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Rydal Hall Campsite, Ambleside, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Rydal Hall Campsite

Ambleside, Cumbria

1.3 miles from Ambleside

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4.87 /5

86 reviews

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Relaxed family and dog friendly site nestled in the Lake District, five minutes to Windermere. Onsite tea shop too!

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Runner up
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32 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

x 4

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The Hive Pod Village at Ghyll Head

Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

7.4 miles from Ambleside

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4.68 /5

22 reviews

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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 2, Dog Friendly), Five Person Camping (Pod 3, Dog Friendly)


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7.6 miles from Ambleside

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4.79 /5

27 reviews

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Family friendly and accessible glamping in the Lake District. Five minutes to Coniston and Coniston Water!


Pitches: 3 x Ensuite Glamping Pods (Dog Friendly), 7 x Ensuite Glamping Pods


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8.5 miles from Ambleside

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4.89 /5

65 reviews

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Lake District camping, touring and glamping site with views of Lake Windermere. Onsite bar, shop and games room!

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Winner
2026 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 37 x Non Electric Fellside Grass Pitches, 23 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Touring Pitches


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The Church House Inn

Torver, Coniston, Cumbria

8.7 miles from Ambleside

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4.9 /5

52 reviews

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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)

x 4


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Thirlspot Farm Camping

Keswick, Cumbria

9.1 miles from Ambleside

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4.37 /5

158 reviews

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Peaceful, adult only tourer site set at the foot of Helvellyn on a small sheep farm next to a pub. Dog friendly.


Pitches: 10 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches, 2 x Non Electric Hardstanding Pitches


Inside Out Camping @ Seatoller Farm, Keswick, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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10.3 miles from Ambleside

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4.67 /5

9 reviews

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Cosy yurts set on a farm, deep in the heart of the Lake District, just 20 minutes from Keswick.


5 x Yurts (Dog Friendly)

x 5


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Pier Cottage Caravan Park

Coniston, Cumbria

6.1 miles from Ambleside

A small, family run caravan park situated by Coniston Water with swimming, boating, fishing and more. Dog friendly.

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Side Farm Campsite

Ullswater, Penrith, Cumbria

7.5 miles from Ambleside

A dog friendly, scenic site between Ullswater and Place Fell. Peaceful, with access to boating and canoeing.

Hill of Oaks Lodge and Caravan Park, Windermere, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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9.1 miles from Ambleside

Nestled on the slopes of ancient woodland, Hill of Oaks boasts exclusive lake Windermere frontage.

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Beckstones Glamping Pods

Coniston, Cumbria

9.2 miles from Ambleside

Family friendly ensuite pods on a farm with alpacas. In the Lake District National Park, ten minutes to Coniston.

St Johns-in-the-Vale Camping Barn, Keswick, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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10.7 miles from Ambleside

A solid, cosy camping barn in the depths of the Lake District close to beautiful Keswick and Thirlmere.

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Kendal Rugby Club

Kendal, Cumbria

11.6 miles from Ambleside

Small, family friendly camping at a rugby ground, close to the Lake District National Park and Windemere.

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