Book Hillcroft Park in Pooley Bridge, Lake District

Hillcroft Park offers touring pitches, camping pods, glamping pods, and holiday lodges. The glamping pods include a large comfortable bed, a bathroom with a powerful shower, an L-shaped sofa, a dining table, and a kitchenette with a hob and microwave combi. Lodges such as the Retreat units feature a hot tub, private decking, and Molton Brown toiletries.

The park has a swimming pool, sauna, and hot tub for guest use. A fitness centre, games room, and a recreation field with table tennis are also available. Each lodge or pod includes private bathroom facilities.

A large children's play park with wooden animal sculptures is located on site. The recreation field offers space for ball games, and a games room with vending machines provides additional entertainment. Dog-friendly lodges include an enclosed garden, dog towels, and treats on arrival.

A food van serves wood-fired pizzas in the evening and breakfast sandwiches in the morning. The on-site shop stocks camping essentials, ice cream, and gifts. A dog wash station and multiple refuse and dog poo bins are located throughout the park.

Hillcroft Park is a 10-minute walk from Pooley Bridge, which has pubs, shops, and a steamer jetty on Ullswater. The park is 6 km from Askham Hall, 10 km from Brougham Castle, and 4.6 km from Dalemain Historic House & Gardens. Direct footpaths from the site connect to the Lakeland 50 route and fell walks with views of Ullswater.

Award: Multiple awards for site cleanliness and facilities

Accommodation: Retreat lodges with private hot tubs

Leisure: Swimming pool, sauna, and fitness centre

Family: Children's play park and recreation field

Dining: On-site wood-fired pizza and breakfast van

Services: Molton Brown toiletries and dog wash station