This is no landscaped garden setting but it is a stunningly beautiful and restful location. Extremely well ordered and run like clockwork by the staff team. The site leans towards family accommodation but there are plenty of quiet pitches out in the open or under the canopy of the trees. We had particularly wet weather … non stop rain for 48 hours ~  bouncing down. We walked, visited three National Trust sites ~ Town End Farmhouse  (You have to visit this house and grounds!) Allan Bank at Grassmere and Sizergh Castle All 3 NT properties are great for rainy days or indeed any day. Folk with youngsters will also enjoy the Pencil Museum at Keswick. Coniston is a very large and busy site but the staff are like those swans on the lake … paddling away like crazy but appearing calm on the surface. At busy times staff are zipping around behind the reception desk despatching members to various pitches with haste. This took us by surprise but then realised that they have a lot to do and are not being brusque ~ for in the quieter moments they are as friendly and helpful as you could wish for. The site shop is a real strength. A very above average range of groceries and other items. Very well stocked.A boon for the semi forgetful~ like us. Thank You