Church Lane Campsite
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- Peaceful back to basics Cumbria site with lovely Lake District views
- A 10-minute drive to either Kendal or Windermere
- Tree-lined grass pitch area a mile from the local village pub
Site type
30
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 12 Jun to
Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
96% would stay here again
What customers say
A friendly, back-to-basics spot with peaceful rural vibes and stunning views near Windermere. Clean loos, helpful staff. Basic facilities but great value, spacious pitches, and a lovely location make it ideal for a relaxed break.
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Nice quiet campsite, staff lovely. Clean toilets and showers.…
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Liked Nice quiet campsite, staff lovely. Clean toilets and showers.
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Lovely setting, the showers were hot and the site was clean throughout,…
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Liked Lovely setting, the showers were hot and the site was clean throughout, the staff were spot on too easy to talk to. Would definitely recommend to anyone considering and I’ll be returning myself !
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Really helpful staff, really nice showers, lots of space for the children…
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Liked Really helpful staff, really nice showers, lots of space for the children to play
Disliked Slopped field but that’s picking at hairs
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Quiet and peaceful place, perfect for sleeping and relaxing. Place was huge…
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Liked Quiet and peaceful place, perfect for sleeping and relaxing. Place was huge with a lot of spaces for everyone. Clean toilets and showers. Drinking water available from the tap. Sloping area but you gotta find a flat surface for a more comfortable sleep.
Disliked Bbq not allowed.
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From the manager: Thank you for giving us such a lovely review! We're really glad you enjoyed your stay, and it was great to host you.
Just a quick note on the BBQs, we don't mind them as long as they're kept off the grass :)
Basic but perfect Pitch options where anywhere you felt suitable, not marked…
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Liked Basic but perfect
Pitch options where anywhere you felt suitable, not marked out, but given the terrain is very jelly it limits to the outskirt parameters of each field really.
Facilities are clean and although basic were perfect, showers were hot and the toilets clean albeit portaloos
Disliked There are 4 portaloos would be nice to have gendered them off so 2x female 2x male
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Friendly, no-fuss campsite in a great spot with amazing hosts.
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Liked Stayed here in our new Tentbox and couldn’t have picked a better spot. Church Lane Campsite is perfectly located between Kendal and Windermere, offering a simple, back-to-basics setup—just what we were after: pitch up, get a good night’s sleep, and grab a hot shower in the morning.
The site delivered exactly that, and more. When our car wouldn’t start as we were leaving, the owner, Rob, came down to help without hesitation. He stayed with us for a while, kept us company, and even drove us into the nearest village for food and drinks. I left thinking what a genuinely kind person he is—and the same goes for his two sons, who were equally friendly and down-to-earth.
Thanks again for the great hospitality.
(P.S. Turns out the battery was flat—we must’ve left something on. The mechanic thinks the jump leads were just connected the wrong way!)
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I'd definitely come back, great for Kendal or Windermere
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Liked The Staff were great, so helpful getting you pitched up, he explained everything, the site was nice quite, some sloped ground but you can get a level pitch if early.
Hot shower
Disliked It could have been me to study the map better, but the postcode took you to the farm, there is a sign to correct you, but maybe a better postcode or What Three Words to get you to the camp gates. Could improve recycling bins as was a bit confusing, and others had mixed the bins up
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From the manager: Thank you for such a lovely review! It was great to have you, and we're really glad you enjoyed your stay.
Just a note on the directions - we do provide a What Three Words in the booking email, which pinpoints to the entrance gate. Unfortunately Pitchup forces us to use our farmhouse postcode as the official address which is a couple of mins drive away. We'll copy and paste the information below for anyone reading:
'What3words: unlucky.ditching.twinkled. The site is on Back Lane. Please do not follow your satnav to LA8 8LQ, as this will take you to the farmhouse. From Crook Road, take the exit at St Catherine's Church. The site entrance is approximately 600 metres from the end of the road on the right-hand side.'
Thank you for your feedback on the bins - we make sure everything is sorted when we collect it. Into recyclables and general waste.
Very best wishes,
Church Lane Campsite
Excellent site!
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Liked Staff were very lovely and helpful! Very easy to get to with great instructions on how to get there and amazing camp site! Facilities were very accessible and very clean- we will definitely be returning!
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Bit uneven ground so find the right spot well looked after owners…
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Liked Bit uneven ground so find the right spot well looked after owners were brilliant couldn’t do enough for you lovely little gem will definitely be back soon
Disliked Nothing
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Fantastic campsite!
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Liked Fantastic campsite! Beautiful rural spot, lovely clean facilities, well located and brilliant and super helpful hosts!
Disliked Nothing - everything was perfect.
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Features
No dogs allowed
Portable toilet
Pop-up campground
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Church Lane Campsite
Sunny Brow Farm
Crook
Kendal
Cumbria
England
LA8 8LQ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.34529°N
2.85229°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morecambe North | 29.8 km | Estuary | Good | N/A | Good | Good |
| Morecambe South | 30.3 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Haverigg | 33.2 km | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Silecroft | 35.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Walney West Shore | 37 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 4.5 km
The World of Beatrix Potter 4.9 km
Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 5 km
Hill Top 7.7 km
Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 8.6 km
National Trust
Windermere and Troutbeck 6.3 km
Hill Top 7.7 km
Townend 8.3 km
Sizergh Castle and Garden 8.6 km
Fell Foot Park 10.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Winster circular 3.4 km
Staveley - Ratherheath Tarn - Staveley 4.3 km
BLACKWELL 4.6 km
Scout Scar - Helsington 4.7 km
Bowness - Winster Valley 5 km
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday, 31 July 2025 – Thursday, 31 July 2025)
Penrith, England 30.1 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
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Church Lane Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Church Lane Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Church Lane Campsite? If you’re here to explore the attractions of the Lake District National Park, there’s surely no better place to start than Windermere (10 minutes’ drive) – it is, after all, England’s largest … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Church Lane Campsite?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Church Lane Campsite? From $49.42 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.