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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: August 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Husky100 |
1 review from this member |
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 Just got back from this great, family, dog friendly site situated in beautiful surroundings.
There are four showers and could maybe do with a few more but we didn't have to queue at all and the site was very busy.
Staff very friendly. This was our second visit and we love it here.
The pub is wonderfully warm with a huge log fire (great for drying your wet socks). It does get busy but you can always find a seat. It would be great if the pub did chips or toasted sandwiches. There is also a playroom for the little ones (or little at heart), a games room and tv room for the teenagers.
We will have a flat pitch next time tho' we are now experts at getting our cooker at the right angle so our eggs stay in the pan! (it's not that bad honest). Plenty of dogs on the site but not a sign of any poo or litter. Bins emptied regularly.
We liked the fact that there are several walks straight from the site so no need to drive anywhere. Recommend the aira force walk and the walk round Little Mel Fell(great views from the top).
Will definitely be going there again and you should too. 
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| Date of Visit: July 2006 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Anteater |
1 review from this member |
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The owner raises head out of trench to say…. “BIG apologies to Di and Mick, It has felt a bit like Wembley Stadium here this week! The good news is that as I type the sweet smell of fresh tarmac is trickling thro my window indicating the end of a week I would rather forget! The work links the site to a newly formed reed bed, which is central to our commitment to do things in an environmentally friendly way. Normally this work is carried out in the closed season but could not be carried out on wet ground. Sorry again. DH
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| Date of Visit: July 2006 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: DIANDMICK |
3 reviews from this member |
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Just returned from a four night stay at this site and overall it was very pleasant.
I thought the toilet/shower facilities were a little poor - very slippy floor, dirty sinks and the soap dispenser in the ladies was always empty.
The site unfortunately did not live up to it's name because there was building works going on the whole time we were staying so we awoke to diggers and building noise. It might have been useful to have been told this when we booked!
This is a great site if you want to be secluded and away from it all, as when it is quite it is very quiet.
Just one other thing to mention is the walk advertised in the site leaflet to Aira Force is not for the faint hearted, it has no warning on it to say how hard it is and I just felt it was a little dangerous.
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| Date of Visit: April 2006 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Bungus |
2 reviews from this member |
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This site is tucked up on the hillside overlooking Ullswater, and to be honest we hadn't really calculated how far it was for walking to the nearest village (Pooley Bridge). The staff were very helpful especially getting us on the pitch (it was our first time touring and could have been embarrassing). We stayed in the easter and the tarriff was about £22 per night for car and caravan which I suppose is OK.
The on-site shop was great and open at all times but the main selling point of this site is the wonderfully old and rustic pub with its huge open fire. The shower facilities were OK: they were clean but could have done with longer shower curtains! Sounds silly but as a consequence the water went everywhere and you were required to mop the floor after you. The one thing I didn't like were the bins - they were full when we got there and still full when we left four days later. There is a games room for the kids but no special play area that I saw.
This site was especially favourable towards dogs who were the main company around the pub fire on an evening!
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| Date of Visit: May 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Phoenix69 |
2 reviews from this member |
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This was our second visit back to this site. We really love it with very friendly owners. They have both standard and flat pitches for tents (I'd advise spending a little more on the flat pitches as the hill can be an annoyance when frying sausages). Site is very well kept and the facilities are great; two big bathrooms where you can have a soak or standard shower rooms are available to all.
Lovely bar too! Nice drive from both Penrith & Keswick. Keswick having a lot of great camping shops, so expect to take home more than you took!
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Nestling in the beautiful Eskdale Valley close to Scafell, England's highest mountain and Wastwater, this site is a children's paradise in the heart of the Lake District. The first thing that meets you on arrival is the pond, fed by a stream and usually full of children paddling and playing on tyre rafts. The playground has zip wires, climbing frames, tyre rope-swings and adventure courses.
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 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Alipatta |
3 reviews from this member |
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Just returned from 24 hours at this wonderful site! Can't wait to get back there again. Apart from the stunning location, accessibility etc, the people are great and so helpful. Facilities are much improved since our last visit 4 years ago, with the addition of two family bathrooms complete with bath, toilet (with 2 way seat for juniors), potties, step stools etc. All immaculately presented. Didn't try showers as only there overnight.
The kids adventure play area is fabulous - our 2 and 4 year old boys had a great afternoon there. Everywhere is dead clean too - didn't see one bit of litter or dog poo anywhere. The bar opens at 8pm (a bit on the late side) and serves great local bottled beers (Tirrell Brewery yum yum) and okay stuff on the pumps. We were left in peace as they have a great playroom for smaller kids including lots of buggies, scooters, a playhouse, lego and other toys. The best thing is that the kids can be safe up there with no way to sneak past the adults in the bar. The people we struck up conversation with were all really nice too and there were plenty of nice kids around for our lads to play with. I can highly recommend this site and like I say, I can't wait to get back there.
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| Date of Visit: April 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Bob+Jane |
4 reviews from this member |
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Well maintained site. May be a little short of shower and toilets in peak times. Probably better for the motor home and fixed caravan user, as the tented area is furthest from the sites facilities.
Few electric hook-ups for tent users.
Site is well placed for places to visit by car, or for walks, close to Lake Ullswater.
Beware the bar is open for 8pm to 10pm, and in these cool spring nights, it's a rush to get close to the log fire.
Recommend site.
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| Date of Visit: April 2005 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Chip2 |
1 review from this member |
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We visited early season so the site was actually quiet which was nice but there was a lot of rain and this caused sticky mud around our pitch. This seems to hit the lower pitches more so. When the rain cleared the views are great though and its peaceful with good hot showers.
The bar is handy with some nice beer although its a bit spooky with many old stuffed animals on display. Its good when the log fire is going
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| Date of Visit: April 2005 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Paul roden |
1 review from this member |
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We had a nice week at the quiet site last Easter. It's well situated with great views over Ullswater. The toilets and showers can be crowded at peak times, and the staff have a strange habit of propping open the door to the facilities so that gusts of wind aerate shower users. Brrr! Having said that, the staff were friendly and helpful.
Big gripe however. We found the site overpriced for its facilities, charging 4 star prices for 3 star facilities. There is a major problem with electricity supply to the campsite, such that if usage exceeds supply over a short period of time, then sections of the camp are blacked out. This is a major drawback both for staff (who have to come round and manually reset the circuit breakers) and for caravanners who rely on the power for heating and lighting.
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| Date of Visit: July 2005 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Brittanicus |
2 reviews from this member |
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I can only highly recommend this site. This was our families 1st camping experience, and it made us become regular campers. The staff went out of their way to be friendly and helpful. The toilet and shower block wasn't exactly 5 star, but it was clean and pleasant enough. We took a boat trip on Ullswater and suddenly a thunder and lightening storm struck, my family were frightened but I found it awesome. A must visit place is the Aria falls, one of the most beautiful walks I have ever experienced. The nice thing about this area is there is plenty to do whatever your budget. We found the little pub on the site filled with a lake district atmosphere very homesome and also dog friendly. There was plenty for our children to do on the site that didn't constantly involve putting your hand in your pocket.
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Popular Choice in this Area
Fisherground Campsite - Eskdale
Nestling in the beautiful Eskdale Valley close to Scafell, England's highest mountain and Wastwater, this site is a children's paradise in the heart of the Lake District. The first thing that meets you on arrival is the pond, fed by a stream and usually full of children paddling and playing on tyre rafts. The playground has zip wires, climbing frames, tyre rope-swings and adventure courses.
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: October 2005 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Intruder |
2 reviews from this member |
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Arrived mid afternoon to find shop closed and note to effect staff would be there 5.30 to 6.30 for checkins. Bar to open at 8pm. Found a pitch and at allotted time returned to check in. At this time when I mentioned the bar was told it would not be opening because it wasnt worth it because the site was QUIET this weekend. If I knew this before we would not have booked. Shop pricy,toilets ok. Avoid the lower pitches which get a bit waterlogged. Bring your own drink incase it is QUIET!
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| Date of Visit: September 2005 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Yeti185 |
1 review from this member |
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Had a great week despite the gale force winds & torrential rain, the site still suffers with waterlogged pitches. I have to say the staff are very friendly and helpful, the Bar is great especially perching in front of the log fire, Toilet block is clean with a small onsite shop supplying most of the basics with good walks within easy reach one such being Aira Force. Still undetered we have booked a pitch for a few weeks earlier in the 06 season.
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| Date of Visit: September 2005 |
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| Reviewer: Blue_bumble25 |
3 reviews from this member |
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We have been to this site a few times and would agree that the staff are very helpful and friendly. The site is good and has beautiful views from the top terraces.
However my only gripe is the price and toilets/showers. I agree that the toilets/showerblocks need a bit modernising and do get rather busy in peak times for the size of the site. I also feel that the price is a bit steep compared to other sites of the same standard. Having said that we have been a few times and find the location is stunning and no doubt we will return.
All in all a good site - we found drainage at the top is fine its only at the lower end of the campsite thats a problem but then its a steep walk to the top terraces from the loos.
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| Date of Visit: August 2005 |
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| Reviewer: Pepsicola |
2 reviews from this member |
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Just returned from a 3 night stay in a tent at the quiet site. Found the main camping area to be on a slope,needed to support the air-beds on one side to stop us falling off!! There are flat terraced pitches which are dearer and as mentioned on another review are made up off gravel. We had no rain so cant comment on the drainage problem.
On the plus side the site is in an excellent location away from the busier and more commercial southern lakes, the toilets and showers were clean with plenty of hot water,the large play area was great for the kids as was the games room which is next to the bar, which itself is a fantastic cosy retreat with log fire.The staff are very friendly and the walks from the site are fantastic with views you would not be able to see from a car.We would stay here again....
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| Date of Visit: August 2005 |
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| Reviewer: Pdsscb |
9 reviews from this member |
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A friendly site with good facilities in a beautiful location. Site staff always easily found and helpful. The familiy bathroom was an unexpected bonus and made a big difference. Minor grumble was that we occasionally queued for a short time for showers at peak times. Adventure playground and play field appreciated by children and adults alike.
I would return here if in the area again.
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