Skelwith Fold Caravan Park

Touring caravan at Skelwith Fold Caravan Park

Skelwith Fold Caravan Park, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0HY

Holiday & Touring Park

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About

Located on the edge of Ambleside, Skelwith Fold is a first-class destination for motorhome and touring caravan holidays in the Lake District. It is widely considered one of the UK’s premier caravan parks and boasts a selection of 5 star facilities set in spectacular grounds.

The park is nestled in over 130 acres of ancient woodland and occupies the site of a former country house. Some of the Lake District's best attractions and natural landmarks are just a short drive away.

We welcome touring caravans, motorhomes and campervans to our holiday park in The Lake District. Our pitches are set in scenic positions around the park, with stunning views of the surrounding woodland and wildlife.

There are two pitch types to choose from; 70 Standard pitches and 22 Premium pitches. Please be aware, although every pitch has an electric hook up, electric is a separate charge.

Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units
130

Room / Unit Type Room / Unit Tariff*

Touring Pitches - £27.60 per touring pitch per night normally with one car and up to 6 people

Fully Serviced (Premium) Pitch - £40.60 per touring pitch per night normally with one car and up to 6 people

Glamping Hideaway (sleeps 2) - from £670.70 per week for 2 persons

Glamping Family Hideaway (sleeps 6) - from £1,179.00 per week for 6 persons

Number One Cottage (sleeps 6) - from £1,908 per week for 6 persons

The Greenhouse Cottage (sleeps 16) from £3,710 per week for 10 persons

*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Opening Times

Season (1 Mar 2026 - 20 Nov 2026)

Facilities

Accessibility

Autism Friendly
Disabled facilities

Booking & Payment Details

Booking recommended in summer
Contactless Payment Accepted
Online Booking Possible
Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted

Catering

Foodshop/mobile foodshop

Children

Children welcome - Children welcome from any age
Children's outdoor play area

Laundry Facilities

Drying facilities
Ironing facilities
Laundry facilities

Leisure Facilities

Free WIFI

Park Facilities

Dish washing facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookup
Flush toilets (with lighting)
Fresh water hookup
Grass
Hard standing
Heated shower block
Hot water
Lighting throughout park
Motor homes
Parking space next to pitch
Showers available
Touring caravans
Waste/water hookup

Parking

EV Charging
Free Parking on Site

Property Facilities

Dogs Accepted
Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
Pet Friendly
Telephone (public)
WiFi or internet access

Target Markets

Couples
Families

Access Information

Public Areas

Good colour contrast between the floor and wall

Guest information available in large print (16pt and over)

Tactile signage with clear contrast to walls

Parking

Designated parking for disabled guests (Hatched disabled marked out or standard spaces)

Parking space provided at the side of the pitch

Designated parking space for guests with disabilities within 50 metres of the pitch

Surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance is

Solid surface i.e. tarmac / concrete etc

Surface of the pathway leading from the pitch to site facilities is:

Gravel

Solid ie tarmac / concrete etc?

The site is:

Flat

Entrance

Guest information available in large print (14pt and over)

Reception is well lit

Public Areas

Level access (ie no steps or thresholds), or access by a ramp:

To outdoor facilities

To the shop

To the shower block

Toilet suitable for use by wheelchair users

Washing facilities with:

Separate shower units

Wet room

General

Facilities well signposted

Secure children's play area

Entrance

Entrance well lit from front of building and street

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

Tripadvisor

Gradings

5 Visit England Stars Holiday & Touring Park
5 AA Pennants Touring & Camping Park

5 Visit England Stars Holiday & Touring Park

Awards

Other Awards Self-assessed Accessibility Information
Cumbria Awards Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
Trip Advisor Awards Trip Advisor - Travellers Choice 2022

Map & Directions

Map Link

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Road Directions

From the South: Leave the M6 at Junction 36 signposted Kendal and the Lake District (A591). Proceed straight on at the next roundabout heading for Windermere and Ambleside. Continue along this road until you reach the Waterhead Traffic Lights. At this point turn left (A5075) beside the lake and follow the signs for Hawkshead. Turn left at the Rugby Club, then cross over the bridge (narrow bridge, care should be taken). Take the first left turning at Clappersgate heading towards Hawkshead (B5286).We are approximately 1 mile along this road on the right.

From the North: Leave the M6 at Junction 40 then follow the (A66) west to Keswick, (do not be tempted by your Sat Nav or map to follow the A592 over the Kirkstone Pass via Patterdale to Ambleside). Pass the village of Threlkeld ignoring the signs for Windermere B5322 and head towards Keswick. You will then pick up the signs for the A591. Follow this road until you reach Ambleside, go through the village (one way) when the road divides into two lanes get into the right hand lane then follow the signs for the (A5075) Hawkshead, and then follow the above Southern directions from the Rugby Club.

SatNav Users, IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Our postcode, when entered into most SatNav systems will bring you to a locked gate. If you wish to use SatNav please use our road name B5286 or LA22 0HY which will direct you past our front gate. Look out for our front gate on your right. If you have any problems with these directions please telephone us for assistance.

Public Transport Directions

The Stagecoach 505 bus stops outside our main gates, you can catch this bus from Windermere and Ambleside.

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