Short breaks in Troutbeck
We stayed as a family of 4 adults in our campervan on 2 separate occasions in August. Once at the beginning and once in the middle. 2 nights each time. It’s a lovely spacious well set out site with fantastic views towards Blencathera and Skiddaw. The first time we stayed next to the toilet block which was a large hard standing and we had an extra car as well as awning and van and it all fitted well. And the second time we did the same but in a different area in front of a tree. The reception lady was very friendly and welcoming both times for check in. The toilet block was a bit further for us the second time but still only a few minutes. All very clean and this time fully open so no waiting for showers or toilets. I noticed that people are now not wearing masks at all ..but it’s up to personal preference. The site is not within walking distance of a pub so you do need to drive. The fish and chip van visits once a week on the site. Penrith is about 10 miles drive but had a good choice of bars and restaurants. If you like craft beer I would recommend the Fell brewery bar which had just opened and had lots of seating space upstairs as well. We have a dog and did not find one restaurant which did not take dogs. Keswick is good to visit but it was very busy and the same for pooley bridge. There are no fells you can walk straight out of the site, and the forestry commission are doing a good job in fencing everywhere off now so it limits some close dog walking. Wainwright’s smallest peak can be seen opposite the site but you still have to drive to it to walk up. Also Latrigg fell near Keswick has good views over towards Derwentwater and also Bassenthwaite in the distance. Car park is small.
I would definitely recommend this site and we will return again in the autumn for the lovely colours. Also you get the best sunsets in the borrowdale area in the autumn months!
