Gill Head Farm Camping & Camping Pod Site - Troutbeck
OS Grid Reference NY381268
Gill Head Farm is a working hill farm offering caravan and camping accommodation, situated in Troutbeck, near Keswick and Penrith, and set against the spectacular backdrop of Blencathra and the Northern Fells. Having a lovely rural setting, we are ideally situated for a relaxed and peaceful holiday within the Lake District National Park far from the madding crowds.
With panoramic views of the surrounding fells we have a level, sheltered caravan and camping park with well cared grounds run to a high standard.
There are both grass and hard-standing pitches, each with electric hook-ups (included in caravan tariff).
We have a modern, spacious and well maintained shower, toilet and laundry block on site and there is a small shop from which you can get milk, bread and farm fresh eggs etc.
- Pets welcome, areas set aside for dog walking.
- Takeaway breakfasts are available.
- Gas exchange.
- Great play area for children
- New log cabin providing a meeting, eating area with TV, microwaves and undercover barbecue area etc
We are popular with both families and walkers.
Our location means we are surrounded by great walking country and there is an endless list of activities to do and places of interest to visit within the local area.
| Open: |
Easter to November. |
| Facilities: |
      
Clean, heated amenity block with the following :-
- Hot Showers
- Toilets and washing facilities
- Hand and hair dryers
- Shaver sockets
- Baby changing facilities
- Launderette
- Dish washing and food preparation area
- Freezer for Ice packs
- Chemical disposal point
- Recycling points
- Gas
On the park we offer:-
- Plenty of sheltered grass for camping
- Car parking
- Children's play area
- Takeaway breakfasts available
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| 2010 Rates: |
Camping from £7.50 per person per night.
Motorhome/Caravan pitch from £20 per night.
Gazebos are £1.50 per night.
Camping Pod - £25 per person per night.
All prices half price for children under 13. No charge for under 5's.
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| Booking required? |
Booking is essential for Bank Holidays and a minimum 3 night booking is required.
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| Users: |
1 area for tents & 1 touring caravans/motor caravans/trailer-tents. |
| Max. Tents: |
50 tent pitches / 21 caravan pitches |
| No. of Toilet Blocks: |
2. |
| No. of Showers: |
3 for Male and 4 for Female. |
| Car Parking: |
Yes - by pitch. |
| Gas Refills available? |
Yes. |
| Open fires allowed? |
No. |
| Disposable barbeques allowed? |
Yes. If elevated off grass. |
| Nearest Food & Drink: |
Toutbeck Inn, Troutbeck (3/4 mile) www.thetroutbeckinn.co.uk
Herdwick Inn, Penruddock (4 miles) www.herdwickinn.com
Excellent locals pub offering superb food and real ale. Royal Hotel, Dockray (3 miles) www.the-royal-dockray.co.uk
Keswick (8 miles) - local pubs, restaurants, tea rooms and shops. |
| Nearest Bank: |
Keswick (8 miles) |
| Mountain Bike Hire? |
Yes - in Keswick or Pooley Bridge. |
| Local Walks: |
Low level walks available from the site on quiet footpaths. Nearest high fells are Blencathra, Skiddaw and the Helvellyn range. Also the quieter Caldbeck Fells behind Skiddaw.
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| Local Attractions: |
Public boat launching on Ullswater - 5 miles.
Activities available within a 15 minutes drive include: fell walking, rock climbing, sailing, canoeing, horse riding, fishing, golf and mountain biking.
Ullswater Steamers - See Ullswater and the surrounding fells from the Lake on one of its steamers.
Rookin House - Equestrian & Activity Centre including quad biking, JCB driving, archery, paintballing and horse riding.
Dalemain House - Historic Family Home and beautiful Lake District Gardens. |
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