Church Lane Campsite

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View from the campsite
Pitch at boundary wall overlooking the view to the coniston fells
Campsite showers and sink area
Shower

  • 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
Time for a slice of the simple life? Grab a peaceful Lake District pitch at Church Lane Campsite and immerse yourselves in proper scenic countryside with few distractions. This back to basics site has life’s essentials in place – in the form of drinking water, toilets and showers – but hasn’t gone overboard with other facilities, so you’ll simply be left to set up your space and soak up the gorgeous views of the surrounding countryside. Pitches here are on grass with trees around the field to provide a bit of shelter and shade – and the views are pretty much green as far as you can see… This setting gives the place a remote atmosphere that’s well suited to adventurous travellers, nature lovers and serenity-seeking couples or families. That said, it’s not actually all that remote – handily, you’ll be able to drive to Kendal in about 10 minutes for cultural attractions, shops and places to eat, and popular Windermere is about the same distance in the other direction. Closer still are a smart rural restaurant and the little village of Crook, a mile away and the home of the local pub – both excellent options for a good feed.

Campground type

Tent sites 30
Open now
Opens 12 June
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 12 June to

Reviews

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9
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
5

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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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent site to take my family for the first time

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Good area, close to Windermere, not very busy

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, friendly staff

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

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

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet site, nice cleaning facilities. Spacious pitches

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9 out of 10
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George M.

Unpowered grass tent site

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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good rural location, plenty of space, relaxed atmosphere…

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David B.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Good rural location, plenty of space, relaxed atmosphere

Disliked Chemical loos - although they were clean and well serviced

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basic but perfectly formed. Toilets immaculate (I’ve got very high standards for…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

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!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Probably the best basic campsite I’ve been to.

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9 out of 10
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Peter G.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Nice staff. Clean toilets. Well organised.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very cosy little spot in the lakes close to Windermere, nice showers,…

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Clayton D.

Unpowered grass tent site

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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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Everything! Fabulous family that run it . Great showers .

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

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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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

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

Recommended

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Lovely location, nice showers, friendly staff.

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 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

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

What3words: unlucky.ditching.twinkled. The site is on Back Lane. Please do not follow your satnav to LA8 8LQ, as this will take you to the farmhouse. From Crook Road, take the exit at St Catherine's Church. The site entrance is approximately 600 metres from the end of the road on the right-hand side.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.1 km Rail Station
5.2 km Tourist Information Centre
7.1 km Bus Station
Rail
4 km Staveley Rail Station
5.1 km Windermere Rail Station
5.7 km Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry
5 km Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal
5.2 km Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing
5.7 km 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

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 natural lake. Boat trips and various watersports (including kayaking and paddleboarding) can help you get out on the water, or you can stick to the lakeshore for a walk, a visit to the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (10 minutes) or adventure activities at Brockhole on Windermere (15 minutes). Other nearby natural attractions include Kentmere (20 minutes) and Rydal Cave (25 minutes); but if you hit a rainy day, maybe you’d prefer to head to Kendal (10 minutes) for its various museums and arts venues, or to Levens Hall (15 minutes), a little way south of the town. Something to keep the kids happy? Try the animal experiences at Lakeland Farm Visitor Centre (15 minutes) or Predator Experience – Wolf Experience UK (25 minutes). Or, if you’d like a bit of peace for a while, lose them in the labyrinth at Lakeland Maze Farm Park (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 29.8 km Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 30.3 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Haverigg 33.2 km Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Silecroft 35.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walney West Shore 37 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/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?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • 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.