Kendal Club Campsite

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Excellent site with some serious downsides

A beautiful site with a layout very different from the usual regimented pitches. Friendly, helpful, staff and good facilities. But there are some downsides. Despite being in the ‘silver’ Wi-Fi category, the service was, in fact, hopeless. We (and we were by no means alone) didn’t manage to connect once in ten days, despite drawing the attention of staff to the problem. The TV connections on our EHU were both broken. But far, far, more serious, was the almost total disregard of the 5mph speed limit (even, I’m afraid to say, by members of staff in their electric buggies). Our pitch was adjacent to a site roadway and it was not at all unusual to see vehicles travelling at speeds in excess of 15mph (and on at least three occasions at a speed I calculated to be in excess of 20mph). This pitch (and others like it) would have been extremely dangerous for anyone with children. There are a few ‘sleeping policemen’ on site roads but by no means enough. I have been a Club member for 35 years and this is just about the worst site speeding I have ever seen. The Club really needs to do more to curb this dangerous behaviour.

Knowbury

Reviewed on 18/05/2022 18:39

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Magic

Yet another visit to Kendal Club Site. As always a warm welcome was at hand on arrival. Within ten minutes we were pitched and unpacking. A wonderful site for a quiet and relaxing stay in a woodland. You can do as much or as little ad you want, knowing that you are only ten minutes from Kendal, for all the things you could need. The old works are visible and plenty of information about it can be found in the information room, or on line. The staff were always at hand for any questions or problems you may have. I had a wee problem and thanks to Jo for sorting it out. Will be back…..

acederby

Reviewed on 11/05/2022 13:09

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Lovely site

Lovely site with pitches set in a wooded hillside, especially beautiful as the bluebells and wild garlic were in bloom when we visited. Nice clean facilities.

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Motorhomer

Reviewed on 10/05/2022 14:09

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Beautiful bluebells

We stayed here at the end of April when the bluebells were in bloom in the woods and it was absolutely beautiful. Our pitch was in sunshine from 10am in the morning to 6.30 at night and in a little hollow out of the wind. You can walk in a different direction each day without needing to use your car- we walked along the river to Kendal, along the disused canal to Levens Hall and through the fields to Sizergh Castle. A walk to see the sunset on Scout Scar is also recommended. Had a good meal at the Strickland Arms , only 15 minutes walk away, and the farm shop at Sizergh barn is great. The warden (Peter) even drove round to bring our gate key to our friend's pitch as we had gone straight round there on arrival without giving them our pitch number- service with a smile!

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Reviewed on 29/04/2022 17:46

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Perfect

This was our second trip to this site. For us it is the perfect site, as it is different from other club sites by the way it is laid out. We love the cul de sac areas for five or six vans which gives the feeling of being on a CL with the benefits of a regular club site. From the site there are some lovely walks along the river, also one to the farm shop and from there a short walk to a nice pub serving great food. The wardens were very good and helpful and kept the place spotless. We are sorting our dates out to return again next year.

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Reviewed on 28/04/2022 21:04

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Peaceful and idyllic

A wonderful site in the heart of woodland full of wild flowers and birds. Lots of excellent walks direct from site plus the higher Lakeland fells are not far away. A haven for dogs and their owners. Located on the edge of the Lake District but so much more peaceful than the honeypot areas of Windermere, Ambleside and Keswick. The Strickland Arms pub nearby is perfect for an end of walk drink or good meal. Dog friendly.

Kevin Matthews

Reviewed on 22/04/2022 15:11

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An absolute gem!

We visited Kendal for one night on our way from Gloucestershire to Scotland. Never been before but what a gem of a site! For those who don't like the regimented rows of vans on some club sites, this might be for you. Caravans, motor homes and campers are nestled in small groups in woodland. The site is on many levels and the pitches are gravelled but may not all be completely level so levelling blocks/ramps may be required. The site is picturesque with a watercourse running through it and when we were there, there was an abundance of wild garlic, bluebells and May and the scents were lovely. TV reception on our pitch, (100), was fine as was internet on 3/4G. The toilet blocks are quite small but perfectly adequate and as we have come to expect at CAMC sites, spotless. There is a good 30 minute walk from the site to the excellent Strickland Arms pub which is mainly level and easy especially in dry weather. (There are two fields to cross). We were blessed with lovely spring weather so maybe that has influenced this review but we loved the site and it's on the list to return.

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Gem of a site

Here for Easter weekend and what a very nice site indeed. Before coming I read most off the reviews on here, and I try and keep an open mind. Firstly the road coming in and the potholes, cant comment on previous as it's now been tarmaced and is all good. Tv reception and internet for me, pitched in the middle near the toilet blocks, no issues using the vans arial and phone. Tv picture broke a little but mostly very good. I did try the on site arial on the post, but these dont seem to work, certainly not on my pitch. Otherwise no issue. People whinged about the noise from the road and from other campers. Sorry but just dont get it. Might be different at the top end who knows, but this is a main dual carriageway so expected, suggest embracing it. I certainly had no issues with any noise. Finding a pitch on arrival can ne a little daunting as it is a maze of secluded enclaves so for me either just take what comes like we did, or send out a recce on foot. Either way, no pitch seemed to bad, although bring levellers as some pitches are on a slope, but not all. Kendal, a short drive away and plenty to do there shopping wise, with a choice of supermarkets like Aldi, Morrisons, asda only 10 min drive away. Didn't use the bus service which is advertised so cant comment more than to say there is one. Taxi, believe £12 one way to kendal, phone numbers in the site office. If your a walker then plenty of walks everywhere and kendal will probably take you around an hr or so. As for the route, same as bikes so standby. Cycling, nothing much advertised from the site. If Cycling to kendal, 3 options. 1. Follow the dog walk out of the bottom off the site and follow the river Kent. We did this and it's very precarious and certainly better if your young and agile, plenty of lifting the bikes over styles ect. 2, out of the campsite entrance and left over the footbridge, left again and through the fields just follow your nose and the river, cant go wrong, still got some styles to negotiate though, We rode to the village off Natland before dropping into kendal. 3rd option and probably the best but we didnt use it. Out of the campsite entrance and head for the farm shop, (signposted). Once there, exit onto the dual carriageway turning right onto the FOOTPATH and stick to it. Looks safe and easy all the way to kendal. If you fancy a nice walk or cycle further afield we can recommend going to Sizurgh castle, we didnt go inside but the gardens are nice. Plenty of walks and bridleways behind the castle. We rode from the castle to Brigsteer stopping at the wheatsheaf Inn for a coffee. Looks a nice pub for food too. Then cycled a sort off circular route to the village off Levens and back to the local pub, The Strickland Arm for a pint. Looks a nice pub, but we didn't eat there. Hope I've covered most things, but if not im sure it'll all work out. Very nice site and we'll certainly be back soon. Dave & Tracy

Rowy

Reviewed on 17/04/2022 19:03

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Wi fi 😡

Lovely spot but wi fi diabolical in this day and age. Whilst the guy on the phone tried many options to get me connected, this only worked if I walked to reception, got connected there but by the time I had walked back to my van soon lost connection. Obviously one of the reason given was there was a lot of people using the wi fi.However in the 21st century with much improved technology this should not be an issue. Needs addressing/sorting, more sustainable equipment required. Overall enjoyed our short stay.

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Reviewed on 10/04/2022 14:55

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Beautiful spot in the woods

We’re touring the UK and decided to stop off for two weeks at Kendal. The staff were extremely friendly and very chilled out. The site is a gorgeous higgledy piggledy mix of pitches, some surrounded by woodland flowers and at the upper part of the site you’re nestled in the woods. The most beautiful river runs through the site and you will be spoilt for choice with dog walks. A farm shop is just a hop, skip and jump from the site, which is handy as the selection of groceries on site can only be purchased with cash. The only little niggle is the noise from the nearby main road, but you soon zone that out after a few days. You’ll get an excellent WiFi signal with EE.

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Reviewed on 27/03/2022 16:00

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