Borrowdale Club Campsite

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A lovely find

Have stayed at club sites and in the Lakes many times but the welcome received has to be one of the friendliest, welcoming and helpful ever. The wardens really could not have done more. The travel instructions in the club book are essential as following SatNav would have meant a far more trying route what with huge tractors, waste disposal lorries and buses. The close proximity of a bus route that allowed you to flag down or stop en route served us well. Seeing a red squirrel from our pitch on the first night was a real bonus. Would thoroughly recommend this site without hesitation!

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Reviewed on 04/09/2023 16:37

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A hidden gem

I can’t rate this site highly enough. Clean, tidy and surrounded by lovely trees and wildlife. Keswick water is a 5 minute walk away and there is a lovely cafe in the local village which is within easy walking distance. The managers could not have worked harder to keep the site clean and tidy and were very helpful and friendly. Our highlight was seeing red squirrels outside our caravan. The site doesn’t have any toilet or shower facilities but this wasn’t a problem for us as we had everything we needed in our caravan. It would be great if there were some fully serviced pitches but this is a nice to have rather than something we were unhappy with. I would say this site suits adults more than families are there isn’t much to do for kids and there were very few kids on the site when we visited despite it being summer holidays. We will be back and will be recommending this site to friends and family.

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Hoopers Hoops

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Reviewed on 08/08/2023 14:42

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We Loved It!

Normally we would avoid shaded campsites but due to its perfect looking location we decided to give Borrowdale a try. We absolutely loved it and had the most fabulous week surrounded by the beautiful woodland. Unfortunately we weren’t lucky enough to spy any red squirrels, but will hold out for when we visit again. Thanks go out to the wardens who running the campsite for being so welcoming and friendly and doing a great job keeping everything neat and tidy.

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Dale Jones

Reviewed on 25/07/2023 15:09

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We love this site so much we’d really like to keep it a secret!

Another fabulous stay at Borrowdale this weekend and again, it didn’t disappoint. The wardens couldn’t be more friendly and helpful. On the last day we had an incident with our roof-light and the warden was so helpful - he got up in the roof with his ladder and secured it with strong tape for our journey home. Great service with a big friendly smile - what more could you wish for?! We stayed on pitch 8 which meant we had some sunshine for the middle of the day and we’re able to stay outside the van, enjoying being in the heart of the woods and listening to the birdsong. Absolutely idyllic. As usual we strolled along the boardwalk in the evenings to enjoy watching the sun go down over Catbells whilst sipping a glass of wine in the gardens of the beautiful Mary Mount Hotel. We did the obligatory walk up Catbells given the close proximity of the site to one of the main footpaths. We were even treated to seeing a wedding party in full regalia, equipped with walking boots, enjoying themselves in style on their special day. What a fabulous bank holiday weekend we had and are booking again for later in the summer. This site is a firm favourite and we can’t recommend it highly enough!

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Jaciacky

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Reviewed on 01/06/2023 16:46

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Lake Distrcit without Rain

We loved this site. Yes, it is a bit of tricky drive but take your time and be extra careful. Our arrival was friendly and very professional, making us very welcome. Location is great, in secluded woodland with plenty of wildlife, including very vociferous cuckoos and shy red squirrels. A short walk to boat taxi service (20mins) or to the Borrowdale Hotel (20mins). Cycling is great from the site, but try to use the quiter roads, Easy access to the Cat Bells walking route, then plenty of energy and water required .....worth it for the view at the end. Site shop is small, but they a great selection of essentials and local goodies, including bacon, cumberland suasages and local breads. Oh...and should add ice cream. In summary lovely site, with nicest wardens you would hope to find........we hope to be back one day.

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GULLIVER TRAVELS

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Reviewed on 25/05/2023 15:32

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Peaceful among the trees

This is a great site. We like to travel around in our motorhome so rarely stay anywhere for many nights but spent 3 nights here as fancied a chill and this was definitely the right site. The staff are so friendly and you get to chose what is left from your category of booking and report back your pitch number to reception when you have had a look around. Little areas in among the trees so feels quite separated .We bought a ferry ticket for the day from reception as cheaper than on the boat and started walking through the stunning woods & then hopped on & off the ferry ( there are about 6 stops) around the lake, such fun. The second day we walked to the Lingholm Estate which took about an hour, for lunch and madly on the way back decided to walk part way up Catbells, it not a massively hard at the beginning and the view was stunning. So, so much to do straight from the site if you love nature. We hope to return if in the area again

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Reviewed on 22/05/2023 21:40

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Our favourite site

Stayed here for two weeks at Easter with my wife and son. Have been coming to Borrowdale club site for many years and we think it’s the best site in the Lakes. The Wardens, who have taken over this year, are wonderful - they couldn’t be more helpful and are a genuinely lovely couple; allowing you to enjoy your holiday, but there when you need them. OKO

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Denn

Reviewed on 21/05/2023 09:38

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Beautiful Borrowdale

Staff are great, helpful, friendly and keep all facilities spotless. Stunning position. Walks from your van. Birdlife and red squirrels abound. Feels like a smaller site as the pitches are carefully crafted to give privacy. We loved it and will return.

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Reviewed on 03/05/2023 07:45

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Our Favourite Club Campsite to Date

We normally stay at CLs as we prefer the size and more relaxed and quiet locations, however I think this site even surpasses the CLs. The location is great, on the side of Derwent Water, in the trees, just the sound of the birds...mostly. Plenty walks from site, Cat Bells and High Spy are behind the site and you can walk on to the hill. There is a path round Derwent Water, takes about 4 hours, c2 hours to Keswick. You have the options of the ferry to take you to Keswick or a very good bus service. Cycling from our experience is good for road cycling , not so good for off road, but the side roads were quiet, although some looked very steep therefore were avoided. On site the staff were very friendly, facilities were ideal, TV Booster worked a treat, chemical waste was spotless and the drive over grey waste disposal looked new. We will definitely look to stay at Borrowdale again.

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MartinFShonaF

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Reviewed on 24/04/2023 16:35

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Stunning views

The couple running this site are delightful - friendly, helpful and cheerful. We have been to the Borrowdale site several times before because it's one of our favourites, the site is very quiet, even in the school holidays because of it's fairly unique layout. The pitches are gravelled over and mostly level (nothing a couple of wedges can't put right). There are walks in all directions to small villages, up into the hills, down to the shores of Derwentwater - whatever takes your fancy. The Mary Mount Hotel & Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa are across the field if you fancy a restaurant meal - roughly 15-20 mins walk. There is a superb farm shop and cafe in Rosthwaite, well within walking distance of the site and the food is outstanding and you can even cheat and get the bus back to Grange Bridge as the Keswick/Seatoller/Keswick circular goes through the valley roughly every 30 minutes or so. Keswick is a bit of a walk but on a nice day it's well worth it and Lingholm Estate is roughly halfway for coffee/snacks etc and then catch the ferry back. All in all it is simply a great place for a relaxing break. (Only small downside is the lack of a facilities block but that won't stop us going!)

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Margaret57

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Reviewed on 13/04/2023 15:42

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