A campsite near Windermere
About Mortal Man
Off-grid and refreshingly laid-back, this wild pop-up camping field sits just below The Mortal Man Inn in Troutbeck Valley, ten minutes' drive from Windermere. Pitch where you fancy on the non-electric grass—there's plenty of space—and wake to stunning sunrise views over the fells, with a fell-fed stream burbling alongside the bottom of the field. Start the day with the site's breakfast deal of a brew and a barm (for an additional fee), then head straight out onto walking and cycling routes that start from the pitches themselves.
The setting is properly peaceful, though you'll need to come prepared: there's no running water, so bring what you need for a true back-to-basics stay. After a day exploring the Lake District National Park, you're less than five minutes' stroll to the pub, where generous portions of homemade food—venison pie, fish and chips—and a roaring fire await. Dog-friendly throughout, with welcoming staff and local drinks, it's the perfect end to a day on the fells.
What's nearby
- Stamp Howe next door
- Hogarth's Cottages 200m away
- Troutbeck Camping Pods 250m away
- The Curious Orange Cottage 300m away
- Churchview Troutbeck 400m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Payment
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the site before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
People say this pub offers delicious, homemade food with generous portions, highlighting dishes like the venison pie and fish and chips. They also mention the cozy, old-fashioned atmosphere with a roaring fire, stunning views, and a great selection of drinks. Guests appreciate the friendly, welcoming, and attentive staff, noting the pub is very dog-friendly.
Summary via Google
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Pitch types
- Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Pitch details as listed by the booking provider — availability and exact pricing shown at checkout.
Facilities
Takeaway & food delivery
Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.
Just Eat — 4 takeaways deliver to this postcode (LA23 1PL)
Domino's - Bowness-on-Windermere
4.5 · Pizza, Chicken
CHICK ‘N’ DIP from Domino’s -Bowness-on-Windermere
1.0 · Chicken, American
Chicken Delight
1.0 · Chicken, Pizza
Flames Alkol & Wine Bar
1.0 · Alcohol, Freebies
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Nearest supermarkets
Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.
- Tesco (small store), Ambleside 2.2 miles
- Sainsbury's, Kendal 8.9 miles
- Morrisons, Kendal 9 miles
- Aldi, Kendal 9.1 miles
- Lidl, Kendal 9.2 miles
- Asda, Kendal 10.6 miles
- Co-op 16 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 12:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Other hours
- Monday
- 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM
- Thursday
- 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM
- Friday
- 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM
- Saturday
- 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM
- Monday
- 5:00 – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 5:00 – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 5:00 – 8:00 PM
- Thursday
- 5:00 – 8:00 PM
- Friday
- 5:00 – 8:30 PM
- Saturday
- 5:00 – 8:30 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 8:00 PM
What visitors say
I only experienced the camp site, this review has nothing to do with the hotel or restaurant. I'm leaving this review as from what I can tell, this is a newly set up camp site, and as an avid camper I feel it needs some pointers. Unfortunately I have to say the camping experience was pretty poor. The first issue was that during the whole Pitchup booking process, there was no mention of not being able to park by your pitch, until I received a booking email. This really needs to be made clearer on Pitchup pre-booking. This wouldn't be too bad if you could actually park anywhere near the field; When I got there, there were a few cars completely blocking the lane, so I would have had to reverse all the way down to unload (not ideal in my large van), so I was forced to park near the pub and lug all my gear down the lane, which was about 3 trips. Also, there were far too many tents for the size of the field. I'm not exaggerating when I say someone pitched next to me, and their guy ropes were almost touching my tent. It felt more like a festival than a relaxing campsite. People talking in their own tent sounded like they were sat in the vestibule of my tent. I don't see why there can't be a small section of the field reserved for parking (so you can be closer for unloading), with a reduced amount of tents. There were other small things like a lengthy check-in process, and poor portaloos, but I can forgive these. We ended up leaving after 1 night, rather than staying for our originally booked 2. Not trying to be negative, I just genuinely feel like the place needs some adjustments.
a month ago · via Google
Stayed here for the weekend and was such a nice place to spend some time . Very nice peaceful village with amazing views from the beer gardens . Great location to explore the Lake District and local area. Emily was very helpful and friendly. Mike and Chris the chefs made delicious meals and Jaime the barman was great. Thanks to all the staff and I will definitely be back again soon.
a month ago · via Google
We had a lovely visit. The food and drink were great, good selection at the bar. Beautiful beer garden surrounded by even more fantastic scenery. The stand out however was the staff, going above and beyond to make our stay as comfortable as possible. It's a bit out of the way, but that only adds to the charm, definitely worth the hike if you're in the area.
2 months ago · via Google
1st time visit. Popped in for a pint after hiking. Cracking pub. Cozy and welcoming. Great service from the staff. . Nice to see hawkstone stout on. Good selection of bar snacks too. Will definitely be returning. . Looks a great place to stay too.
4 months ago · via Google
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