The Quiet Site Glamping
North West England Cumbria Pooley Bridge
- From £100 a night
- Pods, Burrows & Cabins
- Pods
This hideaway glamping site above Ullswater is a real family favourite
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This hideaway campsite above Ullswater is a real family favourite, set amid the fells on an old Cumbrian farmstead, with dramatic views to all sides. It has pitches for caravans and campervans, grassy pitches for tents, and a number of different glamping options, most of which enjoy terrific views over Ullswater down below, with Helvellyn and Fairfield to the west and Barton, Hallin and Place Fells to the south.
Their eco-hearts are in the right place too. It's home to the UK’s first zero-waste campsite shop and they generate most of their energy (including hot water) from solar and renewable sources. Their commitment to sustainability is also manifest in their unique 'Glamping Burrows', large underground living spaces with awesome views that are insulated and energy-efficient, and virtually invisible unless you know where to look; they can accommodate two adults and up to four children, and some take dogs, plus they have their own separate WCs and basin. It doesn't stop there, they've recently introduced their all-new-carbon-positive Gingerbread Houses too. Sleeping two adults and up to four children on a sleep ledge, they feature a private WC, shower and basin, a simple kitchen, underfloor heating, decking, picnic table and BBQ stone. There's also a clutch of pods and cabins, as well as some flat pitches for tents overlooking mist-shrouded Ullswater in the valley below. All have access to the first-rate facilities, including the likes of super-fast WiFi at your pitch and even a special bath for washing your dog.
The site is home to what they describe as "the best campsite bar in Britain" – quite a claim, but we like what they've done with the converted Cumbrian long barn, from the toasty wood-burning fireplace to local ales on offer at the bar, including their own ‘Quiet Pint’ brew. A side room has games like table tennis and air hockey for children, while another is set aside for meetings, yoga or group events.
There's an on-site shop and a games room, plus trails you can pick up right from the campsite, including one to Aira Force waterfall. Ullswater itself is a mile and a half down the hill, and on arrival, you're provided with a walking guide, with routes suitable for all family members, so you should find one that suits you – whether it’s a full-on lung workout up the fells or an amble with the kids. They have an al fresco sustainable kitchen called 'The Quiet Bite', serving the likes of bacon rolls, sausage baps and vegan sandwiches in the morning, and pizzas come evening! The nearest pub is the cosy Brackenrigg Inn (at the turn-off for the campsite) – a good bet for bar meals.
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Contact Website 01768 486 337 The Quiet Site Glamping, Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 0LSFeatures
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