Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate
Windermere, Cumbria
In the heart of the Lake District, Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate offers amazing views over Lake Windermere, with Bowness ten minutes away. There are fellside tent pitches, fully serviced touring pitches, simple camping pods and luxury ensuite glamping pods. Enjoy the onsite bar, breakfast restaurant, Riverbox Kitchen, shop, games room, and play park. The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction and Lakes Aquarium are within ten minutes too!
Why choose Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate
Winner of Best Family Campsite North West England in our 2025 Camping and Glamping Awards
Award winning camping, touring and glamping park in the heart of the Lake District
Enjoy views over Lake Windermere and the fells, within ten minutes of Bowness-on-Windermere
Family friendly with facilities including a games room, bar, breakfast restaurant and playground
About the site
This spacious, family friendly park is set in the fells above Lake Windermere. Located in the heart of the national park, you will be within ten minutes of scenic boat trips, top hiking trails, Bowness-on-Windermere, the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, Lakeland Motor Museum and more! The Fellside camping area has rolling slopes and is home to non electric, unmarked grass tent pitches. Pitches here can enjoy superb views towards Langdale Pikes and across to Coniston Old Man. For roof tents, trailer tents, caravans, campervans and motorhomes, there are 28 hardstanding touring pitches with 10 amp electric hook-ups, water and drainage. Please be aware that awning/tent pegs suitable for hard ground are required. There are heated and insulated camping pods, which provide ample space for couples and families. The pods have plenty of headroom, carpeted or vinyl floors, a double electric socket, light and a decked area out front. The use of airbeds is recommended in the couples, Park Cliffe and family pods, while the family comfort pods come equipped with two single beds and two roll out chair beds. The Vista pods include a double bed, bunks and a trundle bed (bedding not provided). There is also access to toilets and showers at the nearby facilities block. Or, upgrade to the deluxe glamping pods, the perfect spot for a family or romantic getaway, sleeping up to four with a double bed, and a pull out sofa bed for little ones. If you are using the sofa bed you will need to bring your own bedding. There is a simple kitchen with cutlery, plates, bowls, mugs, basic utensils, a microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge with a small freezer compartment and a sink provided. There is a cosy living area with underfloor heating, a Smart TV and a dining table perfect for enjoying a meal as a family or a game of cards! The deluxe pods also have an ensuite with a shower, basin, WC and plenty of storage. Please bring your own towels. The pod also benefits from stargazing windows and a private decking and picnic bench. There are also USB charging points. For couples, the shepherd's hut is a great for a cosy holiday hideaway. The hut is beautifully furnished with plush cushions and throws, there is underfloor heating and a made up double bed. There is also a sofa and coffee table for enjoying your book and morning coffee. There is a kitchenette with a Butlers sink, small fridge with an ice box, a microwave, kettle, toaster and some crockery and cutlery. Outside, there is a balcony with a seating area for enjoying your countryside views. You will need to bring your own towels, shared facilities are nearby. In the evening, you can enjoy a refreshing pint or tipple at the onsite bar, with regular visiting food trucks during peak times (seasonal hours apply). If you would rather cook, raised charcoal BBQs are allowed. Please note, open fires are not permitted. The site is very dog friendly, with up to two dogs allowed per pitch or camping pod. The family vista pods, deluxe pods and shepherd's huts are pet free. The deluxe pods and shepherd's huts also have a no smoking policy.
Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate is open from 01/03 to 12/11. Pitches from £27/night for 2 people.
"Gorgeous location, great facilities and incredibly well run"
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"A lovely relaxed family friendly atmosphere!"
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"This site was so stunning that it left me speechless"
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Great for families
Kids will love the adventure playground and paddling in the river. For older ones, there is a games room with table football, air hockey and games machines!
There are 107 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
3 x Couples Camping Pods (Dog Friendly)
Max 2 people
Camping pods at the top end of the site with a double socket, light, heater and decking. Please bring your own beds, bedding and towels. Dog friendly. Shared facilities nearby.
5 x Park Cliffe Camping Pods (Dog Friendly)
Max 3 people
Camping pods (2.4m x 2.7m) on a minor road with a double socket, light, heater and decking. Please bring your own beds, bedding and towels. Dog friendly. Shared facilities two minute walk away.
4 x Family Camping Pods (Dog Friendly)
Max 5 people
Camping pods (2.65m x 3.5m) on a minor road with a carpet floor, double socket, light, heater and decking. Please bring your own beds, bedding and towels. Dog friendly. Shared facilities two minutes away.
7 x Family Comfort Camping Pods (Dog Friendly)
Max 4 people
Camping pods (2.6m x 3.5m) with two single beds and two single fold out foam mattresses, light, heater and decking. Please bring your own bedding and towels. Dog friendly. Shared facilities nearby.
2 x Family Vista Camping Pods
Max 5 people
Camping pods (4.3m x 2.8m) with a double bed, bunk beds and pull down trundle bed, hanging rail, heater, light, USB sockets and decking. Please bring your own bedding and towels. Dog free. Shared facilities nearby.
3 x Deluxe Ensuite Glamping Pods
Max 4 people
Pods with a double bed with bedding and sofa bed, Smart TV, dining table and chairs, kitchenette with fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster and kettle. Ensuite shower and toilet. Dog free. Please bring your own towels, and bedding for the sofa bed.
Shepherd's Hut
Max 2 people
Cosy hut with a double bed and bedding, sofa, table, kitchenette with sink, small fridge, icebox, microwave, kettle and toaster and underfloor heating. Outside is a decking with seating. Please bring your own towels. Pet free. Shared facilities nearby.
Other accommodation
10 x Ghyllside Camping Pitches
Large grass tent allocated pitches, with a limited number of 6 amp electric hook-ups available.
4 x Static Caravans
Max 4 people
Modern and fully furnished caravan holiday homes sleeping four (one double bedroom and one twin). Outside is an enclosed decking area with a picnic bench. Situated next to the main touring park, close to all the amenities, with pets by arrangement.
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Site rules
What time is check-in and check out at Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate?
For camping and touring, check-in is available from 2pm until 6pm, and until 9pm on weekends. For glamping, check-in is available from 3pm until 6pm, and until 9pm on weekends. If you are going to be delayed please let the site know. Check out is due on your last day before noon for camping and touring and before 10am for glamping.
Is Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate dog-friendly?
Dogs are welcome with up to two permitted per pitch for a small extra charge (the shepherd's hut does not allow dogs). Dogs must be kept on the lead at all times and not left unattended. Breeds and crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act are not permitted.
Does Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate allow groups or pitches being booked together?
This site caters for families and couples only, and does not accept group bookings. Hen and stag parties are also not accepted.
Does Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate have a quiet time or noise policy?
Yes, the site operates a quiet policy between 11pm and 7:30am.
Does Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate allow day guests to visit those staying onsite?
Yes, the site allows day visitors as long as they are authorised by the site and they abide by the site's rules.
Pitches
Does Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate allow awnings, gazebos or pup tents?
Gazebos are welcome for an extra charge on the non electric fellside grass pitches only. Sorry, awnings and pup tents are not permitted on any pitch. If you are planning on bringing a gazebo please ensure that you select this option when booking.
Can I park near my pitch at Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate? Or Is there parking adjacent to the pitch?
You can park one car beside your vehicle, if you are bringing any additional vehicles there is an extra charge and these must be parked in the main car park.
What amp is the electric hook up at Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate?
The Ghyllside camping pitches have a 6 amp hook up, and the fully serviced hardstanding touring pitches have a 10 amp hook up.
Are bedding and towels included at Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate?
Please bring your own bedding and towels with you for your stay as the glamping accommodation do not provide any. The shepherd's hut does provide bedding.
Where can I find Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate's map?
You can find the site's map here.
Is electric included in the price of my booking at Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate? Or is it an additional cost?
Electric is included in your booking if you have booked one of the Ghyllside camping pitches, one of the fully serviced hardstanding touring pitches or the glamping units.
Facilities
Is there WiFi at Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate?
Yes, the site has free WiFi available across the park.
Does Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate have a shop onsite?
Yes, there is a licensed shop onsite which is open from 9-10am and 5-6pm in low season, and 9-11am and 5-7pm in holidays and high season.
Is there a restaurant or cafe at Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate?
There is a restaurant onsite and serves breakfasts and a takeaway pop-up food trick offers a variety of dishes in the evenings. Please note that both of these have seasonal opening hours.
Does Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate have electric vehicle charging?
Yes, the site has electric vehicle charging points.
What's nearby
What are the nearest public transport links to Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate?
The nearest train station is only a 15 minute drive away, and a bus stop at the bottom of Birks Road is within a quarter of a mile.
Other
Does Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate offer caravan storage?
The site does not have a storage facility, but out of main season you can leave your van unoccupied during the week for £7 per night and pay the full price a the weekends (subject to availability, maximum stay of 2 weeks). Or the site offers some seasonal pitches or monthly rates.
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