Peacock Farm Camping

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  • 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 20
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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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

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

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 Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite 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 BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.36133°N
-2.8076°W

Route directions

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Nearest transport

Coach
3.3 mi Bus Station
3.3 mi Bus Station
3.3 mi Bus Station
Rail
1.1 mi Staveley Rail Station
1.7 mi Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station
3.4 mi Kendal Rail Station
Ferry
4.7 mi Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal
5 mi Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing
5.3 mi 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 19.7 mi Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 20.1 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Haverigg 22.8 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Silecroft 24 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walney West Shore 25 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The World of Beatrix Potter 4.5 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 4.7 mi

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 4.7 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 5.6 mi

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 6.1 mi

National Trust

Windermere and Troutbeck 4.7 mi

Townend 5.5 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 5.6 mi

Hill Top 6.6 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 7.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Staveley - Ratherheath Tarn - Staveley 1.2 mi

Scout Scar - Helsington 2.7 mi

Kendal Castle and Paddy Lane 3.4 mi

Kendal and Scout Scar 3.4 mi

The River Kent and Kendal 4.1 mi

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)

    Penrith, Cumbria 17.2 mi

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 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 £20 (for 2 nights, 12 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.