Lowther Holiday Park

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  • Dog-friendly site on a private, wooded riverside in the Eden Valley
  • A 10-minute drive from Ullswater and 15 minutes from Lowther Castle
  • On-site bar; fly fishing available in the river Lowther
Whether it’s an active or a lazy Lake District getaway you have in mind, Lowther Holiday Park will get the opening scenes rolling splendidly. What might these scenes look like? Well, when you’re not unwinding in the site’s 40-acre managed woodland in the Eden Valley or paddling in the river running through the site, you might be out boating on Ullswater, which is accessible from Pooley Bridge 10 minutes’ drive away. Have a gander at the medieval ruins of Lowther Castle & Gardens, which lie at the end of a quiet 40-minute woodland walk from the site. Then, recharge your batteries at one of the period pubs in Askham, 10 minutes’ drive away from the site. There’s also a family-run bar on site with outdoor entertainment in the summer. Down a mile-long, newly-laid and private tarmac drive lined with mature trees, this place really feels like a wildlife haven. The long Lowther river snakes through the site, so wade around the shallows and keep your eyes peeled for native red squirrels, wild rabbits and birds. You wouldn’t guess that junction 40 on the M6 is just 10 minutes’ drive away. Access to the site is through the scenic village of Eamont Bridge.

Site type

Motorhome sites 47
Tent sites 47
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Caravans for hire 4
Caravan sites 47
Open now
Opens 1 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, 1 Mar to

Open from Sat, 1 May to

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Reviews

8.1

Overall rating from 442 Pitchup.com customers

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulBush

81% would recommend this site to a friend

76% would stay here again

What customers say

Brilliant woodland and riverside spot, great for Lowther Castle and walks. Friendly staff, clean loos (with baths!), bakery and pub onsite. Mostly peaceful, but showers can be old-fashioned, WiFi iffy and pitches a bit tight.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Not very much…

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 Debbie H. 1 review

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Not very much

Disliked Bathrooms very dated. Broken toilet seats.No toilet roll. No hand wash
On arrival called to ask if we could be moved due to very noisy group directly opposite and there were many free plots. We were told there was no access to the booking system and nothing could be done. This was only 5pm. The group opposite were extremely loud until 1130pm and we could not get to sleep and our son was extremely upset as he was so tired.

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Wouldn’t choose this park again

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6 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Pitch size is generous, good parks for the children, nice clientele. Beautiful scenery surrounding.

Disliked No hot water to wash up, spoke to people who said it had not been available the last time they visited the park, it was also dirty. The toilets and showers were dirty, had not been cleaned in the 3 days we were there and looked to have been dirty a while when we arrived. In the men’s the urinal mats were on the floor. The shop and bakery had both closed down, the pub didn't serve any food.

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Overall it was a great place to stay and we would stay again.

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Heather C. 1 review

Powered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Pitch size was great, toilet facilities were better than expected after reading previous reviews. There was hot water available.
The site is a lovely picturesque place and the atmosphere was great for families.

Disliked The only let down was that the pub is shut on a Tuesday and Wednesday (we were only there on a Wednesday) and the games room for children was also closed which our kids were all looking forward to.

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Never coming back

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4 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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 Julie J. 1 review

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked The Trees

Disliked Dirty toilets
Scruffy uneven pitch with litter
Neighbour parked partly on our pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site

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Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 matthew l. 9 reviews

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Woodland area was lovely

Disliked Toilets we’re disgusting, but not because they were not being cleaned, but because of the lazy people using them.

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Lovely site in a forest. Facilities…

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7 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Beverly O. 9 reviews

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Lovely site in a forest. Facilities good though the bar was closed while we were there. Loads to visit a short drive away

Disliked Inconsiderate people playing loud music

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful place with all the amenities you need. Stunning scenery.

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10 out of 10
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Mark T. 2 reviews

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Beautiful park. Close to the river. Spectacular scenery!

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Nothing…

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1 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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 Jodie W. 1 review

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Nothing

Disliked Everything.
Toilets disgusting.
No cafe or bakery like advertised
Pub not open or takeaway like advertised

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Overpriced electeic hook up with very little to offer.

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1 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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 Colin S. 1 review

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked The kids enjoyed playing with the other children.

Disliked There was no shop
The toilets were disgusting and cleaned once in 3 days.
The pub didn't serve food and closed all dayy Tuesday and Wednesday.

The play parks are very run down overall it isn't a holiday park in any sense of the word. We felt utterly robbed and left early. Don't waste your money.

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Great location. Pleasant staff but definitely not worth £46 per night

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5 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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David R. 1 review

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Location. Pleasant receptionist and helpful staff. Campervan amenities where good

Disliked Shop permanently closed. Bar closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Toilet and shower block where vile If the faeces wasnt all over the pan it was on the floor,
Dog shit everywhere on the grass which was then trampled through my camper, which i then had to scrub and disinfect my carpets

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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

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 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

Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point Seasonal sites

Location

Lowther Holiday Park

Eamont Bridge

Penrith

Cumbria

England

CA10 2JB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.63146°N
2.73469°W

Route directions

Check in at the top of the drive, next to reception. You will need a gate code to enter the site.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.7 km Rail Station
26.5 km Bus Station
26.9 km Kelsick Road opposite Library
Rail
3.7 km Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
8.4 km Langwathby Rail Station
13.4 km Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station
Ferry
6.4 km Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
10.6 km Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
16.7 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

Set an early alarm, because you’ll want plenty of time to explore the Lake District’s second-largest lake. There’s a 20-mile path around Ullswater, which is accessible from Pooley Bridge (10 minutes’ drive). So, take it all in on foot, or opt for the boat hire and cruises if you’d like to cover as much ground (or rather, water) as possible in one go. Haweswater Reservoir (half an hour) isn’t as busy as Ullswater, making it a great pick for more peaceful days out hiking. Penrith (10 minutes) will pick up the pace once again; there’s the popular Beacon Hill hike for those not done with the outdoorsy adventures and a museum and 14th-century castle for those interested in a slice of history. As Lowther Holiday Park is so close to the A66 and the M6, it’s not so tricky to take a day trip to the Yorkshire Dales National Park (45 minutes), Hexham (an hour and 15 minutes) or Barnard Castle (an hour and five minutes) either.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 47.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The Rheged Centre 3.5 km

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 5.3 km

Ullswater Steamers 16.7 km

Castlerigg Stone Circle 23.7 km

Rydal Mount and Gardens 26 km

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 8.9 km

Townend 27.2 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 28.4 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 29.3 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 33.3 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

ASKHAM HALL 2.8 km

LOWTHER CASTLE 3.1 km

DALEMAIN 4.8 km

Pooley Bridge - Loadpot Hill - Howtown - Pooley Bridge 5.9 km

Pooley Bridge and Heughscar Hill 5.9 km

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)

    Penrith, England 3.3 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 Lowther Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lowther Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lowther Holiday Park? Set an early alarm, because you’ll want plenty of time to explore the Lake District’s second-largest lake. There’s a 20-mile path around Ullswater, which is accessible from Pooley Bridge (10 minutes’ drive). … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lowther Holiday Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    Reception is located on the left at the top of the drive.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lowther Holiday Park? From $62.92 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.