Frost Hole

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Entrance gate to frost hole farm
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  • Peaceful pop-up site with stunning Lake District National Park views
  • Lakeland Farm Visitor Centre 15 minutes’ drive; Windermere 20 minutes
  • Showers available; pubs and shops 10 minutes’ drive
Tucked away down a quiet farm track 10 minutes’ drive from the rural Cumbrian village of Staveley, the pop-up site at Frost Hole is a peaceful retreat for anyone seeking simplicity and solitude. With wild pitches set against the stunning backdrop of mountains and fells in the Lake District National Park, it’s a gorgeous spot in which to unwind and reconnect with nature. This off-grid site is basic but spectacular, with grass pitches, showers, toilets and space to park your car. With lots of space, you can pitch up wherever you fancy; you’re pretty much guaranteed blazing sunsets on clear evenings and – thanks to the lack of light pollution – stellar celestial displays after dark. Frost Hole is positioned on the crossroads of several scenic footpaths, bridleways and mountain biking trails for anyone wanting to explore locally. A bakery, cafés, pubs and shops are all in Staveley, from where you can hop on bus number 555 to explore the Lake District, or take the train to Kendal and Windermere from the station.

Site type

Tent pitches 15
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Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

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98% would stay here again

What customers say

Gemsaí a charm, cúlra álainn, ciúin. Cairdiúil, glan, le háiseanna iontacha. Foirfe do scíth a ligean, ach d’fhéadfadh roinnt mionfhadhbanna a bheith ann. Mórán molta.

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Sam H.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Well signposted for such a secluded area. Easy check-in and to just pitch anywhere. Views are unbelievable and if you are lucky to get a clear night it is truly breathtaking.

Disliked Facilities were well looked after just might need a more regular check.

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I had a fantastic stay at this campsite! The location was beautiful

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Daniel R.

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Liked ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Perfect Stay with Stunning Views and Top-Notch Facilities!

I recently stayed at this campsite and was thoroughly impressed from start to finish. The location is absolutely breathtaking — panoramic views that make every sunrise and sunset unforgettable. It’s the kind of place where you can just sit back, relax, and soak in nature’s beauty.

The facilities were fantastic. The hot showers were spotless and always had plenty of hot water, which was such a treat after a long day of hiking. Drinking water was easily accessible around the site, and everything was well-maintained and clearly cared for.

It’s rare to find a campsite that combines such incredible scenery with comfort and convenience, but this one really does. I’ll definitely be coming back — highly recommended for anyone who wants a peaceful, well-equipped escape in the great outdoors!

Disliked I honestly don’t have any dislikes — everything about my stay was great!

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Brilliant little campsite

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Anonymous

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Liked Small basic campsite, lovely location. Great place if the bigger, busier alternatives are too much for you.

Disliked All pitches are on a slight slope. Not a place to bring noisy children as site is so small.

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Anonymous

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Liked It was a lovely campsite out of the way and was a nice spot, very quiet. The owner was very accommodating and gave us some fantastic recommendations, thank you!

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re really glad to hear you enjoyed the peaceful setting and that the recommendations were helpful. It was a pleasure having you stay with us. Hope to welcome you back again soon!
Best wishes
Chloe & Lyndon

Great site lovely hosts and I would come back

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Debbie B.

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Liked The hosts were lovely. I had 4 very reactive (but people friendly) dogs with me and I was allowed to pitch the tent away from other people so everyone could enjoy their stay! Didn’t get out much locally but definitely will next time, we had already booked activities and were tired out afterwards, but I need to hike up the hill next time! Clean toilets and a lovely shower, everything you needed had been thought about. Definitely coming back if they will have us and congratulations for Saturday! Xx

Disliked Typical British weather..

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From the manager: Thank you so much for such a lovely review! It was a real pleasure having you and your four dogs stay with us. We’re so glad the setup worked for you and that everyone was able to enjoy a peaceful visit. Sounds like you had a full schedule, but we’ll definitely hold you to that hike up the hill next time!

We’re also really happy to hear you found everything you needed and felt comfortable using the facilities — we’ve tried to think of the little things, so that means a lot. You’re absolutely welcome back anytime — we’d love to have you again. And thank you for the congratulations, that was such a kind touch! 😊

Here’s hoping for sunnier weather on your next visit!

Lyndon & Chloe

Absolutely beautiful area, beautiful scenery to…

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Ruth C.

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Liked Absolutely beautiful area, beautiful scenery to wake up. So peaceful and quiet. The amenities were fantastic, the nicest portaloos I've ever seen!
We went to the local area for tea, the pub was lovely. Food was delicious!
Lovely swimming site just a walk away!

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the peaceful surroundings and beautiful scenery – it’s one of our favorite things about the area too. We’re also happy you had a chance to explore the local pub and swimming spot. We’d love to welcome you back again soon!

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Kristopher T.

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Liked Quiet, scenic location.

Disliked The rain 😬

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From the manager: Thanks for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the quiet, scenic location – it’s definitely a peaceful spot to unwind. Sorry the weather didn’t fully cooperate… if only we could control the rain! 😂 Hopefully next time the sun will be shining for you. We’d love to welcome you back soon!

Amazing location, close to a really…

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Jessica H.

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Liked Amazing location, close to a really lovely village, brilliant hot shower, clean toilets, friendly hosts. It was our first night camping with our 10 month old and he had such a magical time.

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From the manager: We are absolutely delighted to hear that you loved the location and its proximity to the charming village.

It warms our hearts to hear that your little one had such a magical first night camping. That’s exactly the kind of special moment we hope to help create for families, so your words mean the world to us.

Thanks again for sharing your experience—we’d love to welcome you and your little camper back any time!

Very lovely stay, and lovely owners!

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Molly B.

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Liked Beautiful location, very clean amenities, you can really tell they take care in their campsite. Lovely owners, very kind and willing to help. Brilliant shower, with a variety of shower gels and shampoos that are provided. Highly recommend! :)

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From the manager: We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the beautiful location and appreciated the cleanliness of the site – we really do take pride in keeping everything well looked after. It’s lovely to hear that the little extras in the shower were a nice touch, and we’re so glad you felt welcomed during your stay.

Your recommendation means a lot to us – thank you! We’d love to welcome you back anytime.

Lyndon & Chloe

Quiet and remote with spotless facilities.…

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John D.

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Liked Quiet and remote with spotless facilities.

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the quiet, remote setting and found the facilities spotless. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!

Lyndon & Chloe


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 Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No running water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Frost Hole

Staveley

Kendal

Cumbria

England

LA8 9QU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.38242°N
2.79603°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.7 km Bus Station
6.7 km Bus Station
6.7 km Bus Station
Rail
1.7 km Staveley Rail Station
3.6 km Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station
6.7 km Kendal Rail Station
Ferry
8.6 km Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal
9.3 km Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing
9.8 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

Hikes directly from the pitches head up to rugged Brunt Knott (25 minutes’ walk), or you can try for the peak of Kentmere (nearly two hours). A longer ramble leads to Brant Fell Viewpoint (2.5 hours) for views over Windermere, or you can take the kids on gentle strolls around the lake’s shoreline instead (20 minutes’ drive). Once down by the lake, pop into Windermere Jetty Museum (also 20 minutes) to see the displays of historic boats before hopping onto a steamer for a cruise on the water. You can book dinghy sailing at Windermere Outdoor Adventure Centre (20 minutes), or try kayaking and windsurfing from Hodge Howe Watersports Centre (15 minutes). Most kids love the interactive Peter Rabbit-themed exhibits at The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (20 minutes), and you can also visit Potter’s former home at National Trust-owned Hill Top (45 minutes). If you’d rather not stray so far from home base, feed the calves and Herdwick sheep at the Lakeland Farm Visitor Centre (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 34.2 km Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 34.8 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Haverigg 38.5 km Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Silecroft 40.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walney West Shore 42.4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The World of Beatrix Potter 8.3 km

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 8.5 km

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 9.1 km

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 9.7 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 11.1 km

National Trust

Windermere and Troutbeck 7.7 km

Townend 8.3 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 11.1 km

Hill Top 11.8 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 13.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Staveley - Ratherheath Tarn - Staveley 1.5 km

Kentmere Horseshoe 6.5 km

Scout Scar - Helsington 6.5 km

Kendal Castle and Paddy Lane 6.9 km

Kendal and Scout Scar 6.9 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Frost Hole have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Frost Hole dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Frost Hole? Hikes directly from the pitches head up to rugged Brunt Knott (25 minutes’ walk), or you can try for the peak of Kentmere (nearly two hours). A longer ramble leads to Brant … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Frost Hole?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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