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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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4.85 /5

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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

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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: Two Person Camping (Pod 9, Dog Friendly), Three Person Camping (Pod 1, Dog Friendly)


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7.6 miles from Ambleside

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4.77 /5

21 reviews

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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


Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate, Windermere, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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8.5 miles from Ambleside

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4.9 /5

27 reviews

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

2025 Winner of Best Family Campsite North West England

Pitches: 40 x Non Electric Fellside Grass Pitches, 5 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Motorhome Pitches


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The Church House Inn

Torver, Coniston, Cumbria

8.7 miles from Ambleside

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4.89 /5

65 reviews

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Ensuite glamping pod with a hot tub within the Lake District. By ancient woodland, five minutes to Coniston Water.

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Ensuite Glamping Pod with Hot Tub (Dog Friendly)

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Thirlspot Farm Camping

Keswick, Cumbria

9.1 miles from Ambleside

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4.33 /5

167 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


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10.3 miles from Ambleside

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4.7 /5

8 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)

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12.8 miles from Ambleside

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4.8 /5

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Modern glamping in Penrith with scenic views across the Lake District peaks. Ten minutes to Ullswater and a pub!


Pitches: 5 x Ensuite Glamping Cabins, 2 x Ensuite Glamping Pods


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13.4 miles from Ambleside

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4.81 /5

69 reviews

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Idyllic farm campsite nestled between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales with an onsite farm shop and cafe.


Pitches: 7 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Touring Pitches, 4 x Large Grass Camping Pitches (Optional Electric)


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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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Ullswater Holiday Park

Penrith, Cumbria

12.1 miles from Ambleside

A family owned park, walking distance from Ullswater and its famous steamers. Family friendly with camping cabins.

Castlerigg Hall Caravan and Camping Park, Keswick, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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12.8 miles from Ambleside

Award winning holiday park in the heart of the Lake District close to Keswick. Ideal for walking and exploring.

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Waterside Farm Campsite

Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria

12.9 miles from Ambleside

A peaceful lakeside campsite on the shore of Ullswater right inside the stunning Lake District National Park.

Setmabanning Caravan Park, Keswick, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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13 miles from Ambleside

Family run camping and touring in the Lakes, with superb views of Blencathra and easy access to Keswick.

Park Foot Holiday Park, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Park Foot Holiday Park

Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria

13.3 miles from Ambleside

Dog friendly touring caravan and camping pitches in the Lake District, close to Ullswater and the Eden Valley.

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