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.

4.83 /5

82 reviews

94%

would recommend

Overall
4.83
Location
4.96
Value for money
4.7
Service
4.82
Facilities
4.76
Cleanliness
4.93

Camping in the Lakes

Tristan L

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesSep 2024

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!

Bradley C

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesSep 2024

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

Zoe H

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesAug 2024

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

Betul K

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesAug 2024

Great place to camp. We love the surroundings. Everything was very clean.

Amazing

Susan W

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesAug 2024

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

Katie H

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesAug 2024

Great campsite, central location, and fantastic clean amenities. Washing up facilities, clean showers and toilets and a place to charge electrics.

Above expectations

Steve C

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesJul 2024

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!

Holly A

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesJul 2024

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

Patrick G

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesJul 2024

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

Andrew C

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesJul 2024

Great campsite. Good location.

Peaceful escape

Anthony M

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesJun 2024

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

John R

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesJun 2024

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

Colin H

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesJun 2024

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

Pak Yuen L

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesJun 2024

Super clean and wonderful hot shower. Great environment on the landscape with historical building.

Excellent

Matthew L

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesJun 2024

Very helpful and friendly welcome at reception!

Lovely peaceful campsite

Alexia L

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesJun 2024

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.

Dot H

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesJun 2024

Super clean toilets & showers. Very friendly & helpful staff. Great for the leaving the car behind & walking from the site. Highly recommend

Beautiful spot

Julia B

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesMay 2024

Amazing walks, great amenities. Very friendly staff.

Beautiful and clean

Thomas W

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesMay 2024

Really beautiful campsite, and close to Ambleside, which has anything you could need.

Lovely place

Christopher N

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesMay 2024

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.

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.