Brackenrigg Inn

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The Brackenrigg Inn
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Ullswater
Added extra: swimming pool
Camping field

  • 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
Fancy waking up to expansive views of Ullswater, followed by a cheeky full English and then an invigorating walk in the fells? If the answer’s yes, then a stay at Brackenrigg Inn might well be in order. On the western shore of the lake, this pop-up site a 15-minute drive from Penrith stretches across a grassy meadow at the back of a modern country pub that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Views of the lake are all very well, but it would be pretty frustrating if you had to get behind the wheel of your car to get to the water. Handily, that’s not the case here, for Ullswater Marina is a mere five-minute walk away (just down the hill). Once there, you can spend the day wild swimming, kayaking or paddleboarding, or taking the family dog (a welcome guest both on site and in the pub) for leisurely walks along the shore. Is wild swimming not how you like to roll? No worries – guests at Brackenrigg Inn can use the indoor pool at nearby hotel Another Place – The Lake, which also has a sauna and a plunge pool (please note that there are additional costs for these activities). For dry-land entertainment, make for the surrounding fells – from the relatively straightforward Little Mell (five minutes’ drive), to the more challenging Gowbarrow (10 minutes), from where it’s easy to reach Aira Force Waterfall (10 minutes), with its dramatic 65-foot drop.

Site type

Tent sites 40
Opens 3 July
Please note
  • 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

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Features

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 swimming

Amenities 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 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

Lake and/or mountain Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground Pub campground

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Brackenrigg Inn

Watermillock

Penrith

Cumbria

England

CA11 0LP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.60143°N
2.85509°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.2 km Rail Station
18.5 km Bus Station
19.4 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
9.1 km Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
16.1 km Langwathby Rail Station
19.3 km Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station
Ferry
2 km Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
3.4 km Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
8.6 km Glenridding Ullswater Ferry Landing

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

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 ponds of the Thacka Beck Nature Reserve attract birds and dragonflies. On the northeasternmost corner of Derwentwater, Keswick (25 minutes) has the Derwent Pencil Museum, which explores the history of this humble writing instrument, said to have been created right here following the discovery of local graphite deposits. Let the kids burn a little energy at the Fitz Park BMX Pump Track before heading to Friars Crag to soak in glorious lakeside views. At National Trust - Acorn Bank (25 minutes) a series of walled gardens shelter fruit orchards and medicinal herbs. A stroll through the estate might take you past the Acorn Bank Watermill on Crowdundle Beck, which is home to otters and birds.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 41.6 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Seascale 46.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

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.

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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?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • 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.