Holiday park · Patterdale · Cumbria

Hartsop Fold Holiday Lodges

Fourteen wooden self-catering lodges and a hillside bothy below Angletarn Pikes in Patterdale, with hot-tub options and a footpath to Ullswater.

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Some dogs

Hartsop Fold is a small lodge park in the Ullswater valley, a mile or so from Brothers Water and a footpath walk from Glenridding and Patterdale. There are 14 Scandinavian-style wooden lodges, all sleeping four in a double and a twin room, plus The Bothy, a newer two-bedroom house on the slope above the park.

The lodges come in grades: the classic Hartsop Lodge, refurbished Hart Crag, and versions with a private hot tub on the veranda (Hartsop Lodge Escape, Hart Crag Retreat and Brothers Water). Most take dogs, with enclosed decks, but the Brothers Water lodges are pet-free and The Bothy is mostly dog-free. Linen and towels are included, and there is a free laundry room.

There is no shop, bar or restaurant on the park, so you need to stock up in Windermere or Penrith or walk down to the pubs in Patterdale. Forty-odd Wainwrights can be reached on foot and a summer bus stops at the end of the lane. It is run by the same family as Flusco Wood near Penrith.

Walk straight onto the fells from the lodge door
Hot-tub lodges on offer
Dog-friendly lodges with enclosed decks
Linen and towels included, free laundry room
Red deer and red squirrels around the park

Photos

Photos from hartsop-fold.co.uk, the campsite's own website. Own this campsite? Claim it to choose your photos.

OpenAll year

Arrive / leaveFrom 16:00 / by 10:00

DogsIn some accommodation

CampfiresNo

PoolNone

ElectricNot known

Prices

Prices and availability are shown on the booking page, not on the park's own website. Prices quoted are for 4-berth lodges and include VAT, linen and towels; gas, electric and water are included.

The full price list we hold (2026)

Extras

Dog: £35 week (Per dog per week or part week, in dog-friendly lodges only. The Bothy charges £40 per dog.)

Deposit: 50% deposit to confirm (minimum £75, non-refundable); balance due 6 weeks before arrival; full payment if booking within 6 weeks.

Source: hartsop-fold.co.uk, checked 2026-10-20. Always confirm the price when you book.

Places to stay

Hartsop Lodge

Lodge · sleeps 4

1 double, 2 singles
Bedding included
Full kitchen
Central heating (biomass boiler)
Own toilet
Own shower
Dogs OK

Original 1980s-style wooden lodge, refurbished. Most are dog friendly; one is kept pet-free on request. Decked veranda.

Hartsop Lodge Escape (hot tub)

Lodge · sleeps 4

1 double, 2 singles
Bedding included
Full kitchen
Central heating (biomass boiler)
Own toilet
Own shower
Hot tub
Dogs OK

Same layout as Hartsop Lodge with an extended veranda and private hot tub. Most are dog friendly; one is kept pet-free.

Hart Crag

Lodge · sleeps 4

1 double, 2 singles
Bedding included
Full kitchen
Central heating (biomass boiler)
Own toilet
Own shower
Dogs OK

Refurbished lodge with smart TV, wireless speaker and a large shower. Pet friendly with secure decking.

Hart Crag Retreat (hot tub)

Lodge · sleeps 4

1 double, 2 singles
Bedding included
Full kitchen
Central heating (biomass boiler)
Own toilet
Own shower
Hot tub
Dogs OK

Refurbished 2021 with smart TV, large shower and a hot tub on the veranda. Pet friendly with secure decking.

Brothers Water (hot tub)

Lodge · sleeps 4

1 double, 2 singles
Bedding included
Full kitchen
Central heating (biomass boiler)
Own toilet
Own shower
Hot tub
No dogs

Bigger, newer (2018) lodge with large deck and hot tub. No pets.

The Bothy

Lodge · sleeps 4

1 king, 1 super king
Bedding included
Full kitchen
Central heating (biomass boiler)
Own toilet
Own shower
No dogs

Two ensuite bedrooms, underfloor heating and valley views, on the hill above the lodges. Reached by a steep footpath; parking is by the lodges. Mostly dog-free: up to 2 dogs for an extra £40 each, not in bedrooms or on furniture.

Rules

Dogs: In some accommodation · up to 2 · £35 week
Not in the Brothers Water lodges; not to be left unattended in the lodge
Add your dog before booking so you are placed in a dog-friendly lodge. Dog-friendly lodges have enclosed, gated decks.
Fires: No
BBQs: Yes
BBQs allowed if not placed on decks, furniture or grass.
Pool: None
Arrival: From 16:00
Tell the park if arriving after midday on the second day, or the booking may be treated as cancelled.
Cancellation: Refund on a sliding scale by notice given, less a £75 cancellation fee per lodge; the £75 minimum deposit is non-refundable.
Also: No early check-in or late check-out
Also: Pets must not be left unattended
Also: Maximum occupancy 4 per lodge

Facilities

Washing and toilets

Toilets
Showers (Free)
Hot water
Laundry

Pitches and power

EV charging (no)
WiFi (Free)
Mobile signal (Patchy)

Food and drink

Shop (no)
Café (no)
Restaurant (no)
Bar (no)

Things to do

Hot tub or spa
Dog walk

Around the site

Dark skies
Bus stop nearby
Recycling

Only facilities we've confirmed are shown. Crossed out means confirmed not available.

Location

Hartsop Fold, Hartsop, Patterdale, Patterdale, CA11 0NZ

Nearest pubBarn End Bar30 min walk
Nearest ferryGlenridding2.2 miles
Nearest stationThrelkeld Quarry8.2 miles

Directions in Google Maps

Questions people ask

Are dogs allowed at Hartsop Fold Holiday Lodges?

Dogs are allowed in some of the accommodation but not all. Up to 2 per pitch or unit. They cost £35 a week. Not in the Brothers Water lodges; not to be left unattended in the lodge.

Can you have a campfire at Hartsop Fold Holiday Lodges?

No, campfires aren't allowed. BBQs: yes.

When is Hartsop Fold Holiday Lodges open?

All year.

Does Hartsop Fold Holiday Lodges have a swimming pool?

No.

Is there WiFi at Hartsop Fold Holiday Lodges?

Free.

Which ferry is closest to Hartsop Fold Holiday Lodges?

Glenridding, 2.2 miles away.