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.

Eskdale Campsite is a tranquil base for getting away from the rat race and its complexities, savouring the gentle pace of quintessentially English countryside and scenery. The site is a hotspot for open-air pursuits.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Irton House Farm is a friendly, serene campsite enjoying a convenient position just five miles from local amenities in the picturesque village of Bassenthwaite. The site affords stunning vistas over the gleaming Bassenthwaite Lake and Skiddaw and rests a few minutes’ drive from a verdant wildlife park and an established distillery.

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.

Linskeldfield Farm is the place to be if you want to wake up each morning to the sound of birdsong and soak in stunning views of the verdant countryside, backed by imposing mountains.

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.

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.

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.

Town End Cottage Caravan and Motorhome Site extends a warm welcome to caravanners and touring mobile homeowners in need of relaxing, green open spaces complete with handy camping conveniences.

Violet Bank Caravan Park is a well-laid-out, peaceful and perfectly positioned camping space, handily located on the fringes of the famous Lakeland town of Cockermouth, famed as the birthplace of revered poet William Wordsworth.

Caldbeck Camping is a quiet, serene site set on the outskirts of Lake District, England’s most frequented national park. The campsite enjoys an excellent position right on the Cumbrian Way and affords quick access to local amenities like shops and pubs at the picturesque village of Caldbeck.

Thacka Lea Caravan Park is a spacious and well-equipped caravan park, ideally positioned in Penrith, serving as a convenient yet peaceful base for exploring the natural beauty and various outdoor activities in the renowned Lake District National Park and the lush Eden Valley.

New Ing Lodge is a quiet and welcoming campsite nuzzled between Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, on the grounds of a Grade II listed 18th-century farmhouse. The site rests in Shap.

Let the kids ooh and aah over frolicsome sheep whilst the adults let out a sigh of contentment and enjoy the peace of the gorgeous Eden valley at Woodhead Farm Caravan Site.