How much does it cost to stay at Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut?

From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut

From £22 For 1 night, 2 adults Last booked one day ago 9.7 272 reviews

Pitches with views (added by manager 13 Sep 2022)

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Camping pitches are either side of the gator track (but no access for guest vehicles) (added by manager 16 aug 2021)

One of the bigger hillside terrace pitches with a small tent on it (added by manager 16 aug 2021)

Rural view from the field (added by manager 19 may 2017)

Small, basic adults-only site two miles from Windermere
Well placed for cycle paths and public transport; pub five mins' walk
Firepit provided for each pitch; wood available to buy on site

Backpacking the Dales Way? Stopping off en route to Scotland? Exploring as many of the Lake District’s fells and lakes as you can? Whatever your reason for heading to Cumbria, you can expect a warm welcome from the owners at Ings Kippers Campsite. This is a small adults-only basic site with a handful of pitches in the grounds of a private house, so you won’t find any large groups, families or dogs running about here. It’s a peaceful place that’s all geared up for backpackers, cyclists, bike-packers, solo campers and couples in search of space to relax; after 10pm all should be pretty quiet (other than perhaps the crackle of the logs in the firepit or the gentle swish of a car passing in the distance…) Cars are kept away from the pitches too, so you’ll start your stay by walking your gear a short distance along a grassy path between the Christmas trees on the steep Lakeland hillside to find your choice of level grass pitch. Compact tents (4-person maximum), light gear and strong tent pegs are the key items to pack here for the best experience. Each one has a firepit (with wood available to buy on site) and a great view out over the local fells, and you're welcome to light off-ground barbecues for an alfresco dinner. (Although you may like to note the award-wining pub and microbrewery five minutes’ walk away…) Free phone charging and ice-pack freezing are available at the house, and guests also have access to clean toilets and hot showers. Those hot showers will certainly be welcome after long days of adventures: wild swimming, paddleboarding and kayaking are all on the menu nearby, and there are lots of safe bike paths in the surrounding areas. Windermere is only two miles away from Ings Kippers, and lots of other top Lake District spots are within easy reach too – Ambleside, Coniston and Great Langdale among them. The main road is only about 100 metres from the site, and regular public transport services run nearby for sustainable travels.

Site type

Opens 3 May

Please note

Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
A charge of £0.20 applies for the use of the shower.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Bookings for Non-electric grass tent pitch must not be for more than 5 consecutive nights.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 3 May to Sun, 1 Sept 2024

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Quiet, clean and very friendly…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Emily E. Sept 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Quiet, clean and very friendly

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for your 10/10 review and we hope to see you again next season !

Lovely!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Sam W. Sept 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Really great campsite, all the amenities you could ask for with super welcoming hosts. Thanks for the amazing stay, hope to be back next season!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for your 10/10 review and we hope to see you again in 2024 !

The customer service was great and very friendly…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Sept 2023

Shepherd's hut (mountain view)

Liked: The customer service was great and very friendly

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for your 10/10 review and we hope to see you again !

Excellent very helpful. clean facilities .

Overall	10/10
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Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
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Stephen P. Sept 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Everything

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for your 10/10 review and we hope to see you again next season !

Top site. Relaxing place to stay.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Ian M. Sept 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Great views from the pitches of the stunning lake District. Lovely welcome from the very nice lady owner. Spot on toilet facilities, very quiet camp, a great place to relax and unwind. Everyone nice and friendly. My first ever solo camp, really enjoyed it! 👍

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for your great review and we hope to see you again !

It was a quiet place…

Overall	6/10
Location	6
Value for money	10
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	4

Anonymous Sept 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: It was a quiet place

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Well that's the lowest score we've had in 3 years and our usual review score is a 10 , hence the overall 9.7 rating, so that's a bit odd. Sorry you didn't like it here but all the information on the site is on Pitchup plus numerous photos and hundreds of reviews (mostly 10's) so you can easily research the nature of the site and facilities well before you book. No need to give us a poor score because the site doesn't suit you, so we're pretty unhappy about that.

Fantastic little camp site!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Michael O. Sept 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Wonderful little camp site with extremely friendly staff. Stayed for 1 night and had a great time. There's a great pub over the road with decent food and some good beers. The site itself was very well kept, and the fire pit was a great little addition. The views are out of this world, and the lack of light pollution made for some fantastic star gazing. Oh, and the hill is nothing! We'll be back!

Disliked: Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for your great review and we hope to see you again !

Very welcoming friendly owners with a fantastic campsite to boot, facilities are…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Dominic M. Sept 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Very welcoming friendly owners with a fantastic campsite to boot, facilities are top notch and very well looked after. Would highly recommend. We will be back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for your 10/10 review and we hope to see you again !

I’ll be back !

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Karen C. Sept 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Spotless site, friendly and helpful owners. Great location. Great spot for public transport to explore the Lakes ! The most amazing views and tranquil.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for your 10/10 review and we hope to see you again !

Really nice campsite. The owner was lovely and the facilities were clean.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Maisie H. Sept 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Really nice campsite. The owner was lovely and the facilities were clean. The view from our pitch was amazing! We will definitely be back to stay here again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for your great review and we hope to see you again. That's a nice picture of Reston Scar from the top of the campsite.

Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

Campfires allowed

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

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

No pets allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Lake and/or mountain

Leave the car at home

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal freezer

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut

Ings

Windermere

Cumbria

England

LA8 9PY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.38087°N
-2.85081°W

Nearest transport

Coach

2.1 mi Rail Station

2.2 mi Tourist Information Centre

5.5 mi Bus Station

Rail

1.3 mi Staveley Rail Station

2.1 mi Windermere Rail Station

3.8 mi Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station

Ferry

3.2 mi Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal

3.7 mi Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing

4 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

You can see the Old Man of Coniston from the pitches on a clear day… and if that whets your appetite for scenic outdoor pursuits, you’ve come to the right place. Wainwright baggers can easily get to Kentmere Horseshoe and the other Far Eastern Fells from Ings Kippers, and it’s an easy two-mile journey to the shores of Windermere for wild swims, watersports or waterside walks (or maybe a leisurely lake cruise if you need a little rest…) This area is well-known for its links with Beatrix Potter too – if you’d like to find out more about the author behind the classic children’s books, take a trip to The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (10 minutes’ drive), and then visit her former home at Hill Top (half an hour). It’s worth stopping by in Kendal (15 minutes) too – it’s home to a castle, a lively arts scene and lots of shops and places to eat. For a real taste of the local area, head to Staveley (five minutes) and a tour of the Hawkshead Brewery (preceded by a walk up Reston Scar if you feel the need to earn that pint…)

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Morecambe North	21 mi	Estuary	Good	N/A	Good	Good
Morecambe South	21.3 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Haverigg	22.1 mi	Sea	Poor	N/A	N/A	N/A
Silecroft	23.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Walney West Shore	24.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The World of Beatrix Potter 3 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 3.2 mi

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 3.7 mi

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 4 mi

Hill Top 5.2 mi

National Trust

Windermere and Troutbeck 2.6 mi

Townend 3.3 mi

Hill Top 5.2 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 6 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 7.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Staveley - Ratherheath Tarn - Staveley 1.4 mi

Bowness - Winster Valley 3.2 mi

Troutbeck Church - Townend - Wansfell Pike - Troutbeck 3.3 mi

Troutbeck Church to Ing Bridge 3.4 mi

Troutbeck Church - Dubbs Reservoir Circular 3.4 mi

Local events

Keswick Mountain Festival (Friday 17 May 2024 – Friday 17 May 2024)
Keswick, Cumbria 5.6 mi
Kendal Calling (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)
Penrith, Cumbria 16.4 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Extras

A charge of £0.20 applies for the use of the shower.
Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Bookings for Non-electric grass tent pitch must not be for more than 5 consecutive nights.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 11 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Does Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut? You can see the Old Man of Coniston from the pitches on a clear day… and if that whets your appetite for scenic outdoor pursuits, you’ve come to the right place. Wainwright … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut?

Camping and touring
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	10 p.m.
Depart by:	12 p.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	10 p.m.
Depart by:	12 p.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut? From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.