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Campsites near Grasmere, Cumbria

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Best camping, glamping, and outdoor stays in Grasmere

If you want to find out why the Romantic poets loved the Lake District so much, head for Grasmere. In the very heart of the Lake District, this pretty village with a nearby lake of the same name, is surrounded by scores of high peaks. It’s where Wordsworth made his home and is now one of the most popular destinations in this much-loved landscape. Unsurprisingly there are lots of great camping and glamping sites in and around Grasmere and we’ve sought out the best of them for this collection…

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Howdy Glamping
Howdy Glamping
11 units · Glamping14 acres · Penrith, CumbriaWe are an eco based family smallholding with 14 acres of woodland we planted over 25 years ago and arable land where we grow our own food and enjoy the gathering of friends. There is an abundance of fruit and nut trees and beautiful walks and wild swimming just a ten minute drive from here. 💚🌿💚🌿
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£75
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Hazel Mount Fellside. Looking down on Daisy Camp, with Primrose and Snowdrop pitches to the right.
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Hazel Mount Fellside
5 units · Tents3 acres · Eskdale, CumbriaNearly wild camping on the western edge of the Lake District overlooking the Duddon Estuary
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£25
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Damson View Glamping
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Damson View Glamping
5 units · Glamping1 acre · Cumbria, CumbriaSelf-contained glamping pods in the Lake District's beautiful Lyth Valley
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£115
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Camping at Cardewlees
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Camping at Cardewlees
26 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · Carlisle, CumbriaA welcoming, family-run farm campsite between the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall
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£28
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Criffel - Luxury Pod with Hot Tub
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Hayton Hideaways
6 units · Glamping1 acre · Brampton Carlisle, CumbriaLuxury pod glamping on the edge of a pretty Cumbrian village between the Lake District and Hadrian’s Wall
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£95
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Cherish Glamping
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Cherish Glamping
7 units · Glamping27 acres · Hawes, ENGSet in beautiful Wensleydale, Cherish Glamping offers 7 luxury yurts each with a kingsize four poster bed, their own private wet room with rainfall shower and a hot tub. The yurts are located on our 27 acre smallholding between the heritage village of Askrigg and the market town of Hawes with views across Upper Wensleydale. Breakfast bought to you in your yurt every morning and the hottub heated ready for your arrival is included in the cost of your stay. 
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£225
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Peaks and Pods
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Peaks and Pods
5 units · Glamping1 acre · Rathmell, North YorkshireLuxury pods with extra special touches, sandwiched between the Forest of Bowland and the Yorkshire Dales National Park
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£115
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Lakeside rural tranquility and the 'kiss-me-quick' fun of the seaside – you can have the best of both worlds at Stanley Villa Farm's cute luxury camping pods.
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Stanley Villa Farm
34 units · Glamping1 acre · Preston, LancashireLakeside rural tranquility and the 'kiss-me-quick' fun of the seaside – you can have the best of both worlds at Stanley Villa Farm's cute camping pods
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£77
 / night
Thirsk Hall Glamping
Thirsk Hall Glamping
6 units · Glamping20 acres · ENGThirsk Hall Glamping comprises of five luxury bell tents within the historic walled garden of Thirsk Hall. The glamping site is a quiet site it’s ideal for friends and family, and we are located walking distance to the hustle and bustle of the town centre, yet far enough away for a peaceful retreat!
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£100
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Kip & Nook
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Kip & Nook
6 units · Motorhomes250 acres · ENGA modern take on camping, Kip & Nook welcomes all... from regular campers who enjoy being outdoors to guests who prefer a little more luxury in the new camper van site. Take your pick between the trusty standard pitch, supplied with water and electricity. Or if you want more, there are two ultimate pitches equipped with a luxury wood fired hot tub. The Toilets & Showers are located at the top of the camper van site, so you won't have a long walk on a cold morning to take a shower! Wi-fi at the pitches and within the communal areas (The Workshop, Co Working Space, Shop) Electric and water supplied to the pitches The Workshop / Pizza Restaurant on site with Bar. The Workshop is such a cool venue which has a ping pong table, pool table and darts board! We serve coffees in the Workshop, you can enjoy these while sitting by the log burner! Yoga Studio, we have regular classes a week (4 at the moment) and we offer private yoga sessions for couples Lots of walks to do on site Adults Only Camper van site! Dog Friendly
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£40
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Catgill Farm Camping & Glamping
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Catgill Farm Camping & Glamping
153 units · Glamping, Tents1 acre · North Yorkshire, North YorkshireFamily camping and glamping on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales and a stone's throw from famous Bolton Abbey
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£12
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Ruberslaw Wild Woods Camping
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Ruberslaw Wild Woods Camping
53 units · Glamping, Tents500 acres · Hawick, Roxburgh, Ettrick And LauderdaleEnchanting woodland campsite with some of the Scottish Borders' most stunning views
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£33
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Camping and glamping in Grasmere

For camping and glamping in the Lake District, there are few better destinations than Grasmere. Hikers, bikers, wild swimmers and all-round explorers will love the village that inspired Wordsworth to move to this stunning region of Cumbria. It’s positioned in the heart of the national park, with England’s largest lake Windermere to the south and the country’s highest mountains to the north and east. You can stroll around the lake at Grasmere or pull on the hiking boots and head for the hills with high fells all around. The village itself is quintessentially Cumbrian and is a great base to fuel up, pick up supplies or stop off on days out walking. All this makes it a great base for camping and glamping in the Lake District and we’ve found some excellent sites in and around the area. Pitch up your tent or park up your camper in view of the fells and you’ll have a handy base camp from which to explore. Or if Lakeland’s reputation as a rain magnet puts you off pitching a tent, how about letting someone else do the hard work for you? We’ve found glamping sites in Grasmere and beyond where you can stay in bell tents, yurts, cabins and camping pods for a bit more comfort on your camping trip.

Things to do in Grasmere

Lakes, fells, tearooms and pubs… Grasmere offers all the elements for a great holiday in the Lake District. There are countless routes in to the fells surrounding Grasmere so if you’re here for walking, pick up an OS Map of the area and take your pick! Helm Crag, better known as the Lion and Lamb, is a popular peak to conquer and is achievable for most, offering great views of Windermere and the surrounds from its 1,000ft summit. Wild swimmers or those who fancy a gentle paddle or row can head for the lake’s shore, just south of the village. For more water-based adventure head south to the nearby Windermere or Coniston Water – all fuelled by Grasmere’s famous gingerbread which you can pick up from the Grasmere Gingerbread Shop next to the church.

Sites associated with Wordsworth make up the majority of the tourist attractions in Grasmere. There’s his beloved former home Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum just by the lake for starters. Other former homes at Allan Bank and Rydal Mount are also open to visitors and you can visit his final resting place within the village church’s graveyard. For more information on walks and attractions in Grasmere, visit the Lake District National Park website.

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In the very heart of the Lake District National Park and surrounded by scores of high peaks the pretty village of Grasmere is quintessentially Cumbrian. For hikers, bikers and all-round explorers, there are few better places to pitch the tent or park up the trusty campervan.

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