Peacock Farm Camping

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Camping field and views around the site
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Bell tent pitched up on our farm
Bell tent pitched up on our farm
Views around the site

  • Lake District wild-camping site 10 minutes’ drive from Kendal
  • Windermere 15 minutes’ drive; Scafell Pike 50 minutes
  • Dogs welcome; resident sheep and cows; five minutes’ walk from a pub
It’s not quite ‘blink and you’ll miss it’ at Peacock Farm Camping, but it’s worth noting that this family-friendly site is open to the public only for 60 precious days a year, so it pays to time your holiday just right… This is a pop-up site on a working farm on the south-eastern fringes of Lake District National Park, almost halfway between Kendal (10 minutes’ drive) and Windermere (15 minutes) – a pretty privileged location for exploring this spectacular corner of England, with views of distant wooded hills and fields surrounded by moss-covered stone walls. Amenities are on the simple side at Peacock Farm; there are portable toilets for guests, but no running water. You’re welcome to light up a barbecue or a campfire when it’s time for dinner. Need provisions? The nearest shop is just across the A591 (five minutes), or you can head into Kendal or Staveley (10 minutes). And if you fancy a pub meal (steak, fish and chips, curry…), you have to walk only about five minutes down the lane. There are dog-friendly walks in the vicinity, but while on the farm, please keep your canine buddy on a lead so as not to spook the resident animals, which include sheep and cows. There is also plenty of wildlife to be seen on your hikes – from red squirrels to nesting ospreys at Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve (15 minutes), where the peaty ponds also attract dragonflies and damselflies.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Open now
Opens 18 July
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 18 Jul to

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100% would stay here again

What customers say

Tranquil, no-frills camping with farm animals & great views. Basic portaloos but clean. Spacious, quiet, good Lake District base. Some found lack of taps/bins an issue, and isolation might not suit all. Rocky track. Good value, many plan return visits.

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Such a beautiful campsite near a working farm and with mountain view.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Such a beautiful campsite near a working farm and with mountain view. The property is vast and different elevations gives more privacy. You can see horses and sheep right next to the site. Short drive away from kendal town but gives wild camping vibes when quiet

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Peaceful, back to basics camp site in a good location.

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Anonymous

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Liked The campsite was peaceful, with plenty of space to pitch your tent.
The field is on a working farm but was tidy and the portaloos were kept really clean during our stay.
There was good phone signal and it was in an ideal location for us to be close to lots of attractions.
Extra bonus that the money goes to charity!

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Top site. So peaceful

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Chris j.

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Liked Peaceful, views, rainbow sheep!!!

Friendly horses across the lane.

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Basic, but pleasant site that is definitely worth a visit!

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Bethany J.

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Liked We really enjoyed our stay at Peacock Farm. We are frequent campers but had never ‘wild’ camped before, so I wasn’t sure how we’d get on. But I think the plus sides of the setting made up for the lack of plumbing. We had a really lovely chat with the shepherd who talked us through all the different types of sheep they have, which we all loved.

There is currently two portaloos on site, which were absolutely fine as they were, but we just took anticbac wipes to keep them clean for the little ones. The loo roll was topped up as well! And not only that but the day after we arrived the farmer installed a sink unit that we could use for washing up - it was hooked up to grey water butts with their being no water on site, but even if it was hooked up to nothing, let me tell you it’s easier to washing up in a sink with your own water, than in a little tub! So we were appreciative of that.

We all said we would go back (three families camped) again and would be nice to see how the flock progresses next year

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Excellent, tell your friends

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Anonymous

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Liked I really do not like camping, but when your 5 year old granddaughter asks to go camping for her Daddy's 40th birthday, you can't say no.
I am so glad that we did though.
Peacock farm is in the most beautiful and tranquil setting. Andrew and his family are welcoming and helpful. The site is easy to pitch the tents on, although there may be some stony parts.
We enjoyed an early evening barbeque, we used a raised one which I would recommend. Veggie burgers for my daughter, beef for the rest of us, followed by toasted marshmallows on chocolate digestives (yummy) then a lovely walk to burn off those calories, giving Ronnie the horse and his friend a pat on the way.
We had planned to stay 2 nights, but Storm Floris had other ideas so we decided to quit while we were ahead, and dry!
Couple of things to note.
It actually cost less for 2 nights than the price of 4 ice-creams at Windermere!
It is a working farm, but there are NO animals in the camping field, so there will be animal noise and poo.
There is NO potable water, so bring your own, or you can get large bottles from Morrisons in Kendal. I believe there are plans to provide a dishwashing station in the future.
There is no electricity or WiFi (thankfully)
The toilets are portable and they were very clean.
To sum up. If you are looking for a peaceful, no frills, tranquil camping break then this is for you, but only for 60 days a year, and all profits go to Dreamflight
(www.dreamflight.org) a charity that takes children with serious illness or disability on a holiday of a lifetime to Orlando. So a win-win for everyone.
Definitely planning to go again next year and have my alert set up ready for it.

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Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, amazing views & location, some facilities can be improved

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Megan D.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The views were so picturesque and beautiful, very quiet and relaxing place if that is what you are after, we were one of only 3 other tents in the whole field - and it was a huge field! Really clean portaloos. Great to be surrounded by animals - sheep & horses.

Very cheap.

Perfect location for what we wanted, right in between Windemere and Kendal.

The staff member we met was really lovely, gave us some of his own water for washing up as we enquired if there was a tap, gave us some info about the sheep on the farm and said we could watch them being fed! Really helpful and lovely.

Disliked Land is a bit uneven and not massively clear where to park and where to pitch up, car parking area is the most even part the rest is quite hilly. The track/road up to the campsite is very rocky and tiny, can be a bit of a difficult drive.

No water tap or showers but were made aware this is something they are looking into.

No bins for rubbish, unsure if we were supposed to take rubbish home with us?

As lovely as it was for it to be so quiet it did feel a bit strange to only be one of three others there in such a huge field, especially at night with no lighting - can feel a bit scary and isolating, as you really are in the middle of nowhere, just fields for miles. Even some solar fairy lights / outdoor lights would help with this I think. I think it depends what sort of trip you are looking for, probably perfect if you are looking to wild camp, we just weren't expecting it to be quite so quiet and isolated!

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Perfect location ...had a lovely walk ..really close to the Dales Way

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paul d.

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Liked Lovely little site with great walks

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What a perfect setting for an almost wild camp! This was our…

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Becky S.

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Liked What a perfect setting for an almost wild camp! This was our first camping trip and it was just me and my two boys - maybe a brave choice given the basic facilities - but it worked for us!
The views in every direction were uninterrupted and beautiful. We had two friendly horses behind us and sheep in the field next to us. We met one of the farmers and he invited the boys to help him feed the sheep - he was lovely to chat to. I did feel a little isolated, as at one point we were the only tent on the field, but Carl put my mind at ease and checked I had their phone numbers if I needed them.
The 2 portaloos were very clean, but there were 'proper' toilets down the lane at the holiday park, next to The Whistling Pig pub.

A great base for our adventures; close to Windermere town centre where we stocked up on food. There is a closer shop in Staveley village if you needed.
Strong phone/internet signal.

Would 100% visit again!

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Great site for a more wild camping experience

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Sarah D.

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Liked It was lovely and quiet. No set pitches so can pick your own spot for the views. The kids loved to be able to see and hear the animals any time they wanted.

Only tip would be to make sure the seat is down on the portaloo after use to limit the smell for the next user

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Peacock Farm. The site is beautiful,…

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Chris C.

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Liked We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Peacock Farm. The site is beautiful, relaxed and peaceful with uninterrupted views in all directions.
We loved meeting the friendly neighbours (sheep and ponies) and enjoyed meeting the farmer who came to see if we would like to go with him to feed them.
A great stay and we hope to revisit next year!

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Features

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

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No running water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Peacock Farm Camping

Ashes Lane

Staveley

Kendal

Cumbria

England

LA8 9JS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.36133°N
2.8076°W

Route directions

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Nearest transport

Coach
5.3 km Bus Station
5.4 km Bus Station
5.4 km Bus Station
Rail
1.7 km Staveley Rail Station
2.8 km Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station
5.5 km Kendal Rail Station
Ferry
7.5 km Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal
8.1 km Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing
8.6 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - National Trust - Sizergh: 10 minutes’ drive - Bowness-on-Windermere (lake cruises): 20 minutes - Lakes Aquarium: 25 minutes - National Trust - Hill Top (former home of Beatrix Potter): 40 minutes - Scafell Pike: 50 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 31.7 km Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 32.4 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Haverigg 36.6 km Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Silecroft 38.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walney West Shore 40.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The World of Beatrix Potter 7.3 km

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 7.5 km

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 7.6 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 9 km

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 9.8 km

National Trust

Windermere and Troutbeck 7.6 km

Townend 8.8 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 9 km

Hill Top 10.6 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 12.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Staveley - Ratherheath Tarn - Staveley 2 km

Scout Scar - Helsington 4.3 km

Kendal Castle and Paddy Lane 5.5 km

Kendal and Scout Scar 5.5 km

The River Kent and Kendal 6.5 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Peacock Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Peacock Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Peacock Farm Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - National Trust - Sizergh: 10 minutes’ drive - Bowness-on-Windermere (lake cruises): 20 minutes - Lakes Aquarium: 25 minutes - National Trust - Hill Top (former home … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Peacock Farm Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Peacock Farm Camping? From R238,33 (for 1 night, 12 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.