Peaceful: Campsites in North West England

River House Retreat Campsite

• Peaceful Lake District campsite on the banks of the Brathay river
• A mile from Ambleside and Windermere; Grasmere 15 minutes' drive
• Simple pitches with river access and gorgeous views

Broadleaf Forest Adventures

• Off-grid site in a secluded corner of rural Cheshire
• A 20-minute drive to the edge of the Peak District; 10 to Congleton
• Eco retreat with campfire areas

Wheatsheaf Inn Campsite

• Simple Lake District site with hill views and pub next door
• Bassenthwaite and Derwentwater lakes five and 20 minutes' drive away
• A 20-minute drive to trails up Skiddaw, Grisedale Pike and Helvellyn

Lloyds Meadow Glamping

• Luxury, furnished lakeview glamping near Delamere Forest and Chester
• Adults-only peaceful site with toilets and modern shower block
• Bell tents set over 10 acres of wildlife haven with four lakes

Windy Millers Campsite

• Small, quiet site alongside an animal rescue sanctuary
• A short walk to a sandy beach; 25 minutes’ drive to the Lake District
• Pub a short drive away; next to a Site of Special Scientific Interest

Hale's Camping

Ashes Caravan Park

Low Wray Campsite (Long Valley Yurts)

Charity Farm Caravan and Camping Park

• A scenic site on a working farm with a well-stocked coarse fishery
• A 10-minute drive to Eccleston; four miles from Junction 27 on the M6
• Café, licensed bar, horse-riding courses and self-catering canteen

Low Green Farm

• Couples-only luxury Cumbria caravan near Grange-over-Sands
• A 30-minute drive to South Lakes Safari Zoo and Coniston Water
• Bedroom with TV; bathroom, kitchenette, alfresco seating and a firepit

Barras Meadow

• Wild camping site in a valley at the foot of Corney Fell
• A 10-minute drive from Ravenglass and 35 minutes from Eskdale Valley
• Firepit with wood on site; butcher five minutes’ drive away

Thurston Outdoor Education Centre

• Small Victorian Walled Garden campsite
• Views of the Coniston Old Man
• Secluded location only a short walk from Coniston Village

Newby Bridge Country Caravan Park

• Wildlife haven site near the southern shore of Windermere
• A mile from the lake and four from the ancient village of Cartmel
• Spectacular surroundings in a green and peaceful setting

Coniston Shepherd Hut Lodges

• Adults-only Lake District glamping five minutes' walk from Coniston
• Coniston Water and Old Man of Coniston within walking distance
• Well-equipped hand-crafted lodges with kingsize bed and full kitchen

Fallbarrow Holiday Park

• Luxury park in a country estate
• Boat launching facilities and marina
• On-site bar and restaurant, evening activities and outdoor cinema

Hidden Corner

• Peaceful spot on the edge of Dufton Ghyll in the Eden Valley
• A 10-minute drive to Appleby-in-Westmorland; 25 mins to Pooley Bridge
• Access to Pennine Way and other walking trails direct from the site

Feather Down - Dolphinholme Farm

• Family-friendly luxury glampsite on a farm at Dolphinholme, Lancashire
• A 35-minute drive to Bowland Wild Boar Park; 45 minutes to Blackpool
• Spacious safari tents with private showers; playground and animals

Howgills Hideaway

• Small and peaceful farm at the foot of the Howgill Fells
• Remote location but only ten minutes' drive from the M6
• In walking country and four miles from Sedbergh