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Welcome to TQS News. Here you can find out all the latest news and useful information from The Quiet site. We will update this page regularly so remember to visit it again to keep on-top of all the 'goings-on' at the Holiday Park.
If you have a news item that you feel would be appropriate for TQS News, please feel free to contact us with information about it.
The Quiet Site voted into the top 100 parks in 2012
The voting has now closed, and we have just heard that we are on the list of the Top 100 parks as voted by readers of Practical Motorhome and Practival Caravan and Caravan Sitefinder The full list will be announced at an awards ceremony on Tuesday 14 February 2012 and published in Practical Caravan's April issue.
Thank you to all those who voted!
New Year Quiz raises £120 for the Air Ambulance
New year in the Quiet Site bar was greatly enjoyed by all. £120 was raised by the quiz teams. Thanks again goes to Chris Durham for organising the quiz and hosting the event so well. All our touring pitches were filled for the New year break so book early to avoid disappointment!
We have a couple of long stay pitches available for next season. If you are interested please contact the office.
Holiday Caravan for sale
A very nice holiday caravan has just come up for sale. It has 10 years left on it lease and boasts central heating, double glazing and a lake view! Please call 07894160211 for more details.
The Quiet Site wins at HOYS!
This month Dougal and George made their debut at the prestigious Horse Of The Year Show. George can often be found behind the shop till during the school holidays helping out. The Quiet Site sponsor the pair providing rugs and transport. They have had an excellent summer winning many national classes so we were delighted when they won their class becoming champions for the year!
Autumn News
We have one definite pitch for a new holiday home. This will be available in November. The choice of van is yours and the lease is available for up to 15 years. Come and have a look at what could be your perfect holiday retreat!
The thermal solar panels have generated in excess of 28000 Kw hours worth of hot water this summer. The lovely sunny weather has helped. We are using around half the gas that we used before the solar panels were fitted.
Our 'allweather' pitches come into their own at this time of the year and along with the heated camping Pods have enabled us to keep fairly busy so far this autumn.
The Quiet Site cottages sleep up to 15 in Luxury and are available for week bookings and short breaks throughout the winter months. Some special offers apply.
HOYS debut
This month Dougal and George make their debut at the prestigious Horse Of The Year Show. George can often be found behind the shop till during the school holidays helping out. The Quiet Site sponsor the pair providing rugs and transport. They have had an excellent summer winning many national classes so fingers and hooves crossed! for HOYS.
Facebook We are now on Facebook, Welcome! www.thequietsite.co.uk
Current Special Offers
We have lots of offers on for the winter months. They change every few weeks so keep an eye on this link: Accommodation Special Offers. Forget New England, try old Cumbria for the autumn colours!
Stayed with us Before?
We’d love to hear about it. We are committed to constantly improving everyone's holiday experience at The Quiet Site, and one way we can do this is by listening to what you, our guests, tell us after your visit. At www.ratethispark.co.uk/TheQuietSite there is a simple questionnaire which allows you to rate different aspects of your stay. Good, bad or indifferent, we'd love to know! Thank you for giving us your thoughts - and for helping us make The Quiet Site even better for your next visit!
Hello and Goodbye
This month we said goodbye to Mick and Parul. They have been with us for 4 years and have worked incredibly hard. They have just got married and we all wish them well in their new lives together. Good Luck!
New staff starting include Sam (please direct any fishing questions here please!) and local boy Paul. Paul also works as a walking guide so will be pleased to help you plan your route. In the office Ros and Lee-anne will continue to bring organisation and humour to your holiday experience.
Premier Parks. The Quiet Site has been invited to join the prestigious Premier Parks group.
Cumbria Tourism Awards
Having eaten virtually nothing for for two weeks to squeeze into the trusted suit we all set off for the Awards ceremony, this year held in a super Kendal hotel. We had been nominated by industry experts for two awards this year, Sustainable business of the year and Holiday park of the year. Last year we were runner up in the Holiday park of the year and sadly we were pipped again this year (remember Richard Burton and Cary Grant never won an Oscar..)
No matter, we still had the Sustainable award to be anounced. The suit creaked as the nominations were read out. Guess what, pipped again, this time by the local business 'Ullswater Steamers'. So Ullswater took first and second which, looking at the big picture, has to be a good thing. We are now going forward to compete in the National Visit England Awards for Excellence. Again, fingers and hooves crossed!
Double Nomination!
May 2011
This month we are delighted to have been nominated for two awards; Cumbrian Campsite of the Year and Cumbrian Sustainable Business of the Year. We have reached the last three in each category and will find out in June how we have done. These nominations reflect how hard our staff and technical team have worked over the last few years. Thank you!
As fuel prices rise our sister company 'Lakes Caravan Storage' is enjoying another good year. If you fancy having your tourer stored 5 minutes from the J40 of the M6 please let us know. Caravans using this storage facility qualify for free delivery and collection to The Quiet Site. www.lakescaravanstore.co.uk
The beauty of the lake district attracts over 15 million visitors each year. Many come to walk the fells. But this huge number of visitors leave a mark on the landscape. We are now fundraising for the Fix the Fells project through the local charity Nurture Lakeland. Donation Boxes are positioned in the bar and shop.
We have a new Holiday Home for sale which is available now! Please contact the office on 07894160211 if you are interested.
Sun and Trees
April 2011
The new solar panels which have been doing very good business over the last few weeks. They have generated more than 200 KWhrs each day for the whole of April. This is a massive 6000 KWhrs for the month of April, or approximately 1.3 tonnes of carbon saved.
April has also seen the planting of nearly 1000 trees. These will provide a great habitat for local wildlife, a natural screen for pitches and a fuel supply for our hungry wood burners in the years to come. Varieties include Silver Birch, Hazel, Rowan, Wild Cherry, Holly, Ash, Crab Apple and Oak. The Woodland trust has recommended tree types and quantities after analysing our projected usage figures over the next two decades. This ongoing programme will enable our fossil fuel requirements to be virtually eliminated in the service block and bar.
Ladies services open for Mothers day!
March 2011
The refurbished ladies opened on 1st April, just in time for Mothers Day.
Underfloor heating, resin floor, free hairdryers, new partitions and loads of mirrors make it all very posh! As ever Peter the accountant is grumbling but hopefully everyone who uses them will be a little happier!
The last sloping area of the camping field has now been terraced. The days of rolling out of bed while camping at The Quiet Site are now behind you. The new terraces have been designed to cater for larger tents and most have lake views. Happy Camping!
Ladies makeover
February 2011
It's goodbye to the old and hello to the new. The ladies refurbishment has begun. A new floor with underfloor heating will form the base of some very smart new facilities.
While the work is being carried out during February the family bathrooms will be reserved for just women and children.
This picture shows the old ladies toilets during their last moments of life.
Due to the wonder of ebay the old cubicles live on and have have emigrated to Scotland!
£210 raised for Cumbrian air ambulance
January 2011
The 2010 new year's eve Quiet Quiz raised £210 for the Cumbrian Air Ambulance. Everyone had a good time and congratulations to the winners; Mr Rowe and his talented team. They chose the 3 day break at The Quiet Site from the prizes, could they possibly be returning for the 2011 quiz?
Thank you to all who took part, Chris Durham the Quizmaster and also The Rampsbeck Hotel and Greystones Farm shop for helping our with the prizes.
See you all next year!
Holiday Caravan Pitch for Sale
December 2010
We have a lovely pitch available for a new Holiday caravan. You choose your van and enjoy up to 15 years here in one of the best locations in the world! Phone 07768727016 or email info@thequietsite.co.uk for more details.
Quiet Site Gift Vouchers
November 2010
What do you get someone who has everything?
Quiet Site Gift Vouchers are available for any amount. Simply ring 07768727016 or email info@thequietsite.co.uk to order a present you will all enjoy!
Stayed Recently?
November 2010
We’d love to hear about it
We are committed to constantly improving everyone's holiday experience at The Quiet Site, and one way we do this is by listening to what you, our guests, tell us after their visit.
At www.ratethispark.co.uk/TheQuietSite there is a simple questionnaire which allows you to rate different aspects of your stay. Good, bad or indifferent, we'd love to know!
It won't take long - but we do realise that time is money. That is why you can enter into the £1000 cash draw taking place in November.
Thank you for giving us your thoughts - and for helping us make The Quiet Site even better for your next visit!
Just click on www.ratethispark.co.uk/TheQuietSite.
Heating arrives in the Pods!
October 2010
Heating has arrived for the Pods in time for the winter! The radiator will keep the sheep wool insulated Pods nice and snug whatever the temperature outside.
We have also added an electric light as well as a plug socket for charging blow up beds, phones and laptaps.
Discount at Ullswater Steamers
September 2010
Anyone staying at The Quiet Site is entitled to 10% off any fare on Ullswater Steamers. Please ask in the shop for a voucher.
David Bellamy Gold Conservation Award 2010
September 2010
We are delighted that Professor Bellamy has again awarded The Quiet Site with his Gold enviromental accolade. We think that The Quiet Site sets the pace for Sustainable Tourism and it looks like the Professor may agree!
Here comes the Sun..
August 2010
The Service block got a new sun hat this month in the shape of 35 square meters of solar panels. These are to be used to heat water. A 1000 litre tank is used to store this solar heated water at temperatures up to 85 degrees C. This tank is used to feed a smaller tank which is kept at 65 degrees C which is in turn blended down to a shower temperature of around 40 degrees C.
The whole system is fully automated and tells us exactly how many Kilo Watt hours have been produced by the solar panels. It works even when there is no direct sunlight, all that is needed is a differential in temperature between the panels and the solar tank.
We expect carbon savings in the region of 70%.
On Line Booking
July 2010
The Quiet Site has joined with Cumbria Tourism to offer an online booking service. You can now now choose a pitch, select your dates and pay on line 24 hours a day!
This booking system runs on a secure server. All your personal and payment details will be encrypted and cannot be read as the information is transferred over the internet.
Bookings will remain provisional until confirmed by the office.
To take advantage of this new service please click below.
http://www.golakes.co.uk/camping-and-touring/Penrith-Touring-Park-The-Quiet-Site-Caravan-Park/details/?dms=2&pid=5062893&at=CP#Availability
Bubbly Water 00oooooo
June 2010
To reduce the amount of mains water we use here at The Quiet Site we have invested in aerated showers and taps. The entire gents showers and all the ladies taps have been renewed with more to follow.
(Its a bit like aero chocolate, but with water.)
Air is bubbled in with the water, thus reducing the amount of water used but allowing a soft bubbly flow without any reduction in water pressure. It is virtually impossible for even the most discerning of customers to detect that the shower is using around half of the water needed for a super top shower!
The only downside is that they require significant investment...
Holiday park of the Year, 'Runner up'
May 2010
The Quiet Site staff swapped their everyday clothes for Black ties and evening gowns to attend this month's Cumbria Tourism Awards, the holiday industry's version of the Oscars!
We were all delighted when The Quiet Site was announced runner up in the category 'Holiday Park of the Year 2010'
"It certainly makes all the hard work worthwhile" said Daniel Holder. "The dedication of our team and the loyalty of our customers have been rewarded by this award. We are already looking forward to next year's ceremony!"
Soft Play arrives
April 2010
The Toddlers room has been transformed into a haven for the young ones! A custom made soft play centre has been installed taking up nearly half the room. This area is only open during bar hours.
Gents Showers get a makeover!
March 2010
At last the long awaited gent’s showers and toilets have been reopened.
We hope that the under floor heating, resin floor and smart new cubicles all help make the wait worthwhile!
We have tried to get as much natural light as possible by incorporating two huge Velux windows into the roof. We can open these when the weather is warm and they close automatically if it rains.. All lights are operated by movement sensors and the heating is thermostatically controlled.
Wood Fuel
February 2010
The Quiet Site has become fully sufficient for wood fuel. This fuel is used to heat the bar and cottages.
A programe of felling and planting will slowly restore the native broadleaf trees that our wildlife enjoy.
Views Restored
January 2010
40 mature pine trees have been felled at The Quiet Site to restore the views enjoyed 30 years ago. These felled trees have been replaced with 150 young Beech and Birch trees.
New Bar Roof
February 2009
The existing bar roof had been keeping out the worst Cumbrian weather for over 400 years. At last the time had come to replace it. Obviously the job had to be tackled when the site was 'quiet' but little did we realise that as we removed the first slate it would rain for 6 weeks without a break!
As anyone who has ever been in the bar will know, the roof with its exposed beams and vaulted ceilings is one of the main things that make the bar have such a special atmosphere.
Many of the rotten beams, trusses and every purlin were replaced with new. The whole wooden structure was then sandblasted and oiled thus making it virtually impossible to see the new from old.
The roof was then insulated to Scandinavian standards. The whole space is heated using just a large open fire and a wood burner powered central Heating system. No fossil fuels needed here!
First camping POD arrives..
June 2008
The first camping POD arrived this month. These 'wooden tents' offer a little more protection against the elements than canvas. They enable the camping experience to become a little bit more weather independent!
New Holiday Cottages
March 2008
We have recently bought the two cottages adjacent to The Quiet Site. They have been renovated and will be rented out for holiday use. This project has taken less than 12 months but has been a very challenging time! Cumbria Tourism has graded Ivy Cottage with four stars and Watermillock Cottage has achieved the top grade of 5 stars.
Ivy Cottage sleeps 6 and Watermillock Cottage sleeps 9. They can be rented individually or as one. The garden boasts a sunken trampoline and a play house with real lights!
Two more family Bathrooms
January 2008
We have now finished two more family bathrooms at The Quiet Site bringing the total numer to three. These are available on a first come first served basis.
Old Technology...New Treatment Plant..
August 2007
The old mechanical water treatment plant has been replaced with a Reed Bed. This system of cleaning grey water by passing it very slowly across an area inhabited by millions of hungry bugs has been used for 100's of years. Many landowners built reed beds throughout the centuries, and the Victorians were great advocates until the grand building and chemical revolution got underway. Reed beds were a prime target for ‘updating’ our ablution facilities, because their replacements gave rise to greater profit opportunities.
We like them because they use no fossil fuels, have no moving parts, they are natural but mostly because to say that you have a reed bed in your back garden just sounds so cool!
Some of the clean water leaving the reed bed is pumped back up to the toilets to be used for flushing. Recycling water makes sense in both business and environmental terms.
