Situated just three miles from Bowness-on-Windermere, Park Cliffe Holiday Park is quietly nestled in and amongst a hive of oak, sycamore, alder, ash, holly and hazel trees. Our Windermere camping, caravan and glamping park is perfect for a midweek break in the Lake District.
Sometimes a short break to escape the everyday is all you need – and the middle of the week is an ideal time to visit, with less crowds and more opportunity to have walking routes and panoramic views to yourself.
Park Cliffe is ideal for a midweek break in the Lake District. You’ll find our holiday park to be the perfect base from which to explore the local area. After you enjoy the scenic walks around our park, you can take advantage of a wide range of things to do nearby. If you’re visiting with your little ones, you’ll be happy to know that there are so many family friendly activities near Windermere. Couples seeking a romantic midweek getaway will be spoilt for choice when planning an itinerary too.
After a long day discovering natural beauty spots and fun activities across the area, you’ll love heading back to your tranquil base at Park Cliffe. Here, you can enjoy tasty food and drink from visiting food vendors before retreating for a good night’s sleep in your pick of accommodation.
There are so many ways to spend your short break in The Lakes. If you’d prefer to sit back and relax, you’ll find panoramic views of Lake Windermere just behind our park.
We also have an abundance of wildlife at Park Cliffe, which many of our guests enjoying spotting, including badgers, slow worms, buzzards, swallows and deer – not to mention our many trees, which really allows the park to be quietly tucked away.
If you’d rather get out and explore the Lake District though, you’ll certainly have your pick of places to visit. To give you an idea of how you might choose to spend a few days near Windermere, we’ve put together a 3 Day Lake District Itinerary – complete with a programme of activities and dinner recommendations.
We have a range of caravan, camping and glamping accommodation available for mid week breaks at Park Cliffe Holiday Park. However you choose to stay, you’ll experience the same excellent service and access to our first class facilities on your midweek break in the Lake District!
Our Camping Field is one of the best in the Lake District – boasting far reaching views of Lake Windermere.
Touring and Motorhome pitches are hardstanding and feature spacious surroundings, beautiful landscaping and views of Moor How.
Camping Pods are particularly popular with our guests – we have 5 types of heated and sheep-wool insulated camping pods. Glamping in the Lake District is a great way to stay!
Static Caravans are modern and well-equipped with everything you’ll need to enjoy a relaxing stay at Park Cliffe.
The Shepherd’s Hut is a special, unique option which is perfect for a romantic glamping getaway in the Lake District!
We also have a selection of dog friendly camping pods and a beautiful self-catering holiday cottage. We are proud to be a dog friendly holiday park and are more than happy for you to bring your well behaved four-legged friends.
There are so many ways to enjoy the natural beauty of the area whilst on a midweek break in the Lake District. So, whoever you visit with and whatever you’re in the mood for – you’ll quickly find something to do that takes your fancy.
The Lake District is the ultimate destination for a walking holiday in the UK. From Park Cliffe you can explore gentle family friendly walking routes, as well as more difficult trails which are sure to satisfy more experienced hikers. Gummers How is a must when staying at Park Cliffe – as is the walk to Bowness!
Of course you also have easy access to some of the most iconic climbs in the UK, such as Helvellyn, Scafell Pike and Coniston Old Man. These are perfectly suited to physically fit, experienced hikers!
There are many places to go and enjoy the UK’s fastest-growing watersport, SUP! You can’t look past The Lake District’s largest lake, Windermere, where you can take your own board, or hire and book a lesson with many providers like Windermere Canoe Kayak, Lake District Paddleboarding, Stoked Watersports and Brockhole. It is worth noting that the waters are deep here and can get busy in the high season. For those just starting out their SUP journey, Brockholes or Fell Foot Park are ideal, shallow waters where you can gain confidence.
We also recommend that paddleboarders visit Ullswater, Coniston Water and Bassenthwaite Lake. You can hire boards from providers at each of these lakes!
For more inspiration check out our blog on the best places to go stand up paddleboarding in the Lake District!
The Lake District is one of the best places for a wildlife watching holiday in the UK. There are some fantastic rare species that can be found in The Lakes, including the Red squirrel, Otter, Roe Deer, Peregrine Falcone and Osprey.
Go off in search of wildlife on your own, or you can choose to book a wildlife activity or experience nearby. Some favourite providers of ours includes John Temple’s Cumbria, who are based between Crummock Water and Bassenthwaite, Nature’s Gems, Osprey Safari, Predator Experience and Beyonk.
If wildlife watching is something that really sparks your interest on your Lake District holiday, then Park Cliffe is truly the perfect place to base yourselves. We have some brilliant species on-site, and pay much importance on preservation of our environment. We’re proud of our green story, which gives you an insight of how we actively protect the future of Bowness-on-Windermere and the wider area with sustainable processes.
Find out more about the species and experiences in the area on our blog dedicated to wildlife watching in the Lake District.
We are pleased to have a range of pop-up street food trailers that alternate to offer the Park Cliffe guests something different every day! These takeaway foods are very popular among our guests. However, if you’d prefer to head out from the park and enjoy a dinner elsewhere, you’re certainly spoiled for choice.
If you’re enjoying a romantic midweek getaway with your partner, then why not celebrate the occasion by enjoying something a little bit special? There are a few michelin star restaurants in the Lake District. The most prolific is L’Enclume in Cartmel. Simon Rogan’s flagship restaurant boasts 3 michelin stars, was voted as the Number One Restaurant in the UK by Good Food Guides from 2014-2017. Simon’s menu focuses on the seasonal changes in the Lake District.
Other notable restaurants include The Forest Side in Grasmere and The Cottage in the Wood in Whinlatter – both boast 1 michelin star and are situated in enviable positions with lovely views – ensuring a perfect backdrop of your romantic meal in The Lakes. Other notable michelin-stared restaurants include The Old Stamp House in Ambleside, Rogan & Co in Cartmel, HRiSHi in Bowness-on-Windermere and Allium at Askham Hall in Penrith.
There are also many lovely country pubs to visit in the area – many of which have beer gardens which are lovely to relax in the summer, and wood fires which are ideal for keeping warm and cosy in the winter.
We hope we’ve inspired you to book short break at Park Cliffe. Even if you’re just visiting for a few days, you can truly fit a host of activities and sightseeing in if you plan ahead. For some inspiration, we’ve put together a 3 Day Lake District Itinerary.
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