Peacock Farm Camping

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  • Wild-camping site 10 minutes’ drive from Kendal, Lake District
  • Windermere 15 minutes’ drive; National Trust - Hill Top 40 minutes
  • Dogs welcome; resident sheep and cows; five minutes’ walk from a pub
It’s not quite ‘blink and you’ll miss it’ at Peacock Farm Camping, but it’s worth noting that this family-friendly spot is open to the public only for 60 precious days a year, so it pays to time your holiday just right… This is a pop-up site on a working farm on the south-eastern fringes of Lake District National Park, almost halfway between Kendal (10 minutes’ drive) and Windermere (15 minutes) – a pretty privileged location for exploring this spectacular corner of England, with views of distant wooded hills and fields framed by moss-covered stone walls. Amenities are on the simple side at Peacock Farm, but there are portable toilets for guests. In addition, you’re welcome to light up a barbecue or a campfire when it’s time for dinner. Need provisions? The nearest shop is just across the A591 (five minutes), or you can head into Kendal or Staveley (10 minutes). And if you fancy a pub meal (steak, fish and chips, curry…), you have to walk only about five minutes down the lane. There are dog-friendly walks in the vicinity, but while on the farm, please keep your canine buddy on a lead so as not to spook the resident animals, which include sheep and cows. There is also plenty of wildlife to be seen on your hikes – from red squirrels to nesting ospreys, especially at Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve (15 minutes), where the peaty ponds also attract dragonflies and damselflies.

Campground type

Tent sites 50
Opens July 10
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jul 10 to

Open from Fri, Jul 17 to

Open from Thu, Aug 27 to

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 87 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulWild campingBudget/backpacker

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Tranquil, basic camping with lovely rural views. Guests love the freedom, farm animals, and friendly staff. Clean portaloos, but can be crowded. Great for Lake District access, near a pub. Booking supports charity. Suggest water tap improvement.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 6/3/2026

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked It was lovely had a greet time the views were amazing are dog molly loved it nice people on site the site manager came a couple of times through the day checking everything ok and animals and alpacas were great

Disliked Tent let rain in get wet in the night so had to leave but nothing to do with farm

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Stunning scenery

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Christina P. 8 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked We loved the scenery and stripped back camping experience. The portaloos were kept clean, site managed well and friendly staff who popped by on arrival.

Disliked Track on the way up to campsite very bumpy and tight. But not the campsite owners faults and the bumpy drive it worth it for the views you are rewarded with.

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Perfect location - close distance to…

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 Alisha G. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Perfect location - close distance to the lake. Lovely walks around the campsite with a local pub. Will be coming back.

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Will go back - great spot to explore Windermere and Kendal.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Plenty of space on a busy bank holiday, felt like we had our own private area which was nice. Amenities were basic but knew that before we went, porta loos were looked after and washing up area was useful. Beautiful views and since we had space, meant it was very quiet. Was great we could have fire pit/ bbq. Will go back!

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 Bethany M. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked We had an absolutely fabulous stay at this campsite. The site was beautifully maintained, clean, and had a really welcoming atmosphere from the moment we arrived. The toilets was just your standard port a loos but was kept clean.

The location was perfect, with lovely surroundings and plenty to see and do nearby. It was peaceful and relaxing while still having everything we needed close at hand. Very dog friendly too. The staff were friendly and helpful.

We genuinely loved every minute of our stay and were sad to leave. We would highly recommend this campsite to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway, and we will definitely be returning in the future. Thank you for such a wonderful stay!

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Anonymous

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Liked Great view from the pitch! Ground was soft to put tents up and quite quiet!

Disliked No drinking water

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 Sarah B. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The location is beautiful and the campers this weekend were friendly. The host was also lovely and very welcoming. Lots of space and family friendly

Disliked No drinking water - didn’t pick this up from reading the pitch up page sorry if missed
And there was only three portaloos for the site that were pretty bad state by Sunday evening

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From the manager: Hi,

Thanks for the feedback.

For our first week of the year we did completely underestimate the number of toilets needed especially with the heat we've had this week. It is something we have learnt from and looking to improve for when we reopen in July.

It does state on our Pitchup profile that we don't have any running water onsite.

Thanks again and we open to see you back with us again in the future.
Dan

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Abigail L. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Peaceful and spacious
Cute animals in the nearby fields

Disliked Day 3 of the bank holidays the porta potties were nooo good

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Would definitely go again 👍🏻

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Trevor S. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Loved the views and the owner very friendly and helpful

Disliked Facilities was basic but i get it to say he donates all proceeds to charity

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Perfect off grid peaceful place to stay! 100% would come back!

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Tasha E. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Everything!
Views were amazing, park/pitch where you like, amazing sunrise over the mountains!

Disliked Nothing, if you like off grid with no showers etc

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

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 Dog walk nearby

Type

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

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Peacock Farm Camping

Ashes Lane

Staveley

Kendal

Cumbria

England

LA8 9JS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.36133°N
2.8076°W

Route directions

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Nearest transport

Bus
3.3 mi Bus Station
3.3 mi Bus Station
3.3 mi Bus Station
Rail
1.1 mi Staveley Rail Station
1.7 mi Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station
3.4 mi Kendal Rail Station
Ferry
4.7 mi Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal
5 mi Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing
5.3 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

The pretty town of Kendal (10 minutes’ drive) has characteristic limestone buildings and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. Check out the reconstructed dodo at the Kendal Museum, which also displays dioramas illustrating rather more local animals and plants, plus archaeological artefacts. Sitting on a vast estate with woodland and orchards, National Trust - Sizergh (10 minutes) is a medieval manor that has been home to the same family for 26 generations (that’s about 800 years, in case you were wondering). Stroll around the estate catching glimpses of hawfinches and butterflies, or head indoors to admire splendid Flemish tapestries and the Inlaid Chamber. Beatrix Potter lived at National Trust - Hill Top (40 minutes), between Windermere and Esthwaite Water, for more than 30 years. Her pretty cottage still houses her belongings, while the garden is an informal jumble of colourful flowers, plants and vegetables. The on-site second-hand bookshop has paperbacks and (as should be expected) a good range of children’s books.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 19.7 mi Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 20.1 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Haverigg 22.8 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Silecroft 24 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walney West Shore 25 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The World of Beatrix Potter 4.5 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 4.7 mi

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 4.7 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 5.6 mi

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 6.1 mi

National Trust

Windermere and Troutbeck 4.7 mi

Townend 5.5 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 5.6 mi

Hill Top 6.6 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 7.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Staveley - Ratherheath Tarn - Staveley 1.2 mi

Scout Scar - Helsington 2.7 mi

Kendal Castle and Paddy Lane 3.4 mi

Kendal and Scout Scar 3.4 mi

The River Kent and Kendal 4.1 mi

Local events

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

    Penrith, England 17.2 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Peacock Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Peacock Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Peacock Farm Camping? The pretty town of Kendal (10 minutes’ drive) has characteristic limestone buildings and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. Check out the reconstructed dodo at the Kendal Museum, which also displays dioramas … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Peacock Farm Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  1 p.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  1 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Peacock Farm Camping? From $24.17 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.