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Camping The Quiet Site *****

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Camping The Quiet Site is a campsite in Penrith, Cumbria.This terraced camp site and camp site with sloping grounds has which are marked out, pitches with shade, pitches without shade and pitches with some shade. It is possible to rent hikers' cabins and bungalows/chalets. The campsite has a playground and an indoor playground.

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The following rules apply to pets at (Camping The Quiet Site):
- Dog(s) permitted in low season (if on a lead)
- Dog(s) permitted in high season (if on a lead)

For sportive holidaymakers the camp site offers various cycle routes.

You don't always have to cook, as the camp site has a pizzeria. The camp site also supplies fresh bread. You can also use the internet, as you can access the internet with your own laptop in 80%-100% of the camp site.

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Detail information about this campsite

Inspected annually

I.M. Akveld

"Properly managed, medium-sized, terraced campsite with views of the Ullswater lake. On the campsite is a lovely, old and cosy pub. For rent are: holiday homes, mobile homes, hiker's huts, tents, wooden cabins and new, beautiful Hobbit Holes (2018) that are dug in and have fantastic views."

- Inspector Ms I.M. Akveld

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Reviews (1)

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Average rating: 8.7

Toilet facilities
9.0
Staff
9.0
Price - quality comparison
8.0
Child friendliness
8.0
Food and drink
9.0
Surroundings
9.0

Philippa Whitworth, on this campsite in May 2023

8.7

Travelling party: Couple

This is a totally unique site that is carbon neutral and doesn’t generate plastic waste. The facilities are top class and the views are spectacular. Close to Pooley Bridge there is plenty in the surrounding areas to do. The accommodation ranges from camping pitches to luxury glamping pods.

Facilities

General information

Guide price 1
€53.37
Guide price 2
€53.37
Period of opening
01-01-2025 till 31-12-2025
Area
4 ha
Altitude
287m
Number of touring pitches
55 (60 - 120m2)
Number of permanent pitches
12
Number of accommodation units for hire
60
Campsite suitable for disabled persons
Yes

** Amenities in bold we know are not included in the overnight price and that there will be additional charges for them. Please note that some non-bold amenities may also incur additional costs.

Popular amenities
  • Wifi 80-100% coverage
  • Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
    • Max. total:2
  • Recharging point for electric cars
    • total:2
Internet
  • Mobile internet
    • Type:4G | 3G
  • Wifi 80-100% coverage
At the reception
  • Advance booking recommended for high season
  • Credit cards accepted
    • credit card:Visa Card | MasterCard
  • Payment by debit card/Maestro possible
  • Cash dispenser/cashback possible
  • Senior citizens' discount
  • Defibrillator
  • Reception easily accessible for the disabled
  • Languages spoken at reception (during the main season)
    • languages:English
Pitch amenities
  • Car-free pitches
  • Water connection at/near the pitch (max. 15 m)
  • Waste water drainage at/near the pitch (max. 15 m)
  • Tap at/near the pitch (max. 50 m)
  • Also suitable for caravans > 5.5m, excluding towbar
  • Electrical hook-ups possible
    • Max. electricity:16 ampère | 10 ampère
  • Euro-plug required
Campsite rules
  • Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
    • Max. total:2
  • Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
    • Max. total:2
  • Caravans allowed
  • Tents allowed
  • Small extra tent permitted
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Car-free pitches
  • Twin-axle vehicles permitted
  • Barbecues permitted
    • type of BBQ:gas | electricity | charcoal
Dogs
  • Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
    • Max. total:2
  • Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
    • Max. total:2
  • Dog walking area
  • Shower for dogs
Toilet facilities
  • Washbasins: hot water
  • Washbasins: cold water
  • Heated toilet facilities
  • Individual washcabins: hot water
  • Individual washcabins: cold water
  • Standard toilets
  • Toilet paper provided
  • Family toilet facilities
  • Toilet for the elderly
  • Chemical toilet disposal point
  • Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms minimum)
  • Showers: hot water
  • Showers: cold water
  • Family shower
  • Senior citizens' shower (with extra wall supports)
  • A shower (150 cmsx150 cms minimum) and a toilet (165x220cms or 190cmsx190cms minimum)
  • Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
  • Shower seat / shower chair (folding or mobile) approximately 48 cm high
  • Baby room
Ground and vegetation
  • Pitches with plenty of shade
  • Pitches with some shade
  • Unshaded pitches
  • Marked pitches
  • grass
  • Terraced site
  • Hard standing pitches
  • Sloping site
Washing, washing-up, cooking
  • Washing up sinks: hot water
  • Washing up sinks: cold water
  • Individual cooking facilities
  • Washing machine(s)
  • Laundry sinks: cold water
  • Laundry sinks: hot water
  • Dryers
  • Microwave
  • Cooking facilities for groups
Food, drink and groceries
  • Breakfast available
    • period:01-01/31-12
  • Fresh bread available at the camp site
  • Groceries: limited selection
  • Shop/supermarket with level entrance or with ramp
  • Pizzeria
    • period:01-01/31-12
  • Takeaway meals
  • Bar
  • Freezing for cooling elements
  • Exchanging of gas cylinders
Rental accommodations
  • Bungalows/chalets
    • total:30
  • (Log)cabins
    • total:30
Available to hire at the campsite
  • Refrigerators
  • Freezing blocs
For children
  • Children's playground: large
  • Games room
  • Indoor playground
  • Baby room
  • No entertainment programme
Sport and games
  • Golf course nearby (max. 10 km)
    • distance:7 km
    • total:9
Recreation (adults)
  • Cycle routes starting at the camp site
    • level:average | difficult
  • Marked out walking routes near the camp site
    • level:average | easy | difficult
  • Games room
  • Pool or billiards
Situation of campsite
  • Panorama
  • Close to motorway junction (< 10 km)
    • distance:9 km
  • Shopping opportunities in the vicinity (< 10 km)
    • distance:9 km
For motorhomes
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Special facilities for motorhomes
    • electrical hook-up optional (Max. electricity: 16 ampère | 10 ampère)
Disabled
  • Disabled sanitary facilities on one level or accessible via a ramp
  • Width of door 100 cms minimum
  • Foldaway/lockable supports on at least 1 side of the toilet
  • Height toilet-seat approx. 48 cms
  • Next to toilet on at least one side approx. 90cms room to manoeuvre
  • In front of toilet at least 120 cms room to manoeuvre
  • No threshold of over 2cms high in sanitary block
  • Width of corridor in sanitary block 120 cms minimum
  • Door-springs light enough (3-4 kgs pressure)
  • A shower (150 cmsx150 cms minimum) and a toilet (165x220cms or 190cmsx190cms minimum)
  • Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms minimum)
  • Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
  • Shower seat / shower chair (folding or mobile) approximately 48 cm high
  • Shop/supermarket with level entrance or with ramp
  • Reception easily accessible for the disabled
Miscellaneous
  • Footpaths and roads are lit
  • Patrolled grounds
  • Quiet during the day
  • Quiet during the night
  • Separate area for young people
  • Recharging point for electric cars
    • total:2

Weather

The weather on this campsite

Climate

Relative humidity Precipitation total (mm) Hours of sunshine
Jan 91% 166 1
Feb 88% 110 2
Mar 85% 137 3
Apr 83% 83 4
May 79% 95 5
Jun 84% 94 5
Jul 83% 98 5
Aug 86% 125 4
Sep 88% 149 3
Oct 89% 164 2
Nov 91% 152 2
Dec 91% 165 1

Average temperature

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Location

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  • Camping The Quiet Site
    Ullswater
    CA11 0LS / Penrith
    United Kingdom
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    54°36'16"N 2°52'55"W
  • From the M6/J40 in Penrith, take the A66 west to Keswick. Next roundabout A592 to Ullswater/Watermillock. Past Brackenrigg Inn, turn right on the next road to the site via the 'Church'. Drive past Cove campsite, then turn right into narrow road.

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