HILLCROFT PARK, Pooley Bridge

Hillcroft Park offers holiday park accommodations including the Retreat lodge with private hot tubs, fully fitted kitchens, and Molton Brown toiletries. The Sheraton and Dorchester lodges provide multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, with the Dorchester including a bathtub. Glamping pods offer a large comfortable bed, a modern powerful shower, and an L-shaped sofa that converts to a double bed.

The park has a children's play park, a recreation field with table tennis and large garden chess, and a games room with an arcade. An on-site shop stocks essentials and gifts, while a vending machine sells camping essentials like cables and chargers. A clean dog wash station and multiple refuse and dog waste bin areas are available for guest convenience.

The park is a 10-minute walk from Pooley Bridge village, which has shops, pubs, and the Ullswater Steamer jetty. Nearby attractions include Askham Hall (6 km), Dalemain Historic House & Gardens (4.6 km), and Brougham Castle (10 km). Walking routes start directly from the site, including the Lakeland 50 route and access to the Ullswater Way circular path.

The park operates a quiet curfew at 11pm and accepts groups with specific policies on noise and behavior. Staff at reception provide welcome packs with milk and a bottle of fizz for lodge guests. The park has non-smoking policies throughout all accommodations, private bathrooms, and smoke alarms in every unit.

The park offers a brand-new play park with modern equipment that keeps children entertained for hours. A spacious recreation field allows for safe ball games and play, while the games room provides indoor activities. The site layout positions several lodges directly opposite the play park for parental supervision from the terrace.

Location: 10-minute walk to Pooley Bridge and Ullswater

Rooms: Retreat lodges with private hot tubs and Molton Brown toiletries

Dining: Wood-fired pizza from on-site catering van

Family: New children's play park and recreation field with table tennis

Package: Welcome pack with milk and a bottle of fizz for lodge guests

Ideal for: Families with children, couples seeking privacy