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Situated within the picturesque Lake District National Park, Gill Head Farm offers a relaxing base for adventurers or families looking for a getaway. Tents, campervans and motorhomes are welcome across grass and hardstanding pitches, whilst those who prefer glamping can pick between a pod or lodge. The site enjoys glorious views of Blencathra and the Northern Fells, just ten minutes from Ullswater, perfect for wild swimming and watersports.

Situated in the Lake District National Park with stunning views of Blencathra and the Northern Fells

Just ten minutes from Aira Force Waterfall and Ullswater, great for wild swimming and watersports

Dog-friendly site with friendly staff, well maintained facilities and campfires allowed

About Gill Head Farm

Set on a working hill farm in the northern Lake District, this family-friendly site offers easy access to many of the best attractions, walks, and places of interest in the Lakes area. The rural location makes a great base for families, couples, walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. Tents are welcome across the site's range of grass pitches. There are ten non electric pitches measuring 5m x 10m welcoming up to six guests, along with six smaller 5m x 6m non electric pitches down by the riverside for up to five people. If you're in need of an electric hook up, the site also has ten optional 10 amp electric pitches allowing up to five guests. Caravans, campervans and motorhomes can also pitch up on one of the site's ten hardstanding pitches measuring 7m x 7m, each with a 10 amp electric hook up. The pitches all also enjoy stunning countryside and river views, the perfect spot to sit back and enjoy a sip of something cold after a long day of exploring. For those who prefer glamping, the site also offers six pet free, and two pet-friendly camping pods. Each pod sleeps up to four in two futon-style mattresses and two Z-beds, and is equipped with electric lights, underfloor heating and double electric sockets so you have all of the essentials for a comfortable stay. The site welcomes dogs and allows small raised fire pits and campfires. There are fire pits for hire if you don't bring your own, with logs available, great for roasting marshmallows under the stars. There are also a cabin, farmhouse and apartment available on site.

Open from 17 March to 17 November


Facilities and amenities

Facilities include modern toilets and showers, a laundry room, undercover seating, a play area and areas set aside for dog walks. There is a communal cabin with microwaves, kettles, toasters and a fridge/freezer, along with a TV and seating area. There is a small shop along with WiFi hot spots and fire pit hire.

The Basecamp North Lakes Farmshop and Kitchen is a five minute drive from the site. If you're looking for a pub, the Troutbeck Inn is just a 15 minute walk away.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


A note from the site themselves...

We are warm and welcoming pet friendly and our location makes us very popular with walkers, along with groups of school children and Duke of Edinburgh students. Our countryside setting ensures we are ideally located for a great holiday within the Lake District National Park far from busy crowds.

We are also just five miles from Lake Ullswater and near the market town of Keswick, the shores of Derwentwater, Grasmere, Ambleside and Windermere. Our location makes us great for days of exploring and enjoying the countryside.


Map and address

Park address

Gill Head Farm,

Troutbeck, Penrith, Cumbria & Lake District, CA11 0ST

Coordinates

54.6335, -2.9610 | NY 37 26

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Gill Head Farm is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 44 accommodation options on-site

Non Electric Grass Pitches at Gill Head Farm

10 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass pitches without electric catering for tents only with parking nearby. Pitches are 5m x 10m.

Non Electric Grass Riverside Pitches at Gill Head Farm

6 x Non Electric Grass Riverside Pitches

Max 5 people

Grass pitches for tents only, located next to the riverside. Pitches are 5m x 6m.

Optional Electric Grass Tent Pitches at Gill Head Farm

10 x Optional Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 5 people

Grass pitches for tents only, with optional 10 amp electric hook up.

Electric Hardstanding Pitches at Gill Head Farm

10 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Max 6 people

Hardstanding pitches with 10 amp electric hook up, suitable for caravans, campervans and motorhomes. Pitches are 7m x 7m.


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Interested in staying at Gill Head Farm?

Call 01768 779953 to book.

Unfortunately Gill Head Farm doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.


Small fire pits and barbecues are allowed if raised off the ground.

Arrivals from 1pm - 7pm only unless otherwise arranged.

Check out by 11am please

No driving in camping area after 9.30 pm

Respect your fellow campers! Noise to be kept to minimum after 10pm, failure to do so may result in you being asked to leave.

Dogs to be kept on leads at all times - we are a working farm.

Children to be supervised at all times, and play areas not to be used after dark or after bedtime.


Being a working farm, there is the opportunity to explore a little further than your camp, with meadows to play in and streams to paddle in. There are walks for your dogs on site too, so four-legged friends are fully catered for.

For those looking to enjoy watersports, Ullswater is just ten minutes away. Explore the water via canoe or enjoy a spot of wild swimming. You can also find the neighbouring Aira Force Waterfall, a beautiful scenic spot, great for walking routes or simply unwinding with a picnic.

If you're looking for a fun afternoon out, Puzzling Place is just a 15 minute drive away. The playful attraction features a great range of illusions, holograms and 3D images, a wonderful funny photo opportunity.

Another wonderful family attraction nearby is The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (45 minutes). Take a wonderful walk through the childhood tales, meet the characters in person and sit back and watch the Peter Rabbit short film.

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Derwent Pencil Museum (15 minutes)
  • Friars Crag (20 minutes)
  • Surprise View (25 minutes)
  • Rydal Cave (30 minutes)
  • Brockhole on Windermere, The Lake District Visitor Centre (40 minutes)

Interested in staying at Gill Head Farm?

Call 01768 779953 to book.

Unfortunately Gill Head Farm doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for Gill Head Farm was last updated on March 30th, 2023 at 10:09 AM

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