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34 waterside campsites in the Lake District

Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate, Windermere, CumbriaPark Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate, Windermere, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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4.96 /5

11 reviews

100%

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

Little Acre Holiday Park, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, CumbriaLittle Acre Holiday Park, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Little Acre Holiday Park

Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria

4.87 /5

772 reviews

98%

would recommend

Family run touring park with modern facilities by the Lancaster Canal. Easy access to the M6, the Lakes and Dales.

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Coniston Experience Freedom Glamping, Coniston, CumbriaConiston Experience Freedom Glamping, Coniston, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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4.76 /5

18 reviews

94%

would recommend

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

Cherry Trees Farm, Hesket Newmarket, Wigton, CumbriaCherry Trees Farm, Hesket Newmarket, Wigton, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Cherry Trees Farm

Hesket Newmarket, Wigton, Cumbria

4.82 /5

74 reviews

96%

would recommend

Nestled on the edge of the Lake District National Park, family friendly camping and pods with hot tubs.

Caldbeck Camping, Caldbeck, Wigton, CumbriaCaldbeck Camping, Caldbeck, Wigton, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Caldbeck Camping

Caldbeck, Wigton, Cumbria

4.93 /5

45 reviews

98%

would recommend

A riverside dog-friendly site directly on the Cumbrian Way footpath in the Northern Lake District.

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Rydal Hall Campsite, Ambleside, CumbriaRydal Hall Campsite, Ambleside, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Rydal Hall Campsite

Ambleside, Cumbria

4.84 /5

83 reviews

96%

would recommend

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

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The Church House Inn, Torver, Coniston, CumbriaThe Church House Inn, Torver, Coniston, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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The Church House Inn

Torver, Coniston, Cumbria

4.88 /5

78 reviews

94%

would recommend

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

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Sizergh Caravan and Camping, Kendal, CumbriaSizergh Caravan and Camping, Kendal, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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4.78 /5

59 reviews

95%

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

Cragg Farm Camping Pods, Cockermouth, CumbriaCragg Farm Camping Pods, Cockermouth, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Cragg Farm Camping Pods

Cockermouth, Cumbria

4.98 /5

42 reviews

98%

would recommend

Three luxury glamping pods set on a working family farm, just a five minute drive from Cockermouth.

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Troutbeck Head Experience Freedom Glamping, Troutbeck, Penrith, CumbriaTroutbeck Head Experience Freedom Glamping, Troutbeck, Penrith, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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4.88 /5

8 reviews

100%

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

The Hive Pod Village at Ghyll Head, Bowness-on-Windermere, CumbriaThe Hive Pod Village at Ghyll Head, Bowness-on-Windermere, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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The Hive Pod Village at Ghyll Head

Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

4.72 /5

17 reviews

100%

would recommend

Family and dog friendly pods in the Lake District at the edge of Windermere. Five minutes to Bowness-on-Windermere.

Inside Out Camping @ Seatoller Farm, Keswick, CumbriaInside Out Camping @ Seatoller Farm, Keswick, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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4.71 /5

11 reviews

91%

would recommend

Cosy yurts set on a farm, deep in the heart of the Lake District, close to Keswick and Derwentwater.

Thirlspot Farm Camping, Keswick, CumbriaThirlspot Farm Camping, Keswick, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Thirlspot Farm Camping

Keswick, Cumbria

4.39 /5

173 reviews

88%

would recommend

Relaxed tourer site set at the foot of Helvellyn on a small sheep farm. Dog friendly.

The Pods by the Stream at Flakebridge Farm, Tebay, CumbriaThe Pods by the Stream at Flakebridge Farm, Tebay, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Ensuite glamping pods with hot tubs and fire pits included. In the Dales, 25 minutes to the Lake District!

Social District, Ulverston, CumbriaSocial District, Ulverston, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Social District

Ulverston, Cumbria

4.43 /5

31 reviews

87%

would recommend

Back to basics dog friendly camping nestled on a beautiful part of Lake Windermere with fishing onsite.

Wild Wool Barn, Ennerdale, Cleator, CumbriaWild Wool Barn, Ennerdale, Cleator, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Wild Wool Barn

Ennerdale, Cleator, Cumbria

4.46 /5

10 reviews

70%

would recommend

Rural, peaceful setting with views of Ennerdale Water welcoming tents. Bunkhouse onsite.

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Castlerigg Hall Caravan and Camping Park, Keswick, CumbriaCastlerigg Hall Caravan and Camping Park, Keswick, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Award winning holiday park in the heart of the Lake District close to Keswick. Ideal for walking and exploring.

Ullswater Holiday Park, Penrith, CumbriaUllswater Holiday Park, Penrith, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Ullswater Holiday Park

Penrith, Cumbria

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

Waterside Farm Campsite, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, CumbriaWaterside Farm Campsite, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Waterside Farm Campsite

Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria

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

The Old Post Office Campsite, Holmrook, CumbriaThe Old Post Office Campsite, Holmrook, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Riverside camping and touring in the western Lakes, for family and dog friendly stays. Fishing available.

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