Frost Hole

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Gorgeous views for every pitch
Gorgeous views for every pitch
Welcome, enjoy your stay
Entrance gate to frost hole farm
Pitch among the greenery
Hot shower with a view
View to brunt knott
Shower
Blissfully hot shower
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Welcome, enjoy your stay
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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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 26 Pitchup.com customers

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Remote locationPeaceful

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% 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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Back to basics camping experience in a fantastic setting.

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Robert M.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great views, well-drained good quality grass to pitch on, great walks from the site, quiet, friendly campers and lovely ownership team.

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Great site. Clean facilities. Friendly family farm.

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Vanessa M.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful location. Very scenic and neatly kept. Owners are friendly and care about the people who stay.
Nice new shower.
We took up a suggestion to walk to the tarn and enjoyed a wild swim.
Lots of animals for kids to see.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great facilities, great location and views.…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great facilities, great location and views. Lovely host.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful campsite nestled in the hills…

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Hannah C.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful campsite nestled in the hills - so friendly and helpful, thank you :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Unforgettable escape in rolling hillside with friendly owners

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Nick I.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Idyllic small, quiet and basic campsite in a stunning location with fantastic sunsets and sunrises with a giant tree for shade in the hot summer.

Swallows, pheasants, chickens, bats and couple of midges.

Walk down a footpath full of blackberries.

Kind and polite owners made the 4 days memorable.

Showers was a plus and was heard to be having issues but always working when we needed it. As we liked basic camping a shower was a treat.

Disliked Portaloos smelt by the end of the week but owners regularly tried to clean as much as can.

Simple sink for grey water (pot washing) would be helpful but not vital.

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Just stayed at frost Hole this…

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William P.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Just stayed at frost Hole this week for 2 nights. Excellent campsite and wonderful location. The views are spectacular! Friendly host and wouldn't hesitate to book again. Thanks

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Excellent site with clean facilities, simple but effective

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Beata P.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The views
Simplicity and price
The owners were so so so welcoming and sweet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really quiet farm with very attentive…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Really quiet farm with very attentive owners. Perfect location for the fells and a short stroll to the village. Very clean loos and shower unit.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely words. It really means a lot to us that you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere here and made the most of the nearby walks and village. It was a pleasure having you stay, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime.

Lyndon and Chloe

Wonderful stay!! Great spot in the…

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tamsyn f.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Wonderful stay!! Great spot in the lake district would recommend to others.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the location. It means a lot that you’d recommend us to others. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!


Lyndon & Chloe

Remote camping spot with a friendly…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Remote camping spot with a friendly atmosphere and run by some really lovely people. Very chilled with some good walking routes nearby and very easy to get round the Lake District

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and found the location ideal for exploring the Lake District. It was a pleasure to have you with us, and we hope to welcome you back in the near future.

Lyndon & Chloe

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

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 $26.95 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.