The front door opens onto the smell of toast and proper coffee, while sheep graze the fells beyond the garden wall — Brooklands sits quietly on the edge of Penrith, where the Lakes meet the Eden Valley.
This is a guest house rather than a campsite in the traditional sense, though camping pods are available alongside B&B rooms, so it suits anyone wanting a bed with a roof — couples exploring the northern Lakes, walkers tackling the High Street ridge, families using Penrith as a base before heading deeper into Cumbria. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, which matters when you're this close to Ullswater and endless footpaths. The region's all stone villages, Roman forts, and big skies over working farmland.
Facilities aren't specified in detail, so it's worth ringing ahead to confirm what's included with your pod or room. Campfires need checking on arrival. It's open all year, which makes it a solid winter option when half the Lakes close down — expect a warm, low-key welcome rather than a bustling site atmosphere.
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Local walks within 10 km
5 routes found via OpenStreetMap
Ullswater Way - Dalemain Loop
Loops through parkland and woodland around historic Dalemain Estate with mostly flat to gentle gradients on well-maintained paths. Ideal for families and accessible for sturdy all-terrain buggies on drier days. Dogs welcome but keep them under control near grazing livestock and estate grounds. Offers lovely views across to the fells, seasonal wildflowers, and a peaceful escape with the option to visit Dalemain's medieval hall and gardens afterwards.
Ullswater Way - Lowther Castle Loop
The Ullswater Way
Lady Anne's Way
Stretches 160km across the Yorkshire Dales and Eden Valley, following historic drove roads and medieval tracks used by Lady Anne Clifford in the 1600s. Terrain varies dramatically from riverside paths to exposed moorland with some steep climbs over high passes. Best tackled over multiple days (typically 7-8) by experienced walkers with proper navigation skills and kit. Not suitable for young children or buggies due to length, remote sections and challenging terrain. Dogs welcome but must be unde
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Fisheries within 10 km
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- DirectionsThe RoyalPub 0.1 km~5 min walk
- DirectionsBeacon Social ClubPub 0.1 km~5 min walk
- DirectionsEl CanarioRestaurant 0.2 km~5 min walkspanish
- DirectionsTownhead ChippyTakeaway 0.2 km~5 min walkfish and chips
- DirectionsGolden BoatTakeaway 0.2 km~5 min walkchinese
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