It’s a subjective opinion but for us, this is a 5-star site and quite different from your regular, well-run touring site. The site is located in substantial wooded location and although having 258 pitches, it would be rare to be able to see more than a dozen or so at any one time, often less. The pitches are set amongst the many trees and if you are in to peace and quiet and being closer to nature, this site is a "must visit". During our last visit, in May this year, we found ourselves a pitch with near perfect privacy and yet no more than 100 yards from the toilet block and less than 25 yards to a service point. The birdsong surrounds you with a view in all directions of wooded areas and yet the sun found its way through the several gaps to bath us in lovely, warm, dappled sunshine. Of course, if it rains, the trees can offer some shelter if you are caught out. (The weather was amazing as it happened and with the abundance of spring blossoms; massive azaleas and rhododendrons, as big as trees, popping up all over the place, the scenery was stunning, although CC can’t claim credit for that!) If you choose carefully, there are many pitches which receive the sunshine almost throughout the day. There are eight excellent friendly and helpful wardens on site who keep the place looking good and there is a small but usefully stocked shop attached to the reception. Newspapers are delivered daily and available until noon when they are returned to the newsagent. The location is of course superb, bordering on Lake Coniston which is accessible without leaving the site. There are numerous places to visit within driving or hiking distance, too many to list here, although the Beatrix Potter attractions have to be mentioned, which one can visit to pay homage to a person without whose existence, the Lake District would not be the same unspoiled region it is today. Read up on her first to understand how her philanthropic work resulted in the protection of many farms and over 8,000 acres of land. A few words to dog owners: the requirement on site to keep dogs on leads at all times applies even to YOUR well behaved dog. We have to share the site with others, who most likely do not want to meet your dog off the lead, any more than our own dogs would. Cherish the privilege; don’t abuse it and spoil it for others.
