The Quiet Site 
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Penrith
(lake District)
Ullswater
Cumbria (Browse area)
CA11 0LS See Map
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Tel: 07768 727016
Pitches: 83
Open: Open All Year
Rating: 
8/10 from 165 Reviews
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Millitent |
1 review from this member |
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Arrived in the rain and booked in at the small well stocked shop. We were given a sheet of walks and a brochure with local info and taken to our pitch. We opted for a flat pitch (£20/night) at the top of the park (Top10?) which had alpine like views down the valley. Not full on lake view but very dramatic. All the Top pitches have this wonderful view but are further from the services. The pitches in the middle of the field are on a slight slope but are cheaper.
The services are in converted farm buildings. The showers are hot clean and free. There are 3 bathrooms which are excellent if like you me you enjoy a soak at the end of a hard days walking!
The bar has had a lot written about it already. It was re-roofed this winter (did not look new!) We found it a great place to go in the evening and Mick opened up for us and 2 other couples each evening. The bar toilets deserve a mention as they have been decorated with camping and local papers from the last 200 years and put on 5 minutes to every visit!
There is a separate field for children to play in which is fairly low key, rustic play park, rope swing etc. Another field is used for the sites reed bed and dog walk area.
The walk to the waterfalls from the park is a must do. The food at the George and Dragon in Clifton is amongst the best pub food we have ever had.
All in all a unique campsite that will not appeal to the 'mass' camping market (discos and entertainers) but will appeal to families and couples who come more for the area than the entertainment. A firm favourite with our family.
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: TraceyJH |
7 reviews from this member |
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Arrived in wet & windy weather. We had chosen a 'flat' pitch and were pleased we had. The non-flat pitches were very much on a hill and you would not have struggles to be able to put up tables etc.
The shower/toilet facilities were good. Plenty of hot water and always clean although it was very quiet whilst we were there, only one other tent and about a half dozen caravans.
The shop was OK but wasn't always open at the said times. We were very disappointed that the bar, for which the site has won awards and is one of the reasons we (and undoubtedly others) chose the site was only open 1 night out of the 3 we were there. There were ourselves and others who wanted to use the bar facility and were unable to do so.
Very good views from the top flat pitches although this means you are furthest away from the facilities.
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Robsosm867 |
6 reviews from this member |
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This site is in a lovely location as the name suggest very quite.
Lovely bar on site with huge log fire which was great when we went as it was very cold at the beginning of may.
The toilets are nice and clean.
Only problem we was we got put on a sloping pitch which caused a problems when you where sleeping as you tended to slip off the airbed with being on a angle.
Also a great pub at the bottom of the road which takes you to the site food was amazing worth the steep walk back up in the dark.
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| Date of Visit: March 2009 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Max+paddy |
1 review from this member |
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Just got back from a great weekend at the Quiet Site. This was our very first camping weekend in our motorhome. Site was very clean and tidy, the bathrooms were clean and had plenty of hot water, they even had family bathrooms which were very clean and ideal for anyone with a couple of kids and even baths for babies.
Our pitch was right next to the play ground which was ideal for our 8 year old, we never seen him all afternoon. We went for a walk from one of the maps we received when we got there. We did the 4 mile walk which took us about 2 hours, it was a bit muddy in places but we had great fun, and even took sandwiches for our picnic lunch.
On site there is bar which is a converted barn, there are a lot of animal skins and heads on the wall (bit scary) but we didn't mind as there was a huge log fire and a room where the kids went off to play. On site there is a little shop which sells basic provisions in case you forgot anything.
Staff very friendly and couldn't do enough to help. We will definitely be going back.
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| Date of Visit: February 2009 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Stumpythebear |
12 reviews from this member |
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Very nice, clean and quiet site when we visited at the end of February. Friendly, helpful staff. Excellent position in the northern lake district, with stunning views and lovely walks.
Family bathroom proved very useful as it was heated but the toilet/shower block, while very clean, was very cold. My only complaint is with the electric hook-up. The site is advertised as having electric hook-up, so I would expect to be able to use electrical appliances in a reasonable manner.
However, on arrival we were issued with a flyer that stated that the hook-up is basically only to provide lighting and that electric heaters, toasters, kettles were not allowed. We used our gas heater until, unfortunately, the thermostat failed, so we decided to go home. It might be more helpful if the website was explicit about the situation with the electric hook-up.
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| Date of Visit: February 2009 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Bluejoyce |
3 reviews from this member |
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Have just returned from the site thought the camp was really good, there was not many caravaners there so we had our pick of were to site our van. Very peaceful nice place to chill out. Toilets and showers were very clean didn't venture in the showers as the heating wasn't on and I'm not that brave, our vans showers good so we used that.
We can recommend a good place to eat its a small country hotel called the Brentwood we had a fabulous meal there and not that expensive, it had a nice bar with a log fire and the food was great. We had a nice time exploring the northern lakes, there was still snow on the hills. We would go back to this site again our dog had a great time as so did we.
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| Date of Visit: February 2009 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Davetvhuk |
3 reviews from this member |
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Great site, tucked away in the Lakes, single track leads to the site, but local use it one way.
Facilities on site are clean and warm, there is a family room.
The bar is just what you expect in the Lakes. One of the best we have stayed on.
This is an ideal site for those who like walking and as the name suggests a quiet site.
Only draw back, because it is so popular bank holiday stay have a minimum days policy.
This is one site that you cannot miss visiting.
It also has POD's and a great camping field.
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| Date of Visit: November 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Mellfell103 |
1 review from this member |
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I've stayed on this site several times now (first in a tent and latterly in a caravan): the situation is beautiful, the facilities well maintained and the staff friendly and helpful. The shower block is kept very clean, with lots of hot water throughout the day,and central heating in the colder periods so you don't freeze to death when you come out of the shower. I haven't tried the family bathrooms but they seem to go down well with families (obviously!) and those who wish to avail themselves of a bath rather than a shower. The small shop sells most of the basic stuff you need and Penrith isn't too far away if you need to find a supermarket. The bar is very popular; lots of atmosphere in there on an evening, with folk jostling for position around the log fire. Not just adults in there - children and dogs are welcome too. Some of the pitches may get a wee bit boggy during the monsoon-like periods but it looks as though work is in progress (or it was last time I was there) to improve the drainage on site. The scenery round about is lovely - the views from Little Mell Fell and Gowbarrow are particularly impressive. I've tried and tested the walks on the information sheets provided . The Aira Force one is particularly to be recommended (suggest stopping off for a drink/something to eat at the Royal Hotel half way round; the tearoom at Aira Force is expensive and disappointing in my view).
So, all in all, a great place to stay. I'll definitely be visiting this site again in 2009.
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| Date of Visit: November 2008 |
Unit: Other |
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| Reviewer: Countdrac |
1 review from this member |
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First time at the Quiet Site.
Tucked away between Pooley Bridge and Glenridding the site is not easy to find.
Certainly lives up to its name at the moment!
Writing this from within one of the sites camping pod, surrounded by a dusting of snow. The children love them and they certainly have enabled us to continue 'camping' even when the temp is below freezing outside.
Getting 2 adults and 2 children in a POD is just possible with rules!
As mentioned before the bar is great. Showers and baths hot, heating well used. Very helpful staff.
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| Date of Visit: September 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Hulse1977 |
4 reviews from this member |
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Stayed here at the end of the awful weather in the summer of 2008. Pitch we stayed on was quite boggy but had expected worse. The views were fantastic and location great. A lot of the tent pitches were on a steep slope but we were lucky ours was hard standing with electric hook up. The family bathroom was fantastic for our young children and was kept very clean despite the mud around outside.
One down side was the site shop which didn't have any opening times, it was pot luck as to whether it was open or not. There was a very small bar on site but we didn't use it so couldn't comment. The walks around Ulswater were lovely and near by Rheghd centre was a nice trip for the children in bad weather. Overall nice site with good clean facilities
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