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20 Ambleside campsites

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Rydal Hall Campsite, Ambleside, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Rydal Hall Campsite

Ambleside, Cumbria

1.3 miles from Ambleside

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4.86 /5

85 reviews

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Relaxed family and dog friendly site nestled in the Lake District, five minutes to Windermere. Onsite tea shop too!

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Runner up
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32 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

x 4

5m x 5m


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Skelwith Fold Caravan Park

Ambleside, Cumbria

1.7 miles from Ambleside

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4.84 /5

79 reviews

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Lake District, woodland park with a playground, walking trails and more. Ten minutes from Windermere and Ambleside.

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Runner up
2026 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 130 x Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric), Hideaway Ensuite Glamping Pod


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Sykeside Camping Park

Patterdale, Penrith, Cumbria

4.9 miles from Ambleside

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4.7 /5

171 reviews

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Lake District camping park with an onsite pub and shop. Within 20 minutes of Lake Windermere and Ullswater!


90 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

x 6


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Kentmere Farm Pods

Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria

5.8 miles from Ambleside

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4.87 /5

32 reviews

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Ensuite glamping pods with great views. On a farm in the heart of the Lake District, 15 minutes from Windermere.


Pitches: Ensuite Glamping Pod (Dog Friendly), 3 x Ensuite Glamping Pods


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The Hive Pod Village at Ghyll Head

Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

7.4 miles from Ambleside

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4.68 /5

22 reviews

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Family and dog friendly pods in the Lake District at the edge of Windermere. Five minutes to Bowness-on-Windermere.


Pitches: Two Person Camping (Pod 9, Dog Friendly), Five Person Camping (Pod 2, Dog Friendly)


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7.6 miles from Ambleside

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4.8 /5

28 reviews

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Family friendly and accessible glamping in the Lake District. Five minutes to Coniston and Coniston Water!


Pitches: 7 x Ensuite Glamping Pods, 2 x Camping Pods


Park Cliffe Windermere Camping and Caravan Park, Windermere, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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8.5 miles from Ambleside

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4.88 /5

73 reviews

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Lake District camping, touring and glamping site with views of Lake Windermere. Onsite bar, shop and games room!

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Winner
2026 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 37 x Non Electric Fellside Grass Pitches, 23 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Touring Pitches


Inside Out Camping @ Seatoller Farm, Keswick, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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10.3 miles from Ambleside

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4.67 /5

9 reviews

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Cosy yurts set on a farm, deep in the heart of the Lake District, just 20 minutes from Keswick.


5 x Yurts (Dog Friendly)

x 5


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Black Beck Farm

Ulverston, Cumbria

11.7 miles from Ambleside

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4.69 /5

17 reviews

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Camping, glamping and holiday homes at a farm in the Lakes, near Grizedale Forest, Lake Windermere and Coniston.


Pitches: 2 x Glamping Lodge Pods (Dog Friendly), Shepherd's Hut (Dog Friendly)


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Pier Cottage Caravan Park, Coniston, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Pier Cottage Caravan Park

Coniston, Cumbria

6.1 miles from Ambleside

A small, family run caravan park situated by Coniston Water with swimming, boating, fishing and more. Dog friendly.

Coniston Sports and Social Centre, Coniston, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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6.2 miles from Ambleside

In the heart of the Lake District, a peaceful campsite with stunning views. A five minute walk to the village.

Side Farm Campsite, Ullswater, Penrith, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Side Farm Campsite

Ullswater, Penrith, Cumbria

7.5 miles from Ambleside

A dog friendly, scenic site between Ullswater and Place Fell. Peaceful, with access to boating and canoeing.

Hill of Oaks Lodge and Caravan Park, Windermere, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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9.1 miles from Ambleside

Nestled on the slopes of ancient woodland, Hill of Oaks boasts exclusive lake Windermere frontage.

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Beckstones Glamping Pods

Coniston, Cumbria

9.2 miles from Ambleside

Family friendly ensuite pods on a farm with alpacas. In the Lake District National Park, ten minutes to Coniston.

St Johns-in-the-Vale Camping Barn, Keswick, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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10.7 miles from Ambleside

A solid, cosy camping barn in the depths of the Lake District close to beautiful Keswick and Thirlmere.

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Abbot Park Farm

Ulverston, Cumbria

11 miles from Ambleside

Set on a 120 acre family run farm within the stunning Lake District, this site offers camping and camping barns.

Hollows Farm and Borrowdale Glamping, Keswick, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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11.6 miles from Ambleside

Camping and glamping in a picturesque location perfect for exploring the North Lakes, set 15 minutes from Keswick.

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Kendal Rugby Club

Kendal, Cumbria

11.6 miles from Ambleside

Small, family friendly camping at a rugby ground, close to the Lake District National Park and Windemere.

Newby Bridge Country Caravan Park, Newby Bridge, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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11.8 miles from Ambleside

Dog friendly self-catering accommodation and holiday homes near the southern shores of Windermere, Lake District.

Dalebottom Farm Caravan & Camping Park, Keswick, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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12 miles from Ambleside

Dog friendly site two miles south of Keswick, surrounded by beautiful views of Helvellyn, Blencathra and Skiddaw.

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