Accessibility and Inclusivity
At The Quiet Site, we want every guest to feel welcome and comfortable. This page shares our accessibility information to help you plan your stay, including details about our accommodation, facilities and wider site access.
If you have any specific questions, our team will be happy to help.
Inclusivity
- Respect fellow guests and members of the Quiet Team from diverse backgrounds, cultures, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, and identities.
- Treat others with kindness, empathy, and understanding.
- Speak up if you witness or experience any form of discrimination, harassment, or prejudice.
- Share your feedback and suggestions for how we can improve our inclusivity efforts.
At The Quiet Site, inclusivity is not just a policy but a core value that guides everything we do. We are committed to creating a holiday experience where everyone feels valued, respected, and included, and we invite you to join us in this journey towards a more inclusive future.
Discrimination, harassment, or intolerance of any kind will not be tolerated. We strive to create a safe and welcoming space where everyone can enjoy the beauty of nature and create lasting memories together.
Accessibility statement
The Quiet Site caters for touring caravans, motorhomes, tents, and also several different types of Glamping accommodation with some privately owned static caravans. We are open all year round with booking recommended during busy periods. The information below is intended to help you plan your visit with us, but please contact us to discuss your individual needs, provide feedback or ask any other questions.
Accessibility guide
On-site access information
LOCATION
The Quiet Site is accessed from the M6 J40; A66 for Keswick; A592 for Ullswater. Turn right at the lake and then right at the Brackenrigg Inn. The site is well signposted and situated on the right after 1.5 miles.
RECEPTION AREA
Our shop and reception is accessed from the main entry way via level paving. It is open 9-6 every day and is always staffed. This is also the shop where essentials such as milk, bread and eggs as well as many more zero waste options can be purchased.
ROADS & LIGHTING
The roads and paths around the park at The Quiet Site are mainly constructed from tarmac. Some paths leading to our Glamping Accommodation are constructed with loose pea gravel. We take patrons’ safety seriously and have a 5 mph speed limit in operation around the park. All pitches are directly accessible from the road system. The campsite has low level lighting, is level or gently sloping.
GLAMPING
Please see Glamping Accessibility and click on the ‘Getting around inside’ section for access details to our glamping options.
CARAVAN & MOTORHOME PITCHES
The hard standing pitches are spacious, with room for caravan, awning and vehicle. The surface is constructed from compacted hardcore. There is ample space between pitches and vehicles can be parked adjacent to each pitch. Each hard standing has its own clearly marked electric hook up point which is situated close by and shared between 2 pitches.
TENT PITCHES & ACCOMMODATION
The tent pitches are located at the top of the site, offering flat areas for camping. The surface of the pitches is a mix of grass and pea gravel. Cars can be parked on hardcore gravel to the side of the road in front of the tent pitch. Tents can also be pitched.
Each accommodation has allocated parking either next to or very close to the unit. This is generally a gravel or tarmac level space.
WATER POINTS
There are numerous water points distributed across the park. All taps offer drinking water.
SERVICE BLOCK
The site has one centrally heated service block located near to the reception, with a car parking area to the side. The main block contains 20 individual shower rooms containing a shower, toilet and sink. One shower room contains a baby bath and nappy bin. Another shower room has an easy access shower chair and support rails. All of our bathrooms are gender neutral.
Lighting throughout the block is regulated by a series of proximity sensors and will automatically turn on and off.
LAUNDRY & CAMPERS KITCHEN
The laundry room is located by the side of the main service block. It contains 2 front loading commercial coin operated washing machines and 2 front loading commercial coin operated tumble dryers. There is a small step at the threshold to this room.
The Camper’s kitchen is found to the side of the main services block, down 3 sets of stone steps. The first set is made up of 7 steps, then a set of 4 before reaching the door, with 3 steps inside the room. The Camper’s Kitchen houses 2 kettles, 2 washing up sinks, 2 fridges, 2 freezers a toaster and a microwave.
SHOPS
Off‐site, the nearest shops are in Pooley Bridge, just a 10 minute drive away; a selection of supermarkets can be found in Penrith, 15 minutes drive from the park.
THE BAR
The bar is situated next to the shop, through the main doorway and entrance hall. There is level access to the bar. General tourist information, including maps of the area and a local bus timetable are displayed in the entrance to the bar.
CAR CHARGING
There are two 11KW car chargers on site.
THE QUIET BITE
There is a purpose built take-away kitchen accessed from level tarmac. Pizzas are served through a window hatch with picnic benches in front. The pizzas and breakfast rolls do contain gluten, vegan options are available.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
There is a bus service to Penrith (nearest access point 1.5 miles from the site). The nearest taxi firm is in Pooley Bridge. The Ullswater hopper bus runs Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays until the end of October (2023)
Additional general information
- Mobile telephone reception is variable. 02 is very good, all other networks are variable.
- Direct terrestrial television reception is poor. Satellite reception is excellent.
- WiFi is free and available throughout the site with signal boosters throughout
- The nearest defibrillator is located in Watermillock Village Hall
- Picnic tables with built‐in benches are distributed in two areas of the park, outside the Quiet Bite and on the playing field.
- Dogs are welcome; there is a designated dog walking area on site and a warm Dog shower is available.
- A first‐aid box is kept in the shop/reception, the Bar and the Quiet Bite
- We have an area to charge mobility scooters and battery powered wheelchairs. You can hire mobility equipment from Cumbria Mobility
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