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Park Cliffe

Windermere, Cumbria, England
1 acre hosted by Susan ?.
An established family camping park above the eastern shores of Windermere

When it comes to receiving awards, Park Cliffe is a little like Adele on Grammy night. Having picked up a prestigious ‘Visit England’ accolade (placing the site in England’s top five), Park Cliffe has also been voted ‘Cumbria Tourism Holiday Park of the Year’, and gained a silver merit at the ‘England for Excellence’ awards. Not bad eh? With a trophy cabinet seemingly bulging at its hinges, this picturesque, family run site must be doing something right.

The site itself has two main camping areas. Across a minor lane is Ghyll Side, a great spot allowing guests to hand-pick a generously sized pitch (with an electrical hook-up if you so desire). The second area, Fell Side, offers unbeatable views over Lake Windermere, Langdale Pikes and the towering Old Man of Coniston. These magnificent views really do set Park Cliffe apart, however campers will have to sleep on an ever-so-slight slope to earn it.

Facilities wise, this has to be one of the region’s best equipped campsites. Further to the restaurant, bar, shop, and games room, the site also has a modern shower block (with under-floor heating!), and a handy changing area for families with young children. For guests wanting a little bit of luxury, private bathrooms can be hired at an additional cost and, of course, there is also the collection of glamping options, including sheep-wool insulated camping pods. All you need to bring is your camping gear – minus the tent. They have three size of pod available from couples to five person families.

Set in 25 acres of unspoilt Cumbrian countryside, Park Cliffe is ideally situated for campers wanting to explore the many footpaths of the Lake District. The site also has an abundance of wildlife with squirrels, red and roe deer, foxes, and birds at every turn. In fact, TV botanist David Bellamy is such a big fan he presented Park Cliffe with his prestigious ‘Gold Conservation Award’ for its fine work in protecting the natural environment (yes, another award!)

Although the campervans and holiday homes may put-off the more traditional camper, you don’t have to be eagle-eyed to appreciate the breathtaking beauty the Lake District has to offer, and Park Cliffe is a great base from which to go and explore it all.

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Windermere, Cumbria, England, United KingdomTraditional, ancestral territory of various First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Susan ?.Joined in August 2013
From the host
Park Cliffe Holiday Park is ideally located just 3 miles from Bowness-on-Windermere and offers a peaceful, tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With accommodation encompassing static caravans, lodges, eco-friendly, locally made camping pods and pitches for tents and tourers, there is something to suit everybody and all weathers. The Park is in a world of its own, with stunning views over lake Windermere and to the fells and mountains beyond and is a haven for wildlife such as squirrels, foxes and roe and red deer. We have fantastic environmental credentials and have even been awarded the Gold Conservation Award by TV botanist David Bellamy!”
Nearby attractions

Situated in Bowness-on-Windermere is the magical World of Beatrix Potter (0844 504 1233), the only Beatrix Potter themed attraction in Europe. The Lake District's natural beauty and abundant wildlife inspired Beatrix to write her much-loved stories, and visitors can now see Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-duck, and many other delightful characters brought to life. The fun and interactive South Lakes Wild Animal Park (01229 466086) is a unique park designed to put animals first, and is certainly one of the UK’s finest conservation grounds. Being able to get so close to the animals is a memorable experience, especially in the Madagascar area where kangaroos, lemurs, emus, peacocks, and cheeky monkeys all wander free. Visitors are spoilt for choice as the breadth of animals onsite is impressive. A rainy Cumbrian day? Then a visit to the Lakeland Motor Museum (015395 30400) is a decent solution. With a wide and informative exhibition of motor cars, bikes, cycles, and everything else on wheels, this museum is a must for any petrol head. There’s also a special exhibition explaining the history of the Campbell family, and their quest to break the land and water speed records.

Food and drink

Guests are welcome to visit the park’s restaurant and bar for drinks and meals (open during weekends and high-season periods.) There's also a licensed shop onsite stocking a good selection of groceries. With unparalleled views over Winster Valley, the Masons Arms (015395 68486) is a lovely spot for some tasty pub grub. Only two miles from Park Cliffe, this friendly and traditional tavern has a varied menu with the fresh haddock, chunky chips, and mushy peas proving a real winner. The puddings are also superb; do try the heavenly strawberry meringue pudding. Three miles in the other direction is the Brown Horse Inn (015394 43443), a quirky pub in the heart of the Lake District. Owners Karen & Steve have developed the surrounding land and vegetable gardens to make their cozy little pub virtually self-sufficient. Food is a little on the expensive side, but of excellent quality.

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