Borrowdale Club Campsite

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Simply the best!

We visited this site for the second time this year and yet again were mesmerised by it's beauty.  We love the area, there are walks and climbs nearby.  There is a bus which passes on the road directly outside the site gates. The wardens are friendly and helpful (a different pair from our first visit).  The setting of the site is within a wood with minimal disruption to the settings and yet with all the facilities you could want from a site (although it does not have wifi or a toilet block), but this suits us just fine.  There are only two downsides to this site (only one of which can be rectified by the Caravan Club). One - the approach road to the site is very narrow in places especially when cars are parked on what is already a narrow road and this should only be attempted by competent towers! And, two - we are distraught that the site is not open all year round as we like to "winter" caravan too and will be returning between Christmas and New Year, but alas, we have had to book on another site nearby. Do yourself a favour and pay a visit!

LEATASH

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Reviewed on 01/12/2016 12:28

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Beautiful location at a beautiful time of the year.

We try to get to Borrowdale a few times a year with one of them at the end of October to get the glorious Autumn colours. As a keen photographer I cannot think of anywhere better than Borrowdale in Autumn. The colours and landscapes are unbelievable. The site is small and peaceful (apart from the little motorhome next to us that had a water pump that sounded like a fog horn!). The layout feels like you are on a 4-5 van site as you are several little groups in among the woods. The wardens are very pleasant and helpful as are most wardens but these seem less officious than some can be. Overall a near perfect stay with some of the best walks and scenery anywhere.

DandSGray

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Reviewed on 05/11/2016 09:42

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Back to nature!

We've been staying at Low Manesty (as we will always call it) since about 1983 and it continues to be the loveliest of the Club's sites.  On the down side, there are nothing like as many red squirrels as there used to be.  On the plus side, the bird life is marvellous, and a caravan makes good hide especially if you take some bird food and a feeder.  In 5 days we were visited by at least 15 species, including regular shows from a great spotted woodpecker, a couple of nuthatches and a torrent of coal tits.

RamblingSid

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Reviewed on 04/11/2016 13:57

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Stunningly beautiful and peaceful

Stayed here many times - one of my favourite CC sites Water waste and power and that's it! No other facilities! Great individual pitches amongst trees well spaced out - even when the site is full you don't realise Temporary wardens were on the last time I visited and we're very helpful 2 mins and your lakeside on the Derwentwater round the lake path (good dog walking) with boat landing stage 10 mins which'll the you to Keswick or around the lake Circular bus to Keswick via Buttermere stops at entrance Wonderful walks with high and low level on the doorstep - no need to travel! Good cafe in Grange 10mins walk Supermarkets in Keswick 15 mins drive If you enjoy walks with stunning scenery this is the site for you

Paul Ludford

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Reviewed on 28/10/2016 02:48

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Peaceful Retreat

This is a beautiful campsite and although there are no amenities apart from water and toilet emptying, you couldn't wish for a better site. The wardens are lovely and friendly and obviously do their job well as the site was spotless. It is so peaceful and the walks to the lake are breathtaking. I would thoroughly recommend it and we'll definitely be returning.

lyzzi

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Reviewed on 13/10/2016 13:35

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Beautiful site

Narrow roads but well worth it, bus stops at the entrance to the site, the nicest wardens you could meet,if walking,  hotels and tea rooms about a mile.

carolsussex

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Reviewed on 11/10/2016 18:40

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Autumn delight

Still learning the ropes, having only bought my motorhome this summer, this is my favourite site so far and for me sums up the whole point of travelling in a self-contained unit. I was lucky to experience beautiful weather and chose a pitch more open to some sunlight, followed by stunning stars overhead, but overall I love the forest-setting with pitches separated from each other by nature. The location is perfect for mixed walking and cycling - hills mostly manageable on my folding bike!  One slight criticism - I didn't initially realise I had to lift the drain-cover for waste-water disposal - my first experience of this. A sign with the others by the taps would be helpful, as would a less derogatory attitude from the previously pleasant warden - please remember not all visitors will be experienced.

Sue Wardell

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Reviewed on 10/10/2016 12:08

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At one with nature

A few narrow roads + bridge to negotiate to get to this site but well worth it. Staff some of the friendliest and most helpful we have come across. Only stopped one night but plan to return shortly. Nice walks around Derwent Water (including board walks over soft ground) - just a pity there is not a dedicated path from the lake to the entrance of the Club site. Note that there is no shower/toilet block but I guess this reduces the number of kids coming to this site and hence adds to the peace! Thanks for a great break.

Fraggle17

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Reviewed on 09/10/2016 19:46

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shame about the showers

I must admit I loved this site, although it would in my view be perfect if it had a shower block, but one things for sure you will not find better wardens just like meeting old friends (although they weren't), the walks from the site are beautiful which ever way you go, just a lovely place to stay

merv690

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Reviewed on 30/09/2016 12:11

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Peace and tranquility

Lovely site been going there for 40 years lovely site and location enhanced by the helpful and friendly staff

baileyford

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Reviewed on 27/09/2016 18:57

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