Windermere campsites
Lake Windermere is England's largest, and Windermere town is situated just under a mile from the lake's shore. It's a great base for exploring the area and the views from Orrest Head are some of the finest you'll ever witness. Choose from these Windermere campsites.
31 Windermere campsites
The Hive Pod Village at Ghyll Head
Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria
21 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly pods in the Lake District at the edge of Windermere. Five minutes to Bowness-on-Windermere.
Pitches: Five Person Camping (Pod 6, Dog Friendly), Five Person Camping (Pod 7, Dog Friendly)
Skelwith Fold Caravan Park
Ambleside, Cumbria
12 reviews
100%
would recommend
Lake District, woodland park with a playground, walking trails and more. Ten minutes from Windermere and Ambleside.
130 x Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric)
8m x 6m
Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate
Windermere, Cumbria
27 reviews
100%
would recommend
Lake District camping, touring and glamping site with views of Lake Windermere. Onsite bar, shop and games room!
Pitches: 23 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Touring Pitches, 5 x Park Cliffe Camping Pods (Dog Friendly)
Kentmere Farm Pods
Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria
32 reviews
97%
would recommend
Ensuite glamping pods with great views. On a farm in the heart of the Lake District, 15 minutes from Windermere.
Pitches: 3 x Ensuite Glamping Pods , Ensuite Glamping Pod (Dog Friendly)
Damson View Glamping
Lyth Valley, Cumbria
38 reviews
100%
would recommend
Ensuite, adult only glamping pods with views over the Lyth Valley. In the Lake District, 15 minutes to Windermere!
Pitches: 4 x Ensuite Glamping Pods , Ensuite Glamping Pod (Dog Friendly)
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Rydal Hall Campsite
Ambleside, Cumbria
82 reviews
96%
would recommend
Relaxed family and dog friendly site nestled in the Lake District, five minutes to Windermere. Onsite tea shop too!
32 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
7m x 7m
The Herdwick Huts
Ambleside, Cumbria
10 reviews
100%
would recommend
Shepherd's hut glamping on an exclusive site on the grounds of Rydal Hall, in the heart of the Lake District.
4 x Shepherd's Huts (Dog Friendly)
Coniston Experience Freedom Glamping
Coniston, Cumbria
21 reviews
95%
would recommend
Family friendly and accessible glamping in the Lake District. Five minutes to Coniston and Coniston Water!
Pitches: 10 x Ensuite Glamping Pods, 2 x Camping Pods
The Church House Inn
Torver, Coniston, Cumbria
65 reviews
92%
would recommend
Ensuite glamping pod with a hot tub within the Lake District. By ancient woodland, five minutes to Coniston Water.
Ensuite Glamping Pod with Hot Tub (Dog Friendly)
Moss Howe Farm Campsite
Witherslack, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria
143 reviews
92%
would recommend
Peaceful Lake District camping and glamping site, 15 minutes to Lake Windermere. Onsite shop and fire pits welcome!
Pitches: 5 x Large Electric Grass Pitches, Mini Lodge Pod with Hot Tub (Dog Friendly)
Black Beck Farm
Ulverston, Cumbria
18 reviews
94%
would recommend
Camping, glamping and holiday homes at a farm in the Lakes, near Grizedale Forest, Lake Windermere and Coniston.
Pitches: 2 x Glamping Lodge Pods, Shepherd's Hut
Sykeside Camping Park
Patterdale, Penrith, Cumbria
112 reviews
96%
would recommend
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
Sizergh Caravan and Camping
Kendal, Cumbria
68 reviews
96%
would recommend
Idyllic farm campsite nestled between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales with an onsite farm shop and cafe.
Pitches: 2 x Small Grass Camping Pitches (Optional Electric), 4 x Medium Grass Camping Pitches (Optional Electric)
Birchbank Camping Site
Ulverston, Cumbria
174 reviews
96%
would recommend
A small campsite on a Lake District sheep farm, on the fells between Coniston Water and the Duddon Estuary.
Pitches: 7 x Electric Grass Pitches, 16 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Cockin Farm Campsite
Kendal, Cumbria
Highly ratedRural, family-run farm with camping and glamping. In the Lake District, 15 minutes from Kendal. Open year round!
Pitches: 16 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 7 x Non Electric Grass Campervan Pitches
Moss Side Farm Campsite
Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria
79 reviews
92%
would recommend
Working family-run farm and campsite in the scenic Woodland Valley, near Coniston Water in the Lake District.
Pitches: 35 x Non Electric Grass Pitches , 5 x Rail Cabins (Dog Friendly)
Pods in the Sticks
Kendal, Cumbria
Ensuite glamping pods with fire pits. Between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, 15 minutes to Kendal!
2 x Ensuite Glamping Pods (Dog Friendly)
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Gowan Bank Farm
Ings, Windermere, Cumbria
Tranquil glamping retreat in a luxury and eco friendly shepherd's hut on a working hill farm, surrounded by nature.
Hill of Oaks Park
Windermere, Cumbria
Nestled on the slopes of ancient woodland, Hill of Oaks boasts exclusive lake Windermere frontage.
Pier Cottage Caravan Park
Coniston, Cumbria
A small, family run caravan park situated by Coniston Water with swimming, boating, fishing and more. Dog friendly.
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Things to do in Windermere
10.5 miles long, Lake Windermere is England's largest lake (mere being an old English word for a body of water) and the Lake District's most commercialised. The busy little town of Windermere is situated just under a mile from the lake itself and, along with Bowness-on-Windermere on the lakeshore, is a superb base for exploring the immediate vicinity and wider Lakes region.
Visitors will also appreciate the attractive architecturem, while the short climb up Orrest Head at the top of the town offers some of the best 360-degree views you'll ever witness, over the lake and across to surrounding towns.
A boat trip on the lake is a must for first time visitors, before getting some exercise on the many walking and cycling trails. The Windermere's Western Shore route at 5.5 miles is a highlight and explores the lake's quieter side, but there is something for everyone.
Mountain biking, water sports, abseiling, ghyll scrambling, rock climbing, paragliding and many other sports are also well catered for.
Open water swimming too has become popular, though there are quieter lakes less busy with boat traffic. The Great North Swim takes place on the lake every year in June, with thousands of swimmers taking part. It should be noted that the lake waters can be very cold and hypothermia is a real risk. Wear a wetsuit and enter the water slowly to give your body time to get used to it.
The whole family will enjoy visiting the World of Beatrix Potter at Bowness-on-Windermere, to see the wonderful Beatrix Potter stories brought to life and relive the classic tales. Across the lake at Near Sawrey, National Trust members can explore Hilltop House, Beatrix Potter's charming 17th century farmhouse home.
Just north of Windermere town at Ecclerigg, Brokehole will be very popular with children too, with plenty of activities on offer. The adventurous among you will enjoy having a go on the Treetop Nets.
Other interesting attractions in the area include the Windermere Steamboat Museum, Rydal Water and Holebird Gardens.