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Camping pod (no pets)
From £65 (£65)
4 people maximum 
9.6/10
187 reviews 
No dogs allowed Bring all camping equipment minus the tent (linen, sleeping bags, pillows, cooking equipment, etc.)
Dimensions
11.6ft width × 8.6ft length
1 room
Open space 1 x Twin beds, 1 x Z-bed or foam mattress
No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.
No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.
Features
Car 1 included, 1 max. Campers' kitchen Car parking by site/unit Electric heater(s) Heating Picnic table Power socket(s) Other restrictions
No dogs allowed
Bed linen not provided
Availability
| Your booking From £65 (£65) | |
Based on 1 night, 4 people | |
| 2 adults |
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Gill Head Farm
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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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Excellent site, location, facilities staff the lot
Camping pod (no pets)
Liked Second time using the pods here. Such an amazing site. Facilities are clean and spot on. Staff are so friendly. Honestly we will be coming back here again x
Disliked None
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Setting, plunge pool, facilities, welcome…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Setting, plunge pool, facilities, welcome
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Excellent campsite, lovely views & great facilities
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked The site was spacious so we didn’t feel at all overcrowded and there was plenty of room to park as well. The views are lovely. The common room was a brilliant space to hang out in wet weather, and was well equipped with a kettle, microwave, fridge and freezer, as well as spaces to cook with our stove. There were plenty of fire pits available too. The toilet and shower facilities were good - showers were hot and powerful and I didn’t have to queue at all. Overall we had a great stay and I think it was good value for what’s provided.
Disliked Nothing
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Would definitely recommend.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Great site, excellent value. Loved the communal room, a real bonus, especially on a wet weekend. The facilities were well thought out and always clean. The fields were not overcrowded and had great views (we were on the non-riverside area; the riverside pitches are gorgeous but quite far from the facilities). Felt quiet and remote, despite being just a few minutes off the A66. Nice playground for kids too. Wifi in the communal area, but poor signal on site (to be expected given location).
Disliked Showers were the ones where you have to re-press the button every so often, which is fine generally, but these went off every 10 seconds so needed re-pushing very often.
Some people might not like the signs around the place reminding people to clean up after themselves but it's only common courtesy and the place was always neat and clean.
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As above
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Always the best stay here, friendly and accommodating owners.
The best views of the northern fells ever and always super clean.
The pizza man who turned up was amazing, decent 12” pizzas too for the price.
Disliked All was good
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Clean site, stunning views, great facilities – perfect family camping
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked We had a fantastic time at Gill Head campsite for our little one’s very first camping trip ( 2 years old). The site itself was spotless and really well looked after, which made everything feel welcoming and comfortable. The views from the campsite are stunning, and the facilities were excellent — everything we needed was close by and easy to use. It felt like a really family-friendly place, and we couldn’t have chosen a better spot for a first camping experience in 8 years. We’ll definitely be coming back! FYI - we had very good phone signal despite some reviews saying signal is bad. We were on the far side of the campsite overlooking the sheep field.
Disliked N/a
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We Loved every minute of our…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked We Loved every minute of our stay at Gill Head Farm.
Would definitely stay again.
Our son loved the play ground.
We Loved the views
Shower was amazing.
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Excellent spotless site and kippers cabin
Kipper cabin
Liked Loved it as second year we’ve been so friendly the kipper cabin brilliant nice relaxing place to stay and will be booking again for next year 😁
Disliked There nothing to dislike everything was spot on
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It was ok, think we were just very unlucky on this occasion.
Camping pod (no pets)
Liked It was clean and very family friendly.
Disliked The microwave was broken when we arrived, so we had to venture out for food. Then there was a power cut for the majority of the day, then later that evening when we queued for a pizza on the site we were told they had sold out as a group of DOEs who were staying for 1 night had bought them all.
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From the manager: Hi,
Thank you for staying with us recently.
To answer your points individually, the microwave was replaced with a working machine within 20 minutes of its breakage being reported to Reception, and 2 brand new microwaves were installed within 12 hours. The power disruption started at 1pm and finished at 3pm as advertised on our social media and at Reception. The pizza guy, who is entirely independent of our site, clearly requests pre-order with contact details displayed around the site in order to avoid disappointment , and clearly states on his advert "limited drop-ins available". The DOE students are pre-booked visitors like yourself and were not treated preferentially. We are sorry you were unlucky with the pizza-guy.
I hope we will see you again sometime,
Thanks
Gill Head Team
Lovely, well run site…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Lovely, well run site
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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
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.6334°N
2.96195°W
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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.
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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?
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 $37.88 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.