We planned an early Easter holiday here, with both sons and both grandkidz. A long drive from Leafy Surrey, but well worth the trip! We had watched a video concerning the access road, not sure what route they chose but I found no difficulty at all, okay the roads are narrow in places, but well posted and easy enough to tow a caravan along if you look ahead and give way when you can!
The site itself is well managed by helpful and polite staff, the layout is much more 'feral' than other CMC sites we have visited, but this serves to add to its charm! Having told reception at our late but not too late arrival, that small ones would be joining us later, it was recommended we use the red and white barrier to the bottom part of the site, where there were families with young kids. This was excellent advice, we pitched up on 172 and the grandkidz had made many friends within hours of arriving! Close to both play areas, it was very easy to keep tabs on them.
A well stocked shop, and the Co-Operative store in nearby Coniston meant we were well supplied with food and drink, including the odd glass of wine!
Facilities were beautifully clean and tidy, strangely they were locked and required a key to access, although 2 keys were supplied it was hard remembering to take one when performing caravan husbandry like water, waste water and chemical toilet, although opposite the block I often forgot key so couldn't use toilet whilst there? I could wash hands though, as both Laundry and Dishwashing rooms were unlocked. I love the fact that the laundry machines had a rinse and spin option, perfect after handwashing clothes in the sinks provided.
The location is perfect for exploring Coniston Water, walks are easy and fun, especially along toward Coniston village. The fields contained other campers, and sheep, so doggins had to stay on her lead, perhaps the only negative was that there was nowhere we could let her off leash to run free.
Overall, an amazing site, with plenty to do, good for families with youngsters! We had an amazing time, and would certainly return in a heartbeat!
