Borrowdale Club Campsite

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Lovely setting but a few issues

We were due to stay at Borrowdale for seven nights. The setting is lovely and the site was kept very clean by the wardens and some of the pitches are spacious. Unfortunately on our arrival and due to the site being full, the only vacant pitches were in the lakeside garden area,which is very congested and tightly packed. Our two berth caravan, porch awning and car only just fitted, anything larger would have struggled and some had to park across the pitch. Being so close to others meant you could hear their conversations, if you took out every third pitch in this area it would give more room and privacy. We appreciate this is a popular area but feel the Caravan Club has lowered their standards which we've come to expect of them. We left after only 4 days due to the cramped conditions in this area. We could not fault the Wardens they made sure all the bin handles, taps etc were wiped down meeting Covid guidelines and the site was kept very clean. Very stunning setting but spoilt by the cramped pitches in some areas.

kitch5

Reviewed on 26/09/2020 19:49

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Just Beautiful

Just returned from our first trip. We have holidayed in beautiful Borrowdale all our lives but as new motorhomers due to COVID restrictions this is the first time we have stayed on this site. It did not disappoint, extremely helpful wardens, pitches set in woodland, 2 minutes walk to the lakeside and a lifetime of walks to be had in the area. We will be returning!

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Motorhomer

Reviewed on 07/09/2020 19:24

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Peace and pine needles

Came the wrong way round but only in a 6m Motorhome so did it, just. So worth it, the views were amazing. Great welcome on arrival and perfect COVID-19 safety in place. If you really want to get away from it all can’t recommend here enough. Pitch sizes were huge but beware pine needles. We had wind and rain and they got everywhere. No ones fault. We saw red squirrels, twice!! Fantastic walks from site. Definitely able to walk to pubs and tea rooms if averagely fit. Tip, if driving into Keswick in a Motorhome, get there early!

PS The ferries are not running at the moment, only doing a round trip from Keswick and back

KimV1963

Reviewed on 22/08/2020 21:03

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Great site to decompress during COVID!

Firstly - please don't make the same mistake we did...read the advice on how to get here and DONT go down the west side of the Lake... We were apprehensive about a site with no toilet block, but things worked out really well - quiet pitch near the Service point, so no inconvenience. Great location for exploring this idyllic location - at the foot of Cat Bells (great walk), near the Lake (bridge jumping off the Chinese Bridge..), and also a short drive to Keswick; I feel if you stay right in the middle of Keswick it will be too busy at the moment. Will come back for sure - but read the instructions first!

Jitterio

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Reviewed on 11/08/2020 16:13

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My favourite site in the lakes. Take a walk on the wild side.

Ive stayed on lots of sites in and around the Lake District and this is by far my favourite. This club site won't suite everyone but for my family it is perfect. The site has no facilities and for some people this is a no no but we have a good bathroom in our van and are happy to use it. The site is a little bit further away from towns and villages than a lot of others in the lakes but its only a 20 min drive to the town of Keswick. We prefer a walk down the lake shore and riding the ferry into the town which will take an hour from van to town centre but every second of the walk and ferry trip is fantastic. The ferries stop at the nearest jetty every 30mins or so. If you like the hustle and bustle of a busy site its not for you. This summer we stayed 7 nights and the peace was fantastic. We could only see 4 other pitches from our van and it felt more like wild camping with the added advantage of water and power. We have a 3 and a 5 year old and they could play outside the van with no cars to worry about. The shop on the site has enough to see you through any meal emergency's and the staff like most club sites are fantastic and great to chat to. Each evening we would walk down to the lake and have a swim or skim some stones and it felt like Derwent Water was our own personal lake. We hardly saw a soul and it was bliss. A walk over to the Lodore Fall Hotel for a late afternoon cocktail is also a great way to relax the body and mind after a day enjoying everything this part of the world has to offer.

itsfred

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Reviewed on 12/11/2019 13:37

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Good location

Unusually this club site has no shower block but you should know that when you book it. Good access to cats bells and lake walks to Keswick etc. Wardens can be a bit tetchy when on arrivals but good site overall

BNSmith1966

Reviewed on 23/10/2019 08:11

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Better than described

Approach road very narrow but this is stated in the handbook, and directions to site on the website and app. When arriving you are able to choose your own pitch straight away and come back later to pay. The walk off site takes you directly down to Derwentwater - approx 200 yards of easy walk. You then have access to the many footpaths leading you around Derwentwater so going exploring is easy. Great for dogs due to the amount of walks. The tranquility of the site is amazing - can’t hear anything at night except the owls in the trees above the caravan. My only improvement would be some cleaning of the communal areas as the floors were quite slippy in all the rain. Wardens were friendly - always said hello, and were helpful.

hayjagos

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Reviewed on 07/10/2019 02:39

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Tranquility

Just had a fantastic bank holiday here, the wardens were great and helpful and kept the site in tip top condition saying that it is in the middle of the woods. Direct access to the lake and a walk across to Lodore Falls Hotel. Plenty to do in the area with plenty of places to eat and drink. Keswick is only 4 miles away and has a weekly market. One word of advise, please take the last 5 miles from Keswick very careful as people drive to quick on the narrow windy roads (i had my OS towing mirror smashed off by a mad Citroen driver). This has not put us off and we will be back for a longer stay as there is so much to do. Bank holidays are very busy and you may struggle to get through Manesty as they all double park. This site is a credit to the network and has loads of individual pitches set within the trees. It is a walkers paradise but has plenty for everybody. It was a pity that the launch had to cancel 5 of the 7 stops due the height of the water in the Lake. We will be back.

PaulSpencer

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Reviewed on 27/08/2019 12:41

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Amazing site

We had a truly wonderful stay here. Beautiful campsite with easy access to the lake and the lakeside path. Loads of beautiful walks and hills straight on the doorstep. Our children had a fabulous time playing safely, making friends and riding bikes and exploring the great outdoors. Lynne and Mike went above and beyond. In over a decade of caravanning I have never been blessed with such genuine, warm, welcoming and caring people looking after us on site. Thank you

katewilliams125

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Reviewed on 22/08/2019 23:15

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Peaceful walkers paradise

Had a lovely 2 night stay here last week, even though the weather was awful we still managed to get some walking done. Plan ahead for food but we are used to doing that. Loved watching the tree creepers from my window. Just loved this site and we will be back.

Motorhome madness

Reviewed on 15/08/2019 16:33

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