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Braithwaite Village Camping And Caravanning Club Site
Formerly Scotgate Holiday Park And Braithwaite Bridges
Braithwaite
Keswick
Cumbria (Browse area)
CA12 5TF
Tel: 024 7647 5426
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Pitches: 165
Open: 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
01/01/2027 to 31/12/2027
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 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 On Site |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 Cycle Hire <5 miles |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 Watersports <5 miles |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: October 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Seetheworld |
4 reviews from this member |
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 Just completed a two night stay at the beginning of Oct 2012 and overall, feel that this is an excellent site for campers and tourers.
Every single one of the reception staff and support staff were friendly, courteous and genuinely helpful. Couldn't have had better service. They also seem to take an active part in their community asking for recycling materials to help support local projects and had all the right bins behind the site to sort out waste.
The camping fields were still a little boggy so the staff helped with a walkaround to pick the best place to pitch, and left it as free choice on where to set up. Couldn't see any numbered pitches but it was a quiet time and no problems with getting enough space around the pitch. Around the edge were the hook ups for motorhomes / tourers and these seemed to have plenty of space around them.
The Toilet/Shower block was out of a 5 star hotel, underfloor heating, tiled throughout and spotless surfaces made it really impressive. The only downside was the lack of electric points in the ladies for hair products and only one wired-in hairdryer which takes some form of token or money. The separate pot wash and saniwaste was equally spotless and also had a heated underfloor, which was much welcome when the temperature dropped below zero!
There wasn't a child's play area that I could see, and although dogs are accepted at a minimal extra charge, there isn't a separate dog toileting area so that made it a little further to travel with my pooch for the basics.
Finding it is really easy, turn off for Braithwaite from the A66 and literally yards on the left there it is. On the downside this meant that there was a bit of road noise if you end up on that side of the park. But the scenery around really makes up for it, with walks available right out of the campsite and much more a short drive away in the surrounding Lake District.
Plenty of local village pubs and hotels for food and friendly banter which are very dog friendly. Coledale Inn allows dogs throughout. Keswick is only around 15 minutes away by car.
So this site for me could easily have been a 10 out of 10, but took half a point off for the road noise from the A66 and half a point off for the non-dog accommodating facilities.
But wouldn't hesitate to go back. 
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| Date of Visit: September 2012 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Chris Hume |
17 reviews from this member |
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We stayed at this site after viewing another one that we did not like. What an excellent choice. The views were fantastic. Shower/toilet block was excellent. Very large shower cubicles with hot water. Touch flush toilets. Underfloor heating through out the whole block. As it was a Saturday no electric hook up was available. Due to travelling from York this didn't bother us as we were tired & looking forward to an early night. We were able to move next day to ehu. Site was easy to get to. Short drive to Keswick shops & if I remember correctly approx 20 mile drive to Lake Windermere. Please read all the other reviews to get a full picture of this excellent site.
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Localknoxville |
2 reviews from this member |
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Brilliant campsite, we had a cracking time here, we stayed during the August Bank Holiday.
We stayed on the Braithwaite Bridge site, which is just over the road from the main site.
Good site and the shower block/toilets are good, clean and tidy, showers were very hot and free too, bonus!
The only down side was due to the weather, it rained solid for a day and night and the land did get a bit water logged, maybe some sort of drainage system might help as it's the Lakes and rains so much, but the rain is not the campsites fault, I've even seen some people give campsites rubbish scores because of the weather!
There is a dryer, which takes 20p's, much needed for when we went due to the amount of rain we had.
Anyway, we loved it here, when the sun did come out on the Sunday, we went up Skiddaw and come back for a bbq in the sun, cracking.
All other tenters were friendly and there was no noises at all after 10ish!
Keswick is just down the road so the campsite is in a great location.
We would defo stay here again
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Daveh64 |
5 reviews from this member |
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We arrived on August Bank Holiday Monday in torrential rain. There were very few tents pitched on the site so we chose the driest space we could find. The site did seem to be very wett with some areas cordoned off but we managed to find a dryish bit.
The toilets and showers were very good and we never had to wait for showers at all. But then there were only about 10 tents on the whole site.
Although the facilities are limited you can use the facilities at Scotgate in Braithwaite village which is a 10 minute stroll. We particularly liked the cafe where we had breakfast every day as it was so good and the staff so friendly.
There is a laundary at this site (Scotgate) but it consists of only one washer and one dryer which would seem inadequate for the size of the site.
Braithwaite seemed like a lovely village and I would recommend the village store which provides a variety of options for hot food as well as normal grocery stuff.
Keswick is close by and was as lovely as ever. I would suggest that families should try Winnlater Forest Visitor Centre where they have Go Ape which was excellent. There are lots of walks and cycle roots through the forest and bikes can be hired from the centre.
Overall, it was a really nice site but I think it would be less appealling if it was dry and very busy.
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
Unit: Static |
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| Reviewer: Helenweddle |
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We normally camp every summer for a week in a tent, but this year we opted out due to the very unpredictable weather. Call us soft, we don't mind! We booked a 6 berth static caravan at Scotgate for a very reasonable price.
Quite simply, this is one of the best campsites I have ever stayed at. The caravan was immaculate and they had provided everything-even a tea towel and washing up sponges. Very comfortable and warm and lovely.
What makes this place is the other campers though-my 7 year old step daughter made friends within 10 minutes and loved the open spaces in the caravan part of the park.
The stream that runs behind the park was well used by all kids for stone skimming and dam building. There is no specific play area for kids though, but most had brought bikes, scooters etc.
A bike is a must if you're a kid on this campsite though!
The shop is well stocked, everything you need, staff are helpful and the place is immaculate. We had a slight problem with our toilet in the caravan, but it was fixed within 30 minutes of reporting.
As we are nosey, we had a look in the impressive looking toilet block and it's the best toilet block we have ever seen. Even though our caravan bathroom was lovely, some of my family did opt into showering in the block due to how clean and spacious it was, with no queues.
Our only criticism is from a tent point of view. We probably wouldn't camp here for 3 reasons-you can't book ahead so if you're coming 2 1/2 hours we don't want to take a chance.
2. On rainy days we have noticed that some of the camping areas are very wet underfoot and there's no real pattern to where will be this damp.
3. There's no pitch management, so when we arrived on a Saturday the place was crammed and no one seemed to have any real space. By Sunday, lots had packed up and moved on though. Maybe we're too uptight about these things though!
All in all, a great campsite with good facilities, brilliant pub up the road and is very easy to find and well connected. Will definitely return if we ever decide to have another static caravan holiday again.
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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
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Wakeb |
1 review from this member |
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Camped here for the first time
GOOD POINTS - shower block on the main campsite is fantastic very modern clean and great hot showers all of which are wet rooms 4 to be exact. Plenty of wash sinks and toilets.
The on site shop sells everything you could want really for camping and there is a cafe which does a full english for £6 which is handy if you don't want to cook.
The campsite is located in the heart of the lakes next to Keswick which is handy. There are 2 pubs next to the site which sell good food and ale.
There is a stream which runs along the back of site which is great fun for the kids depending on how old they are. Suggest you take stormpegs because the ground is very stony.
BAD POINTS - some Toilets didn't have paper. The pot washing house is time consuming the taps are push down and get very hot but take an eternity to even half fill to wash up.
There is only one clothes dryer which on a wet day gets busy and queuing starts. The 10. 30 noise curfew was non existent 3 oclock in the morning revving cars we thought they were going to race round the tents scared the life out of my young family. No one came to tell them to stop. Luckily it was only one night apart from that and the appalling weather we had a great time. Would highly recommend
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Milady B |
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We stayed for two nights, on a bike tour of the Lake District. It was slightly disconcerting that you can't book a tent pitch, especially as we were travelling from the other side of the country, but there was room for us, despite us arriving at teatime.
There aren't any marked pitches (that I could see), so pitching was a bit haphazard, especially as the staff didn't say anything about where to pitch - they pretty much left us to it, but we were meeting up with friends who had already arrived, so we just pitched next to them.
That said, the facilities are first-rate: huge showers in very posh bathrooms. The on-site cafe is brilliant, and there's a pub just down the street that does really good food too. Keswick is just down the road, so the site is an ideal place to start exploring from.
As you'd expect in the Lake District, it rained. A lot. Our pitch was fine, but our friend woke up to find a puddle under his tent. The ground wasn't muddy, though, so I presume the pitches drain fairly quickly once the rain stops for a bit!
The tariff did seem a bit steep for over £20 a night without EHU, but the facilities and location meant we felt it was good value for money, and we'd definitely stay there again.
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Freewheelwinnie |
3 reviews from this member |
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I have stayed on this site several times and regard it as one of the better sites I have stayed on in the Lake District - that is of course if you are not into wild camping.
The site is very clean with adequate wash and laundry facilities. It has a well stocked shop and even has a restaurant should you want to indulge in a breakfast or dinner.
The hard standings are very well maintained and neat with electric hook up. The grassed area for camping is perhaps one of the best I have come across so far. It is kept short and always in excellent condition which gives the impression that they must weed and feed the camping ground in order to maintain a standard.
Perhaps the only drawback is price which for a camper van is 19. 50 in the low season and I think about £22. 80 in the high. I do think, however, given the quality of the facilities this one is worth it.
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Apslt |
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Great site. Will surely visit again. There is some room for improvement but overall it, s good.
Set in some beautiful environments. Enough space and conveniently located. Satisfactory toilet and shower facilities. Impressed by the friendliness.
A lot less busier than their sister concern. Tranquil surroundings. Good value and stay for a few days. The area itself and surroundings offer good views therefore will revisit.
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Andywham |
2 reviews from this member |
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This site is very popular but not without good reason. Well-situated, close to Keswick and right at the foot of Coledale fells.
Prices are towards the top of the scale (£20 per night for two people in a campervan) but the facilities make it good value.
The field is level, relatively dry and always well-mown. Theres a well stocked shop and probably the best toilet block and showers you are likely to find on a campsite, though the pot wash facilities fail to reach the same standard with a feeble flow of warm water at all the sinks.
The site and facilities are always clean, always well-tended and there is always a warm welcome.
Recommended, though perhaps not at peak holiday times due to it's popularity.
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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
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| Date of Visit: May 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Jonnyclaret1973 |
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This site is brilliant. We stayed here for one night, midweek. It was very quite so we had plenty of choice for where we pitched our tents. The ground is flat all over the site. The toilet block is immaculate and wouldn't look out of place in a 4 star hotel. There is an on site shop but we only bought newspapers there. The staff in reception seemed really nice. There is a lovely pub next to the site which serves food. There are plenty of bin areas and water points around the site so there are no long walks. It cost us £41. 50 for 4 people with one car for one night so a little on the top side when it comes to price but you get what you pay for. Easy walking distance from Keswick which has plenty of shops, bars and restaurants.
I would certainly recommend this site and will be visiting again.
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| Date of Visit: April 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Chris tomes |
8 reviews from this member |
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Stayed two nights here either side of the Anniversary Waltz Fell Race. We chose this because it was a quiet site, and because of other reviewers' ratings. We couldn't fault it.
Very happy with our pitch on stone. Electric hook-up was included, so we used that to increase our comfort when otherwise we wouldn't have bothered.
The crowning glory though is the toilet and shower block - kept scrupulously clean and with heated floors, we looked forward to every visit.
The shower cubicles were the most generous in size we've encountered and thanks to the heated floors were generally dry on entry.
Pleasant short walk into Braithwaite for good pub food. Keswick is in easy walking distance. Other campers were friendly.
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| Date of Visit: April 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Sparkleandstar |
8 reviews from this member |
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Absolutely first class site. We genuinely could not fault it. We were at the upper end of the site and didn't hear any traffic noise as others have commented.
The fully serviced pitches are brilliant. Fantastic not having to walk down a hill to collect or empty water.
At £21 a night for us 2 adults and 2 dogs it is fantastic value for money.
The toilet & shower block is out of this world and immaculately clean. They are also heated which is a godsend given the temperatures so far this year.
On site shop was well stocked and competitively priced too.
Staff on the site were very pleasant & helpful but totally unobtrusive.
Keswick itself we found to be a lovely little town. Just about every shop in the town was dog friendly and most had water bowls at their doors.
I genuinely find it difficult to think of anything bad about this site. The only very minor thing we noticed was that some of the static caravans on the site could of done with a power wash to remove the moss. Again something or nothing really.
Will certainly be returning.
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| Date of Visit: April 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Rosie201 |
3 reviews from this member |
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On arrival the staff and owners were polite and friendly.
We were taken to our pitch staff were really helpful.
Toilets are great really warm and clean the showers are big.
There is a shop on site they have most things in paper mags. Never tried the food.
The location is good for most of the walks in the area, it was very quiet.
Keswick is not far we walked there.
We had a great time would return anytime.
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| Date of Visit: March 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: ENOCH |
29 reviews from this member |
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We have stayed on this site 3 times since September and have been really impressed with the facilities and staff. The toilet/shower block is spotlessly clean, the grounds are well maintained and the site shop well stocked. The site is now offering free Wi-Fi access, unfortunately I was unable to connect either with a lap top or mobile phone from our pitch. The site is within walking distance of Keswick and offers easy access to numerous walks in the area. There are 2 pubs in the village offering cask ales as well as draught beers, meals are served through out the day and are reasonably priced for the area.
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