Reader's Review - The Quiet Site
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
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Reviewer: Slinkycat  (5)
Date of Visit: August 2010
Unit: Tent
We went to this site for the first time 21-26 Aug. We had a 6 birth tent with EHU. We were allowed to check in a little early as we arrived at 11.15am.
Shown our pitch which was towards where most of the log cabins and caravans were. We were given a pea gravel pitch (which we ended up appreciating due to the amount of rain that feel while we were there). We were actually given a pitch that should have been given to a caravan, and we didn't really feel it was big enough for out tent, we had no space to put our windbreaker, as we were next to a path and couldn't put it there.
We also had to trail our EHU lead really far and it trailed over a path used by the kids to get to the playground. That said, this is a decent site.
Extremely basic shop, lovely pub with very hot log fire, board games,soft play area and snooker,etc. Some lovely walks right on your doorstep, we did the Little Mell Fell (4 miles) and Aira Force walk (8 miles) lovely being able to walk straight from campsite without taking car. 6 miles to Morrisons.
Site has waterpoints all over. 6 washing up sinks. 4 showers in ladies toilets, with step and decent shower. Laundry room, 3 family bathrooms with bath, no deposit needed. Playground is fairly decent, was pretty boggy so daughter only used it a couple of times, wooden tunnel,swings,and climbing.
Large playing field. The non electric pitches looked pretty sloped. Nearest pub about 1 and half miles away, didn't have anything as prices seemed really steep for meals, and we normally tend to make all our own meals.
Overall for me a nice site, but for £30 a night for 2 adults, 1 child with a tent with EHU, we thought quite expensive. We ended up leaving a night early as our tent sprung a few leaks from the horrendous weather we had, but site is in perfect location, probably wont go back though.
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Reviewer: TimsTent (2)
Date of Visit: August 2010
Unit: Tent
The Quiet Site was recommended to us by some good friends as a good family site and we agree! The prices are not the cheapest but the facilities and level of service more than compensate.
The site is set on the side of little Mell Fell overlooking the valley and lake. The site does not have lake assess. No midges. Children and adults are well catered for with a fantastic bar, children's room for the older ones and soft play for the under 5's. Small TV room. Bathrooms dotted about the site as well as very clean and services. Gents all new, ladies fine.
There are fantastic walks that start at the site entrance but most importantly for us was that the site has a really nice feel about it. This is not a huge park which becomes unbearable at busy times but a well organised site that, even when full has a 'quiet' atmosphere.
Campers all seemed respectful of one another. We felt very happy to let our 3 young children explore the play field without supervision, as seemed to be the case with most families.
We stayed on one of the Top pitches which have great views over the lake, but are further from the services.
All the staff seemed friendly and happy to help.
We were pleased to be associated with a park that obviously makes such an effort with the environment. Solar energy, biomass heating, water and waste recycling are important to our family.
The small shop sold some of the most delicious sausages we have ever tasted. Will return.
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Reviewer: Mannhoole (2)
Date of Visit: August 2010
Unit: Tent
This was our first time at the site and found the location lovely with great views. The facilities were great - family bathrooms with baths a great plus for our family with 2 small children. Also a microwave for warming the milk.
There was plenty of room in the fridges & freezers on site, and even though this was peak season we only had to wait a few minutes for showers / bathrooms. The bar is lovely & cosy especially on a cold wet night with a great soft play area for under 5's but as it only opened at 7pm, we didn't get to use it much. The outdoor playground and field was loved by our children.
However, we found the management running the site to be unfriendly on a number of occasions which made us feel unwelcome. Therefore, due to this we will not be returning to the site and would not recommend it which is a shame as everything else was great.
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Reviewer: EJAG (4)
Date of Visit: June 2010
Unit: Tent
We have stayed on this site twice within about 2 weeks. This is generally a lovely campsite, the play area/recreation field is brilliant - the children loved being able to roam around. There are loads of toilets, a few showers & these are cleaned regularly.
The bar is absolutely lovely, full of charm plus there's a games room downstairs where the children enjoyed table tennis & air hockey. Upstairs there is an under 5's soft play area that looked good however our children were too old to use it. The shop was a little disappointing in that it was not very well stocked & bit of a waste of time really.
The site is very well maintained & the views around the campsite are lovely.
The first time we stayed we were given a plot next to a camping pod as we requested so that we could be near friends. It was at the entrance of the tent field & a great location for popping to the facilities. Our friends found the pod great although they found sleeping by the door drafty & the prices were more expensive that other sites that include a heater & lighting in the price.
The second time we came we were given a plot in the furthermost corner of the tent field. Initially we thought this was lovely but it was a trek in the middle of the night to pop to the loo plus throughout our 2 night stay we discovered lots of dog doo in that corner! It was rather unpleasant & we were continually watching our 6yr old - being a young boy he wasn't looking where he was putting his feet!
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Reviewer: Walk1camp1 (3)
Date of Visit: July 2010
Unit: Tent
We spent 2 nights at this site with the kids recently - this is a great site in a really good location.
There was an outdoor play area for the kids (basic but kept them entertained) and plenty of space to run around in. There was also an indoor soft play area for under 5s as well as a couple of games rooms. I have to say I was very impressed with the on site bar - it was great to have such a nice bar and ales available on site. The nearby kings arms is also well worth a visit and offers good pub food and ale.
Showers, toilets and washing areas were well specified and maintained - I liked the idea of the family bathrooms also (there were 3) which we found useful.
We were checked in promptly and showed to our pitch by the lady running the on site shop (also good) - we were given a couple of printouts with local walks from the site on - I thought this was a nice touch.
Overall a very good site and I would return again.
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Reviewer: FAMILYMINK (1)
Date of Visit: June 2010
Unit: Touring Caravan
Just returned from our 1st visit to this site, and we are very impressed, We have a 5yr old daughter who was very impressed with the generous park area, the adults were equally impressed with the on site bar!
Very cosy with a small indoor soft play area for younger children and pool table for older ones, out of earshot is a TV room, Table football + Table tennis = peace and quiet for the parents, genius!
Staff very helpful if a little stretched at times when several people showed up to check in at the same time
Very well placed site to get to many nice places to visit, Ullwaster, Keswick, Windermere etc, all needing to get the car out so not ideal for motorhomes I shouldn't imagine.
Facilities very good, showers very hot, good for adults, a little too hot for small children but 3 family bathrooms on site to use instead.
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