Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut

Liked We had a great stay at this campsite over the bank holiday weekend.
The owners welcomed us and explained all the facilities and directions. Very nice people. Each tent pitch has their own firepit and you can buy wood and fire staters from the owner.
Amazing views from the pitches, surrounded by Christmas trees.
We really enjoyed the outdoor shower and the phone charging facilities.
Pub and shop just across the road.
Also bus stops just outside the camp site which is perfect to get to all the local villages. The stops have all the times and bus numbers on. I recommend getting the 555. They are stagecoach and £3 single trip where ever you go or £12 for a day ticket.

Disliked Unfortunately had to cut our trip short due to a family issue but also the fact that we lost a lot of sleep the night before.
At 3am we was woke up to someone pitching us which mean a lot of scuffing of tents and air beds. Even when they had finished putting up their tents they then started snoring excessively loud to the point myself and another person was shouting trying to get them to shut up. It was very frustrating having already been woken up by them.
We was also disappointed with the cleaning facilities- there wasn’t any (unless we just couldn’t find them) I was having to clean our pots from the open taps near the tent with no hot water. Wasn’t ideal.
The Hill to the pitches were also a nightmare, not ideal for the elderly or disabled. Be prepared for the hill and carting your belongs up on trolleys.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review, albeit disappointing.

The pair next to you arrived that night at 12.30 not 3.30. I know this because I escorted them to their pitch and asked them to set up quietly . I'm not responsible for their snoring.

The washing up station is at the top of the hill as shown on the massive poster with map in the car park. You actually took a picture from the top of the hill so you must have seen it, everyone else does. Plus we tell everyone where all the taps, washing up, toilets etc are when you arrive.

As for the hill, it's all on the description of you care to read it. I'm 59 and I can get up there very easily. I think if you were elderly or disabled you wouldn't book a 'Small Hillside' pitch - or at least you'd be careful to inspect the details and reviews.

Liked The individual pitches, the close proximity to the pub, the fire pits, the trees and the facilities although basic, adequate. Friendly Owners, Helpfull. Phone charging unit. Handy bus service to Windermere.

Disliked Road noise, the track up the steep hill with a drag trolley, should be more detailed information on this, you are ok if you only have a small amount of gear and small tent, it’s a very steep path up to the tent pitches and not for people who struggle with fitness. Cost of beer and food in pub, expensive.

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From the manager: Thanks for the review.

You seemed very happy when you were here but it seems you had a really bad time.

We don't write the description of the site. That's down to Pitchup. It mentions walking up a steep hill and recommends light gear and compact tents. I can't make people read the description before they book but I recommend they do for the best experience.

We're not responsible for the price of food or beer at the pub down the road - The Watermill. I suggest you take that up with them rather than reflect it in our review score.

Most of our customers 80% give us a 10. That had been our standard score for years, which is why we have multiple awards at an average score of 9.6 or 9.7.

Liked Location, shower and toilet facilities, hidden campsites from the others, the views, the fire pits and bbq facilities!

Disliked The noise from the road (which can’t be helped I know!)

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Liked Hosts were lovely and close to Windemere.

Disliked Road noise, quite steep hills.

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Liked Great location, friendly and informative hosts. The site is probably the closest you can get to wild camping, very natural and well thought out pitches. The option to buy logs for camp fire was an added bonus.

Disliked Another shower/toilet would have been advantageous, long wait in a morning to use facilities.

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Liked Location is ideal for visiting the towns along Windermere trees inbetween pitches for privacy. Gorgeous views. Perfect spot for stargazing. Adults only sight. 11pm noise curfew ideal for couples

Disliked Pot wash station is cold water only making it difficult to clean plates effectively. There are no lights on site. The hill is very steep and the pitches are very small we took a four man tent and it invaded the next pitch

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From the manager: Thanks for your review.

The washing up station is cold water as campers that have cooked their dinner are quite capable of cooking water for their washing up. If we provided unlimited hot water we would put the prices up.

There are no street lights on the hill because campers bring torches and it's the countryside! There is PIR floodlighting around the main facilities and solar lights in the compost loo.

I believe your tent was rather larger than a normal four person tent. Check the model - if it says something like 500 on the name it's a five person. It was very large for our site.

The maximum pitch sizes are on the details on Pitchup and this year we have emphasized that the pitches are 'Small Hillside' pitches so there is no ambiguity. They are small pitches and on a hillside. If customers bring tents too big for the pitches available, it's really their problem and they must not encroach on neighbouring pitches.

Liked Wonderful spot! Perfect level of scenic and comfortable. The campsite was so well thought out by its owners and has everything you might need. This in hand with good transport links, a shop and pub near and most importantly the most beautiful plot for your tent made it a GREAT experience.

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Liked Complimentary Phone charger lockers were a great addition.
Friendly welcome
12pm check out
Fire pits

Disliked That hill to go up to the pitch was expected but after a few trips with the trolley it was an effort, especially if you were right at the top, definitely not for the less mobile or unfit !
Wouldn’t put me off going though
Could be better signposted Sat Nav had us on the opposite side of the road !

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From the manager: Thanks for your review.

Being in a rural area, most of the village both sides of the road shares the same postcode, so if you only use that you'll end up over by the Church/Watermill Inn.

Our Google maps location is 100 percent correct and takes you to the centre of our car park, as does the map location on Pitchup.

Liked I was greeted on arrival and shown all the facilities and then left to choose my own pitch from the ones available.

Showers and toilet were all clean and tidy

Pitches were private and secluded but still had amazing views of the surrounding scenery

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Liked The hosts/owners were lovely, very accommodating and genuine. I accidentally booked the wrong days but when I called up they were able to help me out with no fuss at all. The camp was very clean with fire pits and bbq available at no extra cost. The pitches themselves were very private and perfect for a romantic night under the stars. Each pitch either came with a picnic bench or some sort of seating which I thought was a nice touch.

The showers were clean and next to the showers they have a locker which you can charge your electricals up with, free of charge. Parking is safe and next to the main house. There’s also trolleys to use to get your stuff up the hill.

Disliked The hill to the pitch is a bit of a monster but there are nice views and it does feel lively and private. It’s not really a dislike but an annoyance when going to the toilet in the night time.

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