Woodhead Farm
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- Well-kept pitches on a family farm 20 minutes’ drive from Ullswater
- Lowther Castle and Aira Force High Waterfall both 20 minutes’ drive
- Bike hire available on site; pubs and takeaways 10 minutes’ drive
Campground type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 4 Apr to
Site types & availability
Fully-serviced grass and gravel caravan site
5 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass and gravel
Site size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 30 (GBP 30)
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Fully-serviced grass and gravel caravan site (large)
5 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass and gravel
Site size: Max 10m width × 12m depth (120m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 32 (GBP 32)
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Rosie's Retreat shepherd's hut
2 people maximum No dogs allowed 
Wifi at the unit/site Dimensions: 29.5ft width × 9.8ft length
Arrival daysFrom GBP 110 (GBP 110)
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Reviews
93% would recommend this campground to a friend
93% would stay here again
What customers say
Lovely, quiet farm site, handy for the M6/Penrith & Lake District. Spacious, tidy pitches, clean loos. Owners generally praised, but some noted construction & a vehicle incident causing friction.
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Our stay at the Rosies retreat shepherd's hut was truly delightful. The…
Rosie's Retreat shepherd's hut
Liked Our stay at the Rosies retreat shepherd's hut was truly delightful. The cabin provided everything one could possibly require. We were well-equipped with cooking facilities and enjoyed a barbecue. The inclusion of our own WiFi and a Firestick for television was a welcome convenience. The spacious fridge freezer was great for all our food. The bathroom amenities, such as shower gel, shampoo, and lotion, were thoughtfully provided. Both the cabin and its surroundings were impeccably maintained.
It was just a ten-minute drive to Penrith, which was a cute town. There were tons of shops and cafes, and everyone was super friendly.
The owners, a lovely couple, extended a warm welcome. Despite our early arrival, two hours before the scheduled check-in time of 4 o'clock, they graciously accommodated us immediately, for which we were deeply appreciative.
We certainly plan to return😊.
Disliked Nothing.
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I strongly reccomend the farm forvits tranquil setting .
Rosie's Retreat shepherd's hut
Liked I loved absolutely everything about Roses retreat , the sherperds hut at the farm. Better than I could of wished for and good value for an August stop over .
It's pretty , cosy and immaculate with everything you could need for the kitchenettee and bbq . Great shower. Close to Penrith driving.lovely friendly and helpful host. with good little welcome box.
Just couldn t ask for more.
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Friendliness of host. Rang at 6pm as the camp site we were…
Fully-serviced grass and gravel caravan site (large)
Liked Friendliness of host. Rang at 6pm as the camp site we were staying at was too rowdy for my little boy, so I called and asked if they had space. Welcomed with open arms, given a pick of pitches etc. toilet/shower facilitities nice and clean. New block is nearly finished.
Disliked Nothing
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Overall enjoyed the area.
Fully-serviced grass and gravel caravan site (large)
Liked Lovely site, amenities very good and well maintained, was lovely to see the animals in the fields and watch the working sheep dog, the owners were nice and friendly, only stayed two nights but will definitely visit again, nice and convenient for the M6.
Disliked Nothing
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Amazing site for exploring the lakes with great facilities and room.
Fully-serviced grass and gravel caravan site (large)
Liked Great site and very handy for the M6 and Penrith.
Great base for the lakes
Loads of room on pitches
Great clean toilet and shower facilities
Owners very friendly.
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Everything…
Fully-serviced grass and gravel caravan site
Liked Everything
Disliked Nothing
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Good space, really enjoyed it. Being able to watch the working sheepdog…
Fully-serviced grass and gravel caravan site
Liked Good space, really enjoyed it. Being able to watch the working sheepdog was a treat. Toilets clean and friendly owners. Kids loved it
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Avoid! Would not recommend.
Fully-serviced grass and gravel caravan site (large)
Liked Nothing.
Disliked Very rude.
Lots of diggers building a shower block in the day. Entirely inappropriate to allow kids there now.
Came by and joined my partner at night in a van as we were working nearby. We didn't see any stipulations saying we couldn't have a second vehicle (which was a big van) which was the only reason we booked this place.
Extremely rude owner came up and tried to insinuate I parked badly (which I hadn't). Then proceeded to patronise me about how hard I'd find it to reverse in the morning (would be have said this if I was a man?)... So made my reverse it in the dark instead. Left a rather sour taste in our mouths.
A site for those without a soul. Paid for 5 night and stayed for one. Would not recommend or return;
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From the manager: Thank you for your review. I hope this will help with some of your concerns.
Late that evening I noticed a very large set of lights coming up our farm lane which made me go out & check as we weren’t expecting any more arrivals that evening. Your partner had previously told us you were selling burgers at the Kendal calling festival & would be joining him later.
When you booked a motorhome on line there was no mention of another vehicle but we were happy to accommodate either a car or dropped off by taxi. If at any stage at booking or your partner had said it was a very large commercial van & arriving back in the dark & leaving before 7am, I would have asked if you would park in a area that would least disturb the other guests.
We had one mini digger in for the afternoon just finishing the final ground detailing work around our new toilet block which will be ready to open next weekend. We appreciate it was not ideal but most guests were away for the afternoon & your partner & two children looked to be having a good time on the play area.
Nice well kept large fully serviced pitch. Friendly welcome from owners Quiet site despite…
Fully-serviced grass and gravel caravan site
Liked Nice well kept large fully serviced pitch.
Friendly welcome from owners
Quiet site despite being on a farm.
Disliked Could do with a better sign at turning into site as easy to miss.
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We had a wonderful experience, the place is beautiful and peaceful, and…
Fully-serviced grass and gravel caravan site (large)
Liked We had a wonderful experience, the place is beautiful and peaceful, and it’s also close to charming towns where you can explore and enjoy great food.
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Features
No dogs 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 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
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Luxury Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling 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
Drainage hook-up points for caravans Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Woodhead Farm
woodhead farm
Catterlen
Penrith
Cumbria
England
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Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.69869°N
2.79604°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 | 41.7 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
The Rheged Centre 5.8 km
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 7.6 km
Ullswater Steamers 19.7 km
Castlerigg Stone Circle 22.2 km
Carlisle Castle 24 km
National Trust
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 13.8 km
Grasmere and Great Langdale 32.5 km
Townend 33 km
Windermere and Troutbeck 35.2 km
Wordsworth House and Garden 37 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
HUTTON-IN-THE-FOREST 3.1 km
DALEMAIN 7.3 km
Langwathby - Edenhall - Langwathby 8.1 km
Pooley Bridge - Loadpot Hill - Howtown - Pooley Bridge 9.7 km
Pooley Bridge and Heughscar Hill 9.7 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 Woodhead Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Woodhead Farm dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Woodhead Farm? Local attractions and activities include: - Upfront Arts Venue (puppet theatre): five minutes’ drive - Greystoke Castle (events hub): 15 minutes - Larch Cottage Nurseries (garden centre and café): 15 minutes - … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Woodhead Farm?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Woodhead Farm? From $61.80 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.