Coalbeck Caravan Park

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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.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 5
Open now
Opens 30 March
Please note

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Vehicles

  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 30 Mar to

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 215 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely, quiet spot with spotless loos (private per pitch!). Owners are super friendly & knowledgeable. Great for walks, Lakes fun, or visiting the Wildlife Park. A few felt it was pricey, with just one shower for tourers.

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Good location for a relaxing weekend in the Lakes!

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Fantastic, quiet and immaculate site for only 5 motorhomes/campervans on a small static caravan site about 15 van). Good location close to Bassenthwaite lake 10-15 minutes walk away. Easy access to the northern lakes including Keswick, Derwentwater and also to the coast and Cockermouth. We liked having our own toilet which kept spotlessly clean. Easy access to buses just a 5 minutes walk away walk.

Disliked There was nothing we disliked but maybe if you want a busy site this is maybe not for you.

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Very scenic site and the owners…

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 Andrew H. 5 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Very scenic site and the owners were very helpful and friendly. Will hopefully stay again

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Just beutiful

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 Sean S. 12 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Everything,

Little gem tucked away,

I unfortunately can't remember the couple names I met but they was lovely, also straight to the point which I love.

Only 5 pitches which is what I needed after being in a mad tourist spot in New forest just beforehand, was nice and quiet in coalbeck,

Toilets/ablutions and site location very clean and beautiful,

We was made to feel welcome the minute we got there, they found space for our tow car, nothing wasn't too much. Views are amazing and the nature nearby is just another luxury.

This is the best site I've been to in the lakes and maybe even England,

If there was Ben Nevis staring at me it would have been number one for me and the wife.

Get your own toilet, the one massive shower is plenty for the 5 spots.

It's a shame the site isn't open all year round but I know the reason behind this, I'd happily pay the extra to stay over winter.

WiFi does the job, enough to keep kids quiet

Disliked Nothing

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Julie J. 2 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Peaceful location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Private toilet, lovely welcome and great…

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 Marcos H. 7 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Private toilet, lovely welcome and great views.

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Clean site and great that you…

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 Gemma L. 1 review

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Clean site and great that you got an immaculate designated toilet.
I made an error with booking and the site sorted my error without hesitation.

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 tracy B. 7 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

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We loved the location and the…

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 Nina G. 2 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked We loved the location and the peace and tranquility of this site. We also liked that it was a smaller site. Sid was lovely and very helpful and accommodating. There is a bus stop 2 mins walk from the site where the X4 takes you straight into Keswick every hour. The site is within easy walking distance of the lake. All pitches are hard standing with electric. Each pitch has its own dedicated toilet in the block.

Disliked Whilst it was never a problem for us, maybe could with more showers.

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Lovely host Sid was very welcoming…

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 Lee W. 10 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely host Sid was very welcoming Peaceful location to switch off
Individual toilets for pitch was nice touch

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very quiet and well managed site,…

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 Anne marie H. 1 review

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Very quiet and well managed site, lovely people and nice touch to have your own loo. The one shower for the 5 pitches was fine and at no extra cost. We would definately go back 😀

Disliked Nothing

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Features

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 Launderette 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 Chemical disposal 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 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing 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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

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 touring
    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 R765,64 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.