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The Croft: Caravans Lodges and Apartments
North Lonsdale Road
Hawkshead
Ambleside
Cumbria (Browse area)
LA22 0NX
Tel: 01539 436 374
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Pitches: 54
Open: 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
01/01/2027 to 31/12/2027
Rating: 
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 No Tents |
 No Caravans |
 No Motorhomes |
 No Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 Holiday Homes for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 No Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 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 |
 Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop <1 mile |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 TV Room |
 Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <1 mile |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 Tennis <1 mile |
 No Beach |
 Watersports <5 miles |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Reviewer: Maxcamp |
9 reviews from this member |
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 June 2004
I'd prebooked for me and my young son but I had to squeeze my tiny two person tent in between the guy ropes of others. The 11 o'clock noise curfew is vehemently adhered to: which, considering the volume and proximity of other campers led to neither an inviting or relaxing stay.
Toilets were good: the pitches flat. Nothing for kids to do apart from play ball and ride bikes in a high density camping area.
We bailed out a day early and went to Blackpool. The traffic jam on the motorway was a preferable alternative to another night there. 
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| Reviewer: ChrisandOdette |
1 review from this member |
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July 2004
Arrived to find our electrics not working, and within the next 2 hours our car had disabled itself (Long Story) so basically a nightmare start. Site office workers very very helpful and without their support we may have just packed up and gone home.
First two days heavy rain and the ground on the EHU side seemed to struggle to drain. Toilets always clean and the showers are not showers they are massagers ..... the water pressure is out of this world.
Hawkshead really beautiful, will be coming back to this site.
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| Reviewer: jamieb |
2 reviews from this member |
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July 2004
Just come back from spending 6 nights at this site. First impressions were good. The staff were very friendly and would always go out of their way to help. The camp field itself was nice and flat. The site has a ‘pitch anywhere’ policy, so if you get there early you have the pick of the field. The site itself is just across the road from Hawkshed village, the merits of which have already been mentioned in the other reviews.
Regarding the facilities, there is no on-site shop to speak of, but the Co-Op in the village offers anything you could need. They do offer freezing facilities for ice packs at 10p per block. There are hot and cold vending machines, a TV room, laundry, washing-up facilities and the usual shower, wash, toilet blocks.
Washing-up water is hot and free. Situated within this block are the only 2 (I think) freshwater taps, so if you’re camped at the far end of the field obtaining water is a bit of a trek.
The showers are 20p for about 4 mins. The things to note when taking a shower are that the meters are outside of the cubicles, the time starts from when you put your money in (not when you turn the shower on), and that you cant open the shower door properly when the seat is down. The trick is to strip, hang your clothes up, and whip the money in.
Hot water for washing is free; there are power points for shavers, and mains sockets (at 20p).
The site allows barbeques, but no open fires. The ‘no noise’ policy was adhered to but I would suggest camping away form the fence which backs onto the static caravans.
My impressions of the site are:
For:
• Flat pitches
• Very handy for Hawkshead and the surrounding area (Ambleside, Bowness etc)
• Friendly, helpful staff
• Good, clean washing facilities
• Tents can be pitched anywhere on the field, and cars can be parked along side.
Against:
• The shower set-up is not ideal.
• Expensive (£14.50 per night).
• Only one drinking water point.
Overall I would strongly recommend this site. We booked an additional 2 nights because we were enjoying it that much!!.
I noticed the ‘site full’ sign went up over the weekend, so booking is advisable. I would definitely go back again. For those who wish to explore the Lakes either on foot, or by car, this site is the ideal location.
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| Reviewer: jaynus |
21 reviews from this member |
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March 2004
We have just had a long weekend on this site in our tent. The site only opened for the season last week and looks slightly rough around the edges. The camping field is flat but could do with being rolled as it was slightly lumpy - not too bad though. Toilet blocks were clean. Showers were 20p for 4 minutes. The only down side is that the money box for the shower is outside the cubicle so if your money runs out you have to come out of the cubicle to put more money in!! The showers were steaming hot though and very nice. Pot washing facilities are under cover but outside and we may have seen a big rat run down one of the drains that had got a cracked cover on it!
The village clock is quite loud and chimes every 15 minutes, so a visit to the 4 pubs in the village beforehand will help you sleep better.
The sun inn does lovely meals and most of the pubs seemed to welcome dogs, even in the eating areas.
Overall a very good site, I would think it gets very busy in the summer and the camping field is not that big so I would book before you go.
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| Reviewer: Bond |
3 reviews from this member |
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2001/2002
I have been to this camp site many many times, it is always in the best of condition, nice friendly staff and l will continue to use this camp site. 8/10
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| Reviewer: Mushinski |
11 reviews from this member |
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Sept 03
Spent a weekend at this site. Very close to Hawkshead village, a minutes walk away from four great pubs.
It was expensive, but shower/toilet/washing up and games room were good standard. 9/10.
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| Reviewer: Vivien Hill |
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august 2003
We have just spent over a week at this camp site and loved every minute.
As already said, it is a flat site and sheltered. The walk into Hawshead is just a couple of minutes, we used the the post office off-licence for our takeway booze, we found them to be cheaper than the Co-op.
The sites shower/toilet facilities were kept clean and also the wash-up sinks very tidy and the hot water was free.
The village clock didn't bother us any, we loved it.
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| Reviewer: Vanessa Hale |
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July 2003
Tent pitches are all flat & toilet & shower facilities very clean - spotless in fact. Showers cost 20p & socket for hairdryer costs 20p. Facilities for washing up were ok & laundry with washers & dryers at reasonable cost. Staff very friendly & site is well used but no noise after 11.00 which is adhered to. Very centrally located right in Hawkshead village - with well stocked co-op, post office & 5 pubs all with great food.
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| Reviewer: janis |
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oct 2002
.The site is well situated, the village of Hawkshead just a short walk away. Lots of walks in the area and lots of interesting stuff about Beatrice Potter, Wordsworth etc Village has a co-op so all food requirments are easily met plus post office and hostileries !!!!Easy to find from instructions supplied. Overall a very nice place to stay but if like me you are a light sleeper the village clock could be a problem striking on the 1/4 hr and doing a full bing bong on the hour coupled with cows and hooting owls no guarantee of a full night sleep !! But we enjoyed our stay here and would reommend it to people not wanting a lot of entertainment - content with the quiet life !!!!Janis
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| Reviewer: Mark Fishwick |
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July 2002
Good site with very friendly staff. Not very many water points, and whilst the toilets were well maintained.
The games room is very good.
I will definitely visit again, this is a superbly located site with a short 1 minute walk into Hawkshead, but no problems with noise whatsoever. The shop is not great but you're only 300 metres or so from the late opening Co-Op (which has cashback), so that's probably why.
I have to thank this site because my hook-up lead was not long enough so they lent me one without having to put down a deposit.
There is probably not a better located site in the Lakes (and that includes Fallbarrow Park) and it is well worth visiting.
The TV reception is not the greatest here, and we ended up using a powered signal amplifier ('magic wand'). The games room has a couple of TV's in it plus tables and chairs, so they understand the situation!
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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
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| Reviewer: Deb Davis |
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Aug 1997
Very friendly staff meet you on arrival.
The toilet/shower block was exceptionally well maintained, very clean.
The pitches are all on the flat, overall a very nice site.
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