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We spent 2 nights at this site with the kids recently - this is a great site in a really good location.
There was an outdoor play area for the kids (basic but kept them entertained) and plenty of space to run around in. There was also an indoor soft play area for under 5s as well as a couple of games rooms. I have to say I was very impressed with the on site bar - it was great to have such a nice bar and ales available on site. The nearby kings arms is also well worth a visit and offers good pub food and ale.
Showers, toilets and washing areas were well specified and maintained - I liked the idea of the family bathrooms also (there were 3) which we found useful.
We were checked in promptly and showed to our pitch by the lady running the on site shop (also good) - we were given a couple of printouts with local walks from the site on - I thought this was a nice touch.
Overall a very good site and I would return again.
A beautiful looking, beautifully kept site. The pub is very nice though gets very crowded in high season.
Child friendly in respect of the nice play area, though one of the wardens was too sharp with kids on several occasions, my own included. (these are little, excited kids I'm talking about, not teenage tearaways).
The site and facilities are lovely, expensive but worth it. The majority of staff are very friendly.
Nearby Aira Force is well worth a visit as are the steamer boats on the lake.
Unfortunately the snappy warden put us off this site and if going back to the area would probably try another site.
Just returned from our 1st visit to this site, and we are very impressed, We have a 5yr old daughter who was very impressed with the generous park area, the adults were equally impressed with the on site bar!
Very cosy with a small indoor soft play area for younger children and pool table for older ones, out of earshot is a TV room, Table football + Table tennis = peace and quiet for the parents, genius!
Staff very helpful if a little stretched at times when several people showed up to check in at the same time
Very well placed site to get to many nice places to visit, Ullwaster, Keswick, Windermere etc, all needing to get the car out so not ideal for motorhomes I shouldn't imagine.
Facilities very good, showers very hot, good for adults, a little too hot for small children but 3 family bathrooms on site to use instead.
An excellent campsite with friendly and helpful staff. Great location away from busy roads and with lovely views including a peek at Ullswater.
The facilities are good and apart from showers there are private family bathrooms. I took my son for a shower at 8 in the morning and we had the block to ourselves. Great bar with log fire and real ale, the kids loved the stuffed animals, antlers and bear skin that adorned the walls.
Great site for kids as there is plenty of open space for them to roam along with an adventure playground, soft play area and games room. Can also recommend Rheged if the weather is bad.
It didn't live up to its name of the 'Quiet' site on the first night as one one anti social group decided they wanted to disturb the rest of the site into the small hours, however they were dealt with by the excellent staff the following day and there were no further problems. Great site for families and we'll definitely return.
Visited this site a few years ago and decided to try out the pod this time to ease my other half into camping. On arrival the owners were fantasic, very friendly and welcoming. When shown the pod we were amazed how nice and spacious these things are and plenty of room to fit a double airbed in and space on the sides to put things down.
The pod comes with a window at the top of the back of the pod and a light that gives off a bit of light. We found the pod to be much like home with the warmth and the front doors open nice and wide. They are nicely situated under the trees and have plenty of space at the front decking for tables and chairs.
We visited the bar on the night time which is coal lit and very warm for those cold nights to have a nice relaxed friendly drink in. All the visitors on the camp site were very friendly and the shower block / toilets are spotless and very nicely furnished indeed. The womens block has electricity supply for straighteners etc too at a small cost.
Situated up from ullswater lake but perfect for getting back onto the road up too keswick. An excellent site and will be back
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
We visited the Quiet Site with my family who were over from Australia for a few weeks - they stayed in two of the pods and we stayed in a tent which they let us pitch right next to the pods.
The site has immaculately clean washrooms and toilets and even has private bathrooms so you could have a bath if you wanted! The facilities were great and there is a small shop on site. The bar is worth a visit, it's certainly unique and has a log fire which was much appreciated by the Australians.
Unfortunately the location was a bit far from the lake and we got lost the first time we tried to find it, plus it is popular with caravans.
The pods were well insulated and have a thin layer of carpet on the floor, are of a good size and were about twice the price of a tent pitch but a good alternative for anyone unsure about camping! As for the tent pitch, it was flat and of a good size.
We'd definitely think about staying at this site again but honestly we'd probably go for a lakeside one next time. It's certainly an upmarket site!
This September myself and 3 friends stayed in Watermillock cottage, one of the Quiet Site’s holiday cottages. The cottage, an old farmhouse, was absolutely idyllic. It had been renovated and had all the style and comfort we could wish for, there was even an aga. All the bedrooms were lovely, bright and spotless with luxurious beds and an excellent unique bathroom. The cottage shares access to the back garden with Ivy cottage (the holiday cottage next door) but we had it to ourselves. The garden is secluded and well cared for with tables and chairs outside. The garden would be great for kids it has a sunken trampoline and a playhouse with lights!
We had a wonderful, peaceful stay. The site is in the most beautiful location, the scenery was absolutely stunning. We are avid fell walkers and so were in our element. We also visited the picturesque lakeside towns and relaxed! I would thoroughly recommend the site and the holiday cottages to anyone, we couldn’t have wanted more. The cottages even have wi-fi for those who need to keep in touch with the real world. The site staff were all friendly and helpful, there is even a little site shop and an amazing bar that is not to be missed!
Having spent 3 wonderful (sunny!) days on this campsite with friends I would thoroughly recommend it. The location is absolutely stunning with many beautiful walks nearby, really felt I was getting back to nature.
The staff were friendly and helpful, facilities were excellent; the family bathrooms even have baths, what an excellent idea. Hot water was free and the shop supplied everything we had forgotten. The bar is brilliant and quirky, well worth a visit, I doubt there’s anywhere else like it!
An excellent aspect to this campsite, and a reason I, as someone who is conscientious about the environment, will be returning, is that they are striving to be carbon neutral. There is a reed bed water treatment area, they run a program planting trees in the local area, there are recycling points and in this vein a beautiful wild flower meadow has been created that is lovely to walk through.
Yes the site is on a slope but pitches are available that are flat and there are ‘pods’ available that I had never seen before, little futuristic cabins that I will definitely be staying in next time. As mentioned in previous comments you do have to drive to find a restaurant but the seclusion of this site only adds its charm.
I think I have sung its praises long enough, the only negative was that the site was quite muddy as has been mentioned. However the lake district is notorious for its ’changeable’ weather so I’m not holding it against site itself.
My son aged 6 and myself stayed in a tent here for the five nights preceding the August Bank Holiday. We were blessed with typical Lake District weather - mostly wet and windy with a couple of glorious days thrown in.
We had been pre-warned that the site was slightly sloping, but on arrival our pitch was running with water, very muddy and very sloping. We were lucky - there was a POD available and we were kindly allowed to use that for 1 night. I can recommend them and a great facility for the site.
We then resumed our pitch in more favourable conditions the second day.
There is no doubt that the site has good facilities and is in a glorious setting, but I echo previous sentiments regarding the drainage of the middle tent area. For me, it's a great site for Caravanners and those lucky enough to be pitched on the level sites at the top end of the tent area. It would have been helpful if all the flat pitches had been used each night - it's frustrating when they are not used and you are on a slope in the mud!
Customer service and satisfaction is key especially in a highly competitive environment like Lake District camping. With the previously mentioned parking and gents toilet facilities requiring changes, and the distance to the toilet block an issue, we will use a different site next time.
The area though is outstanding for families and we had a wonderful time in the area walking, cycling, exploring and motor museums on wet days!
We stayed at this site for 3 nights over a long weekend in September; I reckon they were probably the best 3 consecutive days of weather we have had this year, which only enhanced a great stay!
The site is in a really lovely, peaceful location with great views of the fells behind Ullswater. There’s plenty to do in the immediate vicinity; lots of walks (I can recommend the walk up Place Fell from Glenridding, returning via the lake path from Sandwick), boat & kayak hire, Aira force waterfall, the Ullswater steamer…
The lack of light pollution in the area also means there are good opportunities for star gazing at night. There’s plenty of wildlife on site too; owls hooting and bats flying about above, lots of birds, rabbits etc.
The facilities on site are excellent; ladies bathrooms - lots of free hot water, very clean and practical. I believe the men’s are maybe not quite so good but due a refurb for next season. The family bathrooms, complete with a bath, were spacious great for a nice soak after a long walk. It is an environmentally friendly site with great recycling facilities. The on site shop sells a good range of basics.
It has already been said, but for us a negative on this site was the car parking. Cars were not allowed to be driven or parked on the grass (fair enough, it looked like it head been pretty muddy on there this summer), but the fact they were all parked on a narrow strip of hard standing around the perimeter road, circling the main field, meant that you often could not get your car anywhere near your pitch. From where we were on the furthermost pitch on the site, it gave the impression of being camped in a giant car park and this did ruin the majestic views.
I also disliked the static’s and the large number of touring caravans at the bottom of the site; I thought they also ruined the views and atmosphere a little bit. Although by no means full the site also seemed quite busy, maybe because it is one of the bigger sites we have stayed at.
As another reviewer suggested, I think that perhaps some features such as low indigenous hedging would improve the feel of the camping field and also help separate the pitches, this might also improve the obvious drainage issues.
We opted for a slightly more expensive level pitch, which I’m glad we did as the rest of the main field was on quite a slope and the pitches seemed smaller. However, the owners of the site had put gravel down on most of the actual tent pitches, I guess to combat the mud issue again, so most of them were sort of 'hard standing' pitches – is that the right term? I've never pitched my tent on gravel before and was really worried all weekend that without a footprint the ZIG might get damaged. Had I known this I may not have chosen to stay on the site at all.
And yes, from where we were pitched at the top of the field the facilities were a bit of a trek; not an issue for us but I can see that it may be for some.
All this sounds rather negative, but I don’t mean it to. Overall it is a great family site and the thing that made up for all the small niggles, for us, was the on site bar! It was a real pleasure to have a few drinks in this old converted barn, next to a roaring fire, on an evening and not have to worry about walking or driving back to the site. Good local beers served too, perfect!
I would definitely return here, which I guess says it all.
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
We had booked this holiday a few months before, but unfortunately although there was a group of 3 families, we were not pitched together. The weather was awful, and the 'slighty sloping' pitch we had chosen turned into a mud bath, with people frequently slipping and falling. The owners did their best with gravel and metal girders to walk on, but to be honest the central pitch should not be used until adequate drainage has been sought. This could be achieved cheaply by inserting soak-a-ways (holes filled with beach)every few metres, or by using the plastic honeycombe mesh between pitches so one could at least walk on the pitch. There are toilets situated at the entrance to the site, which is a very long walk in the night or early morning. We visited the bar in the evenings which was a relief from the cold, the open fire is wonderful, the pub supplied some table top games which we enjoyed. Our children are 10 and 12, they used the teenagers room, but its not up to much, the toilets in the pub smelt dreadful too.
The area is absolutely beautiful, the Quiet Site is an ideal location to go walking or sight seeing, we enjoyed a cruise on Lake Windemere, a trip to the falls and visited the The World Of Beatrix Potter. We had a meal at Lake Windermere at the Crown Carvery for £3.50 each, superb!
We have just managed to catch some excellent August weekend weather at The Quiet Site. The facilities were the most child and dog friendly that we have experienced. The family bathrooms and the bar with it's roaring log fire, local real ales and upstairs play room really made our weekend. Free hot showers and clean toilets. Communal fridge, freezer and microwave were a nice touch. Disposable barbeques were permitted with bricks available to lift them off the grass.
Our two toddlers loved walking around the waterfalls at Aira Force and alongside Ullswater. The site would make a good base to explore the Northern Lakes and close to the Rheged discovery centre.
Only downside was a cock-up with the booking. Quickly sorted out but which meant we were left with the choice of a caravan/trailer tent type hard standing pitch or a place on the sloping field. Spent the weekend retrieving items that had rolled downhill to the low end of the tent but it couldn't detract from a truly great campsite!
First off, there is nowhere to eat nearby. The nearest pub is 1.5 miles downhill to the main road, and of course 1.5 miles back uphill later. There, the food is frankly overpriced for any campers on a budget. Average main courses are way over £10 and just not worth the trudge. Next nearest food is in Pooley Bridge, which is a drive away. So, you get the picture, anyone who wants to buy their evening meal is going to drive to it. And when they drive back from the pub at 11, 12 or whatever, they are going to wake you up with their car engine, slamming car doors, talking, giggling, etc This is partly because cars are not allowed on the tent park, so all tenters have to park on the perimeter road, which will be right next to your caravan.
Now, this Quiet bar thing. The place was packed and worse, over-run with kids. The adults were getting drunk while their kids were (supposedly) in the adjacent games room, but were constantly running back and fore through the pub, asking for another coke or 50p for the pool table, etc etc; or worse,simply treating the pub as the games room. Come 1130pm, these families were walking past our caravan, half-cut, shouting at their tired grizzly children, waking you up once again.
The gent's toilets and showers are tragic. And the roof leaks badly. The planned upgrade for 2009 has not happened.
Finally, if you are tenting, be warned that the tent park is on a slope.
The nicest thing I can say about this site is that the lady is really nice.
First time camping. 2 ad,2 ch aged 4 and 9. Stayed 2 nights,Thu and Fri.
Toilets and showers cleaned regularly, sockets for straighteners/hair dryer if desired, also hairdryer 10p to use. Separate family bathroom with bath, toilet, sink and a couple of sinks/drainers in connecting room so my husband did the dishes while I bathed the kids ,ideal.
SHOP. Got everything you may of forgotten. Washing up bowl /bucket/ toiletries/ matches, disposable bbqs, football etc. Also a decent range of Confectionery/ ice creams/ cans of pop/ bread/ alcohol and so on. Outside there's a couple of fridge freezers where you can leave your freezer blocks, 40p a day per block and the shop will even charge your mobile overnight for £1.50 I think. There is a microwave for use too with the fridge freezers. Large recycling bins which they encourage you to use.
PITCH. Large pitch, had been a lot of rain over the past few weeks so was a bit boggy around the tent but was fine with trainers on, didn't sink or anything. Sunken graven to pitch tent on which was still soft enough. Had electric hook up 10a but we didn't use it.Back to basics and all that! Grassy area to the front and side so kids had a swingball there,plenty of room for them to play and safe,cld also stick a tent there for a portable loo if required. We have a Hi Gear Corado 6 tent and was still plenty of space to play and for our car.
PARK. Rope swing, log climbing frames, playhouse, picnic tables,wooden fort with underground tunnel/ tube thing, baby swings x2 and loads of grassy area, its huge and perfect to let kids let of bit of steam. As previously said had lots of rain recently,it was bit boggy but we just stuck wellies on to play so was fine.
BAR. Very quaint,a really lovely bar, bar conversion, barrels made into seats,settees around an open fire. Well stocked bar,also sold crisps,choc bars,cans coke etc. People were using their laptops in the bar so I'm presuming there's wifi. Theres a pool table upstairs but mind your head on the roof beams,ha ha. Upstairs a playroom for little uns. Playhouse,books etc but mainly room to run around. Downstairs a tv room with limited sky channels but adequate and another playroom with table football,table tennis and an air hockey table which was £1 a go. The bar didn't open until 7pm so I'm not sure whether you can use the play facilities before then.
AREA. Beautiful, walks, scenery. Didnt have time to make it into Pooley Bridge but will next time. Went to Penrith for a potter around. Kids found the Toymaster where we bought the swingball, was the best thing to keep kids entertained while we got tea sorted. Had lunch at a pub there.Kids ate free with full paying adult,food was lovely.
All in all it was a successful camping trip. We are hoping to stay at this site again at end Aug,we loved it and so did the kids. It was quiet but still plenty of kids around playing,everyone was so friendly. Def a family friendly place,quiet time between 11pm and 8am which people seemed to acknowledge and honour the request. We didn't know what to expect but this place has something for everyone. Cant wait to go back again. Staff were friendly and helpful. We paid £52 for 2 nights which is more than some of the sites but I suppose you get what you pay for. I feel it was worth every penny!
The weather was 'interesting' at times, but it didn't spoil our holiday.
The site is in a gorgeous location. It has a little shop where you can buy the basics, a great adventure playground which our children loved (when they could get on it due to the weather), and lovely, clean, free, hot showers. They also have family bathrooms which we really liked and they were spotless when we used them.
The best thing, which our family really enjoyed, was the bar! It's an incredible building with a huge log fire, which was very welcome on chilly nights. Even better, as far as our children were concerned, were the mugs of hot chocolate with squirty cream and marshmallows! Delicious, and to be recommended.
The site has fantastic facilities for recycling which impressed our children. They have some information on days out in the shop, and if you visit their own website you can download maps of walks to do from the site itself, which we thought was another nice touch.
We enjoyed days out in Keswick. It's a beautiful town. Our children had fun in the pencil museum, which is only small but very reasonably priced and included a treasure hunt and drawing competition. Fish and chips from the Old Keswickian is a must!
Other enjoyable days were had walking up Catbells, Haystacks, and the ache inducing Blencathra, all not too far from the site. Aira Force waterfall is spectacular and well worth a visit also, although the National Trust car park is rather expensive.
I think our main negative would be parking the car. Due to the weather (we think) cars were not allowed to be parked on the grass. There was some hard standing, but 9 times out of 10, you couldn't get your car anywhere near your tent. As we were on the most distant pitch in the site, there was often quite a trek accross the muddy grass to actually get to our tent.
However, despite that last moan, we would all return to this site. It's probably one of the loveliest we have stayed on and we were sorry to leave at the end of our holiday.
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Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
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Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles 
Kids Playground 
TV Room 
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No Evening Ents 
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Wild Swimming <5 miles 
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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 
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No Campfires Allowed 
Open All Year 
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Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
We spent 2 nights at this site with the kids recently - this is a great site in a really good location. 
