Troutbeck Head Club Campsite

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Too expensive in school holidays

Superbly kept site as usual with friendly wardens who work very hard. Usual visit in May or Sept but with an invitation to a golden wedding celebration at Lyzzick house Under Skiddaw we booked into Troutbeck for 6 nights. We found the site much quieter than in May (except Sat night) and concluded this was possibly due to the much higher fees. We think £30 for site and 2 adults is excessive compared with out of high season - the site is quite remote - no where to go in an evening without driving into Keswick.

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retiredjohn

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Reviewed on 08/08/2016 18:05

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Wonderful Holiday

Just returned after nine fantastic days. Of course the weather lovely and such a bonus with only rainy day. We had a ride that day to Carlisle which was a first and well worth a visit. There were only service pitches left and we found it so convenient and even had a small paved terrace for the bbq. Sun arrived at 7am and didn't leave out pitch until 8pm. Sight is so easy to reach and midway between Keswick and Penrith. Such fabulous walking round here with beautiful scenery. Round of Buttermere or Loweswater, Derewentwater shore and so many more. All the roads are well kept although parking can be expensive with National Trust. So many activities in the area for all ages and it was so nice to see families heading of to one of the many lakes with canoes or boats. This was our third visit over the last few years and easily our most enjoyable as good weather here makes such a difference. Midges did bite late evening but otherwise ok. Showers etc. a bit dated but very clean with spacious shower cubicles and nice hot water. We will be returning.

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chrisdc

Reviewed on 07/08/2016 07:47

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Men

Great site, however a little too far for us as we like to walk into town and the midges!!! Site is one of the best cc sites I've stayed on and the service pitches are well worth it, but why do we position the drainage points higher than ground level??. Final note to all males. I would hate to see your toilets at home. The brush is there for a reason, use it!! It's not for the wardens to clean up your mess.

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johnsafc

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Reviewed on 05/08/2016 18:02

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Mountain Walking Weekend

Easily accessed off the A66. Superb views of Blencathra as you enter the site and from some of the pitches. As I was travelling alone, I was grateful to the wardens who helped me to position the van. The mobile chip van (visits Fridays and Tuesdays) provided my first very welcome meal after a 6 hour drive up the M6, before an early night ready for an early start the next day. The toilets and showers were good - clean and warm - and welcome both ends of my mountain walking day. I really enjoyed my 2 night stay and would certainly return to this site.

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kpostones

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Reviewed on 04/08/2016 19:57

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Lots of midges!!!

Toilets and showers v good as you would expect from caravan club sites. Not a lot for children to do on site. The activity centre next door seems really good but children need to be over 8 we had a 5 and 9 year old with us so wasn't fair to go there even though the 5 year old has his own quad bike he wouldn't be allowed on theirs or to do other activities. Site is out of the way so if you have young children be prepared to use your car a lot. Got bitten to bits by midges, at least that's what we thought they were.

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Darwin09

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Reviewed on 02/08/2016 09:28

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To far

Lovely sitebut, a fair ride to Penrith and Keswick. Parking in both towns is difficult. Will chose another site closer to towns next time.

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Reviewed on 01/08/2016 18:05

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Good place to stay

We stayed for a week on this site, using a serviced pitch. The site was very clean and well kept. The wardens very friendly. Lots to do in the area.

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helbish

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Reviewed on 30/07/2016 20:35

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Lovely break

Wardens gave a very warm and friendly welcome. Very peaceful site. Shower blocks very clean with plenty room. Not far from Poorly Bridge. Theres a fish n chip van comes every friday and tuesday nights. We ended staying an extra night we loved it. Would highly recomend it if wanting to visit the Lake District

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judy123

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Reviewed on 29/07/2016 17:51

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Troutbeck Head

This site is in a perfect location for walking the fells and the laundry room is very useful for keeping on top of your washing. We prefer the hardstanding pitches over grass as they drain when it rains and don't get muddy. The pitches are nicely spaced, you don't feel on top of each other. The Wardens are very hardworking but always cheerful and friendly. The toilet blocks are kept scrupulously clean even when the site is full of families. The visiting fish and chip van is very good. The site is a good distance away for food shopping in Keswick and there are lots of National Trust properties to visit nearby. Ambleside and Grasmere are good places to spend a day, lovely traditional pubs, also Windemere where there is Lakeland shop, a super place for lunch or afternoon Tea as they do Gluten free food. There is some noise from the Activity Centre next door but it is not awful, and if you are out during the day you won't be bothered by it. The dog walk is good with a supply of free bags attached to the poo bins.

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ESSpaniel

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Reviewed on 28/07/2016 12:55

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Holiday 2016

The site itself is quite hidden from the road and on our arrival we were greeted by the helpful and friendly warden and after a drive round we found our pitch. The site is well laid out and kept to the high standards of the club. The site itself is ideally positioned for the exploration of the northern lakes and is quiet and peaceful however it is worth a note that there is an activity centre and working farm adjacent to the lower portion of the site which can be a little noisy as they have training sessions on quad bikes sometimes but this is not excessive and should not cause too much of a problem. There are two dog walks on site, the one to the upper part of the site where the serviced pitches are located is the best. We had a wonderful stay here and I would definitely visit this site again.

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MarkIP

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Reviewed on 28/07/2016 12:10

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