Imagine unzipping your tent to a view that steals your breath. Ullswater glitters in the morning light, while the fells stand guard like ancient, green giants. At Gillside, you don’t just visit the scenery—you live inside it.
The best part? You can have this magic right from your own caravan or pitch. No five-star hotel can compete with the aroma of bacon cooking over a camp stove while the lake whispers hello. It’s pure, unadulterated joy on a plate.
Your Oasis of (Very Welcome) Simplicity
Gillside keeps things wonderfully unfussy. There are clean facilities, a handy little shop, and a pub nearby that serves the kind of pie that makes you hug yourself. But the real star is the peace and quiet.
You’ll find yourself doing nothing and loving every second of it. Maybe you’ll read a cheap paperback, or simply watch the clouds drift over Place Fell. This is where your battery—both literal and metaphorical—gets a full recharge.
Gillside Camping and Caravan Park Ullswater, Penrith
