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The Quiet Site
Ullswater
The Lake District
Cumbria (Browse area)
CA11 0LS
Tel: 07768 727016 or 017684 86337
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Pitches: 83
Open: 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
01/01/2027 to 31/12/2027
Rating: 
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 Holiday Homes for Sale |
 Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar On Site |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 TV Room |
 Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 Wild Swimming <5 miles |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 Cycle Hire <5 miles |
 Golf <5 miles |
 Tennis <1 mile |
 Beach <5 miles |
 Watersports <5 miles |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <1 mile |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Colin15250 |
5 reviews from this member |
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 We have just had a very enjoyable weekend here. The shop maybe small but there is everything needed for a meal, or shower if you forget anything.
The kids play area is super and we had to drag ours away from it to go for walks. Which there are plenty in this area and the shop has plenty of them for you to peruse at your leisure.
The shower block has probably the hottest showers I have ever had on a camp site (or even at home).
The only small niggle was the slight slope we were on, but oh well mustn't grumble, as all the other things made up for it, especially the pub. 
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| Date of Visit: June 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Tabs-R-us |
7 reviews from this member |
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We filled in the booking sheet and sent it off complete with the size of tent.
We also asked for electric hook up and paid extra for a flat pitch.
No problem there.
However!
The flat pitch with hook ups are mainly gravel, our tent would not fit on the pitch provided due to the site being designed in stepped terraces. Eventually after a wonder round with the staff we eventually managed to squeeze onto a separate terrace. Fortunately the new addition of the tent footprint prevented damaged our groundsheet from the stones.
The slight slope can be quite bad in places but the higher up the hill you go the flatter and better the view (but no hook up!) If you don’t have a good tent, being exposed to the elements up on the hill may be a big factor when the weather turns.
This may paint a bad picture BUT ITS NOT
When the staff realised their mistake and hadn’t looked at the size of the pitch we required they couldnt do enough until we were sorted. It is a lovely site, quiet by name and quiet by nature we only spent 3 nights here but by the time we left we had gotten to know the staff quite well.
The bar and beer are both fantastic although it did remind me of the slaughtered lamb pub in American weawolf in London
Stick to the Paths!) Where did they get that bear skin and other stuff?
The shop is old style “So what” still had everything you needed. The toilet and shower block could do with a face lift “So what” it didn’t matter, for me it just seemed to work I will defiantly go back you cant beat being made welcome from good staff.
There was a good play area for the kids to one side of the site
The website and shop also issues local walks they are hand drawn and fun to use instead of the regular maps if you go for the 8 miller I do recommend the detour to the pub mentioned on the map
Very good pub lunch
Other pubs!
There is a Taxi service and the numbers are in the phone box if you want to pop down to Pooley Bridge for a few pints etc. But, get your hand deep into your pocket. The cabs come from Penrith and if you want to travel 3 mille you will have to pay for the entire trip (from Penrith). If you don’t mind the extra money ensure you book the journey back at the same time as you will not get a cab back unless the driver knows he’s going to get the full whack. You certainly don’t want to walk it.
Better still Don’t bother and stay in the campsite pub
There is nothing fancy about this campsite but you do feel comfortable here with most of the folk having stayed before. It may be a few pounds more but it’s worth it. Also, due to its solitude and 2200hrs curfew you won’t get noisy gangs of youths up all night.
The site over the road!
As my wife and I enjoy our tent tour checking out what other folk have, “you know what I mean we all do it”
We thought we would look over the road at the other site. Well, if you can sleep on a steep hill this is the place for you jeepers! Don’t be late getting a pitch here or you’ve had it. Enough said.
Marks out of 10 from us 8 / 10
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| Date of Visit: June 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Val A |
31 reviews from this member |
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I'd agree with some of the comments here - the site is a little steep, but not so bad we've been on, the facilities are a little dated, but I've seen much worse at other sites, and I can imagine it being noisy in peak season because of the 'bowl' effect of the surroundings. It was quiet when we were there, though.
Perhaps what's not been mentioned, certainly in the recent reviews, is that it's possible to get a bargain pitch here, by using Camping Cheques. The site accepts CCs between 1st September and 19th December for those who want to go this year.
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Mackenzie4 |
11 reviews from this member |
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On the plus side this site is in a lovely spot with beautiful views (lots of fell walking if that's your thing), a great play park for the kids and a cosy bar, however, the touring park is on a precariously steep slope, the facilities are sadly dated and inadequate and the motorhome service points poor. At £28 per night it is over priced and, unfortunately, it's name 'The Quiet Site' is a bit of a misnomer with kids screaming and running wild about the park and adults talking loudly 'til all hours!
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| Date of Visit: June 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Debsngeorge |
1 review from this member |
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We would recommend this site to anyone who just wants to chill out we could not fault it. The toilet block was ok, although I never got to use the showers because I used the family bathroom which was very well equipped, it even had a potty for younger kids. The staff were very helpful suggesting places to go and visit. The pub was so cozy with a very friendly atmosphere. The shop was little but had everything you needed. We will be booking again for next year.
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Grass pitches (some with EHU) for tents, motorhomes, VW-sized campervans (no caravans). Refurbished toilets, showers and laundry. Peace is the watchword on the campsite - catering mainly for families and couples with silence after 10.30pm. Don't forget your marshmallows - campfires are allowed in selected areas. Nearby shop and pub. And there's an added extra: the site sits along the route of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway line, with it's own station. Choo Choo! Find out more here
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Bevmed |
1 review from this member |
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This was our second visit to this site and what a fantastic time we had. The shop was very well stocked although small. We never had to queue for the showers which always had hot water. The bar is second to none although if you want a place around the log fire you have to go in early. There was plenty for the kids to do with the large play area which had an adventure playground on it. There was also a games room which the kids used in the evening where they would meet up with other kids that they had made friends with.
On our first visit to this site last year we did the walk around Little Mel but this visit we had planned to do the Aira Force walk. We were not disappointed, the Aira Force walk provides some excellent views over Ullswater and is a must, the waterfalls themselves were beautiful. We did the full 8 mile walk with a stop off at a pub I think was called the Royal for a well earned drink.
Pooley Bridge is only short drive away and has a few shops and a couple of pubs that served food.
We are planning another visit in August before the kids go back to school, we can't wait!
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: VangoMan72 |
2 reviews from this member |
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This is a superb campsite in a great location. The small bar on site is beautiful with reasonable bar prices and a very cosy feel to it. However I did have some reservations.
The site claims to have a 'No Groups' policy and a ban on ball games in the tent field (kids playground is about 30 seconds away in a private play area), but despite this there were kids playing football and cricket between the tents in what was a very busy main field. Given that the field slopes slightly meant that any ball games end up hitting our tent. There was also a section of family groups who were up all hours talking. There seemed to be no evidence of these site rules being enforced, and sadly it didn't live up to its name of The Quiet Site.
The toilet facilities were also inadequate for the number of people present.
We may have been unlucky as we did go in the half term holidays. We will definitely return though during a quieter time when there are fewer kids, and we will be sure to book one of the level standings on the edge of the field for a bit more privacy, rather than having to go onto the sloping centre.
Overall a great location - just be sure to go outside of the kids holidays!
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Crank63 |
5 reviews from this member |
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Been to this site now 4 times, it is the best I have been to loved it. The flat pitches are best as the field has a slight slope the shop is small but ok. The bar is the best. Loved every minute. The site is in a good location for walks and there are a few pubs around but you need to drive. Would go back time and time again. All the staff are friendly, great place
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| Date of Visit: December 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Stu.jackie |
5 reviews from this member |
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Stayed on this site for 3 nights at new year, we paid £27 per night, very expensive, there were 3 fresh water taps near the touring vans, not one was working, you had to go down a steep hill with your water containers, that was ok for me, but what about someone who is getting on in years, not much fun. The heating in the site pub was turned off, there was a log fire but for a room of that size it was not enough. On a bright note the one member of staff we did see was a chap called Frazer, and he bent over backwards to do what he could for us, a real star.
However we did have a smashing new year and that was down to the people we met who all chipped to make a real nice time for new year. There were 30 plus empty pitches, all hardstanding, I think that alone must tell the owners something when you consider that new year caravanning is getting more and more popular. I can see how it could be pleasant site in the summer, big play area for the children etc, but this site is not cheap.
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| Date of Visit: October 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Eileen Morley |
5 reviews from this member |
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We found this to be a very pleasant site with some nice walks nearby.
The toilet block was rather dated with push-button pre-set showers. Unfortunately, I'm a delicate flower and found the water in the shower rather too hot for me. I wouldn't have liked to shower a child. However, there are family bathrooms too.
The management were extremely helpful and we rather liked the bar area which was much nicer with a good crowd in.
I do agree with another reviewer that it is very pricey. We paid £25 per night (with a dog)for a hard standing pitch with awning and electricity. For that price I would have expected a fully-serviced pitch.
The adventure playground looked great though I'm a bit too old to try it out (maybe if no-one was watching!)
All in all, we had a good time but don't think we'd return.
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Grass pitches (some with EHU) for tents, motorhomes, VW-sized campervans (no caravans). Refurbished toilets, showers and laundry. Peace is the watchword on the campsite - catering mainly for families and couples with silence after 10.30pm. Don't forget your marshmallows - campfires are allowed in selected areas. Nearby shop and pub. And there's an added extra: the site sits along the route of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway line, with it's own station. Choo Choo! Find out more here
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| Date of Visit: September 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Speedytam |
1 review from this member |
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We visited this site weekend of 21st September 07 and had a great time. The people who ran the site could not have been more helpful. Took us straight up to our pitch, and showed us exactly where everything was on-site. Main thing for us was that the site had facilities for kids (3 families camping together - 7 kids in tow!). They didn't let us down. Big field with climbing frame / rope swing - wooden play hut, plenty of space to run round - only rule was no ball games in or around caravans or tents, which is perfectly understandable!
Toilet facilities are a bit outdated but worked perfectly well, decent showers with plenty hot water but they do have a couple of separate bathrooms with baths in them!
Bar on-site which was really nice with a log fire - games room with table tennis and also a pool table in the main bar with other games available, so again kept kids occupied. Bar doesn't do meals but we went into Pooley Bridge which wasn't too far away.
The surrounding area is lovely, went on a very long walk which ended up being 5 'country' miles but well worth it!
Definitely will return to this site and stay longer next time so that we can visit more of the Lake District.
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| Date of Visit: September 2007 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Soph123 |
8 reviews from this member |
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We stayed 2 nights hadn't read any reviews before our trip
Have to say it just didn't do any thing for us.
Our views were of the camper and caravan either side and to the front static caravans the road run along the rear .
We did2 of the walks which were OK but nothing like we were expecting for our first visit to the lakes.
The bar is different but lacked any atmosphere when we were there ,wouldn't come anywhere near best site bar for us .
The toilet block was nice enough but nothing more than you would expect
Then there's the price of £25 per night far to high for what was on offer .
Luck as it we came across another site near brothers water which was just what we were looking for, beautiful walks following Crystal clear streams leading to mountain ridges. A brilliant bar with choice of ales ,great food and £7cheaper what more can I say.
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Canvas Chris |
2 reviews from this member |
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This site seems to get more reviews than any other in the lakes. So I thought I would take my family here for our summer break. And I have to say that for my young family it was near perfect!
This is a smallish site for tents, caravans and motor caravans. The site is aimed at young family's with children's bathrooms, playrooms (young and older) play fields with swings and rustic playground etc.
It is not a large commercial site and I can imagine that a family arriving here that expects laid on entertainment, uniform facilities and a teenagers theme park may feel let down.
If however you want to spend some quality time among some of the best behaved campers I have experienced then pay this site a visit.
They are opening for camping and caravans until January next year. Anybody fancy a Christmas visit?!
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| Date of Visit: September 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Clare05 |
1 review from this member |
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Spent another lovely weekend at 'The Quiet Site.' Having a seasonal pitch is a great bonus, it really is a home from home. My husband and I have spent several weekends this summer at this site and never tire of it. A great advantage is the warm welcome that we and our dogs always get. The extra treats they get at the bar are much appreciated by Ted and Toby! The walks from the site are beautiful and very manageable. If you enjoy getting out and about this site is definitely for you. I highly recommend it.
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Piggy49 |
14 reviews from this member |
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Have mixed feelings about this site. The booking inprocess did not go smoothly, several people turned up at once to book in and they didn’t seem to have enough staff to cope. Because of this several of us were left waiting, plus customers that came in to buy items from the shop were also left waiting. Before being shown to our pitch though we were given a very quick explanation of where the toilets etc were.
The site is in a fantastic area, surrounded by beautiful hills. The facilities could do with updating. There are plenty of toilets but only 4 showers and there were quite often queues in the ladies. The showers didn’t seem that big to me but they were always warm and clean.
There are also a few bathrooms on site that anyone can use. I didn’t use these but they did seem popular with the families. The onsite pub is lovely and was extremely popular but does not do food.
I felt the site was more geared towards families with younger children, as there isn’t much for teenagers to do. The play area has a few things but not enough to interest the teenagers in my group!
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