Kendal Club Campsite
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The approach road if you can call it a road is abysmal full of very deep potholes and very narrow and dangerous as there is no barrier between the track and the fast-following river! if you like the overwhelming smell of garlic from the wild garlic plants that are everywhere then you might be happy, some of the pitches are extremely small and very untidy. The was emptying facility I used was out in the open and covered with leaves and flotsam from the surrounding trees. We had booked for two nights but only stayed one that was enough, so we left never to return.
My favourite site
Well what can I say! I absolutely love this site! Peaceful, quiet and safe. Lots of glades with maximum probably around five/six pitches although I normally stick to one or two pitches. The staff are always polite and chatty. It was so good to get back to it. Been twice already this year and booked for June, august and September. All hard standing pitches although I have an awning I’ve never used it as I’m a solo traveller who has multiple health conditions. I’m sure however if I asked one of the wardens they would help me erect it and take it down as it’s only a small two berth van with a 3/4 awning. Lots of walks I’m told from the site. Nice little farm shop nearby but quite expensive. Stunning River Kent runs alongside the site but be careful after rain as it swells and runs very rapidly so don’t let your dog off for a swim as the current is rather fast after rain. Beautiful during the drier weather. All dogs must be kept on a lead while on site though. Definitely would recommend.
Wonderful site
Absolutely wonderful site, set in National Trust woodlands with the ruins of an old gunpowder factory on site. We loved the seclusion of the small groups of pitches nestled between the trees away from other groups. Surrounded by bird song. It did not feel like we were on a large caravan site. Location perfect, right by the beautiful River Kent with a beautiful wooded circular walk round it, with lots of bird life. This is the nicest site we have ever stayed on. We were sorry we had booked only one night as we were travelling north so had only an afternoon to enjoy the lovely area and couldn't do any more. There is plenty to do from the site without exploring the rest of the Lakes.
Wonderfully friendly helpful staff on reception. They could not have been nicer or more informative.
Surprisingly beautiful
We hadn't appreciated how pretty this site would be. Located in the grounds of an old gunpowder mill, the pitches are scattered in small glade-like areas surrounded by woodland full of bluebells and wild garlic. Bordered by the Kent River, paths lead all the way into nearby Kendal. The town itself is also easily reached by bike along roads (safely on the pavement where its busy).
Nearby Sizegh Castle and Low Barn Farm shop are walkable distances away. The Lakes National Park is on the doorstep and makes for a great day trip.
Staff at the site are friendly and helpful and the wash rooms were spotlessly clean.
Mixed weather in Kendal
Just returned from visiting this wonderful site & area. We've not been to 'The Lakes' for many years and just wished we could have stayed a while longer. Yes, the access lane is narrow in places, but there are plenty of passing places and if travelling at walking place, is not an issue.
Ours is a fairly large unit ( caravan) and some of the roadways within the site itself are narrow and some corners a bit on the tight side. I would say, of all the club sites we've visited, these are the tightest. (and I'm an ex HGV driver)
Early May meant that the trees were not fully leaved, so the site was bright and pleasant for our stay. We like the woodland, especially the dawn chorus ( before dawn!!)
Due to COVID we didn't use the facilities, we've now got used to using the onboard ones and maybe won't ever go back - who knows?
The proximity to the M6 is excellent for access and also makes it it a handy stopover, although 1 night would be such a waste!
Highly recommended, the river runs next to the site which is delightful. After a long walk, we had a picnic on the banks and watched people swimming in it. We can't wait to return asap.
Inconsiderate members
Recently stayed at this site which was up to the usual standards which was more than could be said for some members present.
1. Someone wanted to get to their pitch but instead of walking and extra 10 yards they walked over someone else’s pitch and passed between the parked car and caravan pushing their bike.
2. Lazy motorhomer sprawled in his motorhome whilst his grey waste emptied all over the pitch. Probably too bone idle to drive to the motorhome waste point.
There is always a small minority who go out of their way to spoil a good site.
ishmalaed
Reviewed on 07/05/2021 18:34
Great Location
What a lovely site with friendly and efficient wardens who worked well together as a great team and although I think that they are all fairly new to this particular site they were all excellent and well organised like they had been together for years
This is an excellent site and all though it’s quite a big site you can’t really tell because of the groups of glades which separate all the areas of the site and vans are all located in little groups - it was our first time, really don’t know why we have not been before but we will definitely return as the site itself and the walks by the river were so pretty with some great dog walking in all directions w
Kendal is only a few minutes away by car and is worth a visit for the shops and pubs etc
Can’t comment about the toilet blocks as we used the shower etc in the van due to the pandemic
Mobile Phone signal was good (EE) and we got a good satellite signal (pitch 96)
Lovely, peaceful woodland site
A lovely site just outside Kendal. Nice clean facilities and friendly staff.
Satellite TV coverage is non-existent and WiFi service is very poor and needs improvement.
Woodland site
This is a beautiful site, set in woodland. Although quite a large site it doesn’t feel like it as the pitches are set out in small areas. We stayed in April 2021, and the toilet facilities were open and very clean, operating a band system for entry. Although in woodland our pitch had a good amount of sunshine which was lovely and sheltered. There is an excellent farm shop just up the road at Sizergh, about a mile to walk, and we made daily visits for ice cream, hot sausage rolls and other delicious treats. If you go at 3:30 you can see the cows being milked. There is also a vending machine for raw milk. We went on some lovely walks, including along the river towards Kendal, and passed a swan sitting on its nest, just off the path.
Nice site
Situated just south of Kendal this is excellent for visiting Holker Hall, Sizergh castle, Holehird and Levens Hall. The site is in a wood and above the River Kent. Excellent walks on either side of the river. We got a level pitch for the motorhome on flat ground near the river. The toilets were closed. Mobile phone signal was good. Will visit again next year...
Cumbrian Explorer
Reviewed on 26/04/2021 07:42