The Ruskin Museum
The Ruskin Museum tells the fascinating "Story of Coniston" and the many heroes that lived and worked there.
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Why stay here ...
Beautiful location in the lake district.
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Latest arrival time: 5:00 PM
Latest departure time: 12:00 PM
0.25 acres
Electric amperage: 16
Lawned site
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Great savings on days out
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Brantwood - John Ruskin's Home
A house set in gardens offering a fascinating insight into Ruskin’s life with fine paintings and treasures.
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Go Ape - Grizedale
UK's No.1 Forest Adventure. Fly down zip-wires, leap off swings and tackle crossings across amazing scenery.
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Mountain Journeys
Rock climbing and scrambling, gorge scrambling, guided walks, navigation workshops, abseiling, and canyoning.
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Sites key:
- Postcode:
- LA21 8EW
- GPS:
- Lat 54.367261 / Lon -3.074584
- OS field ref:
- SD305975
- OS map ref:
- 97
Transport links
- Bus stop within 1 mile
- Buses go to: Coniston, Ambelside, Windermere
- Daily public transport within 1 mile
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Great Location
Beckthwaite
Great location, close to Coniston centre and the lake, we stayed in June to go for a hike round Lake Coniston. When we arrived we were not sure what to do so I rang the doorbell on the house, got no reply so we just pitched up where we thought we should, the owner came out a short while later and said the doorbell doesn't work and we were fine pitching where we had chosen.
The site was clean, there is no pot wash or hot water here, this is probably as the site is geared up for Motorhomes & Caravans (we were in a small camper and a folding camper) The shower was fine, 50p for 4 minutes, plenty of toilet roll in the toilets, but no hand towels or hand dryer.
I would definitely stay again as it's in a great spot, they do not allow fire pits, we had one the first night and the owner politely asked us not to light it again as they were not allowed.
Not disappointed
Beckthwaite
This little site is a gem right in the heart of Coniston 5 min walk into town with all its amenities pubs, shops and easy access to numerous walks (my favourite is the Copper mine walk). The site has 2 toilets 1 includes the shower both clean and tidy, taps (not on pitch) for drinking water and an elsan. You can dump your grey water after removing lid to the drain.
Not forgetting the owner’s who are nice and helpful. Lovely views of the mountains behind the house and all in all a lovely site I definitely will be back one day.
Wynyardlad
Reviewed on 22/08/2023 15:35
lovely spot in the heart of coniston
Beckthwaite
pervious reviewers obviously came to a different spot! the owners house does not block the views!! their is most definitely an Elsan!! The access is not very difficult if you take it easy. its also not particularly narrow... just care needed. if you a confident driver you should be fine.
this site is as central as you can get. basic but clean and tidy. Lovely owners, really helpful. We have a twin axel and so its a cosy site to get on but no problems in doing so. Showers take 50p which was fine, very clean and tidy bathroom area in general. The pitches are a little uneven and not marked out to perfection, but as long as you are not after manicuring and perfect straight lines, you are fine. Its the perfect stop to be if you want to enjoy coniston and surrounds.
Visit for 3 days in June 2021
Beckthwaite
Very difficult and narrow access.
Pitches a little small.
Good access to Coniston and lake.
Not for us
Beckthwaite
We had read the good reviews on this site so was really looking forward to our visit of 2 nights. On arrival we were met by a gentleman, not sure who he was but the owners were out for the day…. this was not an issue.
We were disappointed with our pitch, all the pitches were small and ours was tucked in the corner right next to the road and pavement which was busy due to it being a lovely hot weekend. No Elsan point and was advised to open a grid in the grounds or empty in the toilet block, we really didn’t want to do either! No individual taps for the pitch so if using a Motorhome fill up before you arrive or take an Aqua-roll.
Whilst you could see the hills in the background the owners house blocked the views…. the site is basically the owners back garden.
One thing we didn’t like (and we took our dog) is the owners dogs running free around the site and doing their business wherever they wanted to on site and not being picked up and disposed of properly.
We did meet the owners the following day when we went to pay and they were nice people.
As I said all the previous reviews are good but this was clearly not for us and wouldn’t return…. all that said the location to the lake and the town was excellent
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