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 days- From £28 (£28) View prices & book
  - Primitive grass tent campsite- 6 people maximum - Ground type: Grass - Pitch size: Min 5m width × 10m depth (50m²) Arrival days- From £28 (£28) View prices & book
  - Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite- 6 people maximum - Ground type: Grass and gravel - Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²) Arrival days- From £32 (£32) View prices & book
  - Camping pod- 4 people maximum - Dimensions: 11.6ft width × 8.6ft length Arrival days- From £70 (£70) View prices & book
Reviews
96% would recommend this campground to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
Gill Head Farm boasts gorgeous scenery, great amenities, and a well-loved common room. Reviewers rave about the friendly staff, roomy sites, and prime location. It's a tidy, family-friendly spot with many repeat guests. Occasional road noise and spotty Wi-Fi are minor drawbacks to an otherwise fantastic stay.
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Lovely place , nice and clean…
 Power optional grass tent campsite
 Liked Lovely place , nice and clean toilets and  showers with hot running water and loved the room with TV , microwave and kettle , very friendly owners ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Recommend to friends Visit again
Beautiful setting
 Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
 Liked Beautiful setting. Play park. Nicely spaced pitches,  clean amenities. Easy access from main roads to site and close to Keswick and Ullswater.
 Disliked The weather! Nothing to do with the site just unlucky. No WiFi.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely weekend stay with excellent views.…
 Camping pod (no pets)
 Liked Lovely weekend stay with excellent views. The pod was lovely and clean, had plug sockets and heating which was extremely helpful. Facilities on site were lovely and all together we had a brilliant stay, we will definitely stay here again
Recommend to friends Visit again
Don't book
 Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
 Liked Not much
 Disliked Unhelpful staff. No clear directions to pitch.
Toilets very dirty and cold. More concerned with regular customers
Recommend to friends Visit again
I would highly recommend this campsite 10/10
 Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
 Liked Everything about this place is perfect. Nice and quiet, felt like we had place to ourselves. Toilet and showers so clean. Water piping hot in october. One, if not the best camp site we have been to so far! Gill head farm 5*+ thank you. I didnt want to come home.
 Disliked Zilch.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Beautiful location, excellent facilities and helpful friendly staff
 Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
 Liked Views , cleanliness and very accommodating. Our hook up did not reach so they let us use one of theirs
 Disliked WiFi very weak couldn’t connect
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great little site with good facilities
 Power optional grass tent campsite
 Liked Friendly Site
Good, clean Amenities 
Level Pitches
Recommend to friends Visit again
A great location for all outdoor activities
 Power optional grass tent campsite
 Liked Location, excellent facilities for outdoors, friendliness, campers respecting the quite period (10pm-8am)
 Disliked None
Recommend to friends Visit again
great stay with good access to northern lakes. loved the peahens
 Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
 Liked good signposting
friendly reception
great communal room and facilities
Recommend to friends Visit again
A peaceful and friendly site
 Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
 Liked Friendly and helpful owners/staff.  Clean facilities.  Plenty of space. Pub only a mile walk away.  Very quiet and felt remote
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 GMT (GMT+00:00)
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 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Want to know more about camping in The Lake District and Cumbria?
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?                    
 Read moreRV, 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 $37.06 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.