Troutbeck Head Club Campsite

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Lovely spring break

We were welcomed on arrival by a warden who immediately assisted us and put our fears at rest. All the wardens and there were quite a few, were friendly and helpful and kept the site immaculately clean and tidy. We had booked a serviced pitch and as such we were self sufficient, so we did not use or visit the toilet blocks. However, I have no doubt they would have been as clean as the rest of the site. There are quite a few local pubs, all a short drive away, which due to the current situation were only serving outside but obviously this will change in time. The Lake District, in all its splendour, is on the sites doorstep and ready for your exploration and enjoyment, although, a car is probably essential to do this. A great site and I'm sure we will be back.

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4catsforge

Caravanner from West Yorkshire

Reviewed on 05/05/2021 10:22

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Nice but a little too out of the way

We recently stayed here for 3 nights. The site is very quiet and clean. The staff are very helpful and friendly, when we checked in we were told that the wardens had only just taken over the site. Due to Covid there were only 2 toilet cubicles available to use in each block which was fine but very annoying when people either forgot to put their band back on the hook when coming out or didn't even bother using the band system at all. The pitches were of a good size and lovely views, we managed to get one alongside the 'babbling' brook which was lovely. There is a dog walking area that is reached via quite a steep hill. We didn't have our dog with us this time so decided to take a walk in the forest. We were told it was signed when we got off site but there were no visible signs to tell you which way to go so we turned right, we ended up walking for about 45 minutes firstly on fields and the on a gravel roadway and came to a dead end with no way out but to turn back which was fine but would have preferred a 'proper' sign posted walk. There were serviced pitches on site which we would normally use but glad we didn't on this trip as there was a frost one morning and the pipes all froze up! Although this was a nice clean friendly site we were stuck without a mode of transport (other than the motorhome which had an awning attached so unable to move easily). The nearest pub was a mile away but closed and the fish n chip van that usually visits had gone out of business during Covid so if we fancied a change from cooking there wasn't one. We did try to get a taxi to take us into Penrith to find a pub or somewhere to eat but were told that there weren't many taxis operating after 6pm as there was nowhere to go. All in all, a lovely clean & friendly site but a little too 'out of the way' for us as we like to be able to walk to a pub/cafe/shops and for this reason I don't think we will be visiting again unless we have a tow car.

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MagiSue

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Reviewed on 03/05/2021 21:44

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Beautiful Site and the Warmest of Welcomes

We have all stayed on sites where the Camp Commandant is fresh out of traffic warden and/or running a salt mine training camp but that’s definitely not the case here! We arrived late after overrunning the time allocated for the handover of our new Motorhome. En route we had received a polite phone call enquiring of our whereabouts but they decided to keep the reception open an extra half hour for us although we wouldn’t have been offended if they had given us a pitch number and left us to it. At reception the welcome was warm and friendly and we afforded ourselves the opportunity to purchase lovely homemade scones and some fresh eggs. The site itself is beautifully kept, is well laid out and has a fab dog walk attached. The toilets are immaculate although the showers were unavailable to us due to Covid restrictions which wasn’t a problem to us. Overall we loved it and will definitely return.

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David Dowling

Motorhomer from Highlands

Reviewed on 25/04/2021 10:58

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return to old favourite

My previous stay at TH was in Sept 2017 and was the last time away in the caravan with a close family member and dog. Both sadly passed away and so I was apprehensive about coming back caravanning solo. I was greeted by pleasant and friendly wardens who despite being busy, had the time and consideration throughout my eight night stay just before October half term, to make me feel comfortable and safe on site. I have visited TH many times and the setting is brilliant for walking. Helvellyn, Blencathra are all easy to reach with Penrith/Keswick close to hand. Covid security measures were not over the top and people abided by them. Thank you to the wardens for working so hard to keep us all safe and able to enjoy our holidays.

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Buccalo

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Reviewed on 09/11/2020 19:39

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Our 2nd great holiday at Troutbeck since July

We returned, very sadly, from Troutbeck Head last Saturday after a brilliant holiday even though the weather wasn't brilliant. We love the site & had a pitch in our favourite place, overlooking Blencathra. Stunning views, especially at sunset. What more could you want? There was a very friendly welcome & we found the wardens always hardworking, professional, and always showing excellent customer care. The site was well kept & facilities were spotless, though I still prefer the unrefurbished facilities with their layout & underfloor heating. Nothing wrong with these though, except for the lack of a hook or shelf in the toilets section of the block! Our only real gripe is the lack of wifi & the high prices. We shall be back though, but not in high season.

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TomSue

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Reviewed on 24/10/2020 12:07

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Beautiful Lake District

Stayed 7 nights on our latest of several visits to this wonderful site. This time, we some what reluctantly sacrificed stunning views for a serviced pitch which gave us complete self isolation. My new mobile managed a signal and maybe Wi Fi will one day be available but if not perhaps a break from it is a good thing. Site and all of the area very busy for our stay, wardens, as we have come to expect, all working very hard to maintain the clubs standards and to keep us safe. We wish to pay tribute to the way in which the staff on all of the sites we have visited this have coped in this very difficult times. THANK YOU.

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TwoUKRoamers

Caravanner from Cambridgeshire

Reviewed on 23/10/2020 17:31

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2 night stay touring the lakes....

Lovely site if a little isolated. Penrith & Keswick circa 7-8 miles away. Friendly & helpful staff when questioned about what roads should be avoided en rte to Coniston. Cocklakes Farm Shop is a must for quality & exceptional value meats, there is also a tea room there but we didn't use it. Parking is directly off the A66 up an incline but adequate parking for motorhomes. Well recommended if you have alternative transport or just want to 'chill'..... Adjacent activity centre has quad bikes & pony trekking amongst other things.

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Kasspa

Motorhomer from Bedfordshire

Reviewed on 09/10/2020 00:07

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Outstanding Club Site

This was our 1st visit to this beautiful site. From the moment we arrived, until we left 3 weeks later, each member of staff we saw had a friendly smile on their faces. They all work so hard to keep the site in it’s immaculate condition. One day, one of the staff was even on his hands and knees pulling out weeds on a pitch! The facilities were obviously limited at the moment, but it didn’t seem much of a problem as guests were obviously using their own. We were on a Service pitch which are some of the best and largest we have come across. I have read a recent review where there was a grumble about a family who was staying in one of the glamming units playing football. We were there at the same time and our pitch was near the unit they were in, but I have to say I couldn’t see a problem, and members should not be put off by the glamming units. All in all, we had a lovely 3 weeks there, and the site and staff are a credit to the Club! Well done to everyone.

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rodtheplod

Reviewed on 07/10/2020 21:49

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The best site visited so far

If you want peace and quiet and stunning scenery this is the place to go. Easy to find just off the A66 with a short drive to either Penrith or Keswick. Venture further over the Kirkstone Pass to Windermere for breathtaking views. The site itself is ideally located for a peaceful few days away from it all. The staff were friendly and efficient. All facilities were in tip top order and the wristband system appeared to work very well. Although I saw people waiting at one of the toilet and shower blocks, the one near the main entrance and serviced pitches area was always the quietest. The forest walk is a must either for non dog owners, or like us who took our dogs with us. We can't speak highly enough about Troutbeck Head and would recommend it it highly. We cannot wait to make a return visit.

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Caravanner from Staffordshire

Reviewed on 07/10/2020 17:04

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Beautiful site

Just returned from a 3 night stay. Absolutely beautiful location. If you get the right pitch you also have a beautiful view...but all pitches are great. Definitely worth a visit and I hope to go back.

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Curlyhairdo

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Reviewed on 04/10/2020 23:10

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