Ullswater View Campsite
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- Wild camping with spectacular views of Ullswater in the Lake District
- Pooley Bridge five minutes’ drive, and Lowther Castle 20 minutes
- Spring water and portable toilets on site; pub 10 minutes’ walk
Site type
50
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).- 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 18 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 3 May to
Reviews
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Excellent site, easily accessible, friendly staff
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Liked: Very easy to find, and a very spacious field. The owner made regular rounds ensuring everything was ok and everyone was happy, offering fire pits and burning logs. There were more than enough toilet facilities, as well as what I assume was a faucet. Amazing view at the Ullswater lake, and no light pollution makes it a perfect spot for star gazing.
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Excellent site
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Liked: Brilliant campsite with amazing views.
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Does what it says on the tin
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Liked: Just spent 2 nights here on our very first camping trip, me and my 16 year old son who has several disabilities. Communication was excellent prior to the trip and directions to the site were spot on. This is not a full time camp site, it operates on Fri and Sat nights only on a working farm, there are several field taps and porta loos. The owner Sophie is lovely and obviously a very hard working young lady, she checked on us about 3 times each day to see we were OK, they also offer fires and wood if you need them. The location is amazing and the views wonderful and even a pub just down the road. Me and my son loved our stay and will definitely return shortly. Thankyou Sophie for a great stay. The added bonus is Rocket the parrot whom flys about the site landing on the tents etc.
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Amazing site, likely use it as my base whenever I'm at the lakes
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Liked: Amazing views and location
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Beautiful site with clean facilities!
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Liked: Amazing views, great toilet facilities (all clean and well maintained), great access to local amenities and tourist locations! Would definitely visit again! :)
Disliked: There were a few noisy groups of guys which stayed up all night drinking and listening to their music which made it very hard to sleep however this was not the Campsites fault!
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Loved the view, campsite was 15 minutes away from shops. Campsite owner…
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Liked: Loved the view, campsite was 15 minutes away from shops. Campsite owner Sophie, hats off to her absolutely lovely woman, couldn’t do enough for you! Would definitely be coming back.
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The amazing view…
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Liked: The amazing view
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Helpful friendly Sophie
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Liked: Stunning location easy to get to. Sophie’s advance communication and friendly informative help when on site.
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Basic but simple with good location
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Liked: Campsite was basic, as described, but served its purpose well. Good location, just pitch up and off you go. Shame 1/3 of field is sloped also so arrive early at busy times for a good pitch.
Disliked: Needs a few extra toilets and more toilet roll on offer as it often ran out. Also didn’t see the natural spring, which would do well to be signposted, assuming the water is drinkable.
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The relaxed feel of the campsite, and especially the views.…
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Liked: The relaxed feel of the campsite, and especially the views.
Disliked: Only downside was 3 young lads turned up and played music till 3:30am and then started again at 7am in the morning.
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Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campsite
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
Disabled facilities
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
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Lake and/or mountain
Spectacular scenery
Wild camping
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No drinkable water point
No hot water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Pop-up campsite
Location
Ullswater View Campsite
Watermillock
Pooley Bridge
Cumbria
England
CA11 0LP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.60349°N
-2.86097°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Allonby | 41.2 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Seascale | 46.7 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 4.3 km
The Rheged Centre 7 km
Ullswater Steamers 8.6 km
Castlerigg Stone Circle 15.3 km
Rydal Mount and Gardens 19 km
National Trust
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 17.5 km
Grasmere and Great Langdale 21.2 km
Townend 21.8 km
Windermere and Troutbeck 24.1 km
Beatrix Potter Gallery 26.9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Pooley Bridge and Heughscar Hill 2.8 km
Pooley Bridge - Loadpot Hill - Howtown - Pooley Bridge 2.8 km
Howtown - Patterdale - Glenridding 3.6 km
Howtown - Hallin Fell - Sandwick via Steamer 3.6 km
Howtown - Rampsgill Head - Angletarn Pikes - Howtown 3.8 km
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)
Penrith, England 9.4 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 sites
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