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Castlerigg Hall Caravan And Camping Park
Castlerigg
(lake District)
Keswick
Cumbria (Browse area)
CA12 4TE
Tel: 017687 74499
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Pitches: 163
Open: 01/03/2024 to 31/10/2024
01/03/2025 to 31/10/2025
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
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| Activities |
 No Playground |
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 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
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 No Outdoor Pool |
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 Golf <5 miles |
 Tennis <1 mile |
 No Beach |
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 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Jamsie423 |
6 reviews from this member |
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 After reading most of the previous reviews about this site there's not a great deal I could disagree with but here's a few things to be aware of if you do visit.
On arrival the poster at the entrance states 'The site with the view' - this is a joke, don't get me wrong the view from the entrance is stunning and apart from 8-10 pitches the view is non existent, unless you want to view it through thick trees. The site is on quite a steep slope and if your unfortunately put at the bottom of the site (which we were and with absolutely no view at all) and you need to go to the toilet block, showers, waste bins, chemical disposal or on-site shop then its quite a climb as your not allowed to use your vehicle to commute around the site.
The site is not quite as clean and tidy as some people have mentioned, the pitch we were on was completely overrun with weeds, bushes etc. And the remnants from the previous visitor to the pitch were still lying around.
The 'dog run' turned out to be the grass edging on the side of the road, which I may add did not allow your dog to be off the lead - not what I would call a dog 'run'. Apparently there was another dog run beside the camping field but myself and 2 other groups could not find it.
When we were there, the site restaurant was only open for anyone who wanted breakfast as the site staff were manning it due to a staff mass walk-out.
All in all it turned out to be a bit disappointing compared to other fantastic sites in the Lake district but not one I would care to visit again. 
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Morganminshaw |
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On the plus side the facilities were modern and the park was very clean, the staff were friendly and the on site shop provided a good choice of items. On entering the site the word WOW didn't do justice to the view over Derwent Water, this was the view that lured us in from the lane, its just a pity the site shop and reception had the best views.
A very handy pub is at the site entrance and is open to the public (think it was called the Heights Hotel), the pub was small but had a seating area in the garden outside, the hotel is open too all visitors from the Hall site and the farm camp site and can get very busy. The site is only 25 minutes walk down through the woods to Keswick town and there is a good bus service from the end of the lane.
On the minus side we found the entrance to the site could get congested with visitors booking in this results in a tailback down the lane which gets blocked as in places its too narrow for vehicles to pass.
Touring caravans and statics had the best views, the only flat area at the top of the camp field had been made in to pitches for touring caravans which left the area for tents on a considerable slope. We also felt disappointed with the lack of view from the camp field, all we could see was the mountain tops over the trees and hedges, no lake view for us.
We tried out the on site Jiggers Restaurant but unfortunately the food was not to be recommend. We spoke to some fellow campers who were in the same opinion but they told us to try the Hayloft over at the Castlerigg Farm Campsite which we did and it was so good we returned and had a wonderful breakfast the following morning.
All in all the Hall site was a lovely place, I cant fault the facilities but next time we plan to try Castlerigg Farm across the lane as their tent pitches are not on such a slope and the views from the camp fields are much better, we also liked the farm's Silence rule.
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| Date of Visit: May 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Dave7896 |
4 reviews from this member |
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We just spent 3 nights here, and had paid for a fourth but it was forecast for a lot of rain, and I didn't fancy packing away in that!
Anyway, this site is great! The views are outstanding, and the sunset over Bassenthwaite last night was amazing (half the site were out photographing it).
The site is immaculately clean, and the toilet block on the camping field is no exception. There is a very handy camper's kitchen with free ice block freezing, hobs, toasters, and kettles. There's also what appeared to be free wifi available in there.
As others have said, the staff are very friendly and helpful, and the shop is quite good.
The on site restaurant (Food @ Jiggers) is a little bit on the dear side, but as it was my son's birthday I took him anyway. The food and service were fantastic!
There's a big recreation field for kids (and adults) to play on, and this makes the whole site feel fun and relaxed.
The 2nd day we were there was quite windy. You could really feel it gusting on the recreation field. However, the camping field is very sheltered with lots of trees, and the wind was totally unnoticable. Big bonus!
I honestly can't recommend this site enough. If you're looking for a well kept site, with views that descriptions/photos can never do justice to, with excellent service as well, you can't go wrong!
The only negative thing I can find about it, is that they don't allow advance bookings. I arrived at 9 am on the Friday of the bank holiday weekend, and there was enough room. By midday, the site was full! If you intend to go at peak periods, go early!
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| Date of Visit: May 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Mk Ann |
3 reviews from this member |
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Just returned from Castlerigg Hall we loved it here because
1. Great views of Derwent water and surrounding Mountains
2, Fantastic showers very clean with underfloor heating.
3. Well maintained site
4. Great restaurant
5. Shop with friendly staff
6. Fantastic area for walking
You may guess we will be back again
Ps don't tell too many people as we wont get booked in !
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| Date of Visit: May 2010 |
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| Reviewer: MalPal |
9 reviews from this member |
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Wow what a find, This caravan site really is a must. The views over the Lake are awesome. The toilet and shower facilities are second to none and better than some four star hotels!
The site itself is kept extremely tidy and a big thumbs up to the groundsmen. Dogs are allowed on site and although we are not dog lovers they were not a problem as they were all kept on leads and not allowed to roam, also the bistro looks lovely although we did not get chance to use it this time but will definitely give it a try on our next visit.
The staff are extremely pleasant and go out of their way to help you. The higher site pitches have some of the best views that we have ever seen, although if we couldn't get one of these pitches it would not deter us from going.
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| Date of Visit: May 2010 |
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| Reviewer: The red one |
7 reviews from this member |
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Visted Castlerigg in May with 4 adults and 4 kids.The toilets and showers are top drawer,clean and well maintained throughout our stay. Good washing facilities for cutlery and clothes. Beautiful views from site,which is on a slight slope.
Good base for some nice walks but not to much for the kids to do.Mine are 6 and 7.Nice welcome by warders, showed us where to find everything on the supplied site map, and never bothered you after that.
Castlerigg stone circle was a walk we did, about a mile round trip ending in town for us. Kids were done in so we got the bus back to site which kindly dropped us outside the path.No playground for kids.
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| Date of Visit: July 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Happy camper 81 |
7 reviews from this member |
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Had a few excellent days here last summer. Although we arrived to find the 'site full' sign out the owner said if we could find a space we were welcome. Gladly we managed to find a spot that wasn't on too much of a slope.
The facilities are excellent, very modern and clean. Although the site was very busy when we were here I never had to queue.
The on-site shop is very good and reasonably priced. We didn't eat in the restaurant but did go along for their take away pizza night - brilliant!
There is a path next to the site which takes you into Keswick (about a 20 min walk downhill).
Keswick itself is lovely. Lots to do and lots of nice little shops. In fact the whole area is very beautiful.
Owners were very pleasant helpful.
Unfortunately one night we were here we had some rowdy neighbours. First thing the next morning the owner came and evicted them. Was very impressed with this. They obviously aren't just all about the money and do care about the experience of their well behaved guests.
I would definetely return to this site.
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| Date of Visit: April 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Bcam |
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Have been trying to get to this site for a while and finally managed it and was not disappointed!
It is advertised as 'the site with the view' and they certainly weren't lying, excellent views of the mountains and lake, it was lovely to sit outside at night and take it all in.
The site is 'layered' with pitches on different levels down the hill but this is fine, You may need to unhitch your van on some of the tiered pitches as I found it quite tight on pitch F to manoeuvre my van into position, but this wasn't really a problem as the road is level with the pitch so I was able to just unhitch and push the van in!
The main toilet/shower block is very clean bright and modern with good showers that have a sink in each cubicle too which is excellent.
The Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Nothing really to fault with the site I was very pleased with it and will most certainly be returning!
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| Date of Visit: November 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Motley |
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We spent the last week of the season here and honestly I'm finding it hard to fault it.
Amazing site with amazing views. Toilets were spotless and a good little shop.
Stacks to do in the area. Boating on Derwentwater, standing stones at Castlerigg, lovely market town, a bit geared up to walkers, hardly a fault though, with some great pubs for eating out.
If I could make 2 negatives, it would be the long walk to the chemical disposal point if you are at the top of the hill, and the fact that the lake cannot be accessed from the site, hardly the site owners fault though.
We did see people crossing the private fields to gain access to the lake, no wonder campers have a bad name.
All in all, 10/10
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| Date of Visit: October 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Sanhozay |
10 reviews from this member |
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An excellent site overall, with excellent facilities and friendly, helpful staff.
Toilets, showers, etc. Are top-quality caravan site class facilities. Very clean and well appointed. The only criticism would be a stale-smelling pot wash room in the block adjoining the tent field to the right of the reception block. Push-button showers, automatic taps, push-down taps, etc.
Shop is well stocked and reasonably priced for a campsite shop. The on-site restaurant 'Jiggers' is reasonable quality pub-grub chain type food - scampi & chips, lasagne, pasta, pizza, etc.
The Crag Bar is your local. It adjoins the hotel next door. Vegetarian food only. Nice evening haven if the walk into Keswick doesn't appeal, although the cask beer is far too chilled. Keswick about 10-15 minutes down the often steep and stony footpath, which you'll find through a gate by the little layby just the other side of the hotel.
The camping fields themselves are quite sloped with not many flat pitches if that is going to cause you a problem. Obviously the ground was a little damp and soggy at the end of October but it stood up to a solid night of heavy rain without any standing water.
Very attractive views over to Derwent Water and Catbells to the west, Skiddaw to the north. It's true that trees block the view somewhat but they break up the wind too and it's pleasant to walk around discovering new vistas through the trees.
Good local walking. Walla Crag and Castlerigg Stone Circle of course, plus the higher fells within striking distance.
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