What an absolute gem of a campsite. On arrival we were welcomed by Louise who was very helpful with guidance of the local walks and countryside. The view from the pitch was stunning and we couldn’t have wanted a better place to stay. People were very friendly and we were made to feel welcome right from the start. Would definitely recommend this campsite to anyone. Added bonus it’s on a farm and we thoroughly enjoyed seeing the lambs and calves, horses and very friendly dogs.

Nothing at all, couldn’t find any faults if we wanted too.

Great campsite, lovely welcome and super helpful info for the area

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Just the type of campsite I love! Not crowded, a homely friendly feel and welcoming. The perfect little place for me and my dog to have peace and tranquility. You stay on an actual farm with goats, ducks and dogs wandering around. Basic facilities but everything you need.
After arriving and set up I found a nice loop you can go around the area starting right from the road end then back through the woods.
The next day we travelled to Drigg beach which is huge!! We also walked to Stanley Ghyll Waterfall which was really amazing then back to the campsite for tea and a log fire, bliss 😃

Nothing.

You can pitch wherever you like.
Direct footpath to Broughton.

I would describe this campsite as rough rather than rustic.

There was no one to check us in on arrival. We just phoned a number and were given some basic information. Very impersonal.

There was litter on the field (coffee cups, lids, bits of plastic) which we had to move, as well as moving two heavy fire pits out of the way.

I realised on arrival that the reason this site is ‘adults only’ is actually because it is completely unsuitable for children. There is a steep drop at the edge of the field.

The camping field was waterlogged and strewn with small rocks. We had trouble finding places to secure tent pegs for our awning. It rained on the first night (nothing exceptional) and the entire field was covered by huge puddles. Feet got soaked going to the toilet.

The facilities are all near the farm buildings so if you are at the far end of the camping field it is a long way to walk to go to the toilet in the night.

The facilities are basic and poorly constructed. There is no hot water for hand washing. I was the only person using the showers and the water wasn’t hot. The shower heads are not adjustable and are angled at the curtain. The floor area outside the shower gets wet and doesn’t drain well. Showering was not pleasant, especially as it was very cold outside. The facilities building is basically an old farm shed with no insulation or heating. It was dusty with cobwebs etc and the sinks were not clean.

The washing up area is outside under a sloping roof. It was dirty and scruffy.

Being based on a working farm sounds nice but the reality was less so. The cattle were indoors due to the weather and were stood in a thick layer of their own excrement. The farm slurry pit was visible below the camping field.

There was no information visible on site about the local area. It would have been nice to have information on local walks etc.

To access the footpath to Broughton we had to climb a very steep bank. At the rear of the site. The first part of the track (the part belonging to the farm) was very churned up from farm vehicles and the gateways were huge puddles we couldn’t avoid. Once we got onto the public footpath part it was fine.

We decided to leave two days early. This was partly due to the weather but we probably would have stayed if the campsite facilities had meant we could get warm and dry and clean.

This site should take a look at what their competitors are doing and invest in some decent facilities, including a drying room, if they want to attract year-round business. They should also address the drainage issue on the camping field and remove the rocks.

Based on the facilities I would have expected this site to be cheaper.

Friendly owner, suitable small site. 40 mins walk to nice village and good location for the southern lakes. Hut quite quirky and fun.

Limited toilets and very basic showers. Not really enough facilities for the amount of campers. Could have been cleaner and better maintained.

Great pitch and very accommodating owners who take consideration in where to pitch you. It was lovely and quiet where me and my dog were pitched up, great facilities

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Great walking and cycle
Welcome owners

Washing up hot water tap not over sink

Clean, quiet, great location, brilliant warm showers.

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we like. it because it was relaxing we used. be on farm it was nice tidy and clean very respectful

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Lovely lady met us and was very informative about the area.

Railway carriage as expected.

Beds comfortable enough.

Shower cold, spoke to staff but didn’t like to bother her as she was at work.

Items left in carriage from previous occupants and back of fire was coming away slightly.