Troutbeck Head Club Campsite

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Nice Site

We had a 17 night stay at Troutbeck in early July. We didnt find a good pitch when we arrived, we were next to the waste trearment plant, even though deodorisers are used we could still smell it. We moved the next morning down to the babbling brook. The only problem we had (though not all the time) was the midgies, they were worst next to the waste treatment plant for some reason lol. Overall a very nice site. You should try the famous Hungarian goulash at the Dog and Gun in Keswick, very nice indeed. The clay pigeon shooting at the outdoor centre next door frightened our 2 dogs, its not everyday, but still unsettled the dogs. We enjoyed our stay at Troutbeck Head, though not sure if we would return. Just a note, August is usually the wettest summer month in the lakes.

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Cllrclarke

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Reviewed on 29/08/2015 13:42

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lakeland bliss

we have just spent 10 nights here arriving on saturday 15/8/15, to the best welcome we've received from a site. they advised where to pitch up etc and gave us a choice of how we could pitch, this gave us an option to take in the fantastic views. we were on pitch 30 right next to the babbling brook, it was absolutely beautiful midges and insects aside( advise insect repellent on site ). the dog walk although not actually on site was great for walking us and the dog enjoyed many a stroll up there.There are two toilet blocks and although a little update maybe required they were always clean with plenty of hot water. staff always working to tidy the city and keep it well landscaped. Going out, only a few miles from ullswater, 15miles roughly from both penrith and keswick.lots of info in th information room, but we would recommend a pub called the old mill its about 15 minis away ask the reception team for a card. but i would say without hesitation asa must go would be the boot and shoe in grey stoke again about 15 mins away i would advise booking and the food is amazing with huge portions, and to add to that very reasonably priced with great staff. Had act issues whilst there the staff recommended a garage (braithwaites in Newbiggin) very helpful beyond the norm helpful and again very reasonably priced.all in all a great holiday, and as always we decided to look at a few of the other sites we looked to know did we make the right choice, we both felt that hands down we had made the best decision to stay at Troutbeck Head. will go back again without hesitation but try and take some good weather with us next time.

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Probert10

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Reviewed on 28/08/2015 15:47

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Excellent

Excellent facilities. Heated shower and toilet block which is spotless at all times. Showers are superb, which was very welcome as it was wet and cold when I visited. Very welcoming staff. Excellent location, easy access from road. Superb, flat, gravelled pitches. I travel alone and it is one of the best sites I have visited and hope to return next year.

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Sarahh

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Reviewed on 21/08/2015 06:36

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Beautiful scenery

Another wonderful 4 night stay, we love this site it's a great walking area for the dogs. Site was tidy, the toilets were kept very clean by the wardens but some campers could do better by cleaning the toilets after using them. It's a great site with plenty of places to visit within a short drive away. A pleasant welcome by lovely wardens nice talking to Tracy , well done for making our stay our pleasurable one. You all work hard but it's shows, the planters are beautiful the grass is kept tidy ,See you all soon.

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sam & pete

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Reviewed on 19/08/2015 19:26

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perfect walking location

Really enjoyed our recent stay at the site. Great location for what we like doing - bring our dogs and going for big walks. Great Dodd walk direct from the site and several more within a short drive. Very Busy August weekend when we arrived, site is laid out on several levels and didn't feel overly crowded. Only gripes were with other campers really (too many kids playing behind our caravan and people not leaving the toilets in a manner they would wish to find them), CC Staff obviously can't control that! To be fair if we wanted to avoid kids we should have booked somewhere else. The sites great location and very friendly and helpful staff more than make up for the minor gripes.

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rushcroft

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Reviewed on 17/08/2015 09:54

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Relaxing holiday

Very nice site. The staff were very helpful and kept the site nice and clean. We had a great relaxing holiday and will be going there again. Thankyou

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eka

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Reviewed on 16/08/2015 21:39

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First Time Visitor

As a first-time visitor and a relative newcomer to caravaning, my wife and I enjoyed everything about our 4-night stop. The open space, the fresh air and the close proximity to the main places in the Lake District. As for the site itself, it was clean, well organised and very helpful members of staff - thank you, we will be back! PS: On our return home journey along the A66 near Scotch Corner another kindly caravan owner noticed that I had left my 'battery box' door open and drew alongside to make me aware. I stopped and fixed the lock and continued on my way home. I don't know who you are but, you'll know when you read this review - thanks very much in retrospect.

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Thomas Grant

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Reviewed on 15/08/2015 20:12

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Clean and friendly site

Just returned from a 4 night stay. We booked a service pitch which was big and made it a lot easier. The nearby Rookin House farm offers great facilities for all the family but can be expensive. The Sportsman pub is about 2 miles away and serves great food well priced. The only downsides are the midges and no Wifi other than this great clean and well maintained site.

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Grahandr3

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Reviewed on 14/08/2015 21:12

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A brilliant base for North Lakes exploring

For us the site had a special feeling about it as soon as we arrived for our 1 week stay at the beginning of August 2015. Well spaced pitches with all the hardstanding ones in use. Stunning scenery surrounds the site. Around 40 pitches on the upper level are fully serviced - more than we had ever seen on a Club Site. The rest are all hardstanding - some are caravan/motorhome only pitches (i.e. no awning) and there are a very small number (12/15 or so) are seasonal pitches where people can leave their caravan for the season - we don't have an issue with this, in fact it's a good idea for a site that won't be full all year round. The grass pitches were not in use, and in fact hadn't been used at all this year (2015) because of the wet ground. Remember folks, this is the Lake District and it does rain more than usual BUT it's quite often interspersed with sunny days and parts of days, especially in summer. Because the ground gets sodden, red and white wooden poles surround the grass areas as a guide to keep off with cars, caravans & motorhomes. Some reviewers have suggested this was bad - anyone with half a brain must appreciate that vehicles on wet ground don't mix well and the same reviewers would be quick to criticise if the grass was covered in unwieldly mud tracks. We visited a campsite alongside Ullswater during our stay and saw just how bad muddy tracks affect the grassy site. So a massive thumbs up as far as we are concerned - if you are unlucky enough to hit one of the wooden poles, they go down easily and wouldn't cause any damage to a van or a car unless hit at speed. They're more like a large version of an pitch peg which is stuck on the back of every pitch. The two amenities blocks are kept pristine - they are a bit older than at other sites, but we found them excellent. There's a couple of childrens playgrounds and plenty to do for the young ones. When we were there, kids stayed for 1p - surely a massive bargain for families looking to save money. You do need a car to get about the area - motorhome owners would find it difficult to get around on foot unless they were well organised public transport wise and fit for walking. Keswick is around 20 mins west, and Penrith is 20 mins east, with plenty of places another 20 mins away from those two places. So well done Troutbeck Head - one of our new favourites to which we will surely return.

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alan1406

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Reviewed on 11/08/2015 22:08

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Walkers paradise in the forests and mountains

This is a welcoming site. All staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The camp site is set among rolling hills and is well kept, well spaced and private. The facilities were outstanding, ample hot water and showers available any time of the day. Dog walker's will be in paradise. At the back of the service pitches, just a short walk away, there is a gate, beyond which dogs can run without a lead. It is clean and without fouling! Beyond that there is a gate which takes you to forest and mountain trails, miles of them! Rain or shine this site is perfect for those that want to get away from it all. The only negative is the intermittent internet and mobile, however, take advantage of it, because it really is a superb get away from it all. Well done to the staff, this site is a credit to you all!

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HilaryRob

Reviewed on 10/08/2015 20:57

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