Meathop Fell Club Campsite

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Peaceful setting

This was our first visit and whilst only staying one night it was a very peaceful location and setting. The Wardens were helpful and polite and even recommended suitable pitches that were available. we stayed her on our way to Coniston and enjoyed its relaxed nature. We did a short walk from the site to the estuary and visited Grange's promenade. We certainly plan a return visit.

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Markjjones

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Reviewed on 16/06/2021 15:55

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Lovely midweek stay

Phone call from manager asking what time we were do to arrive and had a pleasant welcome. Site spotless and great signage and information. We swopped from hardstanding to grass and it proved a challenge to get straight and level but it didn't spoil our break. Would defo book again.

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Stani

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Reviewed on 02/06/2021 11:15

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One night to try out our campervan

Meathorp is a lovely well placed site for exporting the Morecambe bay coast line. It was our first night trying out the campervan experience. Kath at the reception checked us in and was very friendly and helpful and as the site wasn’t full advised us to check a couple of sites before choosing what we like best. We chose the grass site with distant views to Morecambe bay coast and next to the dog area, and the toilets. It was a perfect introduction. The sun shone till it went down at 9pm and we had our microwaved meal in our awning. After that we decided to take the dog for a walk in the woods just outside the site and ended up at the Woodland hotel for a drink in the garden which was perfect! We didn’t walk to Grange over sands but it can be easily and safely done on the back lane past the golf club. There are plenty of places to eat including, Pub food, the commodore, keg and kitchen, and fish and chip shop, Indian and Chinese restaurants. Theres the coop, spa and Tesco small supermarkets. For a treat I would recommend the Wraysholme ice cream farm at Allithwite ( check Facebook page). There’s also an ice cream parlour and a good bakery called born & bread ( see Facebook) also selling luxury burgers at Greenodd including an off-licence with an extensive choice of local beer and alternatives. The toilet system with rubber bands left outside the toilet on a hook is a good way to show if it’s full. The showers weren’t in use. And I didn’t have to queue either. The washing up area worked well. Also other campers were very friendly sociable and helpful! An excellent introduction to campervan life!

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Izzyblue04

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Reviewed on 29/05/2021 22:08

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SPLENDID VISIT TO MEATHOP FELL

The site was near to full but I noticed no such problem with people booking in early as previous reviews have said (but if everyone arrives at 1pm there is bound to be a queue!). I only saw one vehicle enter the 'no entry' but in view of the position of his pitch, I can understand why he/she did so. There were no children around. Other campers were friendly. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Facilities were brilliant. They have a system of disinfected rubber bands outside the door to the facilities and you are supposed to hang a rubber band up as you go in and replace it into the disinfectant when you come out. That ensures no more than 6 people are inside at any one time. My husband had his band taken by someone else! So I think people may forget to put a band on the hook when they enter and then take someone else's band when they come out! But apart from that, everything was very efficient and clean. It's a lovely site, well set out, in a lovely location. We cycled and luckily we had glorious weather - unlike the rest of the country. We are new members and this was our first member site. We were thoroughly impressed and will return.

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DG60

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Reviewed on 28/05/2021 10:04

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Good base for exploring the Southern Lakes

Meathop Fell makes a good base for exploring the Southern Lakes and there are some lovely walks from the site. Grange over Sands, Lindale and Crag Wood, which has lovely views across the estuary are all within a couple of miles of the site along quiet lanes or across fields. The sit itself is interesting in that nearly 1/3 of the pitches are no awning ones, mainly gravel hard standings but some on tarmac. Quite a number of pitches are sloping and the hardstandings will challenge the most determined rock pegs. Pitches are arranged in various groups, so studying the site plan before arrival is worth considering. The earliest arrival time is now 1300 due to the narrow final approach. Sadly, some members seem to think this does not apply to them but is there for a very good reason. There is a large fenced field where dogs can run around behind the toilet block and another smaller one by the entrance so our four legged friends will love being here..

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Jean231

Reviewed on 20/05/2021 13:36

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Peaceful Week

This is the second time we have visited this site. We have stopped in two different areas which gave us a feel for it. The thinking out of the trees has been a great improvement as has the creation of two dog walking areas. The site is conveniently located for exploring the southern Lake District and easily accessed. Please adhere to not arriving before the due time as the approach is tight. Grange over Sands is lovely and Holker Hall is worth a visit.

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PeterandKaren

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Reviewed on 14/05/2021 19:08

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A host of golden daffodils

This is the feeling we get each time we come to meathop fell site, which is beautiful each time we have visited some twenty years or more. Having visited recently the site is immaculate and all the wardens are lovely bending over backwards to ensure your safe, happy and very well looked after in these unsettling times. There has been some new additions which have updated the look of the site. I can never understand why people complain in life, you just need to think before you put out a negative karma thought.... Because it will come back to you and bite you on the bum!!! A big thank you for all that you do.

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PCrowder

Reviewed on 25/04/2021 18:36

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Marvelous site

We have just got back from Meathop fell, had a wonderful 4 days, the facilities we didn't have any problems with Covid restrictions all information given explaining rules as we arrived adhered to procedures, as did most people on site.

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ARGOATS12

Reviewed on 25/04/2021 16:11

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Very Disappointed this time

We have been visiting this site for thirty two years. It is in a site in a lovely location. Now though some people arrive at noon even though arrival time is 1pm, and are allowed on to a pitch. This is very frustrating when you have been in a queue at the requested arrival time of 1pm. I asked one of the staff why arrivals at noon were allowed onto the site, he said " to ease congestion" of which there was none until the 1pm units arrived and which were quickly and efficiently booked in. During the conversation with the member of staff on this subject he just shrugged his shoulders replaced his ear protectors and drove off, very rude. Other problems, dogs not on leads or on extended leads and being allowed to wander all over others pitches, vehicle speed on site, not following the one way direction signs. Add into the mix the fact some people seem unable to follow the very simple Covid guidance where the facilities are concerned. This all points to poor management of the Club Rules by certain members of the staff and I'm sorry to say The Club itself. If the people who can't follow simple guidance are new members then perhaps they could do a bit of simple reading of the Club handbook as well as being available on confirmation emails etc before arrival.

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Vangu

Reviewed on 24/04/2021 11:23

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Clean and tidy site

This was a lovely clean and well organised site. The bathroom facilities were very clean. The only downside was that there was no footpath walking from the campsite so we walked on the quiet road to and from the bay.

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jrwnorthants

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Reviewed on 04/04/2021 15:36

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