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We spent our Golden Wedding anniversary here, what a well run site with staff who go the extra mile. We asked for a hardstanding close to the facilities as I am disabled and they came up trumps, I judge sites by their disabled facilities and theirs is excellent !
Everything was spotless and well kept.
With an hourly bus service to Workington, Keswick or Penrith outside the site - there's a nice cafe by the bus stop we decided to hit Keswick - be warned the buses get filled quickly, we had to wait for the next one on the in journey, coming back was ok.
You don't need telling about the location - it's handy for the Central Fells, Buttermere, Bassenthwaite, Derwentwater, Thirlmere and Grasmere.
It's 10 years since we last visited this site - it won't be that long next time, all being well 10 weeks!
What a site. Facilities are large, clean, modern and warm. Down side is showers are push button, but you can control temperature and the cubicles are large.
Pitches are massive (we were on super pitch number 99). All super pitches appear to be hard standing but banging the awning pegs in was easy enough.
Great play park for kids on site as well.
We had a beer at the Royal Oak which was very nice and about a five minute walk from the site. Bus stops to Keswick, Penrith,
Cockermouth etc just a few minutes walk from the site also. Tickets on bus are recently changed to £3 single trip. So you can get a bus from the site to Keswick for £3 or stay on the same X5 bus and get to Penrith for the same £3. Or go to Whitehaven for £3 also on X5. I think the other bus that stops here is the 77.
We are seasoned campers but have only previously visited Braithwaite in January for my wife's birthday. This year we decided to take our tent and less clothes.
What a wise decision, the pitch was a generous size, level, and I only hit one stone with a peg, unheard of !
On entering the toilet block I was very pleasantly surprised. Immaculately clean, lots of toilets, wash basins and showers. Very well lit and spacious.
The lodges are incredible, and in January much more sensible, but we will continue to come camping in the warmer months.
One of our favourite places in the world made much better by this great site run by very approachable people via mobile
Lovely site in wonderful scenery, good view out onto Skiddaw. Our pitch backed onto a brook with a footpath running along it, didn’t disturb us. I got a few midge bites so bring some Smidge if the weathers warm-ish.
We went cycling for a couple of days, out past Keswick and over the Old Coach Road, and to Cockermouth via north side of Bassenthwaite water back via Whinlatter Forest and visitor centre which has a great cafe. Best sausage rolls I’ve ever eaten.
Also walked from site to top of Catbells and back, nearly 10 miles but amazing views
Braithwaite is a charming little village. We were not keen to visit the little cafe opposite the site more than once as the staff were too insistent on letting us know we barely had time for coffee and cake as they closed in 30 minutes, we didn’t feel welcome. We saw next day that the little village shop also had a cafe section, wish we’d gone there instead.
Can’t fault the site, staff helpful, friendly, and all facilities in tip top condition.
Site seems good for kids, there are statics if you have non camping friends you want to go on holiday with.
Note very little TV signal but 4G (EE) good, also Tesco mobile signal good. The site office will lend you a coaxial cable to plug into TV then all channels good. Pitches a little sloping, need ramps.
Bus stops into Keswick and beyond near the site entrance, good service.
We’d love to stay here again, loads more to do. via mobile
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 one of the best sites in the Lake District.
Within walking distance of Keswick and buses pass the site entrance very regular.
We had a superb, flat gravel service pitch with water tap, waste outlet, and TV plug in.
The facilities are the best we've ever experienced, although they close the shower/toilet block from 10. 30 in the morning to 12. 00, which is a bit of a pain if you're having a lay in.
The staff were very friendly and efficient.
The village of Braithwaite is right on the doorstep and boasts a couple of pubs, a tea room/cafe and a village shop/tea room. We used all of these during our stay. All were excellent so there's no excuse to have to cook.
Stayed here quite a few times now but there's plenty to do in this area of the Lake District.
Stayed 3 nights at this sight due to it's proximity to Whinlatter forest for the parkrun and also Keswick for an event we attended.
The weather was changeable as only the LD can be. Snow when we arrived giving way to heavy rain all day Saturday, mixed on Sunday before a beautiful sunny morning on Monday.
The facilities were superb as they are normally on club sites. We had a friendly welcome from the site team who were happy to venture out in the heavy rain to show us the pitches available.
We ate at the Royal Oak Saturday evening and I would definitely recommend.
We paid £76. For the 3 nights which inc EHU with a 10% discount.
One of the best sites we have stayed at in the 8 yrs of motorhoming. Very well laid out and spacious pitches, we did opt for a super service pitch as we were there for 5 nights and had a huge pitch.
Only had one issue that behind the pitch we chose is a public walkway slightly above the level of our van, most people would just nod, smile or say hello but some were quite noisy and one group late at night were extremely loud. Not the fault of the site, but just people being inconsiderate.
Excellent facilities, very modern and clean toilet/shower blocks. Shop on site, it was large and spacious inside but strangely enough, very little in the way of goods on sale, thought they could make better use of the area.
Literally few mins walk from the site is a small cafe very nice for breakfast etc. Pricey, but nice. Bus stop outside the cafe to various parts of the Lakes. Just 10mins into Keswick where you can also get buses to other places.
We took the bus from Braithwaite to Buttermere, about 40 mins, very popular bus so make sure you get there early and it's worth queueing on the way back from Buttermere for a longer period as the bus was full before everyone got on so people had to wait for the next bus which was about an hour later.
Two pubs in walking distance from the site, we ate a couple of times in the closest one, The Royal Inn. Very good food, would recommend.
When we next visit The Lake District, we have decided we would most likely base ourselves here and use public transport to get to other areas of the lakes. Perfect place to stop for a long duration.
Nice area for walking with lovely views over the fells. via mobile
Braithwaite village ccc is the best caravan site we have been to
Apart from being new it has every thing: large pitches, we got a fully serviced pitch, electric, water, waste, and tv, it has two pubs, a cafe and a bus stop outside the entrance into keswick. just leave the car
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
I booked for 2 nights for in my camper van with my son and booked on my friend with his son at the same time.
I arrived at the campsite and in plenty of time with loads of pitches still empty, I asked if they could save the pitch next to me for a hour until my friend arrived so that we could be next to one another.
I got told that it’s tough luck and if someone else got the pitch my friend would have to go elsewhere. I asked politely but was treated like a child. I understand their policy but I think in the circumstance for my friend running late that they should of been more accommodating.
It’s in a great location and couldn’t fault the site but the customer service is poor considering it’s quite expensive.
I would advise certain staff to be more polite and to treat customers with more respect as I was very disappointed. via mobile
This is, it must be said, a very good Site. Quite the swankiest, warmest toilet block we've ever used, there is laminate everywhere.
An excellent location at the foot of Whinlatter with easy access to all of walking routes, buses and the main road. On top of that, the usual excellent C &CC staff, even in the wettest of weather.
As a late booking, or maybe they knew what the weather was going to be like, we got the jumbo hardstanding serviced pitch. Even in the heavy rain, the pitch stayed in reasonable condition. We had a glorious view of Skiddaw, only spoilt by the waste compound.
The pitch might work better for caravans and other Motorhomes but we couldn't use the grey water drain or fresh water tap as they were inaccessible for us.
The only gripe was a common one, could the many dog owners ALL clean up after their pets. It's not fun to have to clean dog s*** from flooring when the owner can't be bothered to do it themselves. It only takes one.
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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 
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 
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 
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 
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 
We spent our Golden Wedding anniversary here, what a well run site with staff who go the extra mile. We asked for a hardstanding close to the facilities as I am disabled and they came up trumps, I judge sites by their disabled facilities and theirs is excellent !
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