Holiday park · Ambleside · Cumbria
Skelwith Fold Caravan Park
Woodland park near Ambleside with hardstanding touring pitches, hot-tub safari suites, pods and cottages, and a dog-friendly approach.
- Some dogs
- Glamping
Skelwith Fold covers about 130 acres of old woodland on the edge of Ambleside, on the site of a former country house. Touring pitches are all hardstanding, 70 standard and 22 larger premium ones with a water tap, grey waste drain and TV point, and every pitch can have an electric hook-up for an extra charge. Tents and tent boxes are not accepted, but roof-top tents are.
For something under a roof there are safari suites with private hot tubs, canvas safari tents sleeping six, hideaway pods for two, family pods for six and three self-catering cottages, the largest sleeping sixteen. On site you will find a shop, launderette with a drying room, a play area with a zip wire, a recreation field, woodland walks and a nature hide. Dogs are welcome on the touring pitches and in selected units, with a dog wash on site.
- 130 acres of woodland with a nature hide and walking trails
- All touring pitches are hardstanding
- Hot-tub safari suites and a six-person cottage with hot tub
- Dog wash and dogs welcome on touring pitches
- Bus stop at the gate and a cycle route into Ambleside
Prices
Touring prices are per pitch per night, electric extra. Glamping and cottage prices depend on dates and length of stay and are shown in the online booking form; lowest advertised prices are in each unit description.
When is it cheapest?
One night for two adults in the standard hardstanding pitch, every night of the next year. Tap a day to price it.
October 2026 from £36
November 2026 from £36
December 2026
January 2027
February 2027
March 2027 from £36
April 2027 from £36
May 2027 from £36
June 2027 from £36
July 2027 from £36
August 2027 from £48
September 2027 from £36
The full price list we hold (2026)
Seasons
- High season: 1 April 2026 to 2 April 2026, 6 April 2026 to 12 April 2026, 25 May 2026 to 31 May 2026, 17 July 2026 to 27 August 2026, 31 August 2026 to 1 September 2026, 23 October 2026 to 1 November 2026
- Peak season (bank holiday weekends): 3 April 2026 to 5 April 2026, 1 May 2026 to 3 May 2026, 22 May 2026 to 24 May 2026, 28 August 2026 to 30 August 2026
Rates
| For | Season | Nights | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| standard | Any | Any | £36 pitch_night, incl. 6 people |
| premium | Any | Any | £52 pitch_night, incl. 6 people |
| standard | high | Any | £48 pitch_night, incl. 6 people |
| premium | high | Any | £57 pitch_night, incl. 6 people |
| standard | peak | Any | £51 pitch_night, incl. 6 people |
| premium | peak | Any | £61 pitch_night, incl. 6 people |
Extras
- Electric: £5.25 night (Hook-up available on every touring pitch)
- Awning: £4.20 night (Awnings up to 2.5m from the van)
- Dog: £2.20 night (Touring pitches)
- Dog: £20 stay (Wagtail and Osprey family pods)
- Extra car: £5.70 night (Subject to space; ask reception)
Minimum stays
- 3 nights: Safari tents and family pods
- 2 nights: Hideaway pod; 3 nights in peak season
Deposit: Balance due two weeks before arrival
Source: skelwith.com, checked 2026-10-20. Always confirm the price when you book.
Places to stay
Standard hardstanding pitch
Pitch · 70 of them · sleeps 6
- Hardstanding
- Electric
- For caravan, motorhome, campervan, rooftop-tent
Electric hook-up is an extra charge. Up to 9m caravan or motorhome. Maximum 6 people and 3 dogs per pitch.
Premium hardstanding pitch
Pitch · 22 of them · sleeps 6
- Hardstanding
- Electric
- Water
- Waste drain
- For caravan, motorhome, campervan, rooftop-tent
Larger pitch with picnic table, fresh water tap, grey waste drain and TV hook-up. Electric is an extra charge. One free dishwasher token per night. Up to 12m.
Luxury safari suite
Accommodation · sleeps 2
- 1 queen
- Kitchenette kitchen
- Own toilet
- Own shower
- Hot tub
One queen bedroom, kitchenette, private balcony with sunken hot tub. Ullswater Suite is dog friendly. From £646 for 3 nights.
Adventure safari tent
Safari tent · 2 of them · sleeps 6
- 1 double, 4 single bunks
- Bedding included
- Kitchenette kitchen
- Own toilet
- Own shower
- No dogs
Double bedroom plus a second bedroom with four single bunks, kitchenette with dishwasher, bathroom with walk-in shower, private decking. Assistance dogs only. Minimum 3 nights, from £646 for 3 nights. Canvas, so can be chilly early and late in the season.
Intimate hideaway pod
Pod · sleeps 2
- pull-down double
- Bedding included
- Kitchenette kitchen
- Own toilet
- Own shower
Pull-down bed that becomes a sofa by day, kitchenette, bathroom, undercover BBQ area. From £389 for 3 nights. Minimum 2 nights (3 in peak season).
Family hideaway pod
Pod · sleeps 6
- 1 double, 1 double sofa bed, single beds on mezzanine
- Bedding included
- Kitchenette kitchen
- Own toilet
- Own shower
Double bed, double sofa bed and single beds on a mezzanine; kitchenette with oven, hob, microwave and dishwasher. Wagtail and Osprey take up to two dogs at £20 a pet per stay. Minimum 3 nights, from £646 for 3 nights.
The Greenhouse
Cottage · 1 of them · sleeps 16
- Full kitchen
- Own toilet
- Own shower
- Hot tub
- No dogs
Six bedrooms, hot tub, games room, accessible wet room and wheelchair-friendly ground floor. From £2,685.90 a week.
Number One cottage
Cottage · 1 of them · sleeps 8
- 3 double, 1 twin
- Full kitchen
- Own toilet
- Own shower
- Hot tub
- Dogs OK
Four bedrooms, conservatory, games room and hot tub. Up to 2 dogs. From £1,407.25 a week.
Cottage Number Three
Cottage · 1 of them · sleeps 6
- 3 double
- Full kitchen
- Own toilet
- Own shower
- Dogs OK
Three double bedrooms, three bathrooms, private garden. Up to 2 dogs. From £1,307.25 a week.
Rules
- Dogs
- In some accommodation · up to 3 · £2.20 night · on leads
No breeds listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act
Max 3 dogs per touring pitch, 2 in the cottages that take dogs. Not allowed in the children's play area, toilet blocks, launderette or library. Never leave dogs unattended. Safari tents take assistance dogs only. - Fires
- No
BBQs: Yes
Gas and charcoal barbecues only, not placed directly on the ground. Wood-burning barbecues, stoves, pizza ovens and fire pits are not allowed. Glamping guests use the designated BBQ area. - Groups
- Yes
- Quiet hours
- 22:00 – 08:30
- Arrival
- From 14:00 until 21:00
Phone reception on 015394 32277 if arriving after 9pm - Vehicles
- Car by your pitch · 1 per pitch · max length 12m
- Visitors
- Visitors are welcome but must sign in at reception.
- Cancellation
- Refund if cancelled more than 2 weeks before arrival; credit (valid 12 months) with 48 hours or more notice; nothing within 48 hours or on no-show.
- Also
- No tents or tent boxes on touring pitches
- Also
- Roof-top tents: purpose-built, max 5 occupants
- Also
- 8.5mph speed limit
- Also
- Pitches are not reserved; first come on arrival
Facilities
Washing and toilets
- Toilets
- Laundry
Pitches and power
- Electric hook-up
- Hardstanding pitches
- Drinking water
- EV charging
- WiFi (In some areas)
Food and drink
- Shop
- BBQ area
Things to do
- Play area
- Sports field
- Dog walk
- Dog wash
Around the site
- Woodland
- Bus stop nearby
- Cycle route access
- Recycling
Only facilities we've confirmed are shown. Crossed out means confirmed not available.
Location
Skelwith Fold, Ambleside, Ambleside, LA22 0HY
- Nearest pubThe Talbot Bar20 min walk
- Nearest ferryAmbleside Pier 11.3 miles
- Nearest stationWindermere4.5 miles
Questions people ask
Are dogs allowed at Skelwith Fold Caravan Park?
Dogs are allowed in some of the accommodation but not all. Up to 3 per pitch or unit. They cost £2.20 a night. No breeds listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act.
Can you have a campfire at Skelwith Fold Caravan Park?
No, campfires aren't allowed. BBQs: yes.
When is Skelwith Fold Caravan Park open?
All year.
How much does it cost to stay at Skelwith Fold Caravan Park?
From £36 a night for two adults, the lowest price we can find over the next year. Touring prices are per pitch per night, electric extra. Glamping and cottage prices depend on dates and length of stay and are shown in the online booking form; lowest advertised prices are in each unit description.
Does Skelwith Fold Caravan Park have electric hook-ups?
Yes.
Is there WiFi at Skelwith Fold Caravan Park?
In some areas.
Which ferry is closest to Skelwith Fold Caravan Park?
Ambleside Pier 1, 1.3 miles away.
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