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The staff on this site were very friendly and helpful and the facilities are modern and clean. The views over Ullswater and the surrounding countryside are lovely.
There is no disabled toilet or shower, but there are two spacious bathrooms.
Once we are settled on a site, we prefer to use public transport or bikes to get around, rather than our motorhome - from this point of view the site's location isn't ideal but is manageable. There are several good walks directly from the site. To get further afield you have to go 1. 5 to 2 miles down (and back up) a fairly steep hill to reach the main road beside Ullswater. Once you are on the main road there is a good bus service and pleasant cycling.
There is one washing machine and one tumble dryer; maybe another one would have been useful as lots of families were staying.
Just come back from a few nights on this site. The site is well maintained, clean though out and most of the pitches have an excellent view across Ullswater.
The pub on site has a small soft play area suitable for the under 5ish, and has a 'games room' downstairs for the older kids consisting of a pay to play table football, free ping pong and a tv room.
The on site park was a little disappointing - a small climbing frame with cargo netting, a couple of swings and a muddy tunnel into a small hill (may not have been as muddy if it hadn't have been so wet!)
Good : clean, friendly, location.
Bad : distance to toilets, pea gravel on tent pitches, very small shared freezer for ice blocks.
We had a good stay at The Quiet Site but there are a few points that were niggling.
First of all the booking was not straight forward. An e mail confirmed availability but when ringing to book the day after there was some hesitation taking our booking because it was only for 3 nights and over a bank holiday. Well in my opinion most people don't get long school holidays and getting away for 3 nights is most peoples only chance to do so. My daughter had a similar problem with them accepting a 3 night booking but they finally relented, this makes for an uncomfortable introduction.
Second when we arrived we were warmly greeted by a gentleman who asked if we had stayed here before --no was our reply. He took us to our pitch by bike, a tent pitch with electric and that was it, no directions to the toilets or bar and no real conversation.
Then the pitch- small, the tents on either side had pegged their guy ropes on our pitch making it even smaller. We had to cross their lines to have enough room for our tent and then even though they were on our pitch one was critically examining our lines! The owners should have pointed out to the other campers to stay on their own pitch and not leave it to new arrivals to squeeze in the remaining space and have to challenge their neighbours.
Good points- the views are amazing, the toilets clean, the bar was welcoming as were the shop staff.
If the pitches were larger this would have made a big difference, the none ehu seemed much more spacious and open and in my opinion if you pay for electric you should get a decent sized pitch.
This is a really attractive site and can absolutely agree on most of the positives that the other reviews talk about. We rented a bell tent and even though it just had a flat groundsheet (not sewn in or bucket) was spacious and seemed like good fun and hassle free for a one night stay. But more on this later if you are considering the bell tent option! Site is friendly, attractive and clean, good facilities and would have loved to be giving it yet another rave review. However the night we spent was without doubt one of the nosiest ever- and with name like the quiet site. It somehow made it worse! Firstly the site was surrounded by sheep. Which didn't sleep. They bleated away all night long. People were still noisily moving round site after midnight. Then one family got up and left site in their car at about 4am after scrunching around on the gravel and shutting car doors quite a number of times. Now in fairness this may have been a medical situation but given time to get in car and go and generally chattiness from inside the car, it sounded at the time much more like a family simply leaving. Shortly after there was a scratching around inside the tent and we could see the outline of an animal. Thankfully it was just a hedgehog which we chased out - it should have come earlier and helped us with the slugs and toad that had already visited! After that a car came on to site (the same as the one that left 3/4 hour earlier? We don't know. ) And then by dawn we were laughing about it all as the crows and beautiful birds chorus joined in noisily with the sheep. The Quiet Site indeed. Very glad to read reviews and see that this was an unusual night. We must have got unlucky with folks this time - and imagine the noise of sheep wouldn't have bothered so much otherwise. We would and probably will return with own tent or the caravan. And ear plugs. But really wouldn't recommend the bell tent unless they fit a bucket ground sheet. Or unless you are happy to share!
We enjoyed our stay at at the Quiet Site, Lake Ullswater, it is a beautiful area to visit and explore and there are some nice walks from the site. I visited the site many years ago and the layout seemed more spacious the last time I visited. The main tent area has all been tiered, which gives good flat pitches, however you can't park near your tent and the pitches are really on top of each other. You have to park up and carry all your equipment up or down a hill depending on where you are. We have never felt so crammed in on any site, which gives noise issues. We were awoken several times by our 'neighbours'. On our first night we were awoken by an argument over noise from a few tents away, this happened on three occasions with different campers during our week stay! I have never come across so many arguing campers! this is simply due to the close proximity of the pitches. The tent behind us was playing loud computer games until past midnight - we come away camping to escape all that, grrr. The better pitches are the non electric as these are on the perimeter and felt less hemmed in. There are lovely views over the lake from most of the pitches and the bathrooms and shower blocks are really good, and modern - although they can be quite a trek from some of the pitches. The site would benefit from a couple of loos at the opposite end of the site. It is a 5minute walk in the dark dodging guy ropes to the toilet block so torches are essential. Great facilities for campers including microwave, fridges, freezer, small shop with essentials and a quaint bar to visit. We enjoyed our week but mostly due to the beautiful area and lovely weather. I wouldn't visit this site again as I like a bit of peace when I go away after 10pm, and also a bit of space around our pitch. Also, a tip re the walks you are given. The 8 mile one is a really beautiful walk and well worth doing, but when you reach the waterfall the instructions are incredibly confusing, we talked and met several campers who all got lost in the same place - worth taking a proper map with you.
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
A group of us were allowed on last minute by very friendly French lady. Site is on a slope that has been levelled with terraces. Pitches are a mixture of pea shingle and grass. It is very organised and almost regimented into straight lines and as a result maybe loses some of the casualness and as a bit of formality to the site. People on the terrace above you will be looking down onto you a bit. We had the top most terrace near the lane and road and it was a bit of a midge fest. Site quietens down after 10. There is a bar on site that is friendly again I think that shut at ten. Toilets are clean although it can be a long walk back up the hill. We were stuck for somewhere to stay and it wouldn't usually be our first choice however I would recommend it for those wanting a quiet night. There are some fantastic views over the water however. Nice site just not my cup of tea. A pitch was £20 per night so was fairly expensive when you consider me and my pop up tent
Set in the idyllic area of Ullswater in the Lake District this is a very beautiful part of England. The views are stunning and the site is very easy to find though the last part of the journey is down a single track. Watch out for the sheep coming the other way!
The shower blocks are very nice, free and kept very clean with the added bonus of two baths, very useful when travelling with toddlers. There is an on site shop though not well stocked with fresh produce it does have a good range of other stuff.
There is a fridge freezer and microwave on site that is free to use.
The outdoor playground is excellent and despite a lot of rain it kept well drained and kept my two entertained for hours. The site lacks a daytime indoor area other than a very small TV and games room with table tennis, air hockey and table football. There is nowhere to go for a coffee or an indoor play when the weather is too bad for out doors. There is an excellent indoor soft play area but sadly this didn't open until the pub opened at 7pm.
The pitches are combined grass and pea gravel and whilst this allows for good drainage it plays havoc with the tent groundsheet. The pitches are also quite exposed so putting up a tent in strong winds was a challenge. The site is well maintained but the down side is its anything but quiet on the day with what seem like a constant noise from grass cutting and hedge trimming
A very pleasant stay in good weather and very peaceful after 10pm
Been back to this site again this month. We took advantage a 4-4-2 offer. Again, the site was fantastic. The FREE facilities were impeccable as usual, and the on site bar more than welcoming with its big open fire, and own brew beer.
They're currently on having a biomass boiler built to reduce costs, and help the environment. Their reedbeds, newly built last year are all fully developed now, for cleaning waste water.
Staff on site are great, will spend time chatting with people. With several walks direct from the campsite itself.
There is a small play park for children, and a children's room in the bar, although we generally avoid times when kids are around.
We booked a few weeks in advance and stayed for 2 nights. It was very easy to find and the last 600m is a single track when you approach from the Pooley Bridge end.
The lady who runs the office showed us to our pitch which was number 11 and had stunning views over the lake. Higher pitches were available. The views and surrounding landscapes are quite beautiful. You could argue the pitches are expensive but I felt we got our money. We aren't the sort of campers who stay on site all day, as we like to drive up, pitch our awning and drive off for the day. So for us, it was perfect to explore the Lakes from.
We felt the campsite was immaculate. Showers very clean, washing up facilities perfect. You couldn't have an open fire but I was allowed to use my Kelly kettle and the owner even gave me my fuel. Our pitch had a mains hook up.
The bar was a lovely place to relax in the evening and it is quite a unique spot and has to be seen.
The office/shop is fairly basic but we had all we needed so we were fine. The children's play area is big and has plenty to do and was perfect for our 6 and 8 year olds.
All in all, we would return and stay longer as for us, it is a great spot explore the Lakes from.
We stayed in a POD for 3 nights, which was excellent, they are well kept, a lamp and heater are provided, and there are 2 plug sockets. They provide good space for 2 people, we had campbeds and managed to fit our table & chairs inside to eat when it got a bit cold outside.
Although the site is well kept, the staff friendly and the Quiet Bar is a lovely, quirky place, we felt the site was a little over-rated and over priced. The one and only shower block is modern and clean, but the showers only last approx 25 seconds! We even tried pressing the nob several times to keep the water on to no avail. Also, our clothes got soaked whilst the shower was on, there is a narrow panel with a small seat behind which is not adequate to keep anything dry or even to sit on. I hung some things on the door hook and even they got sprayed with water. My husband said he had seen better facilities, but the women's were fine.
The on site shop is extremely small and acts as a reception area. There is limited choice, so you will need to bring more or less everything with you.
The bar is very cosy and has a roaring fire, but it's a shame they don't do more in the way of bar snacks, ie soup, sandwiches etc.
One good tip is to not follow one of the local walks that the site provide you with, the owner omits to tell you that you need to go through the Ullswater camping/caravan site, through 3 very boggy fields and up to the lane to get back. Thanks to the staff at the Ullswater site, we managed to get back but covered in mud and cow muck. Being given the impression that this was an easy 4 mile walk, we didn't dress for all terrains.
From reviewing the web-site, the impression is that this is a 4 star site, in our opinion it is not, there are better sites that are cheaper with better facilities.
Although we enjoyed our stay, we won't be staying here again and will be staying at Castlerigg Hall camp site in Keswick, far better facilities, shop, and location.
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
Dusted off the tent for a weeks camping in the wettest summer on record! We love the Ullswater valley more than anywhere else and this site is perfectly placed to give extensive views from its fell side location. The site is located on the side of a fell about a mile above the lake. There are no sloping pitches as they have all been terraced (think Chinese paddy fields) The services are all based in converted farm buildings which can be a hike from the highest pitches.
Services are excellent, clean, free hot showers. They have invested in solar water heating, underfloor heating, private bathrooms etc and they all seem to work well.
The site bar was a real bonus as it rained just a bit! Children welcome, had their own play room, toddlers room etc. Bar has a lovely smokey feel and we enjoyed it in its own right.
Large play field with low key play park. Dog walk area.
The pitches were a mix of grass and pea gravel and remained completely free of mud through out stay.
Staff were friendly and helpful. The website is full of information and you can download walks, cycle rides etc or view on your smartphone as you walk.
For us this is a site we will return to. The facilities, location and fellow campers were just what we were looking for.
The weather (as we all know!) had to be the worst we have ever experienced. Ground conditions in the camping field were very good.
The grass pitches have a pea gravel centre which prevents them turning into mud. Although a little worried about the prospect of these new type pitches, after 7 days they were as good was as when we found it.
Showers were great, unlimited free hot water. Press the button every 30 seconds or so to restart. They were kept very clean despite the weather.
The children preferred the bathrooms, which made life easy for us!
£28 per night for 5 of us which I thought was OK.
The play field was fairly damp, but the kids enjoyed it and ended up there most evenings when we returned.
Great walks from the site (given to us on arrival)
Excellent location for touring the area.
We did not like Penrith at all but it does have 5 supermarkets!
Bar super. Ours loved the soft play area.
All in all a fab site. Lots of families and couples. Staff very friendly and helpful.
3 good; Bar, Kids field, family bathrooms
3 bad; no food for sale, bar only open evenings, the weather!
Just returned from a 4 night stay at The Quiet Site. The staff are friendly and helpful & showed us where everything was when we arrived. We were shown to our pitch - all the pitches are grass with a pea gravel centre. The camp pitches are terraced and on a raised level. I had to indicate the size of tent prior to arrival. We have a Nevada M with a front extension & the pitch was only just big enough for our tent. I'm glad we have a footprint as the pea gravel could easily damage the base of your tent. You will definitely need an air bed or camp bed as the gravel would make uncomfortable sleeping if you just had a mat! We found that the pitches were fairly close together in comparison to other sites. You can park your car on a hard area close to your tent but not alongside. This is fine but when I got up early morning for a cup of tea my view from the tent consisted of rows of cars.
The site is well kept. The ladies shower block is excellent with piping hot showers & plenty of room. My husband said that the gents block was a bit small. There are individual bathrooms which is great if you have children. There is a well stocked small shop & a brilliant bar on site which is quirky & has a roaring log fire! We found it to be a busy site so avoid it if you are after solitude! I just feel that this site is too expensive at £28 per night - I'm not sure how they justify charging so much & on that basis although we enjoyed ourselves we will not return as there are other lovely sites charging a lot less. There is a play area for children and lots of lovely walks locally & lots to see & do if you want to. Shame its so expensive!
We stayed here for 5 nights during half term. We had a good sized pitch with EHU near to the facilities. The site is a good size, busy but not crammed in. The children loved the playground and space. The shop was well stocked and the bar a big highlight.
The washrooms were great, underfloor heating with good sized showers. Bit steamy if anything! We also used one of the three bathrooms available, having the choice was great and does make life a little bit easier.
We visited Ullswater steamers, Keswick, Penrith, and ventured to Ambleside although that was a little further, but a great drive.
Just been to the Quiet Site for the first time. Initially when we paid for the 5 nights we were a little surprised at the £30 a night charge, easily the most we have paid per night. I assured my good lady wife that it will be some site for that price.
Firstly I would suggest using a sat nav to find the site if you don't know the area as it is not clearly sign posted and I struggled to find the site at first.
Anyway upon arrival we were shown to our pitch and I immediately thought a tent shouldn't have a placed on the hard standing pitch we were given. I actually was getting quite mad when I was bending all my steel pegs. Fortunately my friend gave me some rock pegs which are a must but there was nothing on the website or in the literature advising of this. Also ended up ripping our tent carpet because of the rocks underneath and it was very uncomfy to walk on.
The shower blocks were to a high standard but got very busy and there were a few queues. I don't think I have been to a site where so many tents were in close proximity to each other.
The site also seemed to cater for children under 5 but we had three nine year olds in our group and they were not always treated with understanding and respect in the site shop when attempting to purchase sweets etc.
The bar at night was a good way to unwind but was locked up till 7 every day and because almost everyday was driving rain we thought it may have been a idea to open it up just so there was somewhere to keep dry.
The site is literally in the middle of nowhere so every time we went off site it was a car journey as Pooley bridge is the nearest town/village and that's around 3 or 4 miles away.
To finish off then there are some amazing views from the site but I do feel that for the price it was not what I expected. Probably the atrocious weather has dampened my enthusiasm for the site but I don't think I would frequent here again. Would look for somewhere by the side of ullswater nearer to where there was something going on!
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Families Welcome 
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Groups Welcome 
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Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
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Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
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Gas Exchange 
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Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar On Site 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles 
Kids Playground 
TV Room 
Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <5 miles 
Wild Swimming <5 miles 
No Indoor Pool 
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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 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
Open All Year 
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Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
The staff on this site were very friendly and helpful and the facilities are modern and clean. The views over Ullswater and the surrounding countryside are lovely. 
