Frost Hole

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Entrance gate to frost hole farm
Pitch among the greenery

  • Peaceful pop-up site with stunning Lake District National Park views
  • Lakeland Farm Visitor Centre 15 minutes’ drive; Windermere 20 minutes
  • Showers available; pubs and shops 10 minutes’ drive
Tucked away down a quiet farm track 10 minutes’ drive from the rural Cumbrian village of Staveley, the pop-up site at Frost Hole is a peaceful retreat for anyone seeking simplicity and solitude. With wild pitches set against the stunning backdrop of mountains and fells in the Lake District National Park, it’s a gorgeous spot in which to unwind and reconnect with nature. This off-grid site is basic but spectacular, with grass pitches, showers, toilets and space to park your car. With lots of space, you can pitch up wherever you fancy; you’re pretty much guaranteed blazing sunsets on clear evenings and – thanks to the lack of light pollution – stellar celestial displays after dark. Frost Hole is positioned on the crossroads of several scenic footpaths, bridleways and mountain biking trails for anyone wanting to explore locally. A bakery, cafés, pubs and shops are all in Staveley, from where you can hop on bus number 555 to explore the Lake District, or take the train to Kendal and Windermere from the station.

Campground type

Tent sites 15
Open now
Opens July 23
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Jul 23 to

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98% would stay here again

What customers say

Spectacular mountain views & peaceful setting perfect for hikers/wild swimmers. Hosts Chloe & Linden are super friendly & helpful. Facilities, especially showers, are spotless. Great access to Windermere/Ambleside. Some found pitches uneven/rocky & one night was noisy, but most loved it & plan to return.

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Great site lovely hosts and I would come back

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Debbie B.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The hosts were lovely. I had 4 very reactive (but people friendly) dogs with me and I was allowed to pitch the tent away from other people so everyone could enjoy their stay! Didn’t get out much locally but definitely will next time, we had already booked activities and were tired out afterwards, but I need to hike up the hill next time! Clean toilets and a lovely shower, everything you needed had been thought about. Definitely coming back if they will have us and congratulations for Saturday! Xx

Disliked Typical British weather..

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Absolutely beautiful area, beautiful scenery to…

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Ruth C.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Absolutely beautiful area, beautiful scenery to wake up. So peaceful and quiet. The amenities were fantastic, the nicest portaloos I've ever seen!
We went to the local area for tea, the pub was lovely. Food was delicious!
Lovely swimming site just a walk away!

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the peaceful surroundings and beautiful scenery – it’s one of our favorite things about the area too. We’re also happy you had a chance to explore the local pub and swimming spot. We’d love to welcome you back again soon!

Quiet, scenic location.…

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Kristopher T.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Quiet, scenic location.

Disliked The rain 😬

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From the manager: Thanks for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the quiet, scenic location – it’s definitely a peaceful spot to unwind. Sorry the weather didn’t fully cooperate… if only we could control the rain! 😂 Hopefully next time the sun will be shining for you. We’d love to welcome you back soon!

Amazing location, close to a really…

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Jessica H.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Amazing location, close to a really lovely village, brilliant hot shower, clean toilets, friendly hosts. It was our first night camping with our 10 month old and he had such a magical time.

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From the manager: We are absolutely delighted to hear that you loved the location and its proximity to the charming village.

It warms our hearts to hear that your little one had such a magical first night camping. That’s exactly the kind of special moment we hope to help create for families, so your words mean the world to us.

Thanks again for sharing your experience—we’d love to welcome you and your little camper back any time!

Very lovely stay, and lovely owners!

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Molly B.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful location, very clean amenities, you can really tell they take care in their campsite. Lovely owners, very kind and willing to help. Brilliant shower, with a variety of shower gels and shampoos that are provided. Highly recommend! :)

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From the manager: We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the beautiful location and appreciated the cleanliness of the site – we really do take pride in keeping everything well looked after. It’s lovely to hear that the little extras in the shower were a nice touch, and we’re so glad you felt welcomed during your stay.

Your recommendation means a lot to us – thank you! We’d love to welcome you back anytime.

Lyndon & Chloe

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John D.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Quiet and remote with spotless facilities.

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the quiet, remote setting and found the facilities spotless. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!

Lyndon & Chloe

A great spot to make your basecamp for Lake District hikes.

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Pieter R.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Remote location with access to really great hikes. Good shower facilities and beautiful views. Really friendly owners.

Disliked No washing up facilities for dishes.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re really glad you enjoyed the remote location, the beautiful views, and the nearby hikes.

We really appreciate your feedback about the washing-up facilities. It’s definitely something we’re looking into improving to make the experience even better for future guests.

Thanks again for staying with us – we’d love to welcome you back soon!

Loved this campsite.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Quiet, lovely owners. Loved the remoteness. Loved the shower.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re really happy you enjoyed the peacefulness and remoteness of the site, and that the shower was a highlight for you. It was a pleasure having you here, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!


Lyndon & Chloe

Lovely small campsite set in the middle of beautiful scenery.

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Peter P.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Picturesque setting with some fantastic views. Not too busy and quiet and peaceful. Helpful hosts. Would like to come back.
Shower and toilets were basic (as described in listing), but were kept clean. Liked walking around Staveley's hills.

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review!

We’re so glad you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and stunning views – it really is a special spot, and we’re happy it gave you a chance to unwind. It’s great to hear you made the most of the walks around Staveley’s hills too – such a beautiful area to explore!

We also appreciate your comments on the facilities – we do our best to keep everything clean and comfortable.
We’d love to welcome you back again sometime soon!

Lyndon & Chloe

A peaceful stay with just the necessities

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Natalie M.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked One of the most beautiful, peaceful places we have ever been! We loved the clear view of the stars with no light pollution and the absolute quiet apart from the odd bleat from a sheep. Beautiful 20 minute hike up to the yarn for a paddle and more amazing views. Easy path walk down to the village for a great pub, amazing bakery and a play area the kids didn’t want to leave! We’ll definitely be back.

Disliked Nothing!

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From the manager: Wow – thank you so much for such a lovely review!

We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you found the campsite to be one of the most beautiful and peaceful places you’ve visited. Stargazing with no light pollution and the occasional bleat from a sheep really does make for a magical experience, doesn’t it? 😊

It’s great that you explored the walk to the tarn and enjoyed the village too – the pub, bakery, and play area are real local gems, and we’re so glad your family loved them.

We can’t wait to welcome you again!
Lyndon & Chloe


Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No running water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Frost Hole

Staveley

Kendal

Cumbria

England

LA8 9QU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.38242°N
2.79603°W

Nearest transport

Bus
4.2 mi Bus Station
4.2 mi Bus Station
4.2 mi Bus Station
Rail
1 mi Staveley Rail Station
2.2 mi Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station
4.2 mi Kendal Rail Station
Ferry
5.3 mi Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal
5.8 mi Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing
6.1 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

Hikes directly from the pitches head up to rugged Brunt Knott (25 minutes’ walk), or you can try for the peak of Kentmere (nearly two hours). A longer ramble leads to Brant Fell Viewpoint (2.5 hours) for views over Windermere, or you can take the kids on gentle strolls around the lake’s shoreline instead (20 minutes’ drive). Once down by the lake, pop into Windermere Jetty Museum (also 20 minutes) to see the displays of historic boats before hopping onto a steamer for a cruise on the water. You can book dinghy sailing at Windermere Outdoor Adventure Centre (20 minutes), or try kayaking and windsurfing from Hodge Howe Watersports Centre (15 minutes). Most kids love the interactive Peter Rabbit-themed exhibits at The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (20 minutes), and you can also visit Potter’s former home at National Trust-owned Hill Top (45 minutes). If you’d rather not stray so far from home base, feed the calves and Herdwick sheep at the Lakeland Farm Visitor Centre (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 21.2 mi Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 21.6 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Haverigg 23.9 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Silecroft 25.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walney West Shore 26.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The World of Beatrix Potter 5.2 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 5.3 mi

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 5.7 mi

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 6 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 6.9 mi

National Trust

Windermere and Troutbeck 4.8 mi

Townend 5.2 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 6.9 mi

Hill Top 7.3 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 8.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Staveley - Ratherheath Tarn - Staveley 0.9 mi

Kentmere Horseshoe 4 mi

Scout Scar - Helsington 4 mi

Kendal Castle and Paddy Lane 4.3 mi

Kendal and Scout Scar 4.3 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 Frost Hole have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Frost Hole dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Frost Hole? Hikes directly from the pitches head up to rugged Brunt Knott (25 minutes’ walk), or you can try for the peak of Kentmere (nearly two hours). A longer ramble leads to Brant … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Frost Hole?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Frost Hole? From $26.99 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.