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

  • Adults-only touring site with pretty fell views in the Lake District
  • Keswick five minutes' drive; 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 adults-only 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 (including food 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 are more than welcome, and you can 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
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • 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).
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • 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.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 136 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This cozy, quiet campground boasts stunning views, great access to hikes & local shops. Guests rave about spotless facilities, friendly owners. Level pitches with hookups & water are a plus. Minor notes: some hardstanding spots & awning challenges, and occasional signage confusion. Highly recommended, many plan to return!

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 7/28/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Good location. Small site. Toilets and…

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 karen m. 3 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Good location. Small site. Toilets and showers clean.

Disliked It felt a little stark, beautiful surroundings but car park feel to it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely place

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 Aaron M. 7 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely location, amenities were pretty clean and tidy, amazing views

Disliked Nothing really

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Clean toilets and showers.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely recommend and return

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 Dawn M. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked The views are spectacular. The owners very attentive. Showers and toilets cleaned regularly.

Disliked Some of the grounds were small stone chippings but other parts were large. It was easier on the small stones. Perhaps this can be easily changed?

Recommend to friends Visit again

Helpful host. Clean facilities. Beautiful spot.…

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 Andrew M. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Helpful host. Clean facilities. Beautiful spot.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stay, lovely host

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10 out of 10
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 Courtney M. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Clean and quite

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will be coming back!

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8 out of 10
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 Struan S. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Very clean, easy access, great wash room facilities, and easy access to local walks. Great that we could book for just one night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great small site, great value for lakes and all hard standing.

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 Caroline H. 7 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Great location for Keswick and bassenthwaite
Toilet blocks were large and as a small site never saw anyone else using them.
Great dog walking field
Great walks from site
Remote check in, just arrive and take an empty pitch.

Disliked This site has some small business units just before the entrance, this didn’t put me off and for hard standing with electric the price is very good and a great base.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well, situated site with beautiful views…

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 John B. 5 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Well, situated site with beautiful views lovely walks around

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet campsite, helpful information shared…

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10 out of 10
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 Jess R. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely quiet campsite, helpful information shared by the owners prior to our arrival. Clean facilities. Some lovely walks nearby. Would highly recommend :)

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Adults only

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

Adults only 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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

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

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)

    Penrith, England 18.8 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.

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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? 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 $39.88 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.