Church Lane Campsite

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View from the campsite
View from the campsite
Pitch at boundary wall overlooking the view to the coniston fells
Campsite showers and sink area
Shower
Shower
Toilet facilities
Shower
Pitches surrounded by woodland trees
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Pitch at boundary wall overlooking the view to the coniston fells
Campsite showers and sink area
Shower

  • Peaceful back to basics Cumbria site with lovely Lake District views
  • A 10-minute drive to either Kendal or Windermere
  • Tree-lined grass pitch area a mile from the local village pub
Time for a slice of the simple life? Grab a peaceful Lake District pitch at Church Lane Campsite and immerse yourselves in proper scenic countryside with few distractions. This back to basics site has life’s essentials in place – in the form of drinking water, toilets and showers – but hasn’t gone overboard with other facilities, so you’ll simply be left to set up your space and soak up the gorgeous views of the surrounding countryside. Pitches here are on grass with trees around the field to provide a bit of shelter and shade – and the views are pretty much green as far as you can see… This setting gives the place a remote atmosphere that’s well suited to adventurous travellers, nature lovers and serenity-seeking couples or families. That said, it’s not actually all that remote – handily, you’ll be able to drive to Kendal in about 10 minutes for cultural attractions, shops and places to eat, and popular Windermere is about the same distance in the other direction. Closer still are a smart rural restaurant and the little village of Crook, a mile away and the home of the local pub – both excellent options for a good feed.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Open now
Opens 12 June
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 12 Jun to

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 122 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Church Lane Campsite: quiet, rustic stay near Kendal/Windermere. Loved by visitors for friendly owners, clean ablutions (hot showers!), and ample pitches. Basic facilities and some uneven ground noted, but excellent value, peace, and a welcoming vibe. Great for exploring the Lakes.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Nice shower room. Warm shower.…

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Somruthai L.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Nice shower room. Warm shower.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, friendly staff, good facilities…

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Connor R.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great location, friendly staff, good facilities

Disliked Left shower was a bit inconsistent but overall showers were great for a campsite, very warm and powerful and rarely a queue

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great pop up site. Lovely owner…

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Beverley L.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great pop up site. Lovely owner coming to check we had booked on. Happy chappy. Even had shower facilities for a pop up site. Great location. Will definitely use again. Thank you

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great spot. Very clean. Amazing showers…

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Willem L.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great spot. Very clean. Amazing showers and scenery.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities..

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Paula M.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Location was beautiful ( within the rolling hills ) showers were really good 👍 😊,
Portable loos were clean and regularly checked. The 3 brothers who ran the camp were lovley and helpful.stars at night were amazing 😍kids loved the forest area

Disliked Sheep were loud at times but we was out in nature. No public transport but we did have taxi service .

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Toilets were super clean and showers…

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Georgia C.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Toilets were super clean and showers were fantastic, really quiet little spot :)

Disliked Nothing!!!

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Nice shower facilities with hot water.…

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Yung Q.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Nice shower facilities with hot water. Toilet is clean too. Beautiful place.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very quiet. Great location. Really good…

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Dan P.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Very quiet. Great location. Really good facilities. Team were really approachable and helpful.

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

Site sits on a slight slope so you have to be careful where you pitch.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great, friendly staff who were flexible and very helpful. Site was nice and clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good basic campsite with everything you would need.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Friendly team, quiet area, not too many other campers and everyone respectful. Very good showers, basic toilets and washing up facilities. Lovely pub 2 min drive- sun inn. Very good food. Easy 5-10 minute drive into Windermere.

Disliked Hard to locate, the country road in is big enough for 1 vehicle and is a 2 way road which was sketchy. Came face to face with another vehicle nearly every time I drove down the road, only 1 place on the whole stretch to pull in. Obviously not the campsites fault just something to be aware of!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for such a lovely review! We're really pleased you enjoyed your stay, and we look forward to welcoming you again should you wish to stay with us in future.

Just incase anyone is reading this RE locating us, we do provide quite a comprehensive set of location instructions which go out in our booking confirmation emails (including a WhatThreeWords pin, and a detailed set of written directions). We're only a few hundred meters down a back lane, and there a couple of passing spots along the way if you need them. It gives our campsite an extra level of tranquility being off the main road, so don't let this put you off.

Thanks again!

The team at Church Lane Campsite

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Church Lane Campsite

Sunny Brow Farm

Crook

Kendal

Cumbria

England

LA8 8LQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.34529°N
2.85229°W

Route directions

What3words: unlucky.ditching.twinkled. The site is on Back Lane. Please do not follow your satnav to LA8 8LQ, as this will take you to the farmhouse. From Crook Road, take the exit at St Catherine's Church. The site entrance is approximately 600 metres from the end of the road on the right-hand side.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.1 km Rail Station
5.2 km Tourist Information Centre
7.1 km Bus Station
Rail
4 km Staveley Rail Station
5.1 km Windermere Rail Station
5.7 km Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry
5 km Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal
5.2 km Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing
5.7 km 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

If you’re here to explore the attractions of the Lake District National Park, there’s surely no better place to start than Windermere (10 minutes’ drive) – it is, after all, England’s largest natural lake. Boat trips and various watersports (including kayaking and paddleboarding) can help you get out on the water, or you can stick to the lakeshore for a walk, a visit to the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (10 minutes) or adventure activities at Brockhole on Windermere (15 minutes). Other nearby natural attractions include Kentmere (20 minutes) and Rydal Cave (25 minutes); but if you hit a rainy day, maybe you’d prefer to head to Kendal (10 minutes) for its various museums and arts venues, or to Levens Hall (15 minutes), a little way south of the town. Something to keep the kids happy? Try the animal experiences at Lakeland Farm Visitor Centre (15 minutes) or Predator Experience – Wolf Experience UK (25 minutes). Or, if you’d like a bit of peace for a while, lose them in the labyrinth at Lakeland Maze Farm Park (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 29.8 km Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 30.3 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Haverigg 33.2 km Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Silecroft 35.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walney West Shore 37 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 4.5 km

The World of Beatrix Potter 4.9 km

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 5 km

Hill Top 7.7 km

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 8.6 km

National Trust

Windermere and Troutbeck 6.3 km

Hill Top 7.7 km

Townend 8.3 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 8.6 km

Fell Foot Park 10.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Winster circular 3.4 km

Staveley - Ratherheath Tarn - Staveley 4.3 km

BLACKWELL 4.6 km

Scout Scar - Helsington 4.7 km

Bowness - Winster Valley 5 km

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 Church Lane Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Church Lane Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Church Lane Campsite? If you’re here to explore the attractions of the Lake District National Park, there’s surely no better place to start than Windermere (10 minutes’ drive) – it is, after all, England’s largest … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Church Lane Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Church Lane Campsite? From R518,88 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.