Gill Head Farm

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Rural surroundings and stunning views
Enjoy terrific views over the Northern Fells
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Gorgeous views
Around the site

  • 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
Check out those views… family-run Gill Head Farm is a scenic place indeed, with a backdrop of Blencathra and the Northern Fells. And it’s a cinch to get to as well – this site on the banks of Trout Beck is less than a mile from the A66, so you can get your fix of proper rural time without having to navigate miles of winding lanes. It’s often said that visitors to the Lake District National Park are spoilt for choice when it comes to activities – and that’s certainly true at this Cumbria site. Days of hikes, horse riding, watersports, climbing, visiting historic houses and wild swimming are among the many options around here. If you don’t know where to start, have a chat with the owners – as outdoorsy folk themselves they’re happy to help plan your adventures and offer up local tips. Whatever you get up to by day, it also must be noted that those views make a great setting for an evening by the campfire – handily, there are firepits to hire on site, and bags of logs and kindling for sale. What if it’s not campfire weather? Retreat to the indoor communal area which has comfy seating, a dining area and a little kitchen area (with microwaves, kettles, a fridge and a freezer) – or take the 15-minute walk to the local pub. To stock up on food for your barbecues/picnics there are plenty of shops in Penrith and Keswick, both 15 minutes’ drive away (or get to Keswick on the bus). Back at base, facilities include a laundry room and a shower/toilet block with spacious and clean amenities. Please note that group bookings are strictly not allowed at Gill Head Farm. Due to the rural location, the wifi also does not cover the whole site and is limited to a hotspot in the communal room.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 8
Motorhome pitches 8
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 11
Tent pitches 10
Open now
Opens 20 March
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Safety

  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

General

  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Wifi is available only in communal room and does not reach individual pitches.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 20 Mar to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 1 418 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Great site, loved the views, especially of Blencathra. Staff are super friendly and helpful, facilities are spotless, and the communal area's got all you need. Perfect for exploring the Lakes. A bit of road noise and the odd shower temp blip, but overall brilliant. Folks want to come back!

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very clean and quiet, would recommend

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Malina C. 5 reviews

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked I visited 1st sept for 2 nights so it was outside the busiest period.
The whole Site was very quiet and clean, pod was clean as well. There was a picnic table outside which i appreciated. There was a light in the pod as well which I didn't expect so it was nice suprise. Staff was very friendly. The site is easy to access by car, not far from the main road which was perfect for me. I will definitely recommend and use again. Toilets and shower block clean and looked recently refurbished/ new.

Disliked - there was no built-in hairdryer in female toilets, i didn't have my own hairdryer but there was a plug to use one

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well worth the money and the experience.would definitely visit again.

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 Paul T. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Well what a campsite, very clean and professionally run, everything thought out. A must for anyone thinking of visiting the Lakes. I've been visiting the lakes for over 50 years and have found a gem of a campsite.. friendly staff..see all photos. Even has a common room with freezer and fridge. Not a piece of rubbish anywhere..ever the wate bins got replaced with new ..

Disliked Just the shop no local fresh foods , just tins and sweets that we could see..

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From the manager: Hi
Thanks for the review. We have tried to stock perishable goods in the shop but we are too small to get the high throughput required to make this viable, and as a result there is too much waste. Our local farmshop at Basecamp is 5 minutes away and we hope this provides a reasonable alternative.
Best regards
Gill Head Team

Site was great, no complaints at…

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DeMa 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch (riverside)

Liked Site was great, no complaints at all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean and cosy…

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 Ana H. 1 review

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked Clean and cosy

Recommend to friends Visit again

The peace and tranquility by the…

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 Diane C. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch (riverside)

Liked The peace and tranquility by the riverside, as could only hear the sound of the waterfall at night

Recommend to friends Visit again

Communal area if needed and plenty…

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 Katy C. 9 reviews

Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Communal area if needed and plenty of toilets and showers available. Designated space for our camper van with hook up

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant stay.. fantastic views. Top field.

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 Paul T. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Liked it so much stayed an extra day. See previous review.

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This was my first camping/glamping experience!…

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 Emily R. 1 review

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked This was my first camping/glamping experience! I was a bit nervous because I don’t like dirt! But the pods were immaculately clean and the communal toilets and showers smelt and looked spotless too.

We were made to feel very welcome and enjoyed a fire pit toasting marshmallows and cooking our sausages. The children had a ball playing together and spotting the peahens and peacocks.

Thank you for making it so special. I will visit again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

This was easily one of the…

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Rachel B. 1 review

Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked This was easily one of the best campsites we’ve stayed at. Check‑in was relaxed and straightforward, and our pitch was incredibly spacious. The facilities were excellent, especially the communal area with a kettle, toaster, fridge, and freezer, which made storing and preparing things so much easier. The toilets and showers were clean and well maintained throughout our stay. We’d happily return and would definitely recommend it to others.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, lovely views. Immaculately clean…

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 Debbie W. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great site, lovely views. Immaculately clean all 4 days. Hot, powerful showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

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

Coach
12,2 km Bus Station
13,5 km Rail Station
20,3 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
13,5 km Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
20,4 km Langwathby Rail Station
21,2 km Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station
Ferry
9,1 km Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
9,4 km Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
10 km Glenridding Ullswater Ferry Landing

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

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 down there, then get down to the lake itself for waterside walks, steamer cruises and various watersports – or even a wild swim if you’re feeling brave. Over on the banks of Derwentwater, Keswick (15 minutes’ drive) is another good place to explore, with a brewery, The Puzzling Place and the Derwent Pencil Museum as well as boat trips and paddleboards to hire. Walkers of all varieties have much to choose from around here, from gentle lakeside wanders to uphill scrambles at Blencathra and Helvellyn, both of which are close by. The folk on the farm are happy to suggest routes to suit – or point you towards the likes of Dalemain Mansion (15 minutes), Mirehouse & Gardens (20 minutes) or Lowther Castle (25 minutes) for stately-home strolls.

Food and drink

  • Troutbeck Inn Pub 1 km
  • Sportsman Pub 2,7 km
  • Whitbarrow Hall Caravan Park Bar Pub 3,2 km
  • Seasons Restaurant 3,4 km
  • White Horse Inn Pub 3,7 km
  • The Mill Inn Pub 3,7 km
  • Herdwick Inn Pub 4,7 km
  • The Royal Hotel Pub 5,4 km
  • Salutation Inn Pub 5,9 km
  • Horse & Farrier Inn Pub 6 km

Parks and play

  • Threlkeld Quarry Play Area Playground 6,1 km
  • Aira Force park 6,7 km
  • Johnby Common park 8 km

Family days out

  • Aira Force Visitor attraction 6,7 km
  • Greystoke Castle 6,8 km
  • Dacre Castle 8 km
  • Goosewell Farm Activities Centre Visitor attraction 9,2 km
  • Castlerigg Stone Circle Visitor attraction 9,4 km
  • Dalemain Visitor attraction 9,7 km

Public transport

  • Troutbeck Hotel (W bound) 0,9 km
  • Troutbeck Hotel (E bound) 1 km
  • Mungrisdale Road end (E bound) 1,2 km
  • Mungrisdale Road end (W bound) 1,2 km
  • Brook House Farm (N bound) 3,7 km
  • Brook House Farm (S bound) 3,8 km
  • Beckces (S bound) 3,8 km
  • Beckces 3,8 km
  • The Herdwick Inn (W bound) 4,7 km
  • The Herdwick Inn (E bound) 4,7 km

What’s nearby

  • Keswick Golf Club Golf course 4,8 km
  • Fairfield Marine Marina 8,1 km
  • Ullswater Marine Marina 8,1 km

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Must see

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 9,4 km

Castlerigg Stone Circle 9,4 km

Ullswater Steamers 10 km

The Rheged Centre 11,6 km

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 14,6 km

National Trust

Grasmere and Great Langdale 22,1 km

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 23,4 km

Townend 25 km

Wordsworth House and Garden 26,4 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 27,3 km

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 3,7 km

Mungrisdale - Bannerdale Crags 3,7 km

Threlkeld - Blencathra - Sharp Edge - Scales - Threlkeld 6,2 km

Threlkeld, Westcoe and Keswick Railway 6,3 km

Aira Force - Dockray - Dowthwaitehead - Aira Force 7,2 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 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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Gill Head Farm? From R648,66 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.