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.

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.

Located near Grange Over Sands, in the Lake District National Park, you can find this beautiful tranquil family-run campsite; Noble wood Camping. The site is set in a 7-acre privately owned woodland.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Birchbank Farm Campsite is a small, friendly spot hidden away on a sprawling sheep farm, on the fells between Coniston Water and the Duddon Estuary. The remote settings are ideal for those ‘away from it all’ camping escapes.

Pier Cottage Caravan Park is a lovely property on the shores of Coniston Water, providing visitors with a beautiful base for exploring the hills or indulging in watersports.

Blend luxury and a tranquil, rural location in the beautiful heart of the Lake District, and you've got a relaxing holiday at Old Park Wood Caravan Park, a stunning holiday park set on the grounds of Holker Estate.

Coniston Holly How Youth Hostel is a well-maintained traditional youth hostel enjoying an enviable and scenic position in Coniston. The site rests just minutes from the picturesque village and shimmering lake of Coniston Water.

Meathop Fell Caravan Club Site is a peaceful site ideally positioned for uncovering both the lush countryside of North Lancashire and the shimmering South Lakes. Set up camp by the coastline at Grange-Over-Sands or dive into the tempting array of watersports in Windermere.

Kick back on the oldest campsite between Cartmel and Grange over Sands at High Fell Gate Caravan and Camping Park, a peaceful and spacious site on a working farm, surrounded by rolling open countryside.

White Cross Bay is splendidly nestled in the heart of the Lake District National Park, enveloped by spectacular scenery throughout the year. The site is the owner of a prestigious David Bellamy Gold Award for Conservation and rests amid 60-acres of stunning wooded parkland.

It’s back to basics camping at Low Fell Gate Caravan Park, a tranquil no-frills campsite hidden on a welcoming working farm in the lively town of Grange-over-Sands. The peaceful countryside location paired with jaw-dropping vistas over Morecambe Bay is sure to make one feel instantly relaxed and ready for a restful escape from the frantic pace of everyday life.

Low Wray Campsite is a cracking campsite providing guests with a memorable lakeside camping and glamping escape. The site rests next to Lake Windermere's more peaceful western shores.

Pound Farm Park is peacefully positioned amid mature grounds, in arguably one of the most beautiful areas of the Lake District, offering guests an excellent base for truly getting away from it all.

Priory View is a quiet site that is relatively cheap and hidden away from the outside world. The site is an excellent base for exploring South Lakeland, is easy to access, and is a member of the Camping and Caravanning Club.