Wake up under the speckled shade of tall leafy trees, and breathe in the crisp morning air as curling mist drifts lazily through the greenery at Ellerbeck Farm. Listen to the calls of birdsong and the sporadic splosh from the fishing pond adjacent to the pitches in this tranquil camping space tucked down a short road. All bases are on hardstanding, individually furnished with electric meters, and are generously spaced in a quiet clearing amid woodland overlooking the lakes. What better way to kick start your morning than with a gentle woodland walk to help work up an appetite whilst admiring the local wildlife? Alternately, roll out of bed, stroll from pitch to pond, and settle down for a relaxing morning – the choice is yours. Active types can walk into the Cockermouth to explore Wordsworth House or enjoy adventures on the coast and the western lakes. Dogs are welcome.