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- Touring site with stunning fell views five minutes’ drive from Keswick
- In the Lake District National Park; Walla Crag 10 minutes’ drive
- Fresh eggs and milk sold on site; local shop and pub 10 minutes’ walk
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, 14 Jan to
9.2/10
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
93% would stay here again
What customers say
Visitors consistently praise the warm welcome from friendly owners and the site's excellent organisation. It's described as clean, quiet, and peaceful, with convenient access to mountain biking and walking routes. Great communication from the owner provided helpful local information. A single suggestion mentioned the need for a waste disposal point.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Great pitches with each water surply…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Great pitches with each water surply great wives Very clean amenities plenty hot water walks on site.
Disliked N/A
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Super scenic little site with level pitches and friendly owners
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Small site in a fantastic location with lovely views. The owner Lindsey was around and she was really friendly and helpful. The local village (with good pub choices and a corner shop) was just a very short walk away. Toilets and washing facilities were basic but adequate. Would definitely use this site again 👍
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From the manager: Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback, said it before but we are brand new to having this site so all the feedback is really appreciated thank you, Lindsey
View was spectacular. Hook ups and…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked View was spectacular. Hook ups and water right by pitches made life easy. Owners were super friendly and helpful. Showers / toilets / washing up facilities were great and cleaned regularly. Central to walks in the area. Wi-fi was better than at home (!) if you need to stay in touch as signal with mountains can be a bit dodgy.
Disliked Hard pitches make it difficult to put pegs in the ground - just be aware if planning to put up an awning. However, great for levelling your van and all weather.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your reivew Rachel, we wish we could have had some grass on the pitches but as the field next door to the site reflects its a very wet part of our farm so the hard standing was our only option. I have added a note to the welcome information though so that people know to bring sturdy pegs etc so thank you. Lindsey
Highly recommended
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Very friendly and very clean site good value and Lindsey the owner/cleaner/general manager was very helpful and accommodating
Disliked no dislikes. You get exactly what you pay for.
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Lovely site within walking distance of…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Lovely site within walking distance of 3 dog friendly pubs.
Toilet and shower facilities were clean and tidy.
Fantastic Scenery.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review hope to welcome you back again, Lindsey
The view - incredible The facilities…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked The view - incredible
The facilities - very clean toilets and showers
The site location - very close to Braithwaite with its pubs and its hills
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Good location and good facilities.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Good clean facilities. Excellent showers and washing up . Level hard standing pitches.
Disliked Better marking of pitches. We had to take the van out one day and left markers to say the pitch was taken. When we returned, vans had parked both sides of our pitch leaving us barely a metre each side. I suspect this is not legal from a safety aspect (fire risk). Fortunately we were able to move to another pitch which did have planters marking the pitch. Hopefully this will be done for all pitches.
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From the manager: Good morning, the pitches on the left of the site are the numbered, dedicated, motorhome pitches. I will maybe add a note to say that we would like guests to park on the left hand side only, the area you are referring to that has no planters or markings to the right alongside the field is not marked out for motorhomes as we are putting two more of the safari tents in that space. Thank you for pointing it out to me though I will definitely add a note to the booking information right away.
Lovely little place with fantastic views…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Lovely little place with fantastic views
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From the manager: Thank you for a fantastic review, as a brand new site we are always looking for feedback and ways we can improve and its been fab to have people who are staying who have so much experience as we are constantly pinching ideas and (hopefully) improving everything bit by bit each time, Lindsey
Perfectly located a peaceful caravan site offering stunning views.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Perfectly located just off the A66, this peaceful caravan site offers stunning, uninterrupted views of Blencathra, Skiddaw & Latrigg. 🏔️
Every pitch feels like a front-row seat to the Lake District's natural beauty. 📸
Modern, clean facilities with a bathroom to die for. Warm and friendly owners.
Amazing glamping tents with wood fired hot tubs too.
Already planning our next trip back – highly recommend! 🙌💚 #LakeDistrict #TheWillowsKeswick #CaravanLife
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From the manager: Thank you both so much for staying, love your feedback and pictures, I shall be stealing them for the website ! Come back soon, Lindsey and Steven
Great site and owners
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked The site is smaller than some others in the area but offers a range of facilities. Its location is convenient for exploring the Lake District. The owners are attentive to guests' needs. This site is consistently chosen for visits.
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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From the manager: What a fab review thank you so much it means a lot, this is our first of hopefully many seasons and we couldnt have asked for a better start with lovely guests, Lindsey
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Well-lit pathNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
The Willows
Braithwaite New Farm
Braithwaite
Keswick
Cumbria
England
CA12 5RY
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.60734°N
3.18531°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allonby | 14.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| St Bees | 18.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seascale | 19.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Southerness | 24.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Silecroft | 27.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 0.6 mi
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 2.5 mi
Castlerigg Stone Circle 3.5 mi
Ullswater Steamers 10.6 mi
Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 12.5 mi
National Trust
Wordsworth House and Garden 8.3 mi
Grasmere and Great Langdale 13.4 mi
Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 14.3 mi
Buttermere and Ennerdale 14.7 mi
Coniston and Tarn Hows 16.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Braithwaite - Grisedale Pike - Hopegill Head - Sand Hill 0.5 mi
Braithwaite, Stair and Newlands Beck 0.5 mi
Newlands Valley 1.2 mi
Keswick - Portinscale - Mill Beck - Applethwaite 1.8 mi
Keswick - Castlerigg Stone Circle 1.8 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Want to know more about camping in The Lake District and Cumbria?
Frequently asked questions
- Does The Willows have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Willows dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Willows? Local attractions and activities include: - Walks and bikes rides: direct from the site - Bassenthwaite Lake (shoreline hikes): five minutes’ drive - Keswick (shops, tearooms and galleries): five minutes - Bike … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Willows?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Willows? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.