Bluebird Returns
Fabulous to see Bluebird return to Ullswater, where she broke the World Water Speed record exactly 70 years ago, reaching a speed of 202 mph. Donald Campbell returned to the Lake District two years later to try and break 300 mph but sadly lost his life on Coniston during the attempt.
Red Arrows over Ullswater
Ullswater welcomed the Red Arrows to a dramatic flypast!
Family Business Award for Leisure and Tourism
Delighted to win this special award, which was presented at a glittering ceremony at the Titanic Hotel in Liverpool. Mel and Charlie represented the team on the night.
The Bus is Back
The Ullswater Hopper Bus resumes service on Saturday 5th April. It will be operating on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays between 5th April and 2 November 2025. And a daily service will be running between 24th May and 1st June and between 30th June and 31st August. Fares are £3 single and under 12s go […]
Bar Balcony
we have replaced one of the balconies in our 17th Century Bar. The balcony was well over 300 years old and the wood is said to have originated from Dacre Castle! Built from English Oak, we think the new balcony will have a life in excess of 500 years!
Escape to the Country
Excited to announce that The Quiet Site will be featured in the Cumbrian Episode of ‘Escape to the Country’ early in 2025. Don’t worry, we are not for sale!
Tony sees double
We are delighted to honour long term guest, friend and pert time barman ‘Tony’ with a fabulous bust which will adorn the Quiet Bar wall. Thank you to local artist, Daawn Hurton, for skill and patience in creating another work of art for us.
Kings Award for Enterprise
The Quiet Site has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise. One of only 252 organisations receiving this prestigious Award in 2024, The Quiet Site has been recognised for excellence in Sustainable Development. The Royal judges commented “The Quiet Site is providing an example for other holiday parks in what sustainable water, energy, waste […]
Best Green Site 2024
Thank you to everyone who voted for us. We are one of the Top100 sites again in the UK and have also been awarded the Best Green Site ✅✅✅✅✅
The Buses are Back in Town..
We are delighted to be able to reveal the Ullswater Hopper Bus will begin service on 23rd March. It will link accommodations with attractions in the Ullswater valley and there will also be a brand new 2nd bus linking Ullswater with Keswick Buses will run every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday until 3rd November and […]
