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1 Bedroom
Sleeps 5
Max 2 pets
From £39 per night

The camping pods at Hillcroft Park are the perfect location for staying near Lake Ullswater in the Lake District. Owned and operated by the Heath Family, the award-winning Hillcroft Park sits above the pretty lakeside village of Pooley Bridge.

Hillcroft Park boasts one of the most stunning locations of any UK holiday park and you are sure to have an unforgettable holiday here.

Designed to meet the needs of holiday makers who appreciate the peace and tranquillity found in this part of the world, Hillcroft Park provides an ever-changing landscape that is simply breathtaking throughout the year.

Camping Pods are suitable for couples or families of up to 2 adults and 3 Children. They are equipped with a light, heater and are carpeted, however, you are required to bring your own bedding (i.e. air beds, pillows, sleeping bags, blankets, etc.) and other accessories as you would if you were camping. Think of it as going camping, but we provide you with a camping pod rather than a tent.

We love what we do and work hard to go that extra mile for our guests. Providing the best facilities with a personal touch, we’ve an onsite shop that sells a good range of local produce and everyday staples plus a play area with outdoor table tennis and football tables. There is a dedicated laundry room and a drying room.

We are lucky enough to be located in the beautiful Ullswater Valley and there are a multitude of walks for all levels and abilities in the area. A recent addition to the list is the Ullswater Way – a 20 mile circular walking route around the lake. The route can be walked in either direction and from any starting point.

Check in/out times

Check in

13:30
20:00

Check out

11:00

Features

Children's play area
Doggy Shower (to hire)
Free showers
Games Room
Laundry facilities
Onsite shop
Pets Allowed
Private Bathrooms (to hire)
Wi-Fi

What We Can Accommodate

Pet Friendly
Suitable for Couples
Suitable for Families

Things To Bring

Basic Provisions
Cooking Utensils
Bedding
Towels
Camp / Air bed

Availability Calendar

84 Reviews

Pod stay July 2026

Allison, Andrew - 04/08/2026

5

3 of us stayed at Hillcroft in July 2026. Right from arriving we were really impressed with the speed and welcome of the reception staff. The lady was excellent who gave us all the information and our pod keys. The pod was clean and everything we expected. The facilities on site were spotless and modern. We will definitely stay again when we get the chance👍

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Response from the owner

04 August 2026

Good Afternoon Thankyou so much for your review , the team here appreciate your feedback.We do hope you can visit again and look forward to welcoming you back on the Park in the future.Thanks also for the mention regarding checking in I really apprecaite this.Many ThanksPam

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really lovely site

Murphy, Nicola - 04/08/2026

5

Really nice site, toilet and shower block best ive seen. Really liked the facilities for my pet dog too, dog shower if needed, water bowls around site, hooks to tie them up outside toilet and around pod, which made it easier when been on my own.The only thing id recommend is the tree been trimmed outside of pod, blocked sun, but would mot stop me returning to site.

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Hillcroft has become our yearly tradition!

Gillie, Helen - 28/07/2026

5

We love this campsite! Its clean, quiet & has everything you need! We always stay in the camping pods which are great for my little family! It is so safe for my son to go off & play, the new play area is fantastic & there are plenty of spaces for him to play football while we relax! The shower block is really clean & i love the washroom and the shop is stocked for anything you may have forgotten! I would totally recommend this campsite to anyone wanting a relaxing trip!

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Response from the owner

30 July 2026

Good Morning Thankyou for your review , the team here at Hillcroft appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back on the Park in the future.Many ThanksPam

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Excellent site and cleanliness 10/10

Strevens, Lucy - 28/07/2026

4

Lovely friendly staff members, toilet and shower facilities are 10/10 for cleanliness and accessible at all times of the day. Camping pods decking area is in need of some repairs, otherwise really happy with the camping pod.

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Response from the owner

30 July 2026

Good Morning Thankyou for your review , the team here at Hillcroft appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back i n the future.I will make our maintenace team aware of repairs required to decking area.Many ThanksPam

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Family get together

Scrogham, Susan - 25/07/2026

5

Came to the campsite to visit with family. Stayed for one night in a camping pod. It was basic with electric and a heater. But fine for what we needed. Facilities were good lovely clean showers and toilets. Was lovely and peaceful too. Didn’t go off site but booked a glamping pod for next year

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Response from the owner

26 July 2026

Good MorningThankyou for your review, the team here appreciate your feedback.We do hope you visit again and look forward to welcoming you back on the park in the future.Kind regardsLisa

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Clean & well looked after site!

Hepplewhite, Grant - 23/07/2026

5

A very clean, friendly campsite. Not our first visit and definitely won’t be our last. Can’t wait to return!

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Response from the owner

23 July 2026

Good Afternoon Thankyou for your review , the team here at Hillcroft appreciate your feedback , we look forward to welcoming you back on the park in the future.Many ThanksPam

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Stayed for Ulleswater Swim. I booked the accommodation long before I stayed. The campsite is lovely and of good quality - staff and campsite are wonderful.

Barker, Helen - 16/07/2026

4

My only grumble and I do take some responsibilities that it really needs to be much clearer on the website that some of the pods are completely empty.Yes, I should have read the details more carefully. However, after speaking with reception, I was told this is a common mistake that many guests make, not just me. A simple dropdown or clearer booking option showing "Empty Pod" and "Furnished Pod" would help prevent this confusion.I had booked two nights before taking on a challenging 6½-hour swim in Ullswater. Sleeping on the carpet in a hot, empty pod was far from ideal, so I ended up leaving after the first night. Paying £130 to sleep on the floor forwithout being able to cook, eat, or even comfortably relax wasn't one of my better decisions.After completing the swim, I then faced a five-hour drive home because I couldn't face another night with the noise, no bed, flies in the pod, and the lack of basic facilities.Apart from this issue, my feedback is simply that the bo

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Response from the owner

16 July 2026

Good Morning Thankyou for your review , the team here at Hillcroft appreciate your feedback.We are sorry that your booking caused confusion and you didnt get to enjoy your stay . We will look at the wording on the booking system and see if we can make it clearer for people at the time of booking on line.We do hope you can visit again and look forward to welcoming you back on the park in the future.Well done on completing the challenge of swimming in Ullswater .Many ThanksPam

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Fantastic toilet block

Griffiths, Margaret - 18/06/2026

5

The site was spot less the toilet block was definately 5* and the staff cleaning them so friendly we stayed in camping pods which were spotless and ideal. Definately value for money

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Response from the owner

19 June 2026

Good Morning Thankyou for your review , the team here at Hillcroft appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back on the Park in the future.Many ThanksPam

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Would recommend!

Griffiths, Andrew - 18/06/2026

5

Really nice site! I stayed in a camping pod so knew what to expect with regards to needing to take my own rquipment, but the pod was very clean. Shower facilities and wash space really good especially if you were staying in a tent or a camping pod on the site. Staff were really friendly and chatty, could tell they cared about the site. We had young kids in our party that also made use of the play area which kept them entertained.I would definitely recommed to friends.

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Response from the owner

18 June 2026

Good Afternoon Thankyou fo ryour review , the team here at Hillcroft appreciate your feedback and are so pleased to read you have enjoyed your stay.We do hope you can visit again soon and look forward to welcoming you back on the park in the future.Love the photos you have attached.Many ThanksPam

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Brilliant

Etheridge, Lynne - 12/06/2026

5

Stayed 3 nights in a Camping Pod which, like the entire site, was exceptionally clean and tidy... before leaving booked again for next year

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Response from the owner

12 June 2026

Good Morning Thankyou for your review , the team here at Hillcroft appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back on the Park in the future.Many ThanksPam

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