Coalbeck Caravan Park

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Pitches are hard standing.
Plots are equipped with electricity hook ups
Pitches at the end of the park
Electric hookups for each pitch
Pretty planters add colour around the site
Coalbeck caravan park
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Visitor image of pitches on site
Pitches are hard standing.
Plots are equipped with electricity hook ups

  • Quiet and secluded site with spectacular views of the Lake District
  • Five-minute drive from Bassenthwaite Lake; 15 to Keswick, Cockermouth
  • Spa next door; five minutes' walk to the Lake District Wildlife Park
Could trips to Cumbria get any more spectacular than at this serene site…? Answers on a postcard please to Coalbeck Caravan Park… in a central setting for touring the Lake District and nearby coastline, this haven has views of the region’s woods, fields and hills from its spacious grounds. Getting you to linger a little longer before heading out for explores, the spacious pitches at Coalbeck Caravan Park are prime for spotting creatures like rare red squirrels among the pretty planters, and are a suntrap when the rays come out too. But if rain’s threatening? A spa next door to the site means you can book in for a treatment (or three…?). Back outdoors, the site’s a five-minute drive from Bassenthwaite Lake – one of the only bodies of water in the region with no settlements around it – so it’s got a peaceful vibe yet is close enough to many of the main sights in the northern part of the lakes. Case in point: it’s around a 15-minute drive to historic towns like Keswick and Cockermouth and about a half an hour to the coast. If you’re looking for leisure without having to get behind the wheel, Lake District Wildlife Park’s 24 acres of land home to more than 100 animals is a five-minute walk away. You’ll also need to ditch the car to visit The Lakes Distillery: this artisan gin, whisky and vodka producing place a 25-minute stroll from the park has tastings, tours and a small shop where you can wander off with some of its wares.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 5
Open now
Opens 31 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 31 Mar to

Reviews

9.7

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

A cosy, cracker campsite, dead keen on quiet. Owners, especially Sid, are legendarily helpful. Each site's got its own dunny – bonus! Showers are spot on. Great base for the Lakes, heaps of walks. Only a couple of minor quibbles about the facilities, but it’s a ripper overall. Everyone’s raving, and loads are keen to come back.

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Lovely little site in a rural location

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Anonymous

Powered concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked Very quiet.
Individual toilet.
Clean.
Near to main routes but little road noise.
Views.

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Sid was so friendly and helpful a really pleasant experience. Site is…

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Robert M.

Powered concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked Sid was so friendly and helpful a really pleasant experience. Site is clean well kept and located in a very peaceful surrounding with the lake within walking distance where you can fish, swim, paddle board etc. Some brilliant pubs also within walking distance. WiFi very good.

Disliked Small shop on site would be beneficial as none near by.

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Quiet location…

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Janice S.

Powered concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked Quiet location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Best site ever!

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Sarah D.

Powered concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked Everything about this place. From the owners Sid and Liz who are superbly friendly and accommodating, to the location and the dawn chorus of gibbons, yes gibbons!, sheep and cows! The facilities are the cleanest most immaculate I've ever come across also! I came away reluctantly, wanting to stay longer, and feeling totally rested after 3 nights here.

Disliked Absolutely nothing to dislike!

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What a fab little site. Just a few statics and just a…

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Stacey W.

Powered concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked What a fab little site. Just a few statics and just a handful of tourer pitches. Each tourer gets their own toilet and there is one large shared shower room, which doesn't sound a lot but the person:shower ratio is still well advantageous to most larger sites. There's some great dog friendly walks straight off the site. The lakes wildlife park is more or less opposite. It's also on a bus route (give or take a couple of hundred metres) if you wanted to venture into Bassenthwaite.
We came to climb Catbells but unfortunately Storm Floris made the weather a little unpredictable so we visited the Wildlife park, did a couple of local walks and visited the Castle Inn (10 mins walk away) instead. The Castle Inn does a Swim and Sunday Lunch deal too which is worth looking at. The owner was extremely attentive and was able to advise on anything asked.
We would love to return!

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Brilliant site and location, would come again

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Kelly N.

Powered concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked Well kept site, very welcoming (Sid! Thank you), toilet belonging to the pitch and shower with plenty of hot water with good pressure.

Disliked Nothing!

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It was nice and unique to have your only allocated toilet with block

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Sean K.

Powered concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked The peace and quiet of a small friendly site. Sid couldn’t do enough for you and the place was immaculate with the residents very chatty and informative.
Will definitely recommend this to friends and family.

Disliked Nothing .

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Great little site. Very peaceful, good for walking, clean. Very helpful. Great…

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Anonymous

Powered concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked Great little site. Very peaceful, good for walking, clean. Very helpful. Great location. Would definitely visit again.

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Fabulous 2 night stay, we will be back! Thank you :) Pitch 4

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Amelia F.

Powered concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked Own toilet per pitch allocated when we arrived. Very clean facilities such as toilet and shower area. Extremely friendly and knowledgeable host Sid who told us all about the area, which was most helpful!

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Great location, welcomed by owner on arrival friendly really clean

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Daniel B.

Powered concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked Separate Toilets for each individual pitches
Free shower - Good pressure and plenty of Hot water
External sink for washing facilities

Disliked Non

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Features

Dogs 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 Laundry 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

Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Coalbeck Caravan Park

Basenthwaite

Keswick

Cumbria

England

CA12 4RD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.68341°N
3.22997°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.2 km Gallowbarrow
9.2 km Fairfield Junior School
10.7 km Bus Station
Rail
10.7 km Aspatria Rail Station
16.8 km Wigton Rail Station
17.3 km Maryport Rail Station
Ferry
10.9 km Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
11.4 km Keswick Ferry Landing
12.2 km 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

For ambles around art galleries and wanders in Wordsworth House and Garden, Keswick is eight miles away. Cockermouth, on the other hand, about the same distance to the south east, is just the place for meandering through medieval and Georgian alleyways under castle walls. Or for classic Lake District outdoorsy options instead, Derwentwater's walking and cycling circuit (set aside about half a day to complete if strolling) takes half an hour to reach in the car. To break up traipsing around the tarns inland, Solway Coast Area of Natural Beauty is 40 minutes by car, while underground explores at Honister Slate Mine in Borrowdale are 45 minutes away. If you fancy staying above ground and sauntering southwards, Lake Ullswater steamer cruises are also 45 minutes from the park and Lake Windermere is the place to waterski (an hour and five minutes away from Coalbeck Caravan Park). To scale one of the region’s highest peaks, Scafell Pike takes an hour and 15 minutes to reach.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 16.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Southerness 31.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
St Bees 32.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seascale 36.1 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Sandyhills 38.4 km Sea N/AN/APoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 5.2 km

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 8.8 km

Castlerigg Stone Circle 12.3 km

Ullswater Steamers 24.1 km

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 27.2 km

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 9.2 km

Buttermere and Ennerdale 25.8 km

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 29.9 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 30.4 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 36.1 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Ullock Pike - Longside Edge - Skiddaw 4.2 km

Bassenthwaite Osprey Walk 5.3 km

Dodd Wood under Ullock Pike 5.3 km

Cockermouth - River Cocker 8.7 km

Braithwaite, Stair and Newlands Beck 9.3 km

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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Coalbeck Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Coalbeck Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Coalbeck Caravan Park? For ambles around art galleries and wanders in Wordsworth House and Garden, Keswick is eight miles away. Cockermouth, on the other hand, about the same distance to the south east, is just … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Coalbeck Caravan Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Coalbeck Caravan Park? From $72.16 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.