Gill Head Farm

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Gorgeous views
Around the site
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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
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • 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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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 1,069 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Gill Head Farm is praised for its beautiful location, stunning views, and friendly, helpful staff. Visitors highlight the cleanliness of the pods, cabins, and facilities, including toilets and showers. The well-laid-out site features spacious pitches, and the communal room is a popular addition for bad weather. The farm's animals, including peacocks, are a hit with guests. While some mention noise from the nearby A66, the overall atmosphere is described as peaceful and relaxing. Problems mentioned in a few reviews, such as a broken microwave and power disruption, were addressed by management with prompt replacements and clear communication.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Fantastic place to stay…

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Richard P. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch (riverside)

Liked Fantastic place to stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved it

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 Joanne W. 1 review

Camping pod

Liked Absolutely loved our stay. We stayed for 2 nights but we definitely would of stayed longer. They have eveything you need if you wanted to stay a week. The communal lounge is perfect to chill in and it has WiFi. We stayed in a pod witch was brilliant. Very friendly staff. Thr place is very spacious and the showers/toilets are very clean. Lots a room for kids to play. There is a lovely walk to a water where you can wild swim our kids loved it. 1000% be back

Disliked Nothing

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Very well organised site.…

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 Dave J. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch (riverside)

Liked Very well organised site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The campsite had a lovely safe,…

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 Amy P. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch (riverside)

Liked The campsite had a lovely safe, relaxed, family feel.
All the amenities on site were well maintained and accessible.
The childrens play park was visible from the shared kitchen and washing up space.
There was also a picturesque riverside wild swim spot wth a lovely little waterfall.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing campsite…with beautiful views!!

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 Keshia H. 1 review

Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked We have just arrived home from our stay at Gill Head Farm! We are a young family
of 6 and couldn’t have wished for a better place to stay! We will most definitely be coming back! Thank you for a lovely stay!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very thoughtful campsite that catered for our every need!

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 Charlie P. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked We were really impressed with the campsite at Gill Head farm. We had a tent pitch with a spectacular view of Blencathra. I felt the facilities were really well thought out with good utilities and a nice common room with shared fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster and space to sit and play games. Toilet/shower facilities were some of the best I've seen and the campsite itself was very well maintained. Extra points for the local knowledge of people running the place who were happy to direct us to some quiet local swimming spots. Can't wait to go back next year.

Disliked Can't think of anything I didn't like. We were fortunate enough to have beautiful weather however the small section we camped on could be quite exposed to wind in bad weather. There were plenty of other sheltered options available though.

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Quiet, peaceful and amazing staff will…

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Christina B. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch (riverside)

Liked Quiet, peaceful and amazing staff will help you with anything

Recommend to friends Visit again

5 stars

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 Lee M. 3 reviews

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked Fantastic campsite with a very beautiful location and perfect for a weekend away.
The staff were excellent as always.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved it, very clean and well…

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 Paul O. 1 review

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked Loved it, very clean and well kept site, would definitely book again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site and views. Facilities were…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely site and views. Facilities were good

Disliked Owner puts big emphasis on not having large groups and focussed on these people at the ‘quiet time’ but a tent near me which was a single tent were playing music until 1:30 in the morning and nothing was said to them. I ended up having to leave a day early due to not been able to sleep with the noise. Also placed in a spot that was on a slope which was not ideal. Owner that greeted was also very stand offish and not very welcoming.

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 BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.6334°N
2.96195°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.6 mi Bus Station
8.4 mi Rail Station
12.6 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
8.4 mi Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
12.7 mi Langwathby Rail Station
13.1 mi Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station
Ferry
5.6 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
5.8 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
6.2 mi 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.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 21 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Seascale 26.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Bees 27.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 5.8 mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle 5.9 mi

Ullswater Steamers 6.2 mi

The Rheged Centre 7.2 mi

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 9.1 mi

National Trust

Grasmere and Great Langdale 13.7 mi

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 14.5 mi

Townend 15.5 mi

Wordsworth House and Garden 16.4 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 17 mi

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 2.3 mi

Mungrisdale - Bannerdale Crags 2.3 mi

Threlkeld - Blencathra - Sharp Edge - Scales - Threlkeld 3.9 mi

Threlkeld, Westcoe and Keswick Railway 3.9 mi

Aira Force - Dockray - Dowthwaitehead - Aira Force 4.5 mi

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)

    Penrith, Cumbria 10.1 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.

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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 £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.