The Willows

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Blue skies and clouds over the fell
Blue skies and clouds over the fell
Stunning winter days
Autumnal colours and views for miles october 25 - the willows keswick
Stunning winter days
Stunning views from every angle
Beautiful mountain views
Stunning winter days
We have stunning views for our guests to enjoy
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Stunning winter days
Autumnal colours and views for miles october 25 - the willows keswick
Stunning winter days

  • Touring site with stunning fell views five minutes’ drive from Keswick
  • In the Lake District National Park; Honister Slate Mine half an hour
  • Fresh eggs and milk sold on site; local shop and pub 10 minutes’ walk
With a spectacular backdrop of lakeland fells such as Blencathra, Skiddaw and Latrigg, The Willows is a gorgeous spot for caravan or campervan holidays in the Lake District National Park. Set between Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite Lake (about five minutes’ drive to either), this farm site is just outside the village of Braithwaite (10 minutes’ walk), and also five minutes’ drive from the cafés and galleries of Keswick (easily accessed via the A66). On site, you can buy essentials such as free-range eggs, fresh milk, butter and a selection of dairy produce. Most other basics (and stuff for barbecues) can be found at the local shop (10 minutes’ walk), which is open seven days a week. There’s a pub and a tearoom in Braithwaite too. The rural setting of The Willows combines with modern amenities in the wooden shower block to make your stay both convenient and peaceful. Dogs and kids are more than welcome, and you can all stretch your legs (or paws) on walking trails accessed right from the pitches. Please just keep your dogs on leads around the site as there are farm animals in the vicinity.

Campground type

RV sites 4
Rent a tent 2
Camper sites 4
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. 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 bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • There is no reception building 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

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Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 77 Pitchup.com customers

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Cleanliness
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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

A small, peaceful site with stunning mountain views, ideal for walks and visiting Keswick. Guests loved the clean facilities, friendly owners, and convenient on-pitch water/Wi-Fi. Minor issues included signage and road noise, but most guests would return.

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Very close to keswick…

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Very close to keswick

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Lovely views, clean toilets and showers…

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Heidi B.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely views, clean toilets and showers and great location.

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Great views, easy access from A66,…

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Colin R.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Great views, easy access from A66, spotless facilities block. Info provided for check in really informative.

Disliked Nothing

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Great wee site

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BERNARD M.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Hosts were friendly and welcoming. Site was clean and tidy views are amazing. Facilitities are first class clean tidy loved the showers. Very quiet snd peaceful. A very relaxing break. Local shop and 2 pubs a short walk will definitly be going back.

Disliked Nothing

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Would book again

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Jaimie L.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Small site, so perfect if you prefer something quieter. Very clean showers and toilets. Great location and close to good walks. Fab views of the mountains and lovely host, very helpful

Disliked Nothing

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excellent site with clean facilities

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Sara S.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked loved the campsite,not too big,
toilet block not too far
fantastic views!!!
owners are really friendly!!!

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Lovely small campsite with amazing surrounding views!

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Josh h.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Perfectly nestled at the foot of the fells with the most incredible views all around.

The owners were so welcoming, even helping us recharge our van battery which completely saved us!

The pitches are big and ideal for vans, the facilities were warm and clean. Great pubs and food spots close by and it is an easy walk into Keswick too! Will be returning soon :)

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Lovely place for a nights stay…

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely place for a nights stay just outside Keswick. Can’t complain about anything. Good views,nice clean toilets and shower block.

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We paid £30 for a night on a industrial estate with a view

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked View of skiddaw

Disliked Just feels like a gravel carpark on a industrial estate toilets+shower and dishwashing in the same porta cabin with spongy floor the pictures on website make it look better but when you arrive you realize it's not as expected also you will hear road noise from a66 .

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From the manager: Good morning both, the vast majority of our reviews are excellent and for good reason. It’s not possible in life to please everyone and I hope your able to find alternative accommodation that better suits your needs.

I just want to say a…

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Ian K.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked I just want to say a huge thankyou for everything you have done for me which was way above and beyond anything I could have hoped for or expected. You are truly an exceptional host your facilities are outstanding and perfectly maintained. I will most definitely be back.
Thankyou for everything.

Best
Ian

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Site close to accessible bathrooms Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

The Willows

Braithwaite New Farm

Braithwaite

Keswick

Cumbria

England

CA12 5RY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.60734°N
3.18531°W

Nearest transport

Bus
1.8 mi Bus Station
8.2 mi Gallowbarrow
8.2 mi Fairfield Junior School
Rail
12 mi Aspatria Rail Station
14.3 mi Maryport Rail Station
14.6 mi Flimby Rail Station
Ferry
1.5 mi Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
2 mi Keswick Ferry Landing
2.1 mi 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

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 range available at the on-site shop. Afterwards, make your way to the shore of Derwentwater for a canoeing or rowing expedition, or a cruise around the lake. Lake District Wildlife Park (10 minutes) is the place for a meditative walk with an alpaca, a falconry experience or a meet-and-greet session with meerkats, lemurs or tapirs. It’s also possible to witness feeding sessions with lynx and red pandas, and to take part in assorted craft workshops. Among the activities at Honister Slate Mine (half an hour), in the foothills of Dale Head, are underground tours of the mine (including one with a spooky haunted theme, and another where you get to scale the walls of the cavern) and thrilling outdoor pursuits such as a via ferrata climbing route and the null Bridge, high above the Borrowdale Valley.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 14.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Bees 18.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seascale 19.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Southerness 24.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Silecroft 27.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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

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.

Want to know more about camping in The Lake District and Cumbria?

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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at The Willows? From $39.99 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.