Coalbeck Caravan Park

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Visitor image of pitches on site
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).

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 31 Mar to

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Reviews

9.7

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful, super-clean rural escape. Aussie visitors rave about individual toilet cubicles & friendly owners, Sid & Liz. Great spot for Bassenthwaite Lake & Northern Fells. Wildlife sounds add charm. One shower rarely an issue.

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Excellent basic site with friendly staff and clean facilities

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kerry b.

Powered concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked Quiet, peaceful site, right next to wildlife park and close to bus stop to get into Keswick etc. perfect mini break.
The toilet/shower block was clean and the shower was nice and hot. A good idea to have our own numbered toilet cubicle.
Sid was very friendly and helpful and ensured we had a warm welcome.

Disliked It is only small, perfect for a couple but my son was a little disappointed at first that there’s no play park.
Had to pack up motorhome and drive into Cockermouth for supplies - no local shop for bread/milk etc.

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Will stay again. Really cute little site in a quiet spot

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Anonymous

Powered concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked Nice compact and friendly. Good toilet block and Sid is a great host

Disliked I would add something in the toilet block to put your toiletries on while you brush and wash.

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Perfect for what we needed.

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LOUISE SARAH M.

Powered concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked Really really friendly host Sid. Spotlessly clean. Felt at home straight away.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Watch out - we will be back!!!

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Amanda D.

Powered concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked We really enjoyed our stay at Coalbeck Caravan Site, despite the three days of downpour! The site is clean, tidy, and very well situated for exploring the Lakes. Our host was welcoming and made us feel at home. We definitely plan to return—next time in the sunshine, so we can make the most of everything we missed this time.

Disliked What I disliked (minor issue):
As someone with mobility issues, I personally found the gravel roadway to the wash block a little difficult to negotiate. However, once inside, the facilities were warm, spotless, and very comfortable.

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Excellent small (5 touring pitches) site with lovely owners/staff.

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Samantha T.

Powered concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked The owners, the site, the facilities, the location. Everything!!!

Disliked Absolutely nothing

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Flat pitch and good facilities Received a…

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Chris C.

Powered concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked Flat pitch and good facilities
Received a wonderful welcome
Own bathroom was a nice touch
Walking distance to the spa (which has a grill restaurant)

Disliked Nothing with the park - did find that pitch was in a bit of a wind trap and it was particular windy that night - so although Roof Tents accepted it was a bit of a rocky night

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Really nice small site Great ‘private’…

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Christine M.

Powered concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked Really nice small site
Great ‘private’ toilets
Very friendly owner
Level pitch
Good pub within walking distance

Disliked The weather!

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Small site with own numbered toilet!

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Penny A.

Powered concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked Toilets, wfi, pub nearby, shower. Quiet, level pitches.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Facilities very clean. Own toilet. Sid, the owner met us on arrival.

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Anonymous

Powered concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked Everything was good.Lovely location. Peaceful. Small site. Immaculate.

Disliked Nothing

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The site was very clean sid amazing and added a personal touch.

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Robert M.

Powered concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked We liked the location and that it had a wildlife park only 5 minute walk away . The shower cubicle was great. We had our own toilet which was good. It was very clean and well equipped. The pitch was great and really quite which is what we liked. Sid was amazing he was there to welcome us and gave us lots of information .

Disliked Not really a dislike . But it would have been better if we had a water stand on the pitch

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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 GMT (GMT+00:00)

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.

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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 $70.14 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.