Coniston Experience Freedom Glamping

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Coniston Water
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  • On the banks of Coniston Water in a convenient Lake District location
  • A 35-minute drive to Lake Windermere and two-hour walk to the Old Man
  • Playground, shop, laundry facilities, bathroom facilities and wifi
Wanting a walking hol in the Lake District? Make Coniston Experience Freedom Glamping in Cumbria, right on the shores of Coniston Water, your base for strolls aplenty through this famed landscape. The site is a 35-minute drive from Windermere, the most well-known lake of the lot, and a two-hour amble from the peak of the 2,634-foot-high Old Man of Coniston fell. Wanders through woodlands can be had straight from the park, while aquatic adventures start at Coniston's Waterhead Pier, under a 10-minute drive away. Try windsurfing and canoeing, as well as dinghy sailing and steamboat rides… or simply stay put soaking up the scenery on site while the kids scamper around the playground and go gung ho for the organised activities. Sticking to dry land, cycling, pony trekking and abseiling are all available in the area too; to navigate rope bridges and whoosh across zipwires above the trees, Go Ape in Grizedale Forest is a half-hour drive away. Not up for any of these most energetic expeditions? As Lake District aficionados well know, this locale also has lots on offer if you’re into lazing. Bookworms can mosey around Beatrix Potter’s old home, a 40-minute drive from the site, while picnickers might want to make it as far as the National Trust's Aira Force waterfall, an hour away. You can fill your hamper at the park’s shop, or head over to Coniston village (a 10-minute drive) for the supermarket.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 17
Open now
Opens March 20
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 20 2026 to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 44 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-kept site, set in lovely natural surroundings, is highly recommended for its peaceful atmosphere and relaxing vibe. Guests rave about the clean, well-equipped glamping cabins and pods, praising the smart use of space and comfy beds. It’s perfectly located for Coniston village and the lake, with great walking trails. Staff are consistently described as friendly and helpful. While overwhelmingly positive, a few guests noted a lack of WiFi and firm beds in pods. Management is addressing housekeeping issues.

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 Jon B. 6 reviews

Glamping cabin

Liked Located in beautiful surroundings. Peaceful and relaxing. Lovely walking trails towards Coniston village via the waters egde. Accommodation was very well maintained. Definitely would recommend.

Disliked BBC 1 struggles with signal. Annoying when watching football. Had to wifi hot-spot my phone to get bbc iplayer.

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Amazing glamping cabin with everything you…

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Beth W. 1 review

Glamping cabin

Liked Amazing glamping cabin with everything you need!
Great location to walk to lake!

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overall a very enjoyable stay

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 Denis R. 1 review

Camping pod

Liked i booked so we could see bluebird which was a disapointment the pod i had was very good clean and was all i needed the rest of the site was to a very good standard toilets and showers were always clean and plenty of hot water

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Great for a getaway and very close from Coniston water

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 Abdelrahman E. 6 reviews

Glamping microlodge

Liked Lodge was clean, efficient space with everything needed provided

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Good Value for money. Have already booked again

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Neil D. 1 review

Camping pod

Liked Basic but more than comfortable.
Toilet/shower block was close.
Facilities were clean and well maintained.
30 min walk into Coniston.
Close enough to Lake and and walks

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Really nice site overall, the pod…

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Anonymous

Glamping microlodge

Liked Really nice site overall, the pod perhaps felt more corporate than 'homely', but the layout was well thought through for the small space available. Friendly staff, generally clean. Lovely location. The pod is quite high up the hill, perhaps half a mile walk to get down to the lake. There's a nice walk to Coniston town that pops out by the reception area.

Disliked It was advertised as having WiFi but there's no WiFi available in the cabin we stayed in. I mentioned this in a customer survey and a member of the team contacted me about it, he was very polite but wouldn't admit there was no WiFi - kept saying things like 'we understand the signal may drop out due to the location' but realistically it didn't 'drop in' in the first place. Happy to do WiFi-free stays sometimes but appreciate things being as advertised.

Although it was a nice stay, we probably wouldn't return only because for the price I think you could get a larger property not too far away with better facilities if the weather was unreliable (like it was when we stayed), or if the weather was good we'd prefer to camp closer to the lake so we could easily access with our paddle boards. But I'm sure others will find it fits their needs well.

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We really liked the POD because…

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 Amandeep K. 1 review

Glamping cabin

Liked We really liked the POD because it was very clean, everything was high quality. Kitchen utensils was like never used before.

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Exceptional site

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 Natalija K. 3 reviews

Glamping microlodge

Liked Amazing site 10 out of 10 for everything. Been here twice now. Spotless, friendly and helpful staff. Best place to go for a relaxing holiday

Disliked None

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Excellent accomodation, really enjoyed our stay.

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Anonymous

Glamping microlodge

Liked Quiet site, great accomodation - cosy and comfortable, well planned use of space. Lovely shower and ensuite facility. Excellent spot for walking - easy access to walking routes direct from the site without having to drive.

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Excellent, well equipped pods

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Simon E. 1 review

Glamping microlodge

Liked The glamping micro lodges were well equipped. All the beds were very comfortable. All the staff were friendly and helpful.

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Features

No dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Coniston Experience Freedom Glamping

Park Gate

Coniston

Cumbria

England

LA21 8LA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.35295°N
3.08364°W

Nearest transport

Coach
11.6 km Kelsick Road opposite Library
12 km Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
12 km Tourist Information Centre
Rail
12.1 km Windermere Rail Station
13.6 km Foxfield Rail Station
15 km Kirkby-in-Furness Rail Station
Ferry
0.9 km Torver (Coniston) Ferry Landing
1.4 km Brantwood (Coniston) Ferry Landing
1.7 km Coniston 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

If you're seeking slightly different leisure days in the Lake District, John Ruskin’s House at Brantwood, with its unique stone xylophone, is 20 minutes' drive from the park. The neo-Gothic Victorian Wray Castle is half an hour away, while Rydal Hall Gardens – also 30 minutes – has an open-air sculpture trail to potter along. To see exotic animals instead of art, South Lakes Safari Zoo, 45 minutes from the site, is home to everything from soaring macaws to bounding kangaroos, while the Lingholm Estate (1 hour and five minutes) has alpacas to accompany you on short walks. Sticking closer to the park, sort your Lake District views by driving to the Tarns (20 minutes away) and meandering as long as you please. Once you’re done with above-ground explores, Cathedral cave, a series of connected quarries, is also reachable within a 20-minute drive. If you're up for setting your goals higher – perhaps as high as Scafell Pike, England’s highest mountain – start this bucket-list trek after driving for an hour and 20 minutes to the beginning of the trail.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Haverigg 22.6 km Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Silecroft 22.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seascale 26.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Walney West Shore 28.6 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Walney Sandy Gap 30.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Beatrix Potter Gallery 5.9 km

Hill Top 7.3 km

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 10.4 km

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 10.5 km

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 10.6 km

National Trust

Gondola' 1.6 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 3.1 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 5.9 km

Hill Top 7.3 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 10.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Coniston Heights: The Old Man to Swirl How 1.4 km

Coniston - Levers Water - Coniston 1.8 km

Coniston - Little Arrow - Coniston Lakeshore 1.9 km

Coniston - Tarn Hows - Coniston 1.9 km

Coniston - Holme Fell 1.9 km

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)

    Penrith, England 36.7 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Coniston Experience Freedom Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Coniston Experience Freedom Glamping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Coniston Experience Freedom Glamping? If you're seeking slightly different leisure days in the Lake District, John Ruskin’s House at Brantwood, with its unique stone xylophone, is 20 minutes' drive from the park. The neo-Gothic Victorian Wray … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Coniston Experience Freedom Glamping?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Coniston Experience Freedom Glamping? From $146.28 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.