Ullswater, Lake District

I am lucky enough to live within an hour's drive of Ullswater in the Cumbrian Lake District. It is somewhere our family visits often and a place we consider very special. To quote Wordsworth Ullswater is the happiest combination of beauty and grandeur, which any any of the lakes affords. This review is not only about the lake itself but the surrounding area; I hope it will be useful for anyone taking a trip to the area. The Lake. ************ Ullswater is the second longest lake in the Lake District. It is 9 miles long and 0.75 miles wide. At its deepest point Ullswater is 60 metres deep ... more

Ullswater is one of the many water bodies that give the Lake District National Park its name. Situated in the region dubbed by Wainright the Far Eastern Fells, it is a lake of incredible grandeur and beauty, and one which I have been lucky enough to know since I was four years old. I have paddled in it, sailed on it, rowed on it, walked beside, fallen into it and photographed it: and now I hope to persuade you to do the same. (I apologise in advance for the length of this review – I was doing my best not to miss anything out! I’ve included headings so that anyone seeking particular information ... more

One of my favourite places to visit is the Lake District in Cumbria. I live an hour and a half away by car, so it is fairly easy for me to visit often. My favourite spot is Ullswater, the second largest of the lakes. I first visited Ullswater, when I was on a holiday with my school aged 11, and staying at Patterdale Hall at the southern tip of the lake. I had two school holidays there and had the opportunity to explore the lake and participate in many walks around the area. I never returned until 20 years later, when I took my own children to Ullswater, and everything was just as I remembered ... more

Although this review is not actually about Ullwater itself it is about a rather breathtaking sight which over looks Ullwater. (and as i find it mindboggingly irritating an almost impossible to actually be able to suggest anything on ciao i am placing my review here instead). I enjoy getting away form it all when ever I can and I usually head of to the Lake District for a bit of a breather… Whilst there I like to explore the many sights that the beautiful place has to offer as I seem to find something new each time I visit. One of the many breathtaking experiences and most beautiful views is ... more

I sent this review to the campsite as follows. We stayed with you from 23 August 2008 for 10 days and we had the most excellent stay! Your campsite has everything and more to offer than any other campsite we have been to in our 7 years of camping. You have an excellently run campsite, from the moment we checked in to very friendly and efficient Receptionists, we found that this continued throughout with the bar staff and restaurant workers. The campsite is huge with so much to explore. It is so family friendly. Me and my wife stayed with our toddler and baby and the facilities and ... more