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From €33.29 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Gill Head Farm

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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

Check out those views… family-run Gill Head Farm is a scenic place indeed, with a backdrop of Blencathra and the Northern Fells. And it’s a cinch to get to as well – this site on the banks of Trout Beck is less than a mile from the A66, so you can get your fix of proper rural time without having to navigate miles of winding lanes. It’s often said that visitors to the Lake District National Park are spoilt for choice when it comes to activities – and that’s certainly true at this Cumbria site. Days of hikes, horse riding, watersports, climbing, visiting historic houses and wild swimming are among the many options around here. If you don’t know where to start, have a chat with the owners – as outdoorsy folk themselves they’re happy to help plan your adventures and offer up local tips. Whatever you get up to by day, it also must be noted that those views make a great setting for an evening by the campfire – handily, there are firepits to hire on site, and bags of logs and kindling for sale. What if it’s not campfire weather? Retreat to the indoor communal area which has comfy seating, a dining area and a little kitchen area (with microwaves, kettles, a fridge and a freezer) – or take the 15-minute walk to the local pub. To stock up on food for your barbecues/picnics there are plenty of shops in Penrith and Keswick, both 15 minutes’ drive away (or get to Keswick on the bus). Back at base, facilities include a laundry room and a shower/toilet block that was done up in 2019 to offer spacious and clean amenities. Please note that group bookings are strictly not allowed at Gill Head Farm. Due to the rural location, the wifi also does not cover the whole site and is limited to a hotspot in the communal room.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring 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 hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
The site 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 site: 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 site 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, 21 Mar to Sun, 2 Nov 2025

Pitch types & availability

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass and gravel

Pitch size: Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)

6 people maximum

One Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome or Roof tent allowed per pitch

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

Pitch size

Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)

Ground type

Grass and gravel

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Roof tent, (Trailer tent not allowed), (Tent not allowed)

Features

Electric: 10 amp included

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit
Chemical disposal point
Firepit
Use of a motorhome service point

Other restrictions

Gazebos not allowed
Pup tents not allowed

Arrival days

From £32 (£32) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Clamping pods have electricity, lights and heating

The most stunning coloured sky from our tent

Another photo from the tent on a different week

I'd highly recommend the cabin- they've created something special 👍🏼

Overall	9/10
Location	8
Value for money	9
Accommodation	9
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	9
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	5

Chris B. May 2025

Kipper cabin

Liked: The Kipper Cabin is an absolute delight. It was dog friendly, well equipped, well laid out, thoughtfully furnished, in a good setting (not helped by main road noise, but it was quite tolerable and we still recommend it), the friendly owners, a handy shop onsite, good parking, and the facilities are very good if you're looking for a quiet, tidy, straightened site experience from which to use as a base to explore Cumbria.

We had a visit from a red squirrel 🐿️

Disliked: Not much to dislike! We had dozens of large moths which had to be ejected - unfortunately our dog has a thing about flying insects and had a meltdown 😫. Some tea/coffee sachets would have been appreciated.
A sensor light would help for the outside toilet.
There was no wood to use the fire.

Recommend to friends Visit again

this is the second time stopping here, the second time was just…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Jake B. May 2025

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked: this is the second time stopping here, the second time was just as good as the first, great camping location with everything you need. highly recommended!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean and friendly

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	2

Anne B. May 2025

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The site was lovely very peaceful with some amazing views the facilities where very clean

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely book again

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Hayley O. May 2025

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked: Clean facilities with well kept communal areas. Very well laid out site with plenty drinking water taps and lovely hot showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Kipper cabin was perfect, definately coming again.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Gary M. May 2025

Kipper cabin

Liked: Location, tranquility, surrounding, cabin was exceptional.

Nicest well kept campsite I've ever been to.

Disliked: Coming home

Recommend to friends Visit again

Easy to get to Stunning views Great location, walking distance to a pub.…

Overall	10/10
Location	No rating
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Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

Kieran O. May 2025

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Easy to get to
Stunning views
Great location, walking distance to a pub. Short drive to plenty of great walks - Helvellyn, Blencathra etc.
Close to Keswick
Site was well maintained and organised.
Showers and toilets clean.
Fairly priced
Would stay again

Recommend to friends Visit again

The best campsite in the lakes!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Jessica T. May 2025

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: We all loved absolutely everything about this place. This is our 5th time coming and we will certainly be returning. The showers, toilets and all the facilities are so clean. Definitely the best campsite in the Lake District! The staff are so lovely, everyone at the campsite and who works on the farm are always so welcoming and smiley. Waking up and unzipping our tent to see the beautiful Blencathra really is just amazing. The views are unbelievable. Perfect for all ages. Can’t wait to be back again in a few weeks!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good views

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

Anonymous May 2025

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Campers lounge with facilities. Very clean showers and toilets

Disliked: Some music playing in adjacent tents

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everyone friendly, good on site shop. Clean facilities. Lovely site!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Grace H. May 2025

Kipper cabin

Liked: We stayed in the kipper cabin, absolutely fab. Lovely views and surrounded by nature. Second time I have visited and would definitely visit again. All the staff we spoke to were lovely. All facilities clean and tidy!

Disliked: Only thing I could say was when booking it said there would be cooking equipment, there were utensils but no pots/pans. But shops not far so were able to grab some😊

Recommend to friends Visit again

We only stayed one night but the site appeared really good. Excellent…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Scott P. May 2025

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: We only stayed one night but the site appeared really good. Excellent facilities. Location was good.
Very family friendly.

Disliked: Only down side was they had issues with the hot water so showers in the main block was cold

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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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit 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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby 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 nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Gill Head Farm

Troutbeck

Penrith

Cumbria

England

CA11 0ST

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.6334°N
-2.96195°W

Nearest transport

Coach

12.2 km Bus Station

13.5 km Rail Station

20.3 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage

Rail

13.5 km Penrith North Lakes Rail Station

20.4 km Langwathby Rail Station

21.2 km Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station

Ferry

9.1 km Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing

9.4 km Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing

10 km Glenridding Ullswater Ferry Landing

Airport

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

Ullswater is the nearest of the lakes at 10 minutes’ drive away, so that’s as good a place to start as any – stop by at Aira Force waterfall on your way down there, then get down to the lake itself for waterside walks, steamer cruises and various watersports – or even a wild swim if you’re feeling brave. Over on the banks of Derwentwater, Keswick (15 minutes’ drive) is another good place to explore, with a brewery, The Puzzling Place and the Derwent Pencil Museum as well as boat trips and paddleboards to hire. Walkers of all varieties have much to choose from around here, from gentle lakeside wanders to uphill scrambles at Blencathra and Helvellyn, both of which are close by. The folk on the farm are happy to suggest routes to suit – or point you towards the likes of Dalemain Mansion (15 minutes), Mirehouse & Gardens (20 minutes) or Lowther Castle (25 minutes) for stately-home strolls.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
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

Local events

Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)
Penrith, England 16.2 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 5 day(s) of arrival.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring 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).

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Dogs

Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

Safety

If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Pitches

Minimum spacing of 4 metres between pitches.

Changes to your holiday

Modifications are subject to a £10.00 (€11.65) fee.

Safety

No electric barbecues allowed.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 7 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

General

Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.

Occupancy

Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Occupancy

The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

General

The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 8 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Additional terms

Roof tents, trailer tents and campervans are only permitted on the gravel pitches.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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 minutes’ drive away, so that’s as good a place to start as any – stop by at Aira Force waterfall on your way … Read more