The Willows
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- Adults-only touring site with pretty fell views in the Lake District
- Keswick five minutes' drive; Honister Slate Mine half an hour
- Fresh eggs and milk sold on site; local shop and pub 10 minutes’ walk
Site type
4
2
4
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.- 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).
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Languages spoken
English
40 
Adults only
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Reviews
98% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
This small, friendly site boasts spectacular views and a prime location, just a short walk from Braithwaite village and convenient for Keswick. Visitors consistently praise the immaculately clean and modern toilet and shower facilities, often highlighting the thoughtful touches provided. Owners are frequently described as welcoming and helpful. While most feedback is overwhelmingly positive, some guests have noted pitches can be close when busy, and occasional issues with site signage and waste disposal have been mentioned. Manager replies indicate ongoing improvements.
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Last updated 23/06/2026
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Great small site, great value for lakes and all hard standing.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Great location for Keswick and bassenthwaite
Toilet blocks were large and as a small site never saw anyone else using them.
Great dog walking field
Great walks from site
Remote check in, just arrive and take an empty pitch.
Disliked This site has some small business units just before the entrance, this didn’t put me off and for hard standing with electric the price is very good and a great base.
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Lovely quiet campsite, helpful information shared…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Lovely quiet campsite, helpful information shared by the owners prior to our arrival. Clean facilities. Some lovely walks nearby. Would highly recommend :)
Disliked Nothing
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Good choice
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Great site with fabulous views and a short walk to some nice pubs and restaurants in Braithwaite. Friendly host and really easy to deal with.
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Small site. Friendly owner. Clean facilities…
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Anonymous Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Small site. Friendly owner. Clean facilities and really close to bus route. We will be back. Thank you.
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Great location. Fab views and…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Great location. Fab views and peaceful
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From the manager: Hello hanet
thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review so happy you enjoyed your stay and I shall be stealing the photo for our website :-), Lindsey
Great views…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Great views
Disliked Did not stay , the hard standing pitches were very small and couldn’t peg down my awning as the ground was so hard , gave up and left
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From the manager: Les,
We advertise as a hardstanding site. Our 100+ images all show it to be fully hardstanding. At no point in any of our marketing do we suggest that it is not hard standing. For the past 2 years we have had guests on a daily basis (there are currently 3 up there right now!) erect awnings of all shapes and sizes, images of these are also in the gallery on pitch up.
I am delighted to read that you wouldn't visit again as the option isn't available to you. Instead of waiting until you were home and attacking your keyboard with your review, I live 50 metres away and have a farm shed full of hammers/mallets even tent pegs that could have assisted you, perhaps the adult option would have been to make contact while you were on site.
I take a lot of pride in keeping and upholding a good review score and put a lot of time and effort into my site.
I am embarrassed on your behalf that you have opted to offer a 3/10 score.
Lindsey Berry
Owner of several large mallets, tent pegs and tools at The Willows Keswick
Simple, thoughtful and kind
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked The size of the pitch, the bathrooms were fantastic, the location was very peaceful. Thank you for the little touches in the showers and washing up area.
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From the manager: Thanks Meriel your review means such a lot so thank you for taking the time to write it, hope to see you again, Lindsey
Everything! Small but perfectly formed! Quiet…
Anonymous Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Everything! Small but perfectly formed! Quiet location yet right in the heart of things. Very, very welcoming owners.
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From the manager: Good day to our favourute and first Bavarians!!! Thank you so much for your lovely review it Is really appreciated, Lindsey
We’ll definitely be back !
Anonymous Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Everything was great , communication really good , helpful and friendly, lovely views and not far from Keswick with a good bus service almost on the doorstep so we didn’t have to move the camper
Disliked The only thing I’d say is that there’s no signage saying the name of the site anywhere , there is another site near the top of the drive so initially it was a little confusing as to if we were at the right place
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The view, the location, clean facilities,…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked The view, the location, clean facilities, the tranquility.
Disliked Not getting site and payment details until minutes before we were leaving home. Not meeting the host at all.
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From the manager: Hello Elaine, sorry we didnt catch you I am down there a minimum of twice a day seven days a week and we live just 50 metres from the site (at the back of the first farm building) by foot so if anyone needs anything the information of how to contact us in the information you first received from the third party agent you used to book your stay, Pitch-up, then it is on your welcome information sent on the day of arrival and also on each door of each shower/toilet block. Really pleased you enjoyed the view and the location we are so so lucky, and I am pleased you were happy with the facilities which I do take a pride in keeping clean for everyone. Thanks again for staying, Lindsey
Features
Adults only
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
Adults only 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
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)
Penrith, Cumbria 18.8 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.
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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? When visiting Keswick (five minutes’ drive), be sure to stop at the Derwent Pencil Museum, which explores the history of this humble writing tool and other art materials – with a wide … 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.