Gillside
Penrith, Cumbria & Lake District
Gillside is a charming Lakeland farm, perfectly placed for walking up Helvellyn as it's right by the main path up from Glenridding and close to Ullswater. Come and explore this lovely setting from camping and touring pitches, a bunkhouse perfect for groups or high quality holiday homes.
About Gillside
The farm is set in a gorgeous Lakeland location and has been run by the Lightfoot family for over 60 years. The bunkhouse contains two rooms, one sleeping 13 and the other 7, with plenty of parking available too. Ideal for youth groups or those out exploring in this incredible environment, it's a cosy and dry shelter with comfortable beds. For that extra luxury, why not rent a fabulous holiday home with full furnishings and excellent facilities inside.
Camping is open from the first weekend in March to the end of October. The bunkhouse is open all year round.
Site facilities include piping hot showers, clean toilets and deep sinks for dishwashing. The farm sells lovely fresh milk and eggs. A breakfast van is open on site during Saturday and Sunday mornings.
A good pub is a five minute walk from site.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 67 accommodation options on-site
60 x Grass Pitches
Grass camping pitches with lovely views.
5 x Hardstanding Pitches
Hardstanding pitches with EHUs for caravans and motorhomes.
Site tariff
Interested in staying at Gillside?
Call 01768 482346 to book.
Unfortunately Gillside 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.
Site rules and policies
Groups are welcome in the bunkhouse but cannot stay for camping and touring.
Things to do on site and in the Penrith area
Those who love the water should head to nearby Ullswater for sailing and lake swimming.
Glenridding is filled with tempting shops, tasty places to eat and drink, plus a national park information centre that will help you get the most out of your visit to the Lakes.
Other excellent options in the area include:
- Penrith Castle
- Long Meg and Her Daughters
- Brougham Hall
- Thacka Beck Nature Reserve
Interested in staying at Gillside?
Call 01768 482346 to book.
Unfortunately Gillside 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.
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