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1 Bedroom
Sleeps 4
Max 2 pets

Our brand new camping pods are timber built and insulated, taking away the stress of packing and unpacking a tent. The family pods can comfortably sleep 2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults (dimensions 2.7m x 4.4m). They have double glazed doors and window, electricity and a wall heater.

The pods are completely empty so you will need to bring camping gear, minus the tent. However, there is a picnic bench outside the pod.

Situated in the heart of Wasdale, arguably Cumbria’s most majestic valley, Church Stile Holiday Park and Campsite offers visitors the most spectacular location from which to explore and enjoy the Lake District.

Nestling in an idyllic oak woodland setting on a traditional Lakeland sheep farm, the area is a haven for wildlife with stunning views to the mountains. Yet the pretty village of Nether Wasdale with its 2 wonderful country inns serving hearty meals and fine ales, is only a two minute stroll away.

Wasdale is home to England’s deepest lake, highest mountain and smallest church and yet the wonderful beaches on Cumbria’s coastline are only a few miles distant. Whether you wish to simply enjoy the peace and tranquillity of this unspoilt valley or take advantage of the many opportunities for walking, climbing, cycling and kayaking or visit some of West Cumbria’s many attractions, Church Stile is your perfect location.

Things To Do while glamping in Wasdale in the Lake District

Wasdale is one of the big mountain valleys of the Lake District with the stunning scenery making a wonderful backdrop for your glamping holiday. The valley is home to England’s highest mountain (Scafell Pike), deepest lake (Wastwater) and smallest church (St Olaf’s). Church Stile lies at the heart of the valley in the pretty village of Nether Wasdale making it the ideal base for your holiday.

Wasdale offers wonderful walks both on the high fells and valley bottom. Wasdale head is nearby leading to Scafell Pike (977 m) and Great Gable (899 m) while others such as Yewbarrow and Kirk Fell are also easily reached.

Lying just 1 mile from Church Stile, Wastwater Lake, England’s deepest lake allows kayaks, canoes and rowing boats. There are numerous places to picnic or swim. The view across the lake was voted ‘Britain’s Best View’ in 2009.

Check in/out times

Check in

14:00
20:00

Check out

11:00

Features

Double glazed doors and windows
Electricity
Lighting
Wall heater

Accommodation Features

Heating
Outdoor Furniture

What We Can Accommodate

Pet Friendly
Suitable for Couples

Things To Bring

Basic Provisions
Cooking Utensils
Bedding
Towels
Camp / Air bed

Availability Calendar

37 Reviews

Clean facilities

Sewell, Jack - 10/07/2025

5

Very helpful and friendly staff, clean facilities to wash and use toilets in, local amenities are sparse but ample supplies at the site’s shop and staff there helped us find a good place to eat on arrival day when it was too late for us to cook

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Stayed in a camping pod

Byrne, Sophie - 06/07/2025

5

Had a great break at Church Stile while is perfectly placed for exploring the west lakes. The camping pod kept us dry and warm. Perfect and will be back!

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Great Campsite

Spaven, Alan - 28/06/2025

5

We stayed in a Pod which was great for a mixed weather stay. Loved everything about the site and the location is amazing. Very good shop and friendly staff too.

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Great weekend away

Andrews, Lee - 26/06/2025

5

Great campsite with good facilities and nice pub and cafe not far and close to the lake

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Nice quiet camp site!

Batty, Kirsty - 23/06/2025

5

This is my second stay here. First time I camped but this time I checked in to one of the pods. Very spacious, parking next to pod, clean, close to facilities and at the start of a nice walk in to a wooded area. Easy check in. Helpful friendly staff on arrival. The shop is well stocked. Facilities are clean and warm. Plenty of bins for rubbish. The site is so peaceful and I will definitely be visiting a 3ed time. Beautiful scenery all around the site. 2 pubs at the entrance to the farm. Food was great.

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Absolutely Brilliant such a chilled, family friendly feel

Green, Keeley - 22/04/2025

5

Where do I beginAbsolutely fantastic!!!Staff are so helpful, dedicate their time to helping and ensuring we were having a lovely timeThey recommend places to visit and services on siteWiFi available at the reception area where you book in Felt so safe We stayed in a pod for 1 night Tent no electric NightsLots of spaces between campers so felt like you had your own space Great playpark under a blossom treeAmazing shower/toilet facilities including private cubicles to get dressed, hot water 630 to 9pmCan't wait to visit next, views gorgeous!!!!We recommend booking in advance for nearby pubs for food as they book quick, we tried 3 pubs and all gorgeous food!!!!Finally the campsite offer an amazing pizza service where a pizza van appears at the front of the campsite, book on advance as they sell fast!!!! Fresh pizzas absolutely gorgeous!!!!Staff make this place so special!!! Honestly go visit you won't be disappointed thanks you campsite!!!!

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1st Class Site & Facilities

Say, Michael - 17/10/2024

5

We booked two nights in a Pod at short notice and were not disappointed, we enjoyed our short stay and will certainly be back again next year for a weekend or more. My only negative feedback is that this site does not offer single night stays for campervans with electricity - this is a deal breaker for many of our multi-location activity weekends where we need to stay in different locations for single nights.Overal: I highly reccomend this Site for weekend or multi-day stays.As a bonus, there are a couple of great pubs on the doorstep. Mick & Mel

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TR3OC Event

Gerrard, Alan - 19/09/2024

5

Had a great time as always, love staying in a pod, so much better than my tent especially with the rain🙂

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Perfect Location

Roberts, Emma - 16/09/2024

5

2nd visit ti Churchstile and will definitely be back again.Staff are lovely,shop is not over priced and has lovely local meats ,cheese as well as all the things you always forget.Toilets and showers are clean and a shirt walk from all pitches.Pitches for our van are a good size.This year we had a pod it was great still doing the camping but in a nice dry warm pod.Perfect location for a walk to Wast Water lake.Also just down the road is Thd Sawmill shop and cafe with lovely food and special things to buy.Can highly recommend Churchstile.We look forward to returning.

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pod camping

Digby, Fiona - 03/09/2024

3

It was a return visit to Church Stile. The pod was very clean and so were the toilet/ shower facilities. However the pods next door appear to have been taken over by a very large family ( 4 adults? 4 children? 2 dogs) and they were quite noisy and the children were playing around our pods with a ball etc. The site was not as quiet as we remembered it.

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Response from the owner

05 September 2024

Thank you for your email review.Sorry to hear about your noicy neighbours, It would apear they might of been an undisclosed group. We do vet all our groups including family groups so they are aware of the site rules about noice etc, Its a shame this was not brought to one of the wardens attention while you were on site so we could have delt will the issue at the time.

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