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

Overall
4.84
Location
4.97
Value for money
4.7
Service
4.82
Facilities
4.77
Cleanliness
4.93

Amazing stay

Neve M

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesMay 2024

Couldn’t fault this site at all! Multiple pitches, cafe, 30m walk into Ambleside or a pub just at bottom of the site. Close links to Windermere and Keswick. I can imagine this campsite is always full, we found it tricky with so many people and only 1 toilet/shower block but just went back at a later time and showers were free.

Our stay

Steve E

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesMay 2024

Amazing place. So clean and tidy. Excellent facilities, all first class. Easy to walk into Ambleside or to Rydal caves, Grasmere etc. I will be back.

Great experience

Viktor P

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesApr 2024

Arrived a bit late, but reception was open and happy to help.

Nice location, good camp spots and lovely staff

Mark-Elvis W

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesMar 2024

Booked the day before I arrived and booking was confirmed promptly. I arrived quite late so I never got a good view of how nice the location actually is. I was checked in by a lovely woman by the name of Nicola, who was very polite and helpful ,so I can say the staff was very pleasant. From what I could see, all the camp spots had a picnic table and a stone slab to have a burner on. The facilities were good and clean, including the toilets and showers. It also had an outdoor sink area to clean your cookware in and a tap to get fresh water from, which was definitely handy to have. I would recommend staying here easily and would stay again if I was passing through.

Peaceful setting with immaculate facilities

Leigh S

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesMar 2024

Upon arrival hotel reception staff where very helpful, campsite is easily accessible and well kept, the facilities where immaculate. The overall site was very peaceful but I can imagine it gets busy in warmer months. I will definitely be returning.

Peaceful getaway

Chloe P

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesMar 2024

Idyllic surroundings. It was lovely and quiet, this was to be expected with the time of year. The showers and toilets were spotless and warm. A fantastic central location to explore. We would absolutely stay again.

Perfect stay

Yula R

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesNov 2023

The receptionist was so friendly and helpful. The location is stunning, left me and my partner speechless at times. The sounds of the waterfall and sheep in the background were beautiful. The water deserves an honourable mention too, never had anything like it. Our only regret was that we should've stayed for longer, one night wasn't enough!

Great campsite despite the weather

Sam H

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesNov 2023

Stayed here over two nights during a yellow weather warning for rain. Facilities are spotless and warm, showers are convincing and clean and there's fresh drinking water everywhere. Cannot ask for much more!

Needs more monitoring

Alyson W

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesOct 2023

Lovely park in a great location. However, let down badly by irresponsible dog owners and fellow campers that don't adhere to the 10:30pm quiet time. I was still awake at 12:15pm with the noise from the tents opposite. They had dogs that were allowed to bark both through the night and early in the morning. It is a great site, it's just such a shame that this was my experience. All campers seemed to be in one place, despite the park having several camping locations. The noisy neighbours arrived at 10pm on their first night, pitching the tent in the dark with headlamps. Surely they would have been better placed in a site where there wasn't so many other campers that they could disturb?

Idyllic campsite

Mark C

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesOct 2023

A lovely, peaceful campsite, built into a valley, and adjacent to Rydal Hall. As it was mid-October I was camping there mostly on my own until the weekend, so it was extra quiet. Shower facilities were of a high standard and very clean. Walking distance to Ambleside (about 30 mins), close to Rydal Water and Grasmere, and lots of good walking locally.

The site staff were super helpful

Neville D

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesOct 2023

The site staff were super helpful, I use a TentBox and did not realise the pitches were no cars, but they accommodated me in a secluded car park where I could set up.

Perfect!

Bridget M

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesSep 2023

Beautiful campsite with great facilities. The location is perfect and the little bar is fab. Will definitely stay again.

Amazing site!

Sophie O

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesSep 2023

The staff and hospitality at Rydal Hall are absolutely amazing! I was due to be camping during the storm, and they were kind enough to put us up in one of the lodges instead to stay dry and get a proper night's sleep. Although the grounds are large and there's a few lots of accommodation, it still felt very peaceful and secluded, as you're surrounded by the woodlands and incredible waterfalls and gardens. There are plenty of amenities on site with all the extra bits you might need for camping, and only a short drive into the neighbouring villages. I found this a great spot to base myself for exploring different parts of the lakes, as well as feeling very safe travelling on my own. I would definitely recommend and stay again!

Lovely 2 nights stay here with family

Michelle H

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesSep 2023

We stayed here for 2 nights with family members. Fab site, will certainly return.

Great, I will be back!

Safiya E

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesSep 2023

Just stayed overnight, site was lovely. Great location, staff were so friendly and beyond helpful. Really created a nice atmosphere. I can't wait to go back.

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Ben O

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesSep 2023

Exactly what we wanted, great facilities, would recommend.

2 night family stay

Alice W

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesSep 2023

We stayed for 2 nights. Great location, very peaceful and extremely clean. We will definitely be back.

Fabulous campsite

Jackie S

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesAug 2023

Fabulous stay at Rydal Hall Campsite. Different areas separated but tress/woodland with good sized pitches. Quiet and peaceful. Cafe, small bar and restaurant on site. Small but but very clean shower and washing facilities. Staff throughout the site were very cheerful and helpful. Fabulous location, near to Ambleside and Grasmere with a great range of walks to choose from. Would definitely stay here again.

Stunning and so friendly

Stefanie D

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesAug 2023

Stunning views, squeaky clean showers, the pitches are lovely and allow for privacy. Some of the pitches have almost a wild camping vibe. Staff were super nice and super helpful! Thank you for an amazing stay! I'll definitely be coming back.

Perfect!

Tiago O

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesJul 2023

Amazing spot right in the middle of the lakes.

Fantastic site

Rachel D

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesJul 2023

Fantastic site, we will be back again. Facilities were clean and tidy. Only minor niggle is that the showers operate on a push button, which is very difficult when showering small children.

Absolutely perfect

Lauren K

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesJul 2023

Absolutely stunning location close to Ambleside, great facilities and lovely staff. Will be coming back next year 😀😀

Very peaceful couple of nights away

Ritch P

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesJul 2023

Stunning setting, great onsite facilities and perfect layout. Can't wait to recommend to our hiking club!

Fantastic campsite and can't wait to rebook

George S

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesJun 2023

I camp quite a lot and stumbled across this site when I was stuck for somewhere to camp overnight last minute. Every thing about this site is brilliant, I honestly can't fault anything about it. Great location, the site is extremely well kept and maintained, the facilities are fantastic. The staff are friendly helpful and very professional.

Idyllic spot for camping in the Lakes!

Gabriella P

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesJun 2023

Perfectly situated in Rydall with an easy, scenic walk to Ambleside. The campsite had beautiful views of the lakes and each campsite was well placed, with a good amount of distance between pitches. Although on the pricier end of things, it was delightful and the eco-friendly ethos behind the campsite was lovely!