Frost Hole

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Gorgeous views for every pitch
Gorgeous views for every pitch
Welcome, enjoy your stay
Entrance gate to frost hole farm
Pitch among the greenery
Hot shower with a view
View to brunt knott
Shower
Blissfully hot shower
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Welcome, enjoy your stay
Entrance gate to frost hole farm
Pitch among the greenery

  • Peaceful pop-up site with stunning Lake District National Park views
  • Lakeland Farm Visitor Centre 15 minutes’ drive; Windermere 20 minutes
  • Showers available; pubs and shops 10 minutes’ drive
Tucked away down a quiet farm track 10 minutes’ drive from the rural Cumbrian village of Staveley, the pop-up site at Frost Hole is a peaceful retreat for anyone seeking simplicity and solitude. With wild pitches set against the stunning backdrop of mountains and fells in the Lake District National Park, it’s a gorgeous spot in which to unwind and reconnect with nature. This off-grid site is basic but spectacular, with grass pitches, showers, toilets and space to park your car. With lots of space, you can pitch up wherever you fancy; you’re pretty much guaranteed blazing sunsets on clear evenings and – thanks to the lack of light pollution – stellar celestial displays after dark. Frost Hole is positioned on the crossroads of several scenic footpaths, bridleways and mountain biking trails for anyone wanting to explore locally. A bakery, cafés, pubs and shops are all in Staveley, from where you can hop on bus number 555 to explore the Lake District, or take the train to Kendal and Windermere from the station.

Campground type

Tent sites 15
Open now
Opens July 23
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Jul 23 to

Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 7 Pitchup.com customers

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100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again
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Wild camping views with good facilities and a great shower!

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Luke N.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Super friendly host, clean facilities and stunning surroundings.

Disliked Not loads of flat pitches (fine for small tents but you might struggle with a large one).

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A must-visit campsite in the Lake District!

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Megan F.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Frost Hole is a rare gem of a campsite! The views are spectacular, especially the sunsets, and Chloe and Lyndon are superb hosts. The hot shower was divine and the location is perfect for a hike or run up Brunt Knott and into Kentmere, or exploring Staveley and the Lake District. We’ll definitely be back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite, lovely hosts had a fantastic time…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great campsite, lovely hosts had a fantastic time

Recommend to friends Visit again

We loved this camping spot and will definitely be back! We were…

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Emma D.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked We loved this camping spot and will definitely be back! We were looking for somewhere quiet and more wild campy as opposed to some of the bigger campsites around, but still wanted access to a shower and toilet facilities… this campsite was exactly what we were after! Gorgeous views and a quiet and relaxed campsite. The couple running it live onsite and are really friendly and always around to help. They had drinking water onsite, a portaloo that was kept very clean and well stocked and a hot shower facilities too.

Disliked Nothing

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As close to wild camping as you'd probably get, scenic and remote,…

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Christopher M.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked As close to wild camping as you'd probably get, scenic and remote, friendly atmosphere

Disliked Struggled to find flat ground to pitch up

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My partner and myself absolutely loved the views and the serenity of…

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Tyler P.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked My partner and myself absolutely loved the views and the serenity of the farm it was Fantastic! She saw sheep on the road up and was ecstatic to see them and then the bats later at night were also a good little treat to watch in the night.

And the SHOWER! Phenomenal, just what we needed when we got up in the crisp fresh morning.

All in all 10/10.

We very much look forward to staying here again.

Tyler & Rach

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Wow! Thank you both so much. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and chuffed you got to see the bats too. Hopefully see you back here soon.
Lyndon & Chloe

Great all round, clean, great location, nice facilities & cheap price

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked - Clean and tidy campsite & facilities
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Straight forward to find on maps
- Very good value for money
- Excellent location for exploring the Lake District (coming from East/South location)
- Beautiful scenery on campsite
- 5 min drive/2 mile walk to Spar, Pizza shop, Fish & Chips, fancy bakery/coffee etc …

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No running water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Frost Hole

Staveley

Kendal

Cumbria

England

LA8 9QU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.38242°N
2.79603°W

Nearest transport

Bus
4.2 mi Bus Station
4.2 mi Bus Station
4.2 mi Bus Station
Rail
1 mi Staveley Rail Station
2.2 mi Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station
4.2 mi Kendal Rail Station
Ferry
5.3 mi Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal
5.8 mi Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing
6.1 mi Far Sawrey Windermere Ferry Terminal

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

Hikes directly from the pitches head up to rugged Brunt Knott (25 minutes’ walk), or you can try for the peak of Kentmere (nearly two hours). A longer ramble leads to Brant Fell Viewpoint (2.5 hours) for views over Windermere, or you can take the kids on gentle strolls around the lake’s shoreline instead (20 minutes’ drive). Once down by the lake, pop into Windermere Jetty Museum (also 20 minutes) to see the displays of historic boats before hopping onto a steamer for a cruise on the water. You can book dinghy sailing at Windermere Outdoor Adventure Centre (20 minutes), or try kayaking and windsurfing from Hodge Howe Watersports Centre (15 minutes). Most kids love the interactive Peter Rabbit-themed exhibits at The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (20 minutes), and you can also visit Potter’s former home at National Trust-owned Hill Top (45 minutes). If you’d rather not stray so far from home base, feed the calves and Herdwick sheep at the Lakeland Farm Visitor Centre (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 21.2 mi Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 21.6 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Haverigg 23.9 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Silecroft 25.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walney West Shore 26.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The World of Beatrix Potter 5.2 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 5.3 mi

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 5.7 mi

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 6 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 6.9 mi

National Trust

Windermere and Troutbeck 4.8 mi

Townend 5.2 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 6.9 mi

Hill Top 7.3 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 8.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Staveley - Ratherheath Tarn - Staveley 0.9 mi

Kentmere Horseshoe 4 mi

Scout Scar - Helsington 4 mi

Kendal Castle and Paddy Lane 4.3 mi

Kendal and Scout Scar 4.3 mi

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 31, 2025 – Thursday, July 31, 2025)

    Penrith, England 15.7 mi

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 campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Frost Hole have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Frost Hole dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Frost Hole? Hikes directly from the pitches head up to rugged Brunt Knott (25 minutes’ walk), or you can try for the peak of Kentmere (nearly two hours). A longer ramble leads to Brant … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Frost Hole?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Frost Hole? From $26.56 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.