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What a beautiful site this is. The grounds are kept extremely well with a huge amount of attention to detail. On arrival you are shown to to your pitch and also given a green folder packed with all sorts of information on things to do and places to go on your stay. We were lucky enough to meet a lovely couple whom we had met on a previous site this year.
he showers, washrooms and washing up rooms are spotless with plenty of hot water. There is a pen to exercise and walk your dog inside with plenty of fields and walks outside of the site if required, our dog loved it. There is a tv signal booster aerial which gives a good picture to most freeview stations.
One or more days visits into Kendal is advised as its a lovely little town with plenty of shops as well as places to visit. All in all a lovely place to stay and will definitely be going there again, especially as its only an hour or so away for us, ideal for a long weekend as it was for us. We only wish we had gone for longer.
We stayed here for over 2 weeks in August. The site is spotless. Very clean toilets and showers.
The views are really lovely and it was wonderful to wake up to the sounds of farm animals and birds, opening your curtains and seeing the beautiful surroundings.
Quite a bit out of the way but some really beautiful countryside walks. There is a bus to Kendal although its about 3/4 mile away. Station is about 2 miles away with directly links to London and Manchester Airport.
The success of this site lies in three words, “Attention to detail. ” The owners keep this site absolutely immaculate. The toilet and shower block is not large but very well presented.
They have a repeater aerial for good TV reception. Emptying points and rubbish areas are all excellent. It would be a good stopover for those travelling up or down the M6. It is in a good position to tour either the Lake District or the Yorkshire Dales.
It is laid out as a long rectangle with a very well tended shrubbery down the middle. We had pitch 13 which gave us an excellent view over the surrounding farmland.
Some of the other pitches were a little close together but it was all so neat that it didn’t seem to matter. Each pitch consisted of a well laid hard standing for caravan and awning and a grass area where you could park your car.
I had a little difficulty getting my steel awning pegs to hold in the windy conditions and I had good advice from the site warden to make a hole with the steel pegs and then bang plastic pegs into the hole. This worked very well.
Found this site perchance while trolling through this site looking for a brief stopover on the way back from Scotland. Good welcome from owner who directed us to pitch and turned up again shortly after to check everything was OK.
The folder given to each unit was a really good idea, saves having to scan through loads of leaflets.
It is about 3 miles from the M6 and about 4 to Kendal. There is a pub in supposed walking distance but we drove to have a meal.
A well kept site, facilities kept very clean. Would not hesitate to use again if in the area.
Gem of a site, everything is immaculate, from the grassed areas and planting, to the toilet and shower blocks. The site owners are very friendly, and very helpful. I had emailed the site prior to arriving, asking if there is a dog friendly pub within walking distance that sells good food, and Alison sent a reply the same day.
We found details of the Station Inn, in Oxenholme, a six mile return walk, over hilly but stunning terrain, in the information file that you receive for the duration of your stay. The pub sells fantastic guest ales, and restaurant quality food, at pub food prices, well worth a visit.
The folder also details numerous walks from the site, giving directions and duration, and they are all brilliant! Word of warning, take a drink with you as there are no shops nearby.
The folder also contains locations and contact details for most things you may ever need during your stay, from Doctors and Vets, to Superstores and Taxi's.
All the pitches allow quick levelling of your outfit, on hard standing, with or without an awning. The site recycles, and waste disposal facilities are first class. The area in which the site is located, is stunning, rural, quiet, and un-spoilt. Feeding the ponies, and watching the sheep dogs being trained is delightful, and very relaxing.
The only thing think that could possibly improve the site is full service pitches, but since the site is small, and gently sloped, filling and emptying things takes little effort. The location in relation to travelling is also superb.
One morning we did some shopping at a Farmers Market in Sedbergh in the Yorkshire Dales, and then we ate lunch at Hawkshead in the Lake District!
It is a couple of miles from the M6, and less than 6 miles from Kendal, the 'Gateway to the Lakes'. Arrival time is 12. 30pm, please do not arrive earlier, as if you meet an outfit leaving, the local roads are narrow, leaving nowhere to go.
As advertised, this is a 5* adult only site, and a must if you want a quality stay, with 'shiny whistles and bells!'
Have recently returned from a week long break at The Ashes and must say, what an excellent site for peace and quiet. Beautiful views of rolling hills and fields with little lambs.
The toilet blocks are immaculately kept and are cleaned every day. The showers were always hot and clean as the other inmates, sorry campers, clean up after themselves, and we never had to wait for a shower to be available.
We will definitely be going back at some time in the future. Must thank Paul the warden for his help in putting my awning up - cheers.
Would have given a score of 10 out of 10 but there was no breakfast in bed, ha ha.
The closest pub to the site is a 3 mile walk, and the nearest shop is about the same distance.
There is also a very friendly horse in the adjoining field, Chocolate Drop, who likes to come and say hello, and who is very partial to apples.
Give the site a go - perfect for the lakes, being just a few miles outside Kendal and Bowness on Windermere, with easy access from the M6 from either the North or the South.
Stayed for 3 nights. Warden met us on arrival and showed us our pitch also showed us where everything was. Gave us a green folder to look at. (everything you need to know inside) Adult site only, very peaceful with some lovely walks straight from site. All facilities were spotless.
T. V. Reception very good. Bus for Kendal about 3/4 mile up quiet lane. We got local taxi (Mike)
Who picked us up from site entrance and took us to Kendal. £10 also let us take dog, Give us lots of info about Kendal. Great pub in Kendal, Rainbow Inn who lets dogs inside with you. Had a lovely lunch which was reasonably priced.
Farmer out twice a day with his sheep dog, was nice to watch
A Lovely site well looked after will definitely go back.
Just back from a 4 night stay at Ashes. What a fabulous site ! My wife and I have been caravanning for several years, but this site is the best we have stayed at by a large margin.
Facilities are spot on. Clean, modern, warm and a pleasure to use. Showers have hand rails dotted about which is very welcome for those of us with mobility problems.
On arrival the Warden greeted us at the gate and booked us in. We were supplied with a folder full of info on the surrounding area.
Straight away we could tell that this was a special place - it was so quiet we found ourselves whispering to each other for the first few minutes !
In response to the rather bizarre previous comments about sheep dog barking and being unable to sit outside - Yes, there are farm and countryside sounds, inc. Sheep bahhhing, cows mooooing, a rather nice horse called chocolate buttons neighing, and a little sheep dog training, but this is the whole point isn't it, getting away from Towns and cars and loud music and stress and enjoying the simpler, more natural sounds and rhythms of country life. And this site delivers that.
Will I be back? Damn right I will. I'll be booking another 4 nighter before the end of this season and I can't wait to get back there.
We have just returned home following a very relaxing and peaceful five day stay at Ashes. We found the site to be very well maintained with immaculate lawned areas. The toilet and shower facilities were spotlessly clean, and although there were only two ladies loos and a single toilet with disabled facilities, I never had to queue. The showers are clean with plenty of room for drying and dressing.
This is the first site I have been to where there is a dog exercise area where you can let the dog off the lead. It is only small, but it makes a difference to a dog when they can mooch around and have a sniff without the restraint of a lead! It is gated off and quite secure, so no problems. It is also the best site I have been to for television reception, but the owners have installed a signal booster. Also, wi-fi access can be provided at an extra modest fee.
There are some nice walks round about the site for a quiet evening stroll, and the whole area is just a haven of tranquillity.
The wardens have thoughtfully prepared a ring binder full of local information, including details of a pub a couple of miles away where a magnificent meal can be enjoyed (The Station Inn) and you can take a well behaved dog in there too.
If it suits your needs to go to a site for a peaceful, quiet break with stunning views, yet in a location which is a gateway to the whole of the Lakes and the Yorkshire Dales, you will not be disappointed.
The showers were very clean and it was a nice change to have 'proper' showers instead of the ones that you have to keep pushing a button!
The site itself we would give a 9/10, with the only downside being that the pitches are very close together, so if you erect an awning you have very little space to sit outside to enjoy the scenery.
However, a big drawback to this site is that in that adjacent field is a working farm with a very noisy dog that barked constantly and one night until 11. 30pm! and a farmer that blew a whistle (with a lot of shouting 'lay down') to train the dog to round up the sheep all day and all evening. It was so bad that we were unable to sit outside.
This spoilt what would be an idyllic site and would stop us from going again.
Owner's comment: We are quite shocked that a guest has made such negative comments regarding a local farmer training his sheepdog. The vast majority of guests find this a fascinating part of rural life that they are not normally witness to & most people really enjoy seeing real life in the countryside so prefer to sit outside to watch. Does not go on all afternoon & all evening however.
Disagree with sheep dog farmer complaint, nice to hear. Immaculate showers. Hair dryer in toilets, not in shower area and made washed hair difficult to dry.
Pitches a bit too tight, couldn't have a BBQ without effecting neighbour or sunbathe unless almost sat on part of road!
Information good for lake district but some information could be provided for Yorkshire Dales just 5 miles other side of motorway, and very pretty.
Kendal is a bit far away for the odd pint of milk one requires. A good site if you want to get away from it all and left to sort yourself out, reception open certain hours which makes site bit impersonal for me, but would suit some.
Just returned from the tidiest, most immaculate campsite that we have stayed on to date.
We were only there for the weekend but it was long enough to discover the total peace and quiet that previous reviewers have mentioned. The toilets / showers are well finished and thoroughly cleaned every day.
The welcome is good, being shown where to pitch and presented with a folder packed with local information.
We spent most of a day exploring Kendal. Good shops, lots of pubs/ cafes, etc, etc. Back at the site there are loads of local walks around the lanes and bridleways.
The Lakes and the Howgills are close at hand. We aim to return soon.
An excellent site, enjoyed our stay. Toilet facilities are of the highest standard. Well managed by a knowledgeable warden who greeted us with a comprehensive file of walks, pubs, places to visit & eating places to suit all pockets.
Excellent views set in the lakes/dales countryside where sheep, horses & cattle graze in the small fields adjacent to the site.
Large supermarket only 4.5 miles away. Alas on the down side no dog bins on the dog walk. Plus there was no wash-up facility though.
The housekeeping here is of the highest standard.
Recommended
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Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
Fully Serviced Pitches 
Adults Only 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
No Laundry 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop <5 miles 
Bar <5 miles 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <10 miles 
No Wild Swimming 
Indoor Pool <5 miles 
No Outdoor Pool 
Horse Riding <5 miles 
No Cycle Hire 
Golf <5 miles 
Tennis <5 miles 
No Beach 
No Watersports 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <5 miles
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
What a beautiful site this is. The grounds are kept extremely well with a huge amount of attention to detail. On arrival you are shown to to your pitch and also given a green folder packed with all sorts of information on things to do and places to go on your stay. We were lucky enough to meet a lovely couple whom we had met on a previous site this year. 
