Rydal Hall Campsite Reviews
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Idyllically located as part of Rydal Hall Estate in 30 acres of gardens, woodland, meadows and natural beauty, developed from the 1600s to the present day. Rydal Hall Campsite is set close to the Grade II formal gardens in front of the Georgian south wing of the house. Choose from a range of tent pitches, there is also an onsite riverside tea shop with great walks in the area.
4.84 /5
87 reviews
94%
would recommend
Lovely site, very quiet, good drainage
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Paul S
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I was booked in for a 2 night stay but had to leave early :-( The staff on arrival were friendly and welcoming, gave a good map and clear instructions on how to get to the camping areas and where the facilities are. The weather wasn't the best on the night as it raining pretty much all night (that's just part of camping in the lakes), But for how much it rained, the ground wasn't really sodden with puddles all over, must be some good drainage. The facilities are very clean and modern looking (possibly one of the cleanest newest looking sites facilities I have come across in the last couple of years). Located a shortish walk (took around 15 mins) from Ambleside along a pretty good track and roadside footpath (bring a torch for return walk in evening). The site does have a few footpaths going through and I saw many runners and walkers using, lots stopping to look at the waterfalls. The only downside (more to do with the camping area I was on) is that the waterfall, while amazing and lovely to look at, is a little loud when trying to sleep, so bring some earplugs if you are a light sleeper. I will be back, nice site, already told some friends about it who are now keen to visit.
Wonderful site
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John B
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Almost like wild camping, the pitches were in a wonderful wooded valley. The facilities were top class. There was a lovely café, with very interesting gardens and buildings, it was a short walk to the pub.
2 day walking break
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Michael C
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Excellent location, lovely surroundings, immaculate toilet/block and friendly staff. Could not fault the site.
Great
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Emma J
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We really enjoyed our stay and staff were really friendly. I only dropped the review a star because we amended our booking 6 months in advance and found admin were not very flexible. It's a beautiful site, I'd recommend and come again. The site has thought through its eco values and delivers them well.
Great place
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John T
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Well located. Toilet block super clean. No complaints. Would stay again.
Camping in the Lakes
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Tristan L
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If you're looking for a quiet place to stay at a fraction of the cost - and like camping - I would suggest you try this place. Lovely location, not overcrowded and with the facilities you'd need (I don't go camping much). All kept spotless! I'll definitely book again.
Loved our stay!
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Bradley C
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So impressed by the campsite, the shower/toilet block were the cleanest we've ever had while camping! The grounds are beautiful, a waterfall running through the middle, feel totally secluded. We had coffees from the cafe in the morning, campfires in the evening. Staff were super friendly and helpful. It was also so close to so many different places, really easy to get to, we will definitely be coming back!!
Very pretty site
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Zoe H
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We will definitely be returning to this site, the facility and grounds are exceptional, and is within walking distance of a very good pub. We used the bus service to Ambleside which was very easy to use. My only quibble is that you cannot chose your pitch, but other than that it was perfect.
Campsite
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Betul K
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Great place to camp. We love the surroundings. Everything was very clean.
Amazing
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Susan W
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This was hands down the best campsite we have been to. Although no electric hook up, the location was absolutely stunning. The hall grounds are breath-taking and the facilities are very clean. The Beaver pub on the doorstep was very friendly, with excellent food. Will be back, thank you.
Our stay
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Katie H
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Great campsite, central location, and fantastic clean amenities. Washing up facilities, clean showers and toilets and a place to charge electrics.
Above expectations
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Steve C
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The location was excellent in the grounds of the beautiful Rydal Hall. A spacious and quiet campsite with immaculately clean toilet block. Lovely walks from the campsite too. A highly recommend campsite. The only downside was that you may have to walk uphill from your car to your allotted pitch. The 2pm check-in time is strictly enforced.
A must-stay site!
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Holly A
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Amazing views from the pitches, very clean bathrooms with everything you need, lots of things to explore in the gardens, great for all ages. Wonderful customer service and great pitches. Don't miss the art sculptures! Plenty of walks around the area and a great pub at the bottom. White Moss car park just down the road has a great swimming spot next to it and an easy walk up to Rydal caves. if you have time, make sure you explore up the Beck to Buckstones jump!
Stay in July 2024
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Patrick G
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Perfect camping site with great view and very quiet and peaceful. People are very welcome. The showers and toilets are very clean. Highly recommended.
Camping
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Andrew C
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Great campsite. Good location.
Peaceful escape
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Anthony M
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Site location is ideal for lots of hikes and walks to Ambleside and Grasmere. S ite setting was excellent with beautiful surroundings with the woods and river and of course, Rydal Hall to explore. Pitch was great. Staff and facilities first class. Will definitely recommend and will be again soon.
Lovely place
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John R
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First time here but will return. A lovely, quiet site, split into different fields so it doesn't feel crowded. The new shower block is nice but the showers don't stay on for very long, so you're constantly pushing the button which is a bit annoying. The snug bar is lovely and the coffee shop in the most beautiful location on the side of the stream. It's a hilly site so be prepared to carry your gear up and down. The ground is very rocky as well so you'll need decent tent pegs and a hammer! There's a great pub 10 minutes walk away that does great food as well and you're spoilt for choice in terms of walks and water sports.
Very pleasant but room for improvement
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Colin H
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Positives were that it is in a great location, clean and tidy and quiet. Good toilet and shower facilities in general, but showers could be greatly improved by adding a bench to sit on whilst dressing and keeping clothes away from the floor. Negatives were that the double gated access is a pain. No vehicle access near to pitches is very troublesome. Parking away from pitches is ok but lugging gear up the steep hill to the top pitches is very difficult. It would be simple to tarmac the road up to the pitches even just to unload. Quite difficult to find a flat pitch and the ground is stony, so bring a mallet.
Wonderful historic site
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Pak Yuen L
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Super clean and wonderful hot shower. Great environment on the landscape with historical building.
Excellent
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Matthew L
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Very helpful and friendly welcome at reception!
Lovely peaceful campsite
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Alexia L
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We had a really lovely stay here! The staff were really friendly and the location was just amazing! Most campsites are just rows of tents in a field, but here there are mini camping spots for a few tents dotted around the hillside amongst the trees. Fantastic views of the mountains! Facilities were great, cute little bar on-site, notice board with loads of local walks and there is plenty to see on the grounds from the beautiful house gardens to a sculpture trail in the woods. Overall a very peaceful retreat :)
Spot on campsite. Clean, friendly & handy.
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Dot H
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Super clean toilets & showers. Very friendly & helpful staff. Great for the leaving the car behind & walking from the site. Highly recommend
Beautiful spot
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Julia B
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Amazing walks, great amenities. Very friendly staff.
Beautiful and clean
Thomas W
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Really beautiful campsite, and close to Ambleside, which has anything you could need.
Lovely place
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Christopher N
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A beautiful site in a great location. Really good access to Grasmere and Ambleside. Facilities were clean and staff were great. Parking was tight and one night we couldn’t park in our area but could park fairly close by.