Hill of Oaks

Sailing on Windermere (added by rachellakedistrictestatescom 19 Feb 2014)

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  • Award-winning wildlife haven near Windermere
  • On the slopes of ancient woodland
  • Licensed shop and wifi
Wonderful wonderful Windermere…like Wordsworth in his Prelude, one can’t help waxing poetic about this lush Lake District area, the biggest natural lake in England and with 18 islands lying within. Aye aye. Whatever floats your boat, Hill of Oaks places you in neat proximity to all activities and areas of Windermere and the surrounding Lake District National Park: it is on the slopes of ancient woodland for miles of walks, and has exclusive lake frontage for nearly a mile along Windermere’s shores. You’ll also find five private jetties if you’re one of those enviable sorts who have their own vessel – not that you might be envious of boat owners or anything… This gorgeous park (just look at the pics) is also in a wildlife haven and has picked up awards for its conservation-conscious approach to all things natural; the managed woodlands are a draw for local birds, beasts and flora, and there are nature walks, owl boxes and bird stations throughout the site. If that’s not enough to keep your little beasties occupied, this family-friendly park also has a secure and natural play area for mini visitors. Facilities at Hill Oaks include wifi, a parent and baby washroom, a licensed shop and a launderette. And as the Lake District is treat-filled for walkies, you might be glad to know that Hill Oaks is dog-friendly too.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 12
Rent a tent 3

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

This site is a member of Lake District Estates group.

Gold David Bellamy Conservation Award AA 5 pennants
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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

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Local produce

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

Forest

Lake and/or mountain

Luxury

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

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

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

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Hill of Oaks

Tower Wood

Newby Bridge

Windermere

Cumbria

England

LA12 8NR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.30215°N
-2.9486°W

Route directions

Exit Junction 36 on the M6 and drive west on the A590 toward Barrow and Newby Bridge. Follow the A590 until you reach a roundabout signposted Bowness; turn right onto the A592 and we are approximately 3 miles on the left-hand side. Turn left and go through the barrier, then follow the road down past the farmhouse until you reach reception.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.7 mi Rail Station
5.7 mi Tourist Information Centre
8.4 mi Bus Station
Rail
5.7 mi Windermere Rail Station
7.3 mi Staveley Rail Station
7.6 mi Grange-over-Sands Rail Station
Ferry
1.7 mi Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing
1.8 mi Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing
3.5 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

As the biggest natural lake in England (a worthy ten miles long from Newby Bridge to Ambleside and 219 feet deep), Windermere should be your first stop; if you only do one thing on your hol, take a lake cruise from Bowness Bay to Waterhead on a traditional steamer for gentle Lake District sightseeing. Belle Isle, the biggest of Windermere’s 18 islands at about a kilometre in length and the only one that was ever lived on is alas privately owned, but you can hire a rowing boat from Bowness and gaze covetedly at it from the water. On land, walkies are recommended: easy strolls can be had on the family-friendly and viewsome amble from Hills Oak to Gummers How, the highest foothill in the area and to the Lake District’s south; hike to the summit (it’s an easy walk) from Astley's Plantation car park. Walking up Orrest Head from Windermere is another pleasantly accessible promenade, particularly for youngsters, and if you’re a tougher type, the area has heaps of long distance rambles and climbs (whichever you pick, you’ll likely need your camera to snap several of the views). Juvenile wildlife fans should go ape at the biodiversity of the Lake District National Park, where they can spot rare species such as endangered red squirrels, peregrine falcons and possibly – if they’re very lucky – Britain’s only nesting pairs of golden eagles. There are dozens of nature and RSPB reserves in the Lake District and to see more exotic critters up close, Lake District Wildlife Park at Keswick has over a hundred species including boa constrictors, gibbons and meerkats. Adventurous peeps in the Lake District can also try climbing Scafell Pike, mountain biking at Helvellyn and Skiddaw, bushcrafting at Keswick and watersports all over the park including kayaking, canoeing, sailing and windsurfing. Too much activity? Head to the town of Windermere for cafés, tearooms, much-needed pubs and that gentle steamboat puffing mentioned earlier; The World of Beatrix Potter is here too.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Haverigg 15.8 mi Sea Poor N/A N/A N/A
Morecambe North 15.9 mi Estuary Good N/A Good Good
Morecambe South 16.1 mi Sea N/A N/A Good Good
Silecroft 17.2 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Walney West Shore 18.1 mi Sea N/A Good Good N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 1.7 mi

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 3.2 mi

Lakeland Motor Museum 3.4 mi

Hill Top 3.6 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 4.3 mi

National Trust

Fell Foot Park 1.9 mi

Hill Top 3.6 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 5.5 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 6.2 mi

Gondola' 6.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Winster circular 2.8 mi

BLACKWELL 3 mi

Claife Heights and Lake Windermere 3.3 mi

Near Sawrey and Lake Windermere 3.5 mi

BELLE ISLE 4.2 mi

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)

    Penrith, Cumbria 22.9 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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  • Does Hill of Oaks have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hill of Oaks dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hill of Oaks? As the biggest natural lake in England (a worthy ten miles long from Newby Bridge to Ambleside and 219 feet deep), Windermere should be your first stop; if you only do one … Read more