Gill Head Farm
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- Working hill farm in the north of the Lake District National Park
- A 15-minute drive from Keswick and Penrith; 10 minutes from Ullswater
- Stunning views of Blencathra and the Northern Fells
Campground type
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- Wifi is available only in communal room and does not reach individual pitches.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Mar 21 to
Campsite types & availability
Power optional grass tent campsite
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28)
View prices & bookPrimitive grass tent campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 10m depth (50m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28)
View prices & bookPrimitive grass tent campsite (riverside)
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 6m depth (30m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28)
View prices & bookPowered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £32 (£32)
View prices & bookKipper cabin
2 people maximum
Dimensions: 14ft width × 15ft length
Arrival daysFrom £75 (£75)
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Reviews
96% would recommend this campground to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
Gill Head Farm: praised for stunning Lake District setting, spectacular views, and easy attraction access. Spotless facilities, friendly staff, family-friendly vibe, spacious sites, and good amenities. Highly recommended for a peaceful stay.
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The campsite was beautiful, all facilities very well maintained and clean. Great…
Camping pod (no pets)
Liked The campsite was beautiful, all facilities very well maintained and clean. Great playground for kids. We stayed at one of the pods, it was spacious enough to accommodate 2 adults and 2 kids. Plenty of storage under the beds. The best part was underfloor heating, kept us really warm over the night. We will definitely come back.
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Lovely campsite with fabulous views, clean facilities and great extras
Power optional grass tent campsite
Liked Lovely campsite with fabulous views. Really nice touch with the communal area where there are facilities such as fridge, freezer, kettle and washing machine.
Really good play area for children too.
Toilets and showers clean.
Disliked Not being able to park right next to the tent meant you were looking at quite a lot of cars in the central section.
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We have been coming here for the last 4 years and it's just fantastic!
Camping pod
Liked Lovely views, clean and friendly staff
Recommend to friends Visit again
Fantastic site in a great location for exploring the Northern Lake District.…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Fantastic site in a great location for exploring the Northern Lake District.
Staff were friendly and the facilities were clean and well maintained. The addition of a communal common room was a welcome change from the tent in an evening.
Just be careful if following a Sat-Nav from Keswick as mine took me down a small road rather than waiting to turn towards Troutbeck off the main road.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely location, clean and tidy site, very peaceful with amazing views
Camping pod (no pets)
Liked Clean and tidy site, easy to access, close to a number of amazing hikes, Rookins activity centre and a lovely farm shop (Basecamp)
Disliked nothing!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Central location to popular site seeing areas of the Lake District. Friendly…
Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked Central location to popular site seeing areas of the Lake District.
Friendly staff.
Great views.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Nice overnight stay
Camping pod (no pets)
Liked Beautiful location, reasonably priced accommodation. Our youngest daughter really enjoyed the little play area and seeing the chickens roaming around. No late night noise which was great for us. Hired the fire pit which was great and also had breakfast the next morning at the farm shop cafe nearby which was tasty.
Disliked No real instructions on where to go when you arrive but did find it ok. Didn't realise there was under floor heating as we arrived a bit later and didn't notice the thermostat on the wall, saw it in the morning and it had been on full all night making the pod very hot.
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Fantastic views, very clean and tidy. Staff were friendly, kind and helpful.…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Fantastic views, very clean and tidy. Staff were friendly, kind and helpful. Great value for money. Perfect location - would stay again.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great camping site
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Love this site. We have been here many times and love the relaxed, friendly vibe. The family that run the site and farm are always so nice and helpful. Beautiful views and easy access to lovely walks and the surrounding areas. Site is respectful of quiet times in the main.
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A good location for exploring the Lake District. The campsite is very…
Camping pod (no pets)
Liked A good location for exploring the Lake District. The campsite is very clean, the toilets and showers work perfectly. The owners are very friendly.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
Gill Head Farm
Troutbeck
Penrith
Cumbria
England
CA11 0ST
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.6334°N
2.96195°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Allonby | 21 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Seascale | 26.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
St Bees | 27.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 5.8 mi
Castlerigg Stone Circle 5.9 mi
Ullswater Steamers 6.2 mi
The Rheged Centre 7.2 mi
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 9.1 mi
National Trust
Grasmere and Great Langdale 13.7 mi
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 14.5 mi
Townend 15.5 mi
Wordsworth House and Garden 16.4 mi
Windermere and Troutbeck 17 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Blencathra Classic - Sharp Edge and Narrow Edge 2.3 mi
Mungrisdale - Bannerdale Crags 2.3 mi
Threlkeld - Blencathra - Sharp Edge - Scales - Threlkeld 3.9 mi
Threlkeld, Westcoe and Keswick Railway 3.9 mi
Aira Force - Dockray - Dowthwaitehead - Aira Force 4.5 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 Gill Head Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Gill Head Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Gill Head Farm? Ullswater is the nearest of the lakes at 10 minutes’ drive away, so that’s as good a place to start as any – stop by at Aira Force waterfall on your way … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Gill Head Farm?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Gill Head Farm? From $37.81 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.