Ghyll Head
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- Lake District pod village in woodland 10 minutes’ drive from Bowness
- Go Ape Grizedale 35 minutes’ drive; Predator Experience 15 minutes
- Lake Windermere views; walks and bike rides direct from the pods
Site type
9
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed, 22 Jan 2025 to
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
Voted 68% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Decent place which could be improved with some tweeks
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Liked: Beautiful area next to stream and woods.
Community Room with Table Tennis.
Friendly cleaning staff who regularly cleaned the communal areas brilliantly.
Good communal facilities. Got on well with fellow guests.
Disliked: Bad smell in the lower part of our pod. Unknown what from as it looked spotless.
2 evening with no hot water in any sinks (though showers did provide it well).
Note on fridge asking to use labels for food provided when there were no labels provided.
Old radio in Community Room - Arial broken so there is no radio signal.
Table Tennis bats in need of fixing or replacing.
Pod had no blind for the glass door, there clearly had been one but it had been removed.
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Quiet and secluded site that is ideal for the price.
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Liked: The secluded setting
Disliked: Nothing to dislike.
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Wonderful location right in the Lakes with everything for a great stay
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Liked: The location in the woods but still only 10 mins from Bowness, the pods themselves which were perfect for the four of us (and could have accommodated 5), the under-bed heating (bliss!), our own private dining table right outside, the fact that we weren’t paying an arm and a leg to stay, entirely comfortably, in the heart of the Lakes
Disliked: These aren’t so much dislikes (we loved our stay) more minor tweaks that might make things even better:
1. Our pod (#3) was missing the blind fabric from the front door’s window. No biggie as we were able to jury rig an alternative with towels but a relatively easy fix to put right
2. A few shelves, even small ones, on the pod walls would have been useful for keys, phone, wallet etc
3. The outside bin nearer the pods was a bit small and tended to fill quickly
4. The bigger bins in the communal area weren’t clearly marked eg for cardboard, paper
5. A few signs pointing out paths from the pod site would be helpful
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More than amazing. Made my mates want to do it yearly. Thankyou pod.
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Liked: Absolutely love the pod we stayed in. It was warm, with adjustable heating; the mattresses were extremely comfortable, maybe even better than my one back home; the location was excellent, 5 minutes from the lake and 5 minutes from the hills behind the camp; the services like the toilets and kitchen were well stocked and very clean. This is an excellent stay for up to five people, for a great price and a great experience. Whether you’re a group of mates or a full on family. Just be careful about how much time you spend with eachother because you WILL end up wanting to rip one of their heads off.
Disliked: There is pretty much nothing that I disliked, there’s only two points, and they’re both not major. The mattresses didn’t have bedding so I had to bring my own (minor problem). And lastly, it was about a 40-50 minute walk to the town (again, minor, I don’t think the intention is going into a town when you go to the Lake District).
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Clean an lovley site friendly and very pet friendly
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Liked: Loved the place everything there to enjoy your stay loved the kitchen was so easy to warm your food up and the chill out area was so good thank you for having us x
Disliked: Nothing to dislike
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Fabulous site , clean and would definitely book again !
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Liked: The pods were spacious, warm and clean. A great adventure for the little one, she loved every minute for the stay which made the family happy !
Disliked: Absolutely nothing!
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Absolutely everything…
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Liked: Absolutely everything
Disliked: Nothing
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Great location, and easy to find. Very comfortable and cosy. Facilities provided were…
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Liked: Great location, and easy to find.
Very comfortable and cosy.
Facilities provided were clean and tidy.
Would definitely stay again
Recommend to friends Visit again
The pods were great, clean, warm and the beds were comfortable. Beautiful…
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Liked: The pods were great, clean, warm and the beds were comfortable. Beautiful setting under the trees and the sound of the stream was lovely! Toilets and showers clean and well lit in the night. Great as a stop off stay for us on our way further up north!
Disliked: The community room could have been geared up with a few more games / things to do for the kids. There isn’t a lot of space outside of the pods so they ended up wanting to play down there.
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Overall a lovely place but toilets really let it down.
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Liked: Lovely pod, warm and comfy beds. Lay out of pods great, stream and nature around it lovely.
Disliked: Grounds around the pod mucky bring lots of muck and stones back into the pod, would be a good idea to have a little brush and pan in each pod. Also bathrooms became very dirty towards end of week, no toilet roll atall one morning and other toilets locked up. Very limited on hand towels to dry hands. Room with ping pong table had no light working for 2 days.
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Features
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Ghyll Head
Ghyll Head Road
Windermere
Cumbria
England
LA23 3LN
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.32626°N
-2.93156°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
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 |
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| Haverigg | 27.8 km | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Morecambe North | 28 km | Estuary | Good | N/A | Good | Good |
| Morecambe South | 28.4 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Silecroft | 29.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Walney West Shore | 31.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 2.3 km
Hill Top 3.8 km
Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 4 km
The World of Beatrix Potter 4.3 km
Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 5.6 km
National Trust
Hill Top 3.8 km
Fell Foot Park 5.9 km
Beatrix Potter Gallery 7 km
Windermere and Troutbeck 7.1 km
Townend 9.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
BLACKWELL 2 km
Winster circular 2.2 km
Claife Heights and Lake Windermere 2.8 km
Near Sawrey and Lake Windermere 3.7 km
BELLE ISLE 4 km
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday, 31 July 2025 – Thursday, 31 July 2025)
Penrith, England 33.9 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Ghyll Head have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Ghyll Head dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Ghyll Head? Those of you who’re keen to get active have plenty of choice. Go dinghy sailing on the lake from Windermere Outdoor Adventure Centre (10 minutes’ drive), hire a kayak to paddle around … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Ghyll Head?
On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. Collect keys from site entrance key safe. Code is last 4 digits of phone number entered when booking.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Ghyll Head? From R1 766,75 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.