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It is expensive, but it's a really spacious, attractive site, set in woods and beside Windermere lake.
Children's facilities are good, with a couple of play areas, and although our children are young (4 and 6) we were happy to give them a little bit of freedom. They can also play at the lake-shore, with supervision!
Washing facilities are also good and clean.
Within walking distance is Low Wray castle, which is also a lot of fun for children, as well as interesting for the adults.
Staff could have been a little brighter. They initially gave us the wrong pitch, and they weren't always at the shop when it should have been open; but they were generally friendly.
Just back from a stay at Low Wray for the May Day Bank Holiday. Being National Trust, it is relatively expensive, but don't let that put you off paying extra for the 'Lakeside Pitch', literally on the shores of Lake Windermere. The views were stunning - although the Geese were a little noisy.
The shower block is clean - even when the site was full like it was this weekend - and we didn't have to wait once. The washing up areas could do with a light though. Other than that, we were really happy.
A few things to note however, some of the pitches in other parts of the campsite looked to be on a steep slope, if that was mine I would have been very disappointed. Also, you can't drive down to your pitch and have to carry it to the car park. This wasn't an issue for us, but I know it could be for some others it could be a real issue.
Overall, I really recommend this site and wouldn't hesitate in going back.
I used this site as the venue for my first solo camp in my new vango blade. I didn't arrive at the site until just after 7pm on a Saturday and was worried that I wouldn't make it in time but was glad to find the reception still open with a friendly and helpful lady behind the desk. The toilets and showers seemed very clean and nice to be in with a sink at the back of the block to do washing up in.
I pitched my tent facing the lake on pitch 5 which I had to pay extra for but I'm glad that I did. Not that the other pitches had anything wrong with them but the view I had from my tent across the lake whilst eating my meal was very peaceful. I was one of only 3 tents on the site due to it being a somewhat wet and wild weekend. It wasn't quiet however due to the ducks and swans going about their business. I thought this added to the feeling of being somewhere wild but was surprised at the volume.
All in all a great site to get away from it all which was just what I was looking for!
We stayed for 7 nights in August on a 'Large Lakeview' pitch in a newly opened field which was the best on the site with a view straight across the lake! The tents were very well spaced making for a peaceful camp.
It's worth noting that you can't drive to your pitch, so we had quite a long distance to drag a very full trailer, but worth it to have the cars out of the way for the rest of our stay. Anyone who would have difficulty moving their kit should probably ask for a pitch in 'Vick's Meadow' as that is near the parking. The site got very full over the weekend and the 'Vick's meadow' area was engulfed in a smog of BBQ smoke, so we were pleased to be pitched a bit higher up.
The showers/toilets were clean and even during this busy time I only had to queue for a shower once. I do think that opening the new field has put additional strain on the nearest block though, and 4 sinks is not enough at busy teeth cleaning times! It was helpful to see from the other review that there are a couple of sockets so bring your own hairdryer and you can charge your phone.
The shop was good for camping supplies, but no help for food as it carried very low stock. Nothing you could make a meal from except the excellent local burgers, bread, eggs and milk all out of stock and onions the only fruit / veg! You can get an ice cream though, and your ice packs re-frozen for 20p each. There is a Tesco express in nearby Ambleside, and we had a great Chinese takeaway from the Lucky Dragon.
Don't go to this site without some kind of boat! The weather was hot so swimming and rowing were the main occupations.
Overall an excellent week on a fantastic site 'proper camping' with no bars and discos. Great kids play area.
Would definitely return and I hope they don't spoil it by expanding any more, as I think the weekend we were there was capacity.
This is a great site in a beautiful location. The staff were friendly and helpful. The shop is adequate but pricey. Our pitch (on the main field nearest the reception) was fine, but a lot of the other pitches were seriously sloping. This would be my only criticism of the whole place.
I always rate campsites by the state of the shower block, and this was excellent. It was always clean, the showers were hot, and I never had to queue.
Two things I particularly appreciated were plugs for hair driers or straighteners, and plenty of hooks & a bench to put all your stuff on when you were in the shower.
One of the highlights for us was the twice daily visit of the Yew Tree Farm van serving fantastic burgers (lamb or beef), sausage and bacon rolls with chips. It would be quite expensive if you were feeding a family of four, but the quality was exceptional.
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 is a beautiful campsite and well worth a visit. Lots of camping areas with many of them secluded and some in a large field.
We arrived late in the day and were offered one of the two remaining campervan spots. Unfortunately because of the extreme rain the week before it was very boggy.
We parked the van and promptly got stuck in the mud! MrH managed to get us out but we were concerned about staying there overnight in the chucking rain.
The warden was helpful and said we could be towed out in the morning if need be. Because the van was elderly we opted to stay in one of the car parks in the trees instead which was fine. Not the campsites fault but disappointing because I would have to say that our allocated spot was one of the best ever.
If you ever get a chance and you have a van. Go in the dry weather for an amazing stay!
Facilities were good and setting perfect. Great kids playpark.
Lovely site, large site however lots of privacy especially in the woodland area.
Facilities good, only 2 showers in the block nearest to us (1 of 3 blocks), and often a queue. Busy bank holiday weekend, and the cleanliness of the toilets and showers varied, sometimes clean and tidy other times later in the day heavy mud in the showers and very dirty, with no way of cleaning up for ourself.
However, lovely friendly site, great little shop, great park and great location. Will return!
We spent the jubilee weekend at Low Wray after they opened the spare field as an overflow area. This site is fantastic as you feel as if you are in the middle of the lakes. The scenery is almost Truemanesque it is so perfect.
The site is clean, very well spaced out varied. When it was windy I wished we were pitched in the woods where it was sheltered but when it was sunny I was glad we were in the field.
The site is on the side of Windermere and you are able to launch small craft. I thought the toilet blocks were great but my 'teenage' son did not feel the showers were warm enough to meet his facial cleansing routine needs.
There is a great playground for younger children and a really lovely walk around the site. Over the weekend there was an orienteering trail if you fancied joining in. The sinks for washing up are adequate and there is a good site shop.
This is an expensive site and for this reason it would not have been my first choice if we had given this weekend more thought before it was virtually upon us. As previously stated you cannot take your car onto the pitching areas and for me this was another downside. I would not have minded moving the car once we had pitched.
There is a short walk to Low Wray castle and a lovely drive to Hawkshead where the pubs serve excellent food but book in advance.
Just back from an excellent weekend at Low Wray. The site is very well managed and quiet beautiful in the woods. We camped in Woodhouse field which is right on the edge of the site. On our next visit we will ask to camp in the woods.
The two play areas were well used by our kids. They also found a rope swing and were very happy just to wander through the woods. Wray castle is a good wet weather plan if needed. The kids can dress up as knights and princesses. The grounds of the castle are very beautiful as is the lakeside area.
We ate at Outgate Inn which was good food. For tremendous food visit the Drunken Duck (you will need to book). Another great find was a cafe Chesters by the river in Skelwith Bridge.
We will return as there is a lot to do and see in the Lake District.
Have stayed here several times, lovely quiet quite basic small site with 'eco friendly' loos/showers (use 'green' chemicals in your porta potti to preserve their bio tank system!). Not suitable for large units or if you're looking for electric hook ups, facilities and entertainment, club houses etc. This site is really about being around nature - love it! Toilet/shower block basic but clean (cold in winter!), what you need though. Run by friendly National Trust staff who enjoy canoeing and are happy to spend time telling you all about the wildlife and surrounding areas etc. View of the lake from tent pitches, and if you have a small/walkers tent you can pitch right next to the shore in seclusion, lovely! We have a small VW Campervan so stayed near shower/loo block (next to lake) on hardstanding parking area, with views through trees to lake. Great for walking/hiking/canoeing/fishing. A drive to local towns, shops and pubs etc. But lots to do in area, canoeing (launch from campsite), boat trips from nearby towns, visit Beatrix Potter estate, Ambleside is a lovely old town with interesting shops, restaurants (check out the Mill restaurant/cafe with mill wheel in place). Other lakes and places to see near by. Magical area to visit.
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 have just returned from a lovely 4 night stay at Low Wray campsite. It was my first time camping with my partner & I must say I was pleasantly surprised. We stayed on pitch 119 in “Whitworth’s Meadow”, which is just a standard pitch, near to the Teepee area.
When we arrived the guys at reception were very friendly & told us where to go, although we didn’t get a map of the site which I thought was odd (we later went & asked for one & they gave us a standard one from the Kids pack that they provide). We drove around to where our pitch was, parking was very close but not on top of you which was good. We were very unlucky, as our pitch was on a dreadful slope which really is the only thing I have to complain about.
The showers & toilets were hygienic & considering there are only 3 blocks for the whole park (which is large & quite spread out) the wait was never too bad, I only had to queue once. The floors got muddy when it rained but they were never smelly. The showers are free & of the type you get at the swimming baths (press a button & water comes out for a bit) but there was always hot water, the pressure & temperature varied a bit but we were never scolded or freezing cold. There were only 3 showers in the ladies block nearest us & 2 in the men’s, but as I said, we both only had to queue one day.
The site itself was lovely, and very obviously National Trust, they have not made it commercialised, although there is a kids play area & some water activities, it just feels like tents in woodland and a field. I would not have wanted to stay in the woodland area, it did get very muddy when it rained & the tents did seem a little close together. One thing I would say is if you really want a lake view then you will need to pay for it, the lake is not quite as on your doorstep as the website makes out. But it’s a nice walk to it and it is a great view when you get there. The shop is in the reception area, it has basics but is very expensive, and you also need to pay for putting your freezer blocks in there, 20p a block which seemed a bit steep.
There is a catering van on site near the reception/shop which sells all sorts of locally produced food (burgers, bacon sandwiches etc, as well as other meals) we didn’t eat there but it was a nice touch.
All in all we had a really lovely time, it possibly was a bit on the pricey side but we would definitely go back there, as long as we didn’t have a sloped pitch! I would also say you will definitely need a car, as nowhere is really within walking distance!
The main attraction of Low Wray is to be near the lakeside of Windermere. We took our folding boats for a couple of weeks and had a great time (10 year old & I) exploring the lake and the rivers leading off it. Care is needed to make sure you get a pitch near the water. We were ideal - 50 yds away and able to leave our boats ready rigged by the waterside. The beach was a bit leaf mouldy but fine. Another part of the site has a pebbled beach - if I came again I'd try to get a pitch there. The view over the lake was better there to.
Facilities are pretty good. They have their busy moments like all large sites but was never a problem.
The shop was useful but generally expensive. So most of our shopping we did in local stores in Ambleside & Hawkshead. They did let us charge our big batteries in the shop free of charge which was nice (using our own charger of course). The on site catering (high end burger van) was so expensive we didn't use it and hardly saw anyone else use it. There's a sit down fish & chip shop in Ambleside if you're looking for a budget non-cooking evening.
The playground was much enjoyed by the kids. Had we not had our own boats, the on site canoes for hire would have been a valuable asset.
They have orienteering maps for kids to do round the site which was fun.
The staff were very friendly and helpful. I was worried beforehand that the NT might be overly bureaucratic in their management but this seemed groundless.
A great base for exploring the lakes. We did several mountains while we were there including Helvellyn & Striding Edge which my 10 year old loved. Rainy day outings are much in demand - our favourite was the Aquarium at Lakeside.
Stayed for 2 nights at this beautiful campsite during the Windermere airshow weekend. The site is beautifully located with pitches being well spaced apart. The new reception area also stocks the basics, ie; milk, bread etc.
The staff are very helpful. An added bonus is an on site cafe run by Yew Tree Farm providing not only breakfasts but also sandwiches, picnics and a great selection of hot meals all made from locally sourced meat etc, fantastic!
The facilities I understand have been recently refurbished and were of a high standard. The only problem I have is the fact that spiders and their webs are not being brushed away from windows and ceilings so I imagine in a few months time it will be rather unpleasant for people like me with a phobia. It really doesn't take much to brush them away regularly, this was my only complaint.
Had a walk around the site and noticed that the children's play area set in the woodland looked very exciting. There is access to the Lake at several points around the site.
I would definitely stay here again at this peaceful and relaxing site.
Due to arrive 19/07, as out of mobile reception, only received a message on the day that shop/reception was to close for staff training at 3pm when meant to arrive.
Rang back and arrived early - booked pitch was double booked (not great)- guy had reception was however very helpful and got a better pitch (would have been a nightmare if reception had closed).
Toilets and Showers were a distance from 'lake view' - only two showers and three toilets at nearest facility - but others available over camp site.
Lovely views, parking away from tent was a pain when arrived in rain but ok if could find parking.
Is a premium price and more suited to families - lots of kids walking by tent all day. Was worth a visit - pitch under trees, good in the bad weather but limited if sunny.
Hard hard surface on pitches, stones, so had the rugs out which got super muddy.
Liked it, but for me not worth the premium price for a return visit.
We have stayed in this campsite for 3 nights. When I booked this campsite for our bigger tent, I was given only grass fiel option, so I thought maybe all the pitches by the lake were already booked. But there were lots free.
We even asked at the reception if it would be possible to get a pitch by the lake, they said we booked for large tent and they don't allow them by the lake. But we saw that there were even bigger tents than ours. So it did annoy us. If we will be coming back there, we know pitch numbers by the lake, that we will request.
Otherwise, toilet/shower block was good, newly done, clean. Always hot water available. The grass field was not flat, but nothing too bad. It is narrow road to get to the campsite and the reception is open just on certain times, so you have to be on the right time or you'll be waiting.
Ambleside village is a few miles away.
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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 
No Gas Exchange 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar <5 miles 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <5 miles 
Wild Swimming On Site 
Indoor Pool <5 miles 
No Outdoor Pool 
Horse Riding <5 miles 
Cycle Hire On Site 
No Golf 
Tennis <5 miles 
No Beach 
Watersports On Site 
Boat Launch / Mooring On Site 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
Lakeside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
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