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Non-electric grass tent pitch (riverside)

From £28 1 night, 2 adults

5 people maximum
One Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 5m width × 6m depth (30m²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.
Firepit

Other restrictions

Awnings not allowed

Pup tents not allowed

Car parking by pitch not allowed

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max) £4.50 per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Availability

Arrive or depart on this date
Your booking From £28
Based on 1 night, 2 adults

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Gill Head Farm

View prices & book 9.5 1,207 reviews
Camp life
Exterior
Tent pitches
Tent piches

Reviews

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Location
10
Value for money
9
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
7

96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Gill Head Farm is praised for its stunning Lake District location, offering spectacular views and easy access to attractions. Visitors consistently highlight the exceptional cleanliness of facilities, including toilets, showers, and communal areas, alongside the friendly and helpful staff. The campsite is noted for its family-friendly atmosphere, spacious pitches, and a good range of amenities catering to various needs, making it a highly recommended destination for a peaceful and enjoyable stay.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

This was our second visit. Brilliant set up.

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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10
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10
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10
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10
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10
Emma H.

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked Everything. First time in a glamping pod. Very clean and comfortable.
Friendly and helpful staff.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

We really enjoyed our stay, lovely atmosphere and the hosts were 10/10

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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Amy R.

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked A well maintained and looked after campsite

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything was amazing! Good views, clean toilets…

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9 out of 10
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10
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10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Everything was amazing! Good views, clean toilets

Disliked Na

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful camp site with good, clean facilities.

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8 out of 10
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9
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9
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Valentijn S.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautiful location, very well maintained, good facilities: a shared covered area with two cooking spots (bring your camping stove and cook when it's raining), fridge, dishwashing area. Everything very clean and well maintained.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant campsite spotless stunning views just perfect!

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10 out of 10
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Zara K.

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Our camping trip was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The campsite itself is a gem – run by the friendliest owners and staff who truly make you feel welcome. Everywhere is spotless, from the shower rooms to the washing facilities, and the site is surrounded by breathtaking views with waterfalls and plenty of space to explore.

There’s a charming little shop selling fresh eggs, milk, and tasty treats, plus firewood for those cosy evenings. If the weather’s not on your side and you’re in a small tent, there’s even a sheltered cooking and dining area – and for extra comfort, a TV room complete with fridge, microwave, toaster, tables, chairs, and even a sofa.

It’s a place where every detail has been thought of, and honestly, there’s nothing to dislike. A perfect mix of nature, comfort, and warm hospitality – we can’t wait to go back!

Disliked I can honestly say there wasn’t anything to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

The campsite was beautiful, all facilities very well maintained and clean. Great…

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Simona B.

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked The campsite was beautiful, all facilities very well maintained and clean. Great playground for kids. We stayed at one of the pods, it was spacious enough to accommodate 2 adults and 2 kids. Plenty of storage under the beds. The best part was underfloor heating, kept us really warm over the night. We will definitely come back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite with fabulous views, clean facilities and great extras

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8 out of 10
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10
Value for money
8
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6
Francesca J.

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely campsite with fabulous views. Really nice touch with the communal area where there are facilities such as fridge, freezer, kettle and washing machine.

Really good play area for children too.

Toilets and showers clean.

Disliked Not being able to park right next to the tent meant you were looking at quite a lot of cars in the central section.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place for family break.

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10 out of 10
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Renata S.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Friendly staff, very clean amenities. Great place for family and stunning views.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We have been coming here for the last 4 years and it's just fantastic!

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9 out of 10
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9
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10
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9
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10
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7
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Kerry D.

Camping pod

Liked Lovely views, clean and friendly staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

The sunset over Blencathra was fantastic

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9 out of 10
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10
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9
Accommodation
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David B.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Friendly and helpful

Disliked We are 75 and camping and caravan club members so was worried that we would struggle with the facilities but all went well.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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

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:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Gill Head Farm? From £28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.