The Willows
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- 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
Site type
4
2
4
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).
- 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 building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, 14 Jan to
9.1/10
Wifi at the unit/site
Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
89% would stay here again
What customers say
Great views, handy for Keswick. Level hardstanding pitches with EHU & water. Clean facilities, owners friendly. Some found pitches snug for awnings & drainage could be an issue. Refurbs coming.
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Liked Great location, lovely site
Disliked N/a
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Brilliant views, good access to public…
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Liked Brilliant views, good access to public transport, clean toilets and shower.
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Lovely small site with nice walk to Keswick.
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Liked Lovely location with beautiful views.
Owners very friendly and helpful.
Lovely Hotel/Bar just up the road. Two minute walk.
Fairly basic but spotlessly clean.
Would recommend.
Disliked Nothing to dislike.
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Fantastic Stay
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Liked Perfectly positioned - great views, walkways on the door step and a beautiful pub serving excellent food and drinks only 10 mins walk away. Facilities provided everything you needed and the shower was nice and hot (nothing worse than lukewarm water)!
Lindsey Sent a fantastic document with recommendations- we just about ticked them all off! We particularly loved the fellhouse in the town- really lovely restaurant and perfect destination after a walk to Keswick from the campsite.
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Gorgeous views on an ideally situated site. Hosts lovely!!
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Liked Gorgeous views wherever you looked. Ideally placed for Keswick. Level pitches. Toilet and shower clean and pot washing facility provided for those who need it. Hosts were lovely. We stayed throughout Storm Amy. Very wild weather but received a message the next morning to check we were ok. We couldn’t put the awning up due to the hard standing but it wouldn’t have survived the storm anyway Not a deal breaker as we loved the location and the chilled feel around the site. Definitely booking again. Well done The Willows, we loved it!!
Disliked Nothing not to like.
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From the manager: Good morning Julie,
Thank you for your fabulous review massively appreciated ! That was such a bad storm you all dealt with it so well it could and did put a lot of people off so thank you for sticking it out ! x Hoping that next time you come the site is even better the toilet refurbishments should be completed so they are all of the same standard as the first block. Look forward to welcoming you back, Lindsey
Cheapest site in area and very handy to visit Keswick.
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Liked Nice quiet site, with nice views. Close to local village, 5 to 10 min walk to pubs. Facilities are clean and warm and owners kept good contact and where very helpful. Local bus stop at end of drive way and cycle path into Keswick
Disliked Main touring pitches not very big. Site has some unmarked pitches which we used and as there was only two vans on, we had plenty of room.
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From the manager: Hi Allen, thanks for the review, we are definitely going to rejig the marked pitches while we are quieting down now based on feedback i think we are going to have to, keep an eye on the website and I will upload a hopefully improved layout soon. Again thanks for the review and see you again, Lindsey
Great owners very friendly and relaxed. Definitely stay again.
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Liked Great views, quiet and flat ground on all pitches.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your review, definitely going to steal these pictures too :-)
Short walk into the village and a great bus route into Keswick
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Liked Everything. The view was breathtaking and the facilities were spot on. Hot clean showers and toilets. We had a little wander over to the business units and the bakery there was amazing. Lindsay the owner of the site is lovely and she has so many new ideas for the future of this site.
Disliked I can’t say there was anything we disliked.
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From the manager: Hi Louise, thank you for making my day, loved waking up to this :-) Look forward to you coming back and seeing it even better, really appreciate you taking the time to leave your review I shall pass on your compliments to Sykes too, its so bad for my diet having their amazing cakes there all the time!!! but also so good :-)
Stunning location with 360 degrees of…
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Liked Stunning location with 360 degrees of Lake District majestic views. Facilities were perfect for our stopover, all very clean and tidy. Short walk over to Braithwaite where we had a lovely meal at The Royal Oak, dog friendly and very welcoming.
Disliked I used what 3 words to pinpoint the turn off from the main road and we noticed that there wasn’t a sign. I think just a small one would just reassure visitors that you were on the right path!
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From the manager: Hi Charles, thank you so much for your review, I am indeed going to risk it for a biscuit and pop a sign at the end of the lane, if you type The Willows into google maps that does bring you right to us, but your absolutely right we need a sign. Thanks so much for a fantastic review it means a lot, Lindsey
Lovely small campsite. Excellent clean facilities.
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Liked The location was lovely. Beautiful views. Near to a bus route into Keswick
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
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 Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Site 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 caravans Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
The Willows
Braithwaite New Farm
Braithwaite
Keswick
Cumbria
England
CA12 5RY
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (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 | 24 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| St Bees | 30.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seascale | 30.7 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Southerness | 39.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Silecroft | 44.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 1 km
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 4 km
Castlerigg Stone Circle 5.6 km
Ullswater Steamers 17.1 km
Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 20.2 km
National Trust
Wordsworth House and Garden 13.4 km
Grasmere and Great Langdale 21.6 km
Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 23 km
Buttermere and Ennerdale 23.6 km
Coniston and Tarn Hows 27.1 km
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 0.8 km
Braithwaite, Stair and Newlands Beck 0.9 km
Newlands Valley 1.9 km
Keswick - Portinscale - Mill Beck - Applethwaite 2.9 km
Keswick - Castlerigg Stone Circle 2.9 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 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?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Willows? From $69.82 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.