Holiday park · Watermillock · Cumbria

The Quiet Site

Small, quiet Ullswater park with all-weather gravel pitches, an adults-only field, pods, cabins and hobbit-style burrows, plus a bar and pizza kitchen.

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Glamping

The Quiet Site sits on the fellside between Little Mell Fell and Ullswater, with Helvellyn to the west and the Pennines to the east. Every touring and tent pitch is pea gravel rather than grass, so nothing turns to mud, and each has electric, a water tap and a grey-water drain. There are standard and large serviced pitches, smaller pitches for roof tents and VW-sized vans, and a separate adults-only field. Tents are fine but you may need rock pegs, and groundsheets can be borrowed from the shop.

Alongside the pitches the park rents out 58 glamping units: camping pods, hobbit-style burrows, Gingerbread Houses with their own shower and kitchenette, and adults-only cabins with a private bathroom. There is also a holiday cottage next door. On site you get a bar, a pizza and snack kitchen, a zero-waste shop, a camper's kitchen, laundry, a dog, boot and bike wash, free wifi and EV chargers. The rules are light but the park is firm about noise and does not take large groups, and fire pits are not allowed.

Hard gravel pitches that stay dry in wet weather
Separate adults-only pitch field and adults-only cabins
Dog-friendly pods, burrows and Gingerbread Houses
Bar and homemade pizza kitchen on site
Open all year, including Christmas
Dark-sky stargazing and a summer Ullswater hopper bus

Photos

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OpenAll year

Arrive / leaveFrom 12:00 / by 12:00

DogsIn some accommodation

CampfiresNo

PoolNone

ElectricYes

Prices

Only 'from' prices are published; live prices come from the booking engine (needs browser). Pod page quotes 40-75 per pod per night by season; burrow page quotes 85-160 per night for 2 adults and up to 4 children. Electricity above the fair-use allowance (8-14 kWh a day by month) is 29p per kWh.

When is it cheapest?

One night for two adults in the fully serviced pitch (large), every night of the next year. Tap a day to price it.

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October 2026 from £27

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November 2026 from £27

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December 2026 from £27

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January 2027 from £27

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February 2027 from £27

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March 2027 from £27

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April 2027 from £27

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May 2027 from £27

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June 2027 from £27

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July 2027 from £27

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August 2027 from £27

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September 2027 from £27

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The full price list we hold (2026)

Extras

Other: £2 night (Electric pre-authorisation of 2 per night, released within 7 days if within fair use)

Deposit: Cancel more than 14 days before arrival: 10 per night admin charge then refund or credit note; within 14 days no refund. needs browser: https://thequietsite.co.uk/bookings/

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

Places to stay

Fully serviced pitch (large)

Pitch

Gravel
Electric
Water
Waste drain
For tent, trailer-tent, caravan, motorhome

Touring caravans and motorhomes 6-8m, tents and trailer tents up to 6m. Gravel only, no grass pitches.

Fully serviced pitch (standard)

Pitch

Gravel
Electric
Water
Waste drain
For tent, trailer-tent, campervan, rooftop-tent

Tents up to 5m, roof tents, VW-sized vans and micro-tourers up to 6m.

Electric pitch (tents, roof tents, VWs)

Pitch

Gravel
Electric
Water
Waste drain
For tent, rooftop-tent, campervan

Tents up to 4m, roof tents, VW-sized vans and small motorhomes. Gazebos not accepted. Site FAQ says all pitches have water and drain.

Adults-only field pitch

Pitch

Gravel
Electric 10A
Water
Waste drain
For tent, rooftop-tent, campervan

Standard size, 10A electric, tap and grey drain. Tents under 5m, roof tents, small motorhomes. Shares the field with glamping cabins. Family-friendly and adults-only fields both exist; minimum nights apply, contact the office for shorter stays.

Serviced pitch for roof tents and VWs (by playfield)

Pitch

Gravel
Electric
Water
Waste drain
For rooftop-tent, campervan

Next to the small playfield, so children are heard in school holidays.

Camping pod

Pod · sleeps 4

empty insulated pod, bring mats or airbeds
Bedding bring
Electric heater

2.3m x 2.7m, deck outside. 2 adults plus up to 2 very small children. Some pods dog-friendly (choose when booking), others pet free.

Glamping burrow (hobbit hole)

Accommodation · sleeps 6

3m x 2m sleep ledge
Bedding bring
Heater

Up to 2 adults and 4 children; bring bedding and cooking gear. Shared shower block. Some dog-friendly.

Gingerbread House

Cabin

3m x 2m sleep ledge
Kitchenette kitchen
Ground source
Own toilet
Own shower

Sleeps 2 adults and children. Own WC, shower, basin and simple kitchen. Dog-friendly options.

Glamping cabin (adults only)

Cabin · sleeps 2

1 sprung double
Bedding included
Kitchenette kitchen
Heater
Own toilet
Own shower
No dogs

Adults only, no pets. Roof window for stargazing. Check-in from 16:00.

Watermillock Cottage

Cottage · 1 of them · sleeps 9

3 doubles (one with extra single) and 1 twin
Bedding included
Full kitchen
Own toilet
Own shower
Dogs OK

Grade II listed farmhouse next door. Dog-friendly per site dog page.

Rules

Dogs: In some accommodation · up to 1 · on leads
No dangerous breeds. Not in glamping cabins. One dog per glamping unit unless agreed. Never left alone; persistent barking can mean being asked to leave.
Dogs welcome on pitches in own tents, vans and caravans; dog-friendly pods, burrows, Gingerbread Houses and cottage. Dog field March to October.
Fires: No
BBQs: Yes
BBQs allowed, fire pits and naked flames not permitted.
Pool: None
Groups: Small groups only · max 2 pitches
Two units accepted, noise deposit may apply; larger groups by prior contact only.
Arrival: From 12:00
Vehicles: · max length 8m
Cancellation: More than 14 days before: 10 per night admin charge, rest refunded or credit note. Within 14 days: no refund.
Also: Glamping check-in from 15:00 (cabins 16:00), check-out 10:30
Also: Reception Sun-Thu 9-6, Fri 9-8
Also: Gazebos not accepted on electric pitches
Also: Sex offender register notification applies, see T&Cs

Facilities

Washing and toilets

Toilets
Showers (Free)
Hot water
Accessible toilet
Laundry
Washing-up area

Pitches and power

Electric hook-up
Hardstanding pitches
Drinking water
Chemical toilet disposal
Grey waste
Motorhome service point
EV charging
WiFi (Free)
Fridge or freezer

Food and drink

Shop
Restaurant
Bar
Takeaway
Campers' kitchen
Fire pits (no)

Things to do

Play area
Games room
Dog walk
Dog wash

Around the site

Dark skies
Bus stop nearby
Cycle route access
Recycling

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

Location

The Quiet Site, Watermillock, Ullswater, Watermillock, CA11 0LS

Nearest pubThe Quiet Bara couple of minutes' walk
Nearest ferryPooley Bridge2.3 miles
Nearest stationPenrith (North Lakes)6.3 miles

Directions in Google Maps

Questions people ask

Are dogs allowed at The Quiet Site?

Dogs are allowed in some of the accommodation but not all. Up to 1 per pitch or unit. No dangerous breeds. Not in glamping cabins. One dog per glamping unit unless agreed. Never left alone; persistent barking can mean being asked to leave.

Can you have a campfire at The Quiet Site?

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

When is The Quiet Site open?

All year.

How much does it cost to stay at The Quiet Site?

From £27 a night for two adults, the lowest price we can find over the next year. Only 'from' prices are published; live prices come from the booking engine (needs browser). Pod page quotes 40-75 per pod per night by season; burrow page quotes 85-160 per night for 2 adults and up to 4 children. Electricity above the fair-use allowance (8-14 kWh a day by month) is 29p per kWh.

Does The Quiet Site have a swimming pool?

No.

Does The Quiet Site have electric hook-ups?

Yes.

Is there WiFi at The Quiet Site?

Free.

Which ferry is closest to The Quiet Site?

Pooley Bridge, 2.3 miles away.