Gill Head Farm
From £27.30 For 1 night, 4 adults
- Working hill farm in the north of the Lake District National Park
- A 15-minute drive from Keswick and Penrith; 10 minutes from Ullswater
- Stunning views of Blencathra and the Northern Fells
Site type
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Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.- Group bookings of 3 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.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Minimum spacing of 4 metres between pitches.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- 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.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- Roof tents, trailer tents and campervans are only permitted on the gravel pitches.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 22 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Electric optional grass tent pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £27.30 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 5.0m width x 10.0m depth (16.4ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 50.0m² (538.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £27.30 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (riverside)
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 6.0m depth (16.4ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 30.0m² (322.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £27.30 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £31.50 1 night, 2 adults
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Camping pod (no pets)
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 3.5m width x 2.6m length (11.6ft width x 8.6ft length) Calculated area: 9.3m² (99.8ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £63 1 night, 2 adults
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Camping pod
4 people maximum Dimensions: 3.5m width x 2.6m length (11.6ft width x 8.6ft length) Calculated area: 9.3m² (99.8ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £70 1 night, 2 adults
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Kipper cabin
2 people maximum Dimensions: 4.3m width x 4.6m length (14.0ft width x 15.0ft length) Calculated area: 19.5m² (210.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £70 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 72% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Great campsite, good facilities, lovely friendly staff and kids loved the farm…
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Great campsite, good facilities, lovely friendly staff and kids loved the farm animals. Stunning location & near to everything you want & need. We didn’t use the WiFi so can’t comment on if it was any good.
Disliked: Some guests didn’t respect the 10pm quiet rule
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Brilliant campsite with everything you need in a beautiful location
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Brilliant amenities with kettle, microwave, washing up area and laundry room. Bathrooms were spotless and the general area was very tidy, location picturesque.
Disliked: The sound from the nearby A road was quite prominent in camp - not an issue, I just prefer quieter locations. The office hours ended at 5, meaning you couldn’t request logs for a fire right before dinner time if you ran out during the day - again, not really an issue just something to be aware of.
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Quiet campsite, despite being close to the A66, it felt remote and…
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (riverside)
Liked: Quiet campsite, despite being close to the A66, it felt remote and the sound of the stream and waterfall were wonderful to wake up to. The facilities were spotless and the shower hot. We had a warm welcome at reception and can’t wait to return. Very relaxed, our dog was welcome and so was our wood fire that kept us warm this early in the season
Disliked: There is no signal I. Your phone, pretty minor when wanting to get away
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Great stay
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Camping pod (no pets)
Liked: Fantastic location Nice, cosy pod Clean facilities Play park for kids Hairdryer available in shower block Communal room with microwave and other little luxuries. Lots to like about this site and I would definitely recommend.
Disliked: Presonal preference but the showers were too hot and there was no way to adjust the temperature. Fold out matresses in pods weren't the best but easy enough to bring your own.
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Good place for relax
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Place and orgasination was good
Disliked: Tollet wasn't clean
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All round amazing place to stay, level pitches and friendly people
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: The workers there were so lovely and always around to speak to, amazing atmosphere, toilets and communal area were very clean, lots of facilities to use on your stay, amazing scenery, lovely walks all around, amazing location with places such as Keswick just a 15 minute drive away, easy to find your way around, lovely and peaceful, nothing to complain about at all.
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Amazing stay, gets lovely sunshine and breath taking views!
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Electric optional grass tent pitch
Liked: The views are insane, the staff are friendly and facilities are really clean
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Very family friendly site, great park and clean facilities
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (riverside)
Liked: The facilities were clean and modern, the welcome from the reception was friendly. The playpark was excellent for younger children
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Brilliant campsite couldn’t fault it. We can’t wait to come back again
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Electric optional grass tent pitch
Liked: The views, campsite was great. Lovely little walk to see your 1st waterfall of your trip
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Great stay once again
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (riverside)
Liked: Views are beautiful. Great facilities everything you need!
Disliked: Nothing
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Features
Dogs allowed
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
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
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Communal freezer
Communal fridge
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
Type
Farm
Medium (26-50 pitches)
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
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitches
Location
Gill Head Farm
Troutbeck
Penrith
Cumbria
England
CA11 0ST
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.6334°N
-2.96195°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allonby | 33.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Seascale | 43.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| St Bees | 44.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 9.4 km
Castlerigg Stone Circle 9.4 km
Ullswater Steamers 10 km
The Rheged Centre 11.6 km
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 14.6 km
National Trust
Grasmere and Great Langdale 22.1 km
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 23.4 km
Townend 25 km
Wordsworth House and Garden 26.4 km
Windermere and Troutbeck 27.3 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Blencathra Classic - Sharp Edge and Narrow Edge 3.7 km
Mungrisdale - Bannerdale Crags 3.7 km
Threlkeld - Blencathra - Sharp Edge - Scales - Threlkeld 6.2 km
Threlkeld, Westcoe and Keswick Railway 6.3 km
Aira Force - Dockray - Dowthwaitehead - Aira Force 7.2 km
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)
Penrith, England 16.2 km
- Keswick Mountain Festival (Friday 17 May 2024 – Friday 17 May 2024)
Keswick, England 36.4 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 sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Want to know more about camping in The Lake District and Cumbria?
- Does Gill Head Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Gill Head Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Gill Head Farm? Ullswater is the nearest of the lakes at 10 minutes’ drive away, so that’s as good a place to start as any – stop by at Aira Force waterfall on your way … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Gill Head Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Gill Head Farm? From €31.82 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.