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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: Average Review Score: 8/10 from 233 Reviews
                8/10 from 233 Reviews

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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 
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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Reviewer: Sophie 1 review from this member

 March 2004
This is a lovely little site and was very quiet when we visited. I have read all the reviews about this place. It all depends what you want out of a campsite.
This site is very peaceful and in a lovely setting, so you cannot see the lake but other scenery makes up for that - and by night it was v. v. v. dark.
If you want close proximity to a toilet block then this will not offer you that. Showers free, but while we stayed here did not get very warm - not good when it is cold and wet outside!
Shop offers basics, and we did not go in the bar so cannot comment on that.
Playground is a bit shabby and is not suitable for young children. Also playing field at this time of year was waterlogged.
I am making this site sound worse than it is - but having chosen it based on their website, I suppose we were expecting the 'ultimate'. It did not give us that, but on the other hand did give us a lovely peaceful break and if you are expecting an uncommercialised basic but clean site this is it.
Also make sure you take some chocs if you are vanning - site not level and our van legs could not achieve level standing on their own. 


Reviewer: ILONA 11 reviews from this member

 Aug 2003
We loved this site, everything we wanted on a site was here, small shop selling the basics bacon, eggs, milk, sausages & wine (except newspapers). There is a large play area for the children and ball games. Tv and games room, clean toilets & showers and best of all an old barn housing the bar with real roaring open fire.
I would advise booking at peak times and if hook-up required. Looking forward to going again in 2004. 


Reviewer: dean hancock 1 review from this member

 13th sept 2003
Exceptionally clean site with good facilities. Staff are friendly and helpful. The adventure play area keeps the kids amused for hours.

This is a great site for touring the whole of the lakes. 


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Reviewer: Ratty 332 reviews from this member

 July 2003
I visited this site after 6 extremely hot days in Derbyshire and the cool weather of the Lakes was a welcome comfort indeed, (it rained from midnight to midday every day and sunny from midday till it got dark).

When we were driving up the road to this site all I could say was WOW WOW WOW, the view over Lake Ullswater was breathtaking and I starting getting excited about the promising views the campsite would have. Well I was gutted when we finally reached the campsite, the only place I could see the Lake and surrounding mountains was by standing at the entrance gate.

With the scenery aside the reception was very friendly and we were shown to our pitch and explained where all the facilities were. They initially put us on a hard standing pitch next to the camping field which although was a great spot, it was a bit dangerous for my 4 year old daughter who had just learnt to ride a bike because there was a big 4 foot drop from the grass to the hard standing of the pitch. We asked to be moved and hats off to the staff they came out and showed us to a new pitch, closer to the fantastic kids play areas and on level ground.

The play area was large enough although in parts did appear a little tatty with loose planks causing a bit of a hazard. They have a large open area where people can enjoy a good game of rounders, football or similar.

We used the laundry on site and this was £2 a load and 50p per 10 minutes in the tumble dryer, both were large machines so not too bad value for money. The pot wash area was clean and had plenty of hot water. The toilets themselves were cleaned daily but due to the rainy weather that one gets in the Lakes, they soon become muddy and rather undesirable. The showers were non-directional and had no shower curtain so risking getting your clothes and shoes wet unless you took along a bag to put them in.

The Olde Worlde Pub on site is pleasent enough but they do not serve food, there is no view of the Lakes and if you are like me and you like the premium beers then this is not the place for you with Fosters being the only lager on tap, they did offer Beamish and Tetleys though. One good aspect of the Pub is that kids are allowed in there all night and are free to wander between the pub and games room which are ajoined. The games room has three acrade machines, a table football game, tennis table and a TV room.

Pooley Bridge is not too far for a meal with the family with 4 pubs in the village. The Brackenrigg Inn on the way to the site is great serving a cold pint of Strongbow with fab views, but be warned they don't allow the kids in for a meal.

This site certainly lives up to its name and I cannot fault the peace and quiet, we even turned off the portable fridge late at night because the gentle hum was becoming a nuisance. I did hear a noisy dog on one night so I am assuming dogs were allowed on site.

They have a small friendly shop on site selling the basics and this campsite is perfect for those that love hiking and exploring the Northern Lakes. Windermere is 20 miles away but there is plenty to see and do locally to this site.

I would return to the Lakes tomorrow if I could but I would choose a site with a view next time and possibly a pub serving food a little nearer by. 


Reviewer: Tom Lombard

 July/2003
Visited this site with my wife. We had a great week here lots of good weather and some great walks from the Campsite, especially recommend the walk to Aira Force water falls. Don't believe the hype on their web site though, it's along way from the best site in Britain and the olde worlde pub is more car boot than quaint and stinks a bit too. The 15 minute walk to the pub at the bottom of the hill is well worth it (better choice of beer too!). If you want a flat pitch that keeps sunlight past 6.00 in the summer go for electrical hook-up near the bottom of the hill. Also the showers were a bit temperamental and didn't really work on two out of the six mornings. Was very peaceful though would give it 6.5 out of 10!. 


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Reviewer: Rob Hilton

 7th June 2003
Spent an enjoyable week at The Quiet Site. Arrived on Saturday afternoon and the campsite was very busy, only a couple of pitches left, we were allocated a pitch next to the Gate which was a long way from the toilet block. One word of warning, this site is not level and the walk to the toilets can be quite long and uphill!!
The site is well run and friendly, a new couple has begun working there, called Vicky and Pete I believe.
Can recommend the Theakstons best bitter in the 'Olde Worlde' bar.
The site lives up to its name on weekdays but weekends can be busy.
Booking is highly recommended for weekends. Great area, lovely walks and great scenery.
Recommended.

Rob & Caroline
 


Reviewer: ratman151

 Sept 2002
Lovely site, great walks and superb kid play area. Great on-site pub with real log fire and games/tv room for kids. I will be back here again. 


Reviewer: john hawkins

 Aug 2002
This is a family run site aimed at families and couples. Bar is excellent and the adventure playground is set in its own playfield. We have been going for 12 years. Services are clean and hot water is free... Small shop etc 


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