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
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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).
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- 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
Pitch types & availability
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40 
Adults only
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Reviews
98% would recommend this site to a friend
95% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a small, peaceful site in a great location, offering stunning mountain views and easy access to local walks and Keswick. Visitors praised the exceptional cleanliness of the facilities, friendly and helpful owners, and convenient amenities like on-pitch water and good Wi-Fi. Some minor issues were noted regarding signage, pitch suitability for awnings, and occasional road noise, but the overall experience was highly positive, with many intending to return.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 01/03/2026
Friendly small site Immaculate Walking distance to…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Friendly small site
Immaculate
Walking distance to local village and lovely walks
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Hi both thank you so much for staying and a fabulous review :-) Look forward to welcoming you back soon, Lindsey
Will definitely stay again
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Anonymous Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Location, peaceful and excellent views
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From the manager: Thank you both so much for a lovely review and will hopefully see you again soon, Lindsey
Lovely 3 night break in may 26
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked The location , just a 10 minute drive into keswick, the size of this touring park - not too big , and the electric hook up & water on each pitch made life easy.
The toilets & shower facilities are very modern lovely & clean & there are even toiletries provided - shower gels, soaps etc - the showers were just the right temperature , a lot of thought has gone into making this site comfortable & mostly practical & it is a great base for exploring the area.
Finally the owner / manager lady is very hardworking & friendly and knows the area well useful for ideas on places to visit 😀
We will be back.
Disliked Only one problem really - the pot washing facilities are 'inside' one of the shower / toilet rooms ( 3 of these in same block) and that means if somebody is using the loo or shower the outer door is locked & you have to wait to wash up.... almost every sight I have stayed on put the 'pot washing ' area outside under a shelter ... 🤔
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From the manager: Hi Mark,
Thanks so much for your review, we are currently working on the pot wash and hopefully come Autumn the middle toilet is being made into a pot wash area and small drying area , but I will see if we can get a make-shift outside sink sorted in the meanwhile. It's the first time anyone has commented on it but if it's something I need to change I definitely will. Thanks again for staying and your feedback is really appreciated as it all helps to make it better, thank you
Lindsey
Great location and place to stay with access to the lakes & transport
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Great pitch, EHU with water, level hard standing, great views and fantastic weather.
Disliked Though the pitches were a little too close together, felt a little too close for comfort at times.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review Denis, I am sorry you felt you were too close to the other pitches, sometimes inevitably if everyone aims for the same side of the site it can happen, I hope to see you again,
Lindsey
A lovely stay
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Lovely quiet, clean site. 10min walk to local pub for Sunday lunch and lots of walks from the door step. Friendly, helpful owners.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Stealing this photo for the website!! Thank you so much for a fantastic review and for your lovely feedback its massively appreciated, Lindsey
A marvellous site that's a lovely find
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked The views are spectacular, the site us a hidden gem, the toilets were clean and tidy..The owner is so friendly. The pub in the village the Royal Oak is so friendly and just a few minutes walk away.
Disliked There's nothing I disliked
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your fabulous review and love reading that your birthday was so well enjoyed as they all should be, look forward to welcoming you back soon, Lindsey
Would happily stop here again
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked The friendliest lady who gave directions and was so nice but didn’t tell me who she was, I shall presume and was the owner. The facilities were really clean.
Disliked The waste looked awkward so I didn’t use it.
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From the manager: Hi Helen,
Sorry that you didnt like the waste area, I have since you stayed added a permanent hosepipe next to the lid you lift up which is light enough to lift with one finger to make it better following another review that mentioned it would be a good idea.
Thanks again for staying
Lindsey
Excellent
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Very pleasant stay. Small, quiet site with excellent views. Excellent toolet/shower facilities.
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From the manager: Thanks for taking the time to leave your review Carole, we are really lucky to have the views we do and I love being able to share them with our guests, Lindsey
Great location with everything you need.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Beautiful views from the pitches, really nice and quiet and a fantastic location just across the road from Braithwaite village. Showers and toilets were kept very clean and each pitch had electricity and water. Really great for the price.
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From the manager: Thanks for your fab review Claire really appreciate it and please can I steal this photo for my website it's ace! Look forward to welcoming you back soon, Lindsey
Ideal no frills stopover for walks in the hills
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked First come first served for pitch allocation
It was too busy so well spread out
Lovely showers, toilets and washing facilities
Added touches like towels, washing up liquid etc.
WiFi on site
Disliked Only glass is recycled
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From the manager: Morning Lee thanks for your lovely review, the recycling situation is under review we had limited options when we started the season but I am told that the Cumberland council are now taking new customers on again so hopefully we will be able to switch to them as they do offer more recycling options, 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.