Lazonby Campsite

Gostou Really compact little site, very family friendly. Next to a fabulous park and the community swimming pool. Facilities shared with the swimming pool and pot wash and showers lovely and hot.

Não gostou The site must get quite boggy when wet and they've put straw down to try and help it be less of a mud bath but it just ends up a mud bath with muddy straw mixed in or the dry straw ends up covering everything.

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Gostou Great little campsite. Basic but everything you need. Great pool & play area for the children.
Beautiful spot by the River Eden.
The staff & lifeguards at the pool & shop were lovely too.

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Gostou Very clean facilities, good play park and really enjoyed the use of the pool.

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Gostou Community led and simple site.

Não gostou If it were to rain heavy lots of vehicles would find it difficult to get back along the track easily. No mention of the very tight entrance when you book.

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Gostou Location

Não gostou Cold water showers!! We stayed 3 nights and there seemed to be problems all weekend

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Gostou Lovely quite site by the river. Lovely friendly staff at the pool. Overall a lovely place to overnight.

Não gostou A rather long hike to the facilities.

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Gostou There is easy access to the pool, clear information, and friendly and helpful volunteers.

Não gostou There was no camping equipment available at the kiosk, no Wi-Fi, and no reception to check-in.

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Gostou We liked all of the camping experience. Great camping spot with lots to do for all

Não gostou No dislikes

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Gostou The site was located in beautiful surroundings right by the river. The playground was great for kids and the outdoor pool next door was even better! It was also quiet in the evening which was very much appreciated. There are also some lovely walks right from the campsite along the river.

Não gostou Although the lido was great, the cost for a family of four was expensive. They should offer discounts for campers.

There was no phone signal or wifi at the site.

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Gostou The area is scenic with the river running alongside it.

We were impressed with the volunteers that maintain the pool and facilities.

Não gostou We were really looking forward to a relaxing camping trip, but unfortunately, this site didn't live up to expectations.

Firstly, the campsite is small and poorly managed. Despite there being marked pitches, people didn’t follow the layout. The tent next to us encroached well over the lines, leaving us feeling crammed. It felt like a free-for-all rather than a well-organised site.

Noise was a serious issue. Quiet hours were clearly not enforced. Loud music and shouting children carried on past 10pm, and parents made little to no effort to control their kids. It didn't help that football was being played in the camping area instead of the designated field. Our tent and car were actually hit, which is completely unacceptable.

Another frustration was the location of the toilets, a bit of a trek, and they’re part of the pool facilities rather than proper campsite amenities. And speaking of the pool, we were shocked to find out it cost an extra £6.50 per person to use. It just didn’t feel like value for money.

All in all, we left more stressed than relaxed. This could be a great spot with some basic management and respect for the rules, but as it stands, we wouldn’t return or recommend it.

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Do gestor: Thank you for your review and we are sorry that our humble site did not live up to your expectations.

We do have members of the volunteer staff who check the site twice daily to discuss pitching concerns with and also members of the pool staff can contact the campsite manager. Our site is not a 'free for all' but due to it being so small we do allow pitching on a first come, first served basis. This being said the size of pitches is made clear on the pitch up website and check in confirmation email.

We apologize regarding the noise, however, it is difficult to enforce the quiet hours. We trust in campers being respectful towards each other and the space they are sharing.

Regarding the additional pool cost and location of toilets, this is all clearly stated on our Pitch Up listing.

The campsite and swimming pool are both charities which are non profit making. They are run and managed purely by volunteers. Lazonby is a very small, rural village offering a minimalistic camping experience with the opportunity to visit the community outdoor pool. We are sorry you did not enjoy your stay.