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After booking with woucher for glamping pod 2 weeks previous it was a fantastic last minute find. The camping pods are jus great roomy and stil have that camping feel. Mattresses supplied were very comfy. The whole campsite was fantastic. Layout great staff great animals wandering around. Access to other areas within easy reach.
I have no idea how they manage to keep the toilets, showers and communal areas clean and supplied - but they did! Just back from a very soggy/muddy four days at Gill Head. After what seems to have been two weeks of almost continuous rain the whole site was very, very wet. Parking was only allowed on hard standings and in designated parking places - not by your tent. This was an attempt to stop getting the ground churned up. It worked out OK though some of the parking was a bit tight. Choice of pitch left to individual preference, which in my case meant least boggy since I hadn't booked an electric pitch and could choose.
The play area was extremely popular, even in the rain. Kids on there until dark every night I was there. As I said, showers and toilets were clean, the occasional bit of grass or mud got tracked in but was swiftly dealt with. The communal area was warm and comfortable with decent wifi. Good facilities all round really.
Location was excellent. Very easy to find. About equally distant from Keswick and Penrith, close to the A66. There was some traffic noise but not a lot, it was easy to ignore. I had planned to do a bit of walking but apart from a low level walk round Derwent Water (a word of advice, go round with the lake to your left - you get the boring bit over at the start when you are fresh not at the end when it's an almighty drag) was foiled by the weather - I quite like to be able to see where I am going.
Keswick is a nice town with lots of independent shops half of them seem to be outdoors ones so if you forget anything you'll find it there. Dozens of places within an easy drive for low level and indoor activities if the weather isn't great. The 'Puzzling Place' in Keswick was fascinating (though some people feel a bit nauseated by some exhibits) and seemed to keep kids and adults entertained. Obviously the weather dictates activity. There are loads of places offering outdoor activities and even an ice climbing wall.
I am told the breakfast buns and fish and chips are good. Lots of people hired fire pits from the site shop. They have milk in 'proper' old-fashioned glass bottles!
Despite the boggy/soggy site it was good. I am already planning another visit next year - hopefully in better/less wet weather.
We had booked this Site via their website a couple of days before arriving. In the event, the caravan/motorhome section had plenty of spaces and there were still gaps in the camping field, even with DoE parties passing through. We were told to choose our own space on arrival and found call the hard standings to have plenty of room. Views are a bit limited by the surrounding trees but this Site is well located for getting out and about. We climbed Blencathra, with thanks to the owners for lending a map, and used the local bus which stops about a mile away on the A66 and runs from Penrith to the coast via Keswick.
Facilities are very good, plenty of showers, washbasins and dishwashing areas as well as a communal area. With a full on play area, including trampolines, this would also be a great place for children. Wifi signal, free, was good too.
Just got home from four beautiful days at Gill Head Farm. The site is easy to find from the motorway and well signposted; even for novice towers like us! As you drive up it is clear where to go depending if you're in a tent or van and there is space to park close to reception. I paid with a delightful young gentleman who was very charming. The site owners are lovely and very helpful without being overbearing; as it is a working farm they aren't always immediately available but seem to be on site pretty much constantly and there is a contact telephone number in case of difficulties.
I had called earlier in the day and was told to go straight up to the caravan field, as we went out of season there was ample space to choose from. The pitches in the caravan field were predominantly hard standing with a couple of grass pitches. All had hook up and some had water points as well, although we didn't pick one of those. There is a large children's play structure with swings, slides, climbing wall bit etc and a couple of trampolines. These are next to a large communal area for campers to eat and hang out in, with an undercover barbecue area and some washing up facilities. We didn't use the hang out room but the washing up sinks have very hot water and good pressure. There is a toilet block with two toilet cubicles and three showers, plus a large cubicle with toilet, sink and shower in the ladies; I'm told the gents had two toilet cubicles, one urinal & four shower cubicles. Again, water is hot and good pressure, the button is a little short time-wise to me but it might be because I was enjoying it ☺
Our only very minor niggle was that the lighting over the chemical disposal wasn't great, which made an unforeseen toilet emptying trip in the dark a little more risky than we'd like, but as long as you're more sensible than we are and empty in daylight hours it's all good!
All in all a top class site that we are already planning a return trip to! If you go make sure you ask for directions to the hidden field, it is well worth the short walk, and say hi to Tigger the dog!
We came with our daughter and family, who were in a tent. We were greeted in a very friendly manner and assisted to find a dry pitch for them adjacent to a hard standing in the caravan field. We were delighted with the facilities, particularly the splendid trampolines which our grandchildren aged 2 to 10 all enjoyed. The playground was a great focus for them. They made new friends and had a great time. The log cabin has good wifi and we were glad to retreat there on a morning of poor weather. The facilities were kept very clean and the whole place had a relaxed atmosphere. Electric hook up was £1, a real bargain. A site well worth returning to.
This is our second year using this camp site, and again we were not disappointed. This time we came mob handed, 5 adults, 4 teenagers and 2 dogs, all in 3 tents. We stayed in the bottom field which is very close to the waterfall and pool which the younger of our our group thoroughly enjoyed swimming in. The facilities are top notch, clean showers etc and hot water. The patrons were very helpful, providing breakfast buns on request and special fish and chip nights twice a week. The campsite is close to Keswick which offers unlimited options for eating out and entertainment, but it is also close to major roads to make access to other parts of the Lakes easy. Highly recommend camping in this area at this campsite. We will definitely be returning.
Visited Gill Head on the Aug Bank Hol weekend after ringing around all our usual haunts last minute and failing to get anywhere. Always a bit wary when someone has availability when other's don't. However, very pleasantly surprised on arrival. Handily situated between Pooley Bridge and Keswick, you approach through the farm. As a party of 3 adults, and 4 kids in a large tent we asked the lady at Reception for advice on where to pitch. She kindly walked me round the site and we decided to settle on a pitch with EHU directly in front of the children's amazing adventure play area. That was the last we saw of them. Result!
The site was pleasantly busy without being packed. Behind the playground was a large barn with comfy sofas, TV, microwave, fridge etc and lots of undercover seating for those rainy days - very handy. The play area had two enormous trampolines (one enclosed, one not). The large one was reported for being broken and the farmer and wife turned up promptly to fix it, which was re-assuring. We also had a problem with flying ants on the top of the tent and the owner lent us her spray - she also gave us milk from her own supply from home when they ran out, so complaints of miserable staff seem a bit harsh.
There are two fields for camping - the caravan field where we were allowed to pitch, or the camping field. The latter had the best views over Blencathra. We also took the kids down to the secret field with stream and waterfall to catch tiddlers. If you're after romance, or like wild camping, this is the place for you (will need to pee in a bush though, as a long trek to the loos!). Altogether, very pleased with our find and will definitely be returning
Just spent two nights on this site with a group of friends.
On checking in we were told to camp where we wanted.
There are a couple of camping fields with a track running through.
Although we have had a spell of relatively dry weather, the ground was very wet and boggy with water oozing out of the ground as you walked across it. This is perhaps as a result of the very wet summer.
The site was quiet, so we managed to seek out a drier patch. If it had been busy, then we may have had no option but to camp on the very wet bits. As the ground was so soft, cars could not really be parked next to tents.
The toilet block is fairly modern and very clean.
The site shop sells the very bare essentials.
At only £7. 50 per person per night and no additional charge for cars etc, the site represents good value for money.
The nearest pub to the site is the Troutbeck Inn. The beer was OK but the food was a bit pricey at around £15. 00 for a standard main course. They also stop serving at 11. 00pm sharp.
On the whole, this is a reasonably priced site in a good location.
Would I return? Probably not, as I have stayed on other sites in the area that I would prefer to return to.
Just back from a lovely five days camping at gill head. The campsite is a great location for exploring the northern lakes. We camped in the first field on left upon entering the campsite area. Close to showers, toilets and children's playground.
My children had a fabulous time at the playground. The office staff were helpful when required and the shop has bare essentials. The sportsman pub has great food - only just over 1. 5 miles away.
Showers and toilets were not spotlessly clean but certainly acceptable. Laid back atmosphere at campsite. I would definitely camp here again.
A communal fridge would be handy. There is a freezer and kettles and microwave and tv in wooden hut shelter. Also a washing machine and dryer in dishwashing room.
Recommended,
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Is Gill Head Farm child friendly? YES, it accepts children & has a playground View all facilities
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
Glamping Units 
Holiday Homes for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
Rallies Welcome 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
Kids Playground 
TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
No Fishing 
No Wild Swimming 
No Indoor Pool 
Outdoor Pool <5 miles 
Horse Riding <1 mile 
No Cycle Hire 
Golf <5 miles 
No Tennis 
No Beach 
Watersports <5 miles 
Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles 
No Sea Views 
Working Farm 
Campfires Allowed 
Riverside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
After booking with woucher for glamping pod 2 weeks previous it was a fantastic last minute find. The camping pods are jus great roomy and stil have that camping feel. Mattresses supplied were very comfy. The whole campsite was fantastic. Layout great staff great animals wandering around. Access to other areas within easy reach. 
