The Willows

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Blue skies and clouds over the fell
Blue skies and clouds over the fell
Autumnal colours and views for miles october 25 - the willows keswick
We have stunning views for our guests to enjoy
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Hardstanding pitch with mountain views
We have stunning views for our guests to enjoy
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Autumnal colours and views for miles october 25 - the willows keswick
We have stunning views for our guests to enjoy
Views like these....

  • 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
With a spectacular backdrop of lakeland fells such as Blencathra, Skiddaw and Latrigg, The Willows is a gorgeous spot for caravan or campervan holidays in the Lake District National Park. Set just outside the village of Braithwaite (10 minutes' walk) and easily accessed from the A66, this farm site is also five minutes’ drive from the cafés and galleries of Keswick. On site, you can buy essentials such as free-range eggs, fresh milk, butter and a selection of dairy produce. Most other basics (and stuff for barbecues) can be found at the local shop (10 minutes’ walk), which is open seven days a week. There’s a pub and a tearoom in Braithwaite too. The rural setting of The Willows combines with modern amenities in the wooden shower block to make your stay both convenient and peaceful. Dogs and kids are more than welcome, and you can all stretch your legs (or paws) on walking trails right from the pitches. Please just keep your dogs on leads around the site as there are farm animals in the vicinity.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 4
Rent a tent 2
Touring caravan pitches 4
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • 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

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 44 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
 10
Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

This small, scenic site offers stunning views and a convenient location for exploring Keswick and local amenities. Pitches are level and hardstanding, with water and electric hook-ups. Facilities are generally praised for cleanliness and hot water, with ongoing refurbishments planned. Some guests found pitches tight for awnings and noted drainage issues. The owners are frequently commended for their friendliness and helpfulness.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great location with great amenities

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Darren L.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Ease of access to the site
Free selection of pitch
Cleanliness and availability of toilet and shower amenities
Free Wi-Fi is a bonus
Staff-free site so everything is done via email/ message
Leave of trust to pay the fee balance via bank transfer

Disliked Nil

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stunning views, great location for hiking.…

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Connor P.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Stunning views, great location for hiking.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful view over towards Skiddaw Quiet and…

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Beautiful view over towards Skiddaw
Quiet and relaxing
Excellent and clean facilities
Great location - few minutes walk from Braithwaite
Straightforward online check in

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site, well maintained and friendly

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Jacqui B.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Beautiful scenery, quiet location, but easily accessible. Shower block was clean and modern. Owners were friendly and helpful. It's a great place for dogs with a field next to the site and a public footpath through it. Loved staying there and will be returning

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, friendly and efficient check-in…

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Stephen P.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Great location, friendly and efficient check-in

Disliked Pitches would be very close together if it was busy

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice little site in a good location.

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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Yvonne J.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Nice little quiet site in a good location, handy for Keswick and lovely walks. Good clean facilities, nice warm shower.

Recommend to friends Visit again

5/5 would stay again without doubt

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10 out of 10
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Mike E.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Pitch set up
Washing up area
Local area (pub) very friendly
Toilets well lit at night and clean.
Wildlife at night very vocal, views are amazing, hosts are extremely quick to respond

Disliked Could only stay 1 night but had to pay for 2

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stop over and good value

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Ease of access to Keswick, and a great stop over on the way at to Scotland
Internet access was fantastic, facilities while small at present one shower with toilet and one toilet separate was very clean. Host was also very helpful

Disliked The chemical waste disposal set up,

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with great facilities and amazing views

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Oscar W.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Great location, lovely site

Disliked N/a

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant views, good access to public…

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Andrew T.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Brilliant views, good access to public transport, clean toilets and shower.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

The Willows

Braithwaite New Farm

Braithwaite

Keswick

Cumbria

England

CA12 5RY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.60734°N
3.18531°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.8 mi Bus Station
8.2 mi Gallowbarrow
8.2 mi Fairfield Junior School
Rail
12 mi Aspatria Rail Station
14.3 mi Maryport Rail Station
14.6 mi Flimby Rail Station
Ferry
1.5 mi Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
2 mi Keswick Ferry Landing
2.1 mi Hawes End Derwentwater Ferry Landing

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.

Local attractions

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 hire: 10 minutes - Walla Crag (hiking with lake views): 10 minutes - Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum (heritage railway): 15 minutes - Moss Force Waterfall: 20 minutes - Honister Slate Mine (guided tours): half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 14.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Bees 18.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seascale 19.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Southerness 24.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Silecroft 27.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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.

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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? 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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • 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.