Beckthwaite

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will be back next year

very good site, pleasant owners, very friendly, toilet and shower very clean, plenty of hot water. the site is right in the town centre, very handy for shops ,cafes, pubs, ect. leave your car at site local buses very good. as for the 2 dogs in the shed ,no problem, they are working dogs and go out to the fields with the owner a lot. as for the patio outside bungalow, its not for the caravaners it is private. the cost of £15 per unit per night is cheap. plus 50 pence for a shower. a site down the lane is £19 per night with no electric hook up. the 2 vans next to us had both been there for 4 weeks, and return every year. if you want to go next year, book now .to make sure you get a pitch, its that good.

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vic760

Reviewed on 17/09/2014 18:44

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Causes for Concern

The main issue was the conditions in which two dogs were kept on site. They were confined to a small shed and only allowed out for 5-10 minutes per day. Animal lovers such as ourselves will find this distressing. The site is a little cramped with 5 vans but in a good position for visiting the area without the use of a car. The fees have now gone up to £15+ per night which we consider expensive for the available site facilities.

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Hoddy47

Reviewed on 16/04/2014 19:27

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Enjoyed our stay

Very pleasant site, warm welcome, worth going to for the area.

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Boodle

Reviewed on 04/07/2013 14:10

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Will be returning

We stayed on this site over the Easter Holiday weekend and were made very welcome indeed. The site is in the centre of Coniston. You can do various low and high level walks from the site. They have a shower and toilet facility, so is excellent value for money. We shall be returning, but be aware you have to book well in advance, because it is a popular site.

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Capann

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Reviewed on 25/04/2013 12:07

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One of the best Cls

We've been visiting this site for about 25 years and its still one of the best in the UK with friendly and welcoming owners. We were there again last week (mid February 2013) and the site and surrounding area were wonderful as always. There's no need to use your car once you're there since everything you need is within a few hundred metres of the site. The numerous variety of walks from the site can be extended by using the local buses or ferries. This site is in a small country town and city dwellers may find it a bit of a shock to find that some surrounding roads don't have pavements or street lighting or that many people keep dogs as working animals and not lap dogs. In the evenings, on your short walk to one of the local pubs or restaurants, cross the pedestrian bridge that takes you from the site over the beck. Smell the wood smoke in the air and listen to the owls in the surounding trees or buildings - magic!

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Dave Nicholson

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Reviewed on 26/02/2013 20:54

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Highly Recommended

I stayed at Beckthwaite at the end of November 2012. This CL has a fantastic location right in the centre of Coniston. There is a quiet back street road that leads to the high street pubs / Cumberland Sausage and real ale. The view from the pitch of the Old Man of Coniston mountain is also superb. I've stayed in Coniston the last 18 years and this compares very favourably with the pubs and cottages I've previously used. The CL owner and his wife were friendly and welcoming. It's a shame the previous reviewer wasn't happy, personally I saw the existence of a WC as a bonus. We'll certainly be beck next year.

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Ash the Whippet

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 11/12/2012 20:41

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Quite a let down

I visited this site in November 2012 and I was so disappointed in the state of this site. All the facilities mentioned do exist and work, though there is no mention of having to purchase tokens for a shower at 50 pence for each use. Not a big problem unless the site owner does not visit the site until the next day as happened in my case. The shower doubles with a toilet, with a shower curtain to cover the toilet and a gap at the bottom of the door to drain out the shower water, a piece of plastic pipe cut in half collects the water into an open drain by the side. I don't expect a CL site to be the same standard as a club site but the site does have an air of neglect about it. The owners house has an unsafe patio floor (full of weeds that has lifted the stones up) the hardstanding is bear and does seem to have maintained for sometime and the shed at the rear housing 2 dogs was in a state so disgusting that another camper staying at the same time contacted the RSPCA to attend. We both left the site the same day and went elsewhere to continue our travels. Considering that the site is right in the middle of the village so affording excellent access for members who are not so mobile the current state it is in makes me sadly unable to recommend it for a visit in its current state. A letter to the caravan club is on its way as I write this review.

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drmw1335

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Reviewed on 17/11/2012 12:05

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Spring at Beckthwaite CL

For our first trip of 2012 we decided to revisit the southern lakes and were lucky enough to secure a pitch for the chosen week on the ever popular Beckthwaite CL right in the centre of Coniston Village on Lake Road. This site is popular due to its location in the centre of the village, just a five minute stroll from the lakeside, and with the wonderful views of Old Man of Coniston and Wetherlam that greet you every morning as you open the caravan blinds. The cost of the pitch - £13 per night – is worth it and more just to be able to sit and have your breakfast whilst admiring the view. Of the site itself it is only small but it has EHU, toilets and a shower if a little antiquated. It has hard standings and has a stream running along one side and Lake Road on the other. Road noise at peak times of the day – a school is opposite the site – can be a little intrusive but overall the bird song wins. The site is quite sheltered and reasonably level. The site is perfect for walking straight onto the Cumbrian Fells no need to move the car once you arrive. And our car remained on site for the whole stay. No matter what level of walking you are up to the site offers a wide choice. The high level walks of Dow Crag, Wetherlam, Black Sail, Swirl How and of course the Old Man of Coniston are all easily accessible from the village. For those you would like an easier challenge then one of the 6 mile round walks to Tarn Hows or just a walk along the shore of the lake to Torver before catching the ferry back to Coniston are all on the door step. For those who want to venture further afield Ambleside is a short drive away whilst Windermere is easily reached – preferred route being via Hawkshead, Far Sawrey (Famous for Beatrix Potter) and the ferry saving several miles of driving round the Lake Windermere. All of the above make this is a very busy site (there was never more than one pitch empty all week) especially weekends in season so be warned you will need to book early – but should be lucky enough to get a pitch I’m sure you will have a wonderful time in this perfect location. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Beckthwaite and Coniston Lake – needless to say it was all over to quickly!

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Riggers

Caravanner from Lancashire

Reviewed on 19/07/2012 15:07

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