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The Quiet Site offers the perfect base for exploring The Lake District from a vantage point close to the glassy surface of Ullswater, with a great selection of camping, touring and glamping options on offer, including glamping burrows and an en-suite glamping pod cabin. It's a 5 star park with a pub on site and an indoor games room for any days when the kids don't fancy exploring.

Multi-award winning holiday park - Gold Green Tourism and AA Pennants (5 Star)

Set in the heart of the Lake District National Park, close to the Aira Force waterfalls

Great onsite facilities including a pub, indoor games room and a shop

About The Quiet Site

The Quiet Site has been welcoming visitors to the Lake District for more than 50 years. This award winning park is situated in an idyllic setting overlooking Ullswater yet is only 15 minutes from the M6. There are hardstanding pitches to suit caravans and motorhomes, on tarmac, stone or gravel. There are two fields, close to services and offering great views from their top end. Tent campers are welcome too, in surrounds that feel Alpine, with great views. All tent pitches have 6-Amp electric hook-ups. If your tent is larger than 8 metres please book two pitches. The Glamping Burrows comprises 15 spacious underground living spaces each with a WC, soft sleep ledge, large covered patio areas and a fantastic view of Ullswater. These insulated spaces can hold up to 2 adults and 4 children, and take the tent hassle out of your camping! Dogs are welcome in some of the burrows. The site also has a range of pods, a stylish glamping pod cabin for two (en-suite) and bell tents. Pods are fantastic protection from the elements with a secluded decking area and heaters, lighting and charging points etc. included. They sleep up to 2 adults and 2 children. Some pods accept dogs, so please request these when booking. The bell tents suit a family of 6 and offer a plug socket for lights and charging devices. They do not accept dogs but provide the ease and comfort of not having to bring a tent!

Open all year

AA Pennants (5 Star)Green Tourism (Gold)Tripadvisor cert. of ExcellenceBH & HPA

Facilities and amenities

Facilities include showers and bathrooms and a shop and laundry area. There is an olde worlde bar, play room and playing field. Campers are welcome to use the campsite's fridges, freezers, toaster, kettle and microwave and toaster. Stands are available for disposable BBQs.

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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


Map and address

Park address

The Quiet Site,

Watermillock, Ullswater, Cumbria & Lake District, CA11 0LS

Coordinates

54.6048, -2.8833 | NY 42 23

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The Quiet Site is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Young children


There are 104 accommodation options on-site

Electric All Weather Pitches (Tents Only) at The Quiet Site

21 x Electric All Weather Pitches (Tents Only)

Max 6 people

All-weather tent pitches on flat terraces with a pea gravel centre and a grassy surround. This pea gravel centre is great protection from mud, even when it rains. For tents up to 8 metres with 6A electric.

Electric Hardstanding Pitch (Campervans and Small Motorhomes) at The Quiet Site

Electric Hardstanding Pitch (Campervans and Small Motorhomes)

Max 6 people

Hardstanding pitch suiting campervans and small motorhomes up to 5m in length. Set in the mixed field on a flat terrace with 10A electric. The mixed field is above the play field so is suitable for families with young children.

Electric All Weather Pitches (Campervans Only) at The Quiet Site

11 x Electric All Weather Pitches (Campervans Only)

Max 6 people

Flat all weather pitches, either grass with gravel centres or a hardstanding pitch on gravel. Suitable for VW and other small campervans, with 10A electric and space for a side awning.

Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches (Caravans and Motorhomes) at The Quiet Site

27 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches (Caravans and Motorhomes)

Max 6 people

Caravan and motorhome pitches in the mixed field are all hardstandings and are on flat terraces. All have 10A electric hook-up, with fresh and grey water (March-Oct). The mixed field is above the play field so ideal for families.

Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches (Caravans Only) at The Quiet Site

10 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches (Caravans Only)

Max 6 people

Hardstanding touring caravans pitches with 10A electric, fresh and grey water (March-Oct). Very quiet and close to services. The tourers share this field with privately owned holiday caravans.


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Interested in staying at The Quiet Site?

Call 01768 486337 to book.

Unfortunately The Quiet Site 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.


We ask all our guests to behave in a neighbourly manner. Noise to be kept to a minimum between 10pm and 7am.


FAQ

Up to one dog is welcome to join you per camping/touring pitch and in the dog friendly camping pods and glamping burrows here too, provided they are kept on a lead whilst onsite and are not a breed/crossbreed listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. A wildflower meadow on the site is ideal for dogwalks off the lead, as well as the spacious neighbouring exercise field.

5MB/s WiFi access is available across the site.

A circular eight mile route directly from the site will take you to the spectacular Aira Force waterfalls, and keen hikers are well placed for treks up stunning Helvellyn and Blencathra. Stroll along the Ullswater Way taking you around the edge of this beautiful lake or hop on Ullswater Steamers for a gentle cruise over the water - canoe and boat hire also available at Glenridding Sailing Centre. History lovers are also just a 20 minute drive from Lowther Castle, with beautiful gardens to explore and an adventure playground to please the little ones.

Pitches are available from 12pm till 9pm, check-out is due by 12 noon. Glamping is available from 2.30, and check-out is due by 10.30am.


Guests are surrounded by some of the best fell walking in the country with access points to Helvellyn, Blencathra, High Street, Ullswater Steamers and Aira Force all less than 20 minutes away.

The circular walk from The Quiet Site to Aira Force waterfalls is a must-do when visiting.

You will be staying right on the famous Ullswater Way that circumnavigates the lake. Take a fabulous ride on the Ullswater Steamers or if you'd like to go out in a boat or canoe of your own, Glenridding Sailing Centre has you covered.

The historic Lowther Castle is also just 20 minutes drive, so it makes a great day out for families. Alternatively, wander the majesty of Dalemain House which hosts an enormous marmalade festival every year.

Fishing is available on Ullswater, provided you have a licence, or there's the chance to see more on land with pony treks around the Lakes.

Interested in staying at The Quiet Site?

Call 01768 486337 to book.

Unfortunately The Quiet Site 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 The Quiet Site was last updated on February 14th, 2023 at 9:27 AM

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