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First visit here and we will definitely be returning. The campsite managers couldn't have been more helpful, I messed up my booking when I rang but he sorted it with no problem. When we got there he realised that friends of ours were there too and did his best to place us near them, and when he realised that where he put us meant our electric hookup wouldn't reach he lent us an extension cable so we could still pitch near them. He also informed us which way the wind blew in the valley and so which wold be the best way to pitch our tent.
The site itself is lovely, absolutely beautiful scenery surrounding it and well looked after and kept clean. The toilets and showers were always spotless when I went in them and there was a mop and bucket there to use after yourself. There was also plenty of hot water for both showers and dishwashing. The dishwashing facilities also had a payphone in there (there were both outside and inside areas to wash up) which was very useful as there was no mobile signal being in the middle of the cumbian mountains! There was also plenty of information about the local area and activities, walks etc were all mentioned. Just behind the information room is also a drying room for clothes if they were wet from walking and also 2 washing lines to use. The thing I found most useful was the list of menus from all the local pubs in the area. We ended up going to the Boot Inn as it was very welcoming towards our new puppy. The food was excellent and the staff really friendly. The shop onsite is licensed and also sells local produce including delicious cakes from the local bakery.
The quiet times between 11pm and 7am were kept to and there was a direct line to he wardens outsde reception if there were any problems. They also had a trampoline for children and a small area with swings in and room for ball games etc. Along with a family bathroom this made it a lovely site for a family. The only thin that could have made it better for us was a designated dog walk, but then maybe i'm just picking faults as situated where it is, there were plenty of places to walk the dog! There is also a miniature railway within easy distance walking of the site and hardknott pass was a 'fun' road to drive. We will definitely be returning.
Lovely site, not too crowded and great flat pitch. Situated just off Hardknott pass - very easy to find.
Facilities first class and kept spotless, also a family bathroom which is a great idea. On site shop for all the essentials, and meat and bread from local suppliers.
Kids loved the play area in the woods and trampoline was a winner!
5 minute walk to L'al ratty and Boot Inn pub - lovely grub!
Will definitely use this site again. Great for families.
This is the first time we have used a campsite in England and we were pleasantly surprised. On arrival we were slightly after the latest check in time and reception was closed but before we could even get out of the car one of the staff was waiting to book us in. Book in procedure was both quick and easy. We were give a brilliant location on the corner of a field with walls to two sides of the tent. The facilities were extremely clean and tidy with fresh cut flowers being put in the ladies toilets daily. There was a play area for the children with a trampoline and swings. There was an excellent washing up area both inside and outside and together with an excellent laundry room. We would highly recommend this site. Well done to the owners for their standards.
This is an absolutely wonderful site, the facilities are first class. The staff are very friendly and very helpful. Showers and toilets are immaculate. The site is set in a valley surrounded by mountains. We arrived in very bad weather but the site is well drained and we camped on grass with no problems. The roads are very narrow to the site, we didn’t try the Hardknott pass. The site doesn’t allow caravans but they do allow campervans and motorhomes, but you’ll have to ring the site direct. A narrow gauge railway La’al Ratty is a short walk, which runs to Ravenglass, you can also hire bikes from here. You have a selection of three pubs all in walking distance, with a great selection of local real ales, they all do food and allow dogs. The site has a shop for all your essentials. Try the walk down to the church across the stepping stones and along the river to the Doctor Bridge, stop at the Woolpack Inn and then back down the road to the site, a very nice walk. This site is highly recommended
Nestling in the beautiful Eskdale Valley close to Scafell, England's highest mountain and Wastwater, this site is a children's paradise in the heart of the Lake District. The first thing that meets you on arrival is the pond, fed by a stream and usually full of children paddling and playing on tyre rafts. The playground has zip wires, climbing frames, tyre rope-swings and adventure courses.
Grass pitches (some with EHU) for tents, motorhomes, VW-sized campervans (no caravans). Refurbished toilets, showers and laundry. Peace is the watchword on the campsite - catering mainly for families and couples with silence after 10.30pm. Don't forget your marshmallows - campfires are allowed in selected areas. Nearby shop and pub. And there's an added extra: the site sits along the route of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway line, with it's own station. Choo Choo! Find out more here
This site is a really beautiful site.The facilities are fantastic and there is also a well stocked shop.For walkers it is a paradise.The roads are very narrow approaching the site and I would not attempt to go to this site in our motor-home. But we would definitely revisit
Just got back from here, and had a great time, lovely campsite, and really friendly wardens, its says no motorhomes on the listing but they are allowed, you have to ring the site direct not go through the C&CC.
Our motorhome is 21ft and 7ft 6in wide and it was ok going in, there is a coach company which runs from about a half a mile away and they manage ok, so give it a go, kept seeing a sign about a width restriction but never found it, after we turned right from the A595 we took the top road via santon bridge as this road appeared wider on the map and it was fine, it was after eskdale green that it got a bit narrow but with plenty of passing places, it was a bank holiday so was a bit busy but we took our time and will definitely be going again.
Wanted to mention about the eskdale bike trail as well, it runs from boot station to ravenglass and you can then get back up on the train, but you have to book your bikes on in advance as theres only so many they can take, its mainly flat or slightly down hill most of the way with one big uphill section at chapel hill, we got off an pushed our bikes up, but it takes you past munster castle and the romam baths and was a really good day out, you can get the leaflets from the stations at boot or reavenglass and theres vouches off admission to munster castle and the price of the bikes on the trail, it cost 1.90.
This campsite has gone to the top of our list of places to visit as there is so much to do and the area is lovely
WOW . Stunning location! First class facilities. Flat fields. Loads of electric hook-ups. 3 showers (FREE) and 5 toilets plus a hairdryer in both men's and ladies blocks plus a family/disabled room with toilet, baby-changing unit and 2 showers. There are 3 indoor and 3 outdoor washing up basins with constant free hot water and a laundry room with washer, dryer, spin-dryer and iron all available for a small fee. Site was kept tidy and facilities were spotless. Well stocked small shop selling essentials, treats and local produce. Run by a helpful couple and friendly staff. Drive over Wrynose Pass and Hardknott Pass to get there is spectacular, especially as the mountains open up to the view of the valley. However should only be tried by confident drivers with a hardy clutch. Plenty to do in the area, especially for walkers. Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway is worth taking a trip on. 3 family friendly pubs within walking distance. We are already planning our next visit!
Wow, what a site! It was surrounded by mountains, absolutely breathtaking scenery! To get to it though we had to drive over Hardnott Pass, so if you're thinking of visiting in a motor home - don't, you'll never get it over there! The owner was very friendly when we arrived and said we could set up our tent where ever we wanted to. To be honest I don't think there would have been a 'bad' pitch on the site. Plenty of room to spread out a bit. There was a stream running through the site, which our 3 yr old loved paddling in. The toilet/shower block is the biggest, cleanest we have been to! They were cleaned everyday and were free, although you did have to use a token to wash pots and pans 20p, which was an honesty pot. The washing up/laundry facilities were fantastic, to be able to do the washing up INSIDE was great. All very clean. There was a fantastic pub a few minutes walk from the site The Boot Inn, did great food at reasonable prices, we ate there for the whole time we stayed at the site. Unfortunately there was no shop on site, but there was Eskdale Stores, which was a 10 min drive away and was well stocked with all the essentials, and even stocked walking gear. The Eskdale Miniature Steam Railway was a five minute walk away from site and is a must if you stay here. All in all an incredibly relaxing, restful, peaceful stay, we would definitely come back here again! We would give this site 10/10
Nestling in the beautiful Eskdale Valley close to Scafell, England's highest mountain and Wastwater, this site is a children's paradise in the heart of the Lake District. The first thing that meets you on arrival is the pond, fed by a stream and usually full of children paddling and playing on tyre rafts. The playground has zip wires, climbing frames, tyre rope-swings and adventure courses.
Grass pitches (some with EHU) for tents, motorhomes, VW-sized campervans (no caravans). Refurbished toilets, showers and laundry. Peace is the watchword on the campsite - catering mainly for families and couples with silence after 10.30pm. Don't forget your marshmallows - campfires are allowed in selected areas. Nearby shop and pub. And there's an added extra: the site sits along the route of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway line, with it's own station. Choo Choo! Find out more here
We visited with two other families (by prior agreement) in August. We had booked for 6 days but were so impressed with the site and the area that we stayed another 3 days. The facilities were always spotless and showers not only free but warm. The washing up and washing machine facilities were also excellent and worked on a token system. The owners were very friendly. One of the other plus sides was that the site didn't get over crowded and there was still plenty of room for the children to play. If there had to be a negative (and it was really difficult to think of one) it would be the distance to travel for provisions-the local post office stocked the bare basics but to reach a supermarket was a fair drive. The area was quiet and very beautiful with loads of walks for all abilities. We shall definitely be returning to this site.
Nterra Europe. This is a fantastic campsite to get away from it all! We arrive for August bank holiday and we were glad we booked as it had a full sign up; however the field we camped in (there is only two) only had tents up around the side of the field leaving the middle completely free. The shower facilities are lovely, hot powerful and best of all FREE, the only thing I would say is that you can’t use your own hair dryer but there is one for a small fee. The washing up area is great too…there is even free washing up liquid. The pub right next to the campsite does brilliant meals and serves up to 9pm or if you fancy something a bit later the King George does pizzas till late. I would definitely recommend this campsite to anyone whether you are a family, couple (like us) or one man and a dog!
A quiet, laid back, simple but excellent campsite!
You can pitch where you like, and leave when you like. Two pitching areas, along the quiet entrance on large grassy flat verges (where we pitched), or in a large walled circular area. The surroundings are beautiful.
Plenty of space between tents for playing games. Simple swings and a baby swing for the kids. Very clean bathrooms, but the showers were too hot for the children.
You need tokens costing 50p for hot water to wash up which are always available on the desk. Dogs can go on site, but they have to stay on leads, there was no dog mess around.
A very short walk from the miniature railway (£22 for a family ticket), which also has a lovely cafe. We also enjoyed St Bees maize maze (£14 family ticket) and beach, great for kites!
Handy shop just by the water mill which sells hot bacon butties and other useful things. Eskdale stores sells more healthy options but is further away.
We loved it with our 3 young kids! Peaceful, traditional fun, not too crowded and very clean.
Would only change the shower temperature and the scary single track roads, don't take a trailer!
Just spent a fantastic weekend at this impressive site! We were very pleased with the whole experience.
Fab facilities, which were always very clean and well stocked. The showers were powerful and hot, and we didn't have to queue once, despite the fact the site was full!
Truly gorgeous location, complete with a little stream to lull you off to sleep at night. The Site is a fair drive along a lot of twisty roads, but affords amazing scenery and was well worth the extra slog. Not too many people on site as they restrict the pitches. The owners were friendly and very easygoing about our departure time, and there are two pubs within easy walking distance for a nightcap.
Great ice-cream at the local shop, and a steam train railway nearby for the kids.
We will be going back at least once this year and this site is firmly in our yearly diary! Check out the pub at Eskdale green for great food and service and a scrummy sticky toffee pudding!
This was our first try at camping as a family and we were delighted with the campsite. Very quiet and relaxed campsite with very clean facilities. Very glad the fisherground was packed as we might have not found this place at all. The kids loved it and cant wait to go back.
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Tent Pitches 
No Caravans 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
No Hardstandings 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
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 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <5 miles 
No Wild Swimming 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
Cycle Hire <1 mile 
Golf <1 mile 
No Tennis 
No Beach 
No Watersports 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
Riverside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
First visit here and we will definitely be returning. The campsite managers couldn't have been more helpful, I messed up my booking when I rang but he sorted it with no problem. When we got there he realised that friends of ours were there too and did his best to place us near them, and when he realised that where he put us meant our electric hookup wouldn't reach he lent us an extension cable so we could still pitch near them. He also informed us which way the wind blew in the valley and so which wold be the best way to pitch our tent.
