a guitar doing cover songs. Granted he was good at his job. In my mind there would have been scope for nightly bingo or some other such entertainment that can involve the kids aswell. Bingo in hotels and the like always goes down well with all.

The onsite chippy is basically a waste of time for people on site camping. All sorts of people from the local area travel in to use the chippy and the cars are backed up out the site gates. I ended up driving out to Penrith cos I'd set my heart on a chippy meal, as had my son. I was made up we did because we went to Angel Lane chippy in Penrith and it was absolutely lovely and well worth the money.

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From the manager: Thanks so much for sharing your experience — we really appreciate honest feedback, even when it’s tough to hear.

Transport: You're absolutely right, this is why we invested in the hopper bus that now runs through the summer holidays that will pick you up directly from the campsite and take you down to Pooley bridge or Glenridding There's also a local bus that comes to the bottom of the hill that will take you further a field. We’re tucked away for that peaceful countryside feel, and this is perfect for hikers and customers that are wanting to explore the beautiful lake district by foot.

Entertainment: We’re glad you enjoyed the musician — he’s a local favourite! That said, your suggestion about more entertainment, we do have a kids disco on every Saturday with Bingo and Quiz nights which our customers love.

Chippy Queue: We hear you loud and clear. The popularity of the chippy with locals is a double-edged sword, and we’re sorry it disrupted your plans. The on site Fish & Shop is certainly making a name for its self and becoming extremely busy with the best catch of the day. However we are exploring ways to better manage traffic.
Angel Lane is a gem though — glad you and your son had a great meal there!

Thanks again for taking the time to write this. Your feedback helps us grow, and we hope we can welcome you back with a few improvements next time.

Clean and welcoming staff and nice…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Clean and welcoming staff and nice place

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From the manager: Thank you for your great feedback.

Lovely site will definitely return, kids loved it

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Danielle L.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Lovely big pitches, lovely views, great shower block, little shop with some local produce, and the chip chop on site was great!

Disliked Pitches near park were very loud, kids walking dogs and not picking up poo

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From the manager: Thank you for your great review, we are sorry to hear that people were not picking there Dog muck up this is something we ask customers to do, we will certainly look into this to see how we can improve this.

Great campsite

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Chanel P.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Really nice family friendly site. Clean facilities and lovely views. Decent bar/games room and chippy on site too

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From the manager: Thank you for your great feedback.

Generally okay but better for caravans and campervans than tents.

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James D.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Excellent access to Pooley Bridge and the surrounding area, well signed and easy to find, generally clean and well kept. Good park for kids. Pretty sheltered from wind.

Disliked The toilets are badly distributed. The furthest camping pitches the camping overflow field (about 40 pitches all together) and about 20 touring caravans have easy access to one cubicle, one sink and one shower per gender. There are others on the site and some of them are very nice. They're just not easy to get to. This means that the toilets that are there are in very heavy use and for a couple of days had no soap.

The pitches are extremely hard and you need heavy duty tent pegs.

There's no enforcement of the group policy, noise policy or loose dogs / dog exercising policy, so don't expect the site to be as quiet as advertised. Yes, there's an emergency contact number but I don't really see enforcement of site rules as an emergency and telling the office the next day doesn't really help with at good night's sleep.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're genuinely sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations, and we appreciate your detailed observations.

We understand how important access to clean and well-distributed facilities is, especially in the overflow field. Your comments about the limited amenities and the temporary lack of soap have been noted, and we’re actively reviewing how we can improve both the distribution and maintenance of our facilities.

Regarding the pitch conditions, you're absolutely right—some areas do require heavy-duty tent pegs due to the terrain. We’ll look into how we can better communicate this in advance to help guests prepare.

As for site policies around noise, groups, and dogs, we regret that enforcement fell short during your stay. While we do provide an emergency contact, we agree that proactive management is key to ensuring a peaceful environment.

Your feedback is a valuable reminder, and we’re working on ways to strengthen our on-site presence and responsiveness.

We’re grateful you brought these issues to our attention. It’s through honest reviews like yours that we can continue to improve the experience for all our guests.

Great location in non electric pitch…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Great location in non electric pitch field. Liked the chippy on site too. Clean facilities and friendly staff

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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback.

Amazing / Peaceful place I love the view around...

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Mariusz W.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked I popped in with my son for weekend.Our impression -Amazing place ,we will visit you guys again shortly...

Disliked N/A

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From the manager: Thankyou for the great feedback.

The whole site is fantastic! Well maintained…

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Jeff F.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked The whole site is fantastic!
Well maintained
The fish and chips are lovely
As are the staff onsite
Great location and facilities!

Disliked No fire pits allowed

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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback.


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 Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce 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

Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 85 cm) Step-free or level access Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Ullswater Holiday Park

Watermillock

Penrith

Cumbria

England

CA11 0LR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.59736°N
2.87492°W

Route directions

After following the A592 from Penrith, look out for The Brackenrigg Inn on your right and continue down the road for half a mile. Turn right at the junction with the postbox and a brown camping sign that says Ullswater Holiday Park. The site is half a mile up the road, on the right.

Nearest transport

Coach
10.4 km Rail Station
17.3 km Bus Station
18.4 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
10.4 km Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
17.4 km Langwathby Rail Station
20.3 km Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station
Ferry
3 km Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
3.4 km Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
7.4 km Glenridding Ullswater Ferry Landing

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

The Lake District doesn’t skimp on swish sights and attractions, and many of the best things to see and do in the national park – from bushcraft and watersports to golf and tennis – are within easy driving distance of the site. For classic Cumbrian walks Hallin Fell is a 20-minute drive away and the market town of Keswick, where you can go from perusing a pencil museum to dancing around the megalithic Castlerigg Stone Circle, is reachable in 25 minutes. A bit south of the town of Penrith (20 minutes) are the prehistoric Mayburgh Henge and Norman Brougham Castle. Other well-known Lake District settlements are also within easy reach along winding roads, like to Windermere (45 minutes away) and Ambleside (50 minutes). And if you fancy a crack at cantering instead of sitting in the car? Horse riding can be had from stables within a 15-minute drive, while guests who prefer roving on a revving vehicle can squat upon a quad bike and set off into the local lands (25 minutes from the park).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 40.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Seascale 45.6 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 5.4 km

Ullswater Steamers 7.5 km

The Rheged Centre 8.1 km

Castlerigg Stone Circle 14.4 km

Rydal Mount and Gardens 18 km

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 18.6 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 20.1 km

Townend 21 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 23.3 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 26 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Howtown - Patterdale - Glenridding 3 km

Howtown - Hallin Fell - Sandwick via Steamer 3 km

Howtown - Rampsgill Head - Angletarn Pikes - Howtown 3.2 km

Pooley Bridge and Heughscar Hill 3.9 km

Pooley Bridge - Loadpot Hill - Howtown - Pooley Bridge 3.9 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.

Want to know more about camping in The Lake District and Cumbria?

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Ullswater Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ullswater Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ullswater Holiday Park? The Lake District doesn’t skimp on swish sights and attractions, and many of the best things to see and do in the national park – from bushcraft and watersports to golf and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ullswater Holiday Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Ullswater Holiday Park? From $55.75 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.