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 & 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)
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Primitive grass tent campsite (riverside)
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 6m depth (30m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28)
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4 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 11.6ft width × 8.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom £65 (£65)
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4 people maximum
Dimensions: 11.6ft width × 8.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom £70 (£70)
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
95% 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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Overall great, would definitely book again
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Location is great, brilliant value and clean shower block!
Disliked Cars need to be in hard standing which is fine, but dodgy parking by other campers meant spaces were limited. Could do with better separation of spaces
Recommend to friends Visit again
Loved it!
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Loved this place, Amanda was really lovely and welcoming. Beautiful outlook, wonderfully clean facilities, peaceful and relaxing. Would definitely stay again but for longer than 2 nights as it was not long enough!
Disliked Nothing!
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The pod was fairly spacious and…
Camping pod (no pets)
Liked The pod was fairly spacious and amenities close by. The children enjoyed their first camping experience and made friends in the play area
Disliked The z bed was very thin therefore we didn’t sleep very well. Would bring an inflatable mattress next time
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Stellplatz super…
Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked Stellplatz super
Disliked Zu wenig Duschen und Toiletten wenn der Platz mit vielen Campern besucht ist
Recommend to friends Visit again
Really nice area, and so quiet…
Primitive grass tent campsite (riverside)
Liked Really nice area, and so quiet which is what we wanted
Recommend to friends Visit again
Amazing pitches with stunning views. Great location.
Power optional grass tent campsite
Liked Location, clean facilities
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely campsite in a great location with good facilities
Power optional grass tent campsite
Liked Lovely views
Disliked Bins are a bit pants
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely site , pod spotless ,…
Camping pod (no pets)
Liked Lovely site , pod spotless , family site and nice and quiet after dark.
I'll be definitely revisiting
Disliked Nothing
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This was a family friendly camp…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked This was a family friendly camp site with all you need for a nice time away to spend quality time. The views are spectacular and the owners/managers are so lovely.
There is a communal room with fridge, freezer, microwave, toaster and kettles free to use. There is also TV, seating, board games and leaflets on the local area, you can also use the onsite WiFi here if needed.
There is toilets and a shower block and they sell a few things at the onside shop.
Overall this was a lovely place we just picked the coldest days of summer to camp and couldn't fully enjoy ourselves.
Thank you for the friendly welcome!!
5⭐️
Recommend to friends Visit again
Beautiful views, friendly staff and great…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Beautiful views, friendly staff and great facilities
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.
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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 $37.66 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.