If you’re craving an escape from the maddening pace of the rat race yet have no wish to break the bank, consider a stay at Hawkshead Youth Hostel, an excellent base for cheap escapes and activity holidays in the Beatrix Potter country.

Coniston Hall Campsite is a lovely spot for a lively family escape nestled amid lush settings on the western shore of Coniston Water. The owners are laid-back and welcome guests to pitch in the corner of choice.

Coniston Experience Freedom Glamping is a spacious, friendly site set on the banks of Coniston Water, affording easy access to a range of activities and attractions in the Lake District.

Coniston Park Coppice Campsite is a beautifully landscaped camping space tucked amid 63 peaceful acres of National Trust woodland, welcoming tents, small campervans, motorhomes and caravans.

Coalbeck Caravan Park is a small, friendly secluded campsite, affording stunning views over the beautiful Lake District. The park enjoys a convenient location just a five-minute drive from Bassenthwaite Lake.

Herdwick Croft enjoys a beautiful position, ideally positioned at the head of Bassenthwaite Lake, offering guests a peaceful and rather viewsome spot to kick back and survey the spectacular scenery of this unspoiled corner of England.

Kiln Hill Barn is one of those cracking spots that combine traditional camping, self-catering and glamping to provide guests with a beautiful and peaceful spot that suits an array of tastes and budgets.

Hillcroft is a spacious, peaceful site set out on a rolling hillside, overlooking the gleaming Ullswater Lake and the surrounding hills. The campsite is the perfect spot for a countryside escape.

The folk at Turner Hall Campsite certainly know what they’re about, offering guests a top-notch blend of hospitality, excellent camping, immaculate amenities, and a central yet peaceful location for unwinding.

Scales Certificated Site is an eco-friendly glampsite nestled high in the hills of the stunning Lake District National Park, among the leafy trees of a traditional working farm.

Escape into the heart of Eskdale and kick back in one of the most scenic valleys in Crumbia at Fisherground Campsite. Guests can savour favourable weather in a stunning location on the west side of Lake District.

Unwind at Dalegarth Campsite and look forward to a well-earned holiday where one can cool off on balmy afternoons with wild swimming, make friends with resident purebred Herdwick sheep.

Blend the thrills of crafts, active escapes in the mountains, and exclusive lake view camping, and you’ve got yourself a restful holiday at Wild Wool Barn Campsite. Guests who expect baskets on arrival and a long list of amenities are best advised to book elsewhere.

Fallbarrow Holiday Park is a proud owner of the e David Bellamy Gold Award for Conservation, resting on the scenic shores of sparkling Lake Windermere, right by the lively town of Bowness-on-Windermere.

Unspoiled views and a stunning location in the tiny pretty Lakeland village of Nether Wasdale make for some excellent camping and open-air pursuits at Church Stile Farm. This superb site boasts some of the most magnificent Lake District scenery and enjoys a convenient position that makes it easy to get out and about.

Escape to the heart of the Lake District at The Church House Inn Campsite, a beautiful space offering respite to weary travellers and holidaymakers since the 14th century. The site is ideal for unwinding and soaking in the area's natural scenery.

Flusco Wood is a part of the exclusive Bouja Luxury Boutique Breaks Collection, located amid majestic woodland. It offers guests the chance to get away from it all in desirable settings and swish abodes.

Shepherds View is a lovely, small Camping and Caravanning Club Certificated Site located a short stroll from the bus stop rumbling into Coniston. The village is only 2 miles away.

If you’re looking for a scenic base with a central location and heaps to do, pitch your tent or park up at Bowness On Windermere Campsite. This cracking spot rests on the eastern shores of Lake Windermere.

Kentmere Farm Pods is the place to be if you’re in the mood for a luxury glamping escape on a pretty working farm tucked away amid the greenery and wildlife of the Kentmere valley.