Peacock Farm Camping

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Camping field and views around the site
Camping field and views around the site
Bell tent pitched up on our farm
Bell tent pitched up on our farm
Views around the site
Views around the site
Views around the site
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Camping field
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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, but there are portable toilets for guests. In addition, 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 50
Open now
Opens 18 July
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 18 Jul to

Open from Fri, 17 Jul to

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 71 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulWild campingBudget/backpacker

99% would recommend this site to a friend

97% 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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Arrival date (latest first)

Amazing site with friendly staff who couldn’t help more.

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Laura J.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked We really enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and friendly owner. The scenery was something else and there was a pub less than five minute walk down the track. Very quiet so makes for a great night sleep. Plenty of space to pitch up!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Super chill and quiet, wonderful views…

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Agnieszka S.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Super chill and quiet, wonderful views around

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site for the price, would go back.

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ant j.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Price, location, onsite toilet

Disliked Road leading to the site, very bumpy. Potholes all the way

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing, fully recomend, friendly staff, peaceful, good walks.

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Erica B.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The beautiful views, peaceful, ample space, i felt like I had me in private area, dry ground, clean toilets, use of clean water to washpots all boil for drinking water.
Plenty of walks to go on and access to a pub called the whistling pig just down the road. The staff down there are lovely and the food was amazing one hundred percent recommend this stay, i felt very safe as a solo female traveller.

Disliked There could be some form of lighting solar lighting on the entrance would be good , with the use of a head Torch. It was fine to find the toilets at dusk.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing view, truly the best camping…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Amazing view, truly the best camping pitch I’ve been to. Being able to have a BBQ on the pitch made it better. It’s very clean, portaloo toilets on site, spacious land so you can park up and pitch where you’d like. Thank you for the district experience!

Recommend to friends Visit again

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Remigija P.

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Liked 👎

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stunning views peace and quiet up…

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Jennifer R.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Stunning views peace and quiet up a small farm track great pizza from pub on the site down the road

Disliked Portaloos could have done with being emptied not sure when they were last emptied but were pretty full 😳

Recommend to friends Visit again

brilliant and clean and spacious and good views

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Anonymous

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Liked everything

Disliked nothing

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Perfect space to escape the busy…

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holly m.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Perfect space to escape the busy life, great views from every angle that give you the wild camping experience all while feeling secure, communication was great from the owners and all charges go towards charity !

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with plenty of space and level pitches.

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CHLOE M.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Loved the location, scenery and relaxed approach. Great value.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

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.

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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:  10 a.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  1 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  1 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Peacock Farm Camping? From R213,33 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.