Church Lane Campsite
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- Peaceful back to basics Cumbria site with lovely Lake District views
- A 10-minute drive to either Kendal or Windermere
- Tree-lined grass pitch area a mile from the local village pub
Campground type
30
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 12 June to
Reviews
95% would recommend this campground to a friend
95% would stay here again
What customers say
Great for a chill getaway! Friendly staff, clean loos, and epic views near Windermere. Some boggy bits after rain, but good value and spacious sites make it a winner for a cruisy break.
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Excellent site to take my family for the first time
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Liked Good area, close to Windermere, not very busy
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Excellent site, friendly staff
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Liked The staff were very friendly and came over for a chat after we set up
Disliked The campsite was on a little bit of an incline where we were pitched
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Quiet site, nice cleaning facilities. Spacious pitches
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Liked The location was lovely, the staff I spoke to was very friendly and informative. Showers were warm and clean. We able to pitch where we pleased as there was plenty of space. Everyone was respectful and noise at night was not a problem.
Disliked The road to get onto the campsite was very narrow, luckily I didn’t get caught with a car coming the other way but I could see it being difficult if that was the case.
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Good rural location, plenty of space, relaxed atmosphere…
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Liked Good rural location, plenty of space, relaxed atmosphere
Disliked Chemical loos - although they were clean and well serviced
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Basic but perfectly formed. Toilets immaculate (I’ve got very high standards for…
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Liked Basic but perfectly formed. Toilets immaculate (I’ve got very high standards for these things 🤣), showers great and sinks clean. Views stunning and really friendly staff- even brought up ice lollies for a very hot weekend! Don’t panic about field on slope reviews- there’s a couple of pitches that would be on a slope if you chose there but there’s plenty room to not have to be!!
Disliked Nothing!!
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Probably the best basic campsite I’ve been to.
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Liked Nice staff. Clean toilets. Well organised.
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Very cosy little spot in the lakes close to Windermere, nice showers,…
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Liked Very cosy little spot in the lakes close to Windermere, nice showers, fresh drinking water and ample of space. The owners are really nice and helpful too.
Disliked Nothing to dislike very basic but it’s the perfect basic site.
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Everything! Fabulous family that run it . Great showers .…
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Liked Everything! Fabulous family that run it . Great showers .
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for leaving us such a lovely review! It was really nice to meet you both - and we're glad you had a lovely stay!
Enjoy the rest of your trip around the UK!
Best wishes,
Dan and the team at Church Lane Campsite
Overall, definitely would book again.
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Liked The campsite was spacious and had portaloos with disinfectant, an outdoor double sink with dish soap, and two showers.
Very friendly and welcoming owners.
Disliked Of the two showers, one was ice cold and the other super hot. Likely due to the amount of people using the showers at the time.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review! We're really glad you enjoyed your stay.
Apologies that one of our showers was cold, we hadn't spotted that one of our batteries (which triggers the gas ignition in the shower unit) had run out. This is now fixed and both showers are back up and running as normal.
Thanks again!
Dan and the church Lane Campsite team
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Liked Lovely location, nice showers, friendly staff.
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Features
No dogs allowed
Portable toilet
Pop-up campground
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 Laundry 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 No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Church Lane Campsite
Sunny Brow Farm
Crook
Kendal
Cumbria
England
LA8 8LQ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.34529°N
2.85229°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morecambe North | 29.8 km | Estuary | Good | N/A | Good | Good |
| Morecambe South | 30.3 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Haverigg | 33.2 km | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Silecroft | 35.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Walney West Shore | 37 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 4.5 km
The World of Beatrix Potter 4.9 km
Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 5 km
Hill Top 7.7 km
Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 8.6 km
National Trust
Windermere and Troutbeck 6.3 km
Hill Top 7.7 km
Townend 8.3 km
Sizergh Castle and Garden 8.6 km
Fell Foot Park 10.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Winster circular 3.4 km
Staveley - Ratherheath Tarn - Staveley 4.3 km
BLACKWELL 4.6 km
Scout Scar - Helsington 4.7 km
Bowness - Winster Valley 5 km
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)
Penrith, England 30.1 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Church Lane Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Church Lane Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Church Lane Campsite? If you’re here to explore the attractions of the Lake District National Park, there’s surely no better place to start than Windermere (10 minutes’ drive) – it is, after all, England’s largest … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Church Lane Campsite?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Church Lane Campsite? From $45.49 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.