Eskdale C&CC site is smallish but can get very busy. That said I was there on one of their busiest weeks the other week (half term holidays) and site was full and I loved the site. This is a big confession for me cos I hate busy sites. But it was busy with families having a lovely time, wasn't rowdy and the quiet time at 10 pm was strictly observed. The views from the site are gorgeous, there are loads of walks directly from site - for all levels of fitness, 3 pubs within walking distance that all do meals and about just over half an hour to St Bees where we went for a lovely coastal walk and a day on the beach. Keswick is 45 minutes drive away. Wastwater a short drive. This was by far my favourite site in the Lakes and I've been to loads of them and my favourite area.
Just spent a week here, no frills but immaculate. We loved it
If its peace & quiet you want, this is the place
Close to Egremont for all shopping needs
Close to ST Bees for a beautiful clean beach and start of the Coast to Coast Walk
and close to the Western Lakes,Wasdale
Ennerdale, Buttermere and within easy reach of Keswick & Cockermouth