Brackenrigg Inn
View prices & book











/-2.855090495856467,54.60143283159615,12,0,0/376x277@2x)
- Pop-up pub site overlooking Ullswater, a 15-minute drive from Penrith
- Gowbarrow Fell 10 minutes’ drive; Keswick 25 minutes
- Dogs welcome; access to indoor pool and sauna at nearby hotel
Site type
This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Guests under the age of 3 are not allowed on site.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
- All: access to the swimming pool is not included in the rate and is charged £50.00 ($114.54) per adult and £25.00 ($57.27) per child per day.
- Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 3 Jul to
Reviews
No reviews yet.
Features
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 Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Lake and/or mountain Walkers' paradiseUtilities
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 campground Pub campgroundAccessibility
Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Brackenrigg Inn
Watermillock
Penrith
Cumbria
England
CA11 0LP
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.60143°N
2.85509°W
Nearest transport
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allonby | 41.6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Seascale | 46.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 4.2 km
The Rheged Centre 6.9 km
Ullswater Steamers 8.6 km
Castlerigg Stone Circle 15.7 km
Rydal Mount and Gardens 19 km
National Trust
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 17.2 km
Grasmere and Great Langdale 21.1 km
Townend 21.6 km
Windermere and Troutbeck 23.9 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 2.5 km
Pooley Bridge - Loadpot Hill - Howtown - Pooley Bridge 2.5 km
Howtown - Patterdale - Glenridding 3.4 km
Howtown - Hallin Fell - Sandwick via Steamer 3.4 km
Howtown - Rampsgill Head - Angletarn Pikes - Howtown 3.6 km
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)
Penrith, England 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.
Want to know more about camping in The Lake District and Cumbria?
- Accessible Lake District
- Water Activities in the Lake District
- Best hikes in the Lake District
- Wildlife in the Lake District National Park
- Must-Visit Lake District Peaks
- 8 Scenic Cumbria Walks To Try
- Lake District Area Guide
- Our 8 Top Things To Do In Cumbria
- 5 Best Beaches In Cumbria To Visit
- North West England Area Guide
- The Ultimate North West England Camping Guide
- Essential camping checklist
- Pitchup camping guide
Frequently asked questions
- Does Brackenrigg Inn have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Brackenrigg Inn dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Brackenrigg Inn? The streets in the market town of Penrith (15 minutes’ drive) are lined with red-sandstone buildings, including a late 14th-century castle now in ruins. On the outskirts of town, the wetlands and … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Brackenrigg Inn?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Brackenrigg Inn? From $68.72 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.
