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Castlerigg Farm Camping And Caravan Site
Castlerigg
(lake District)
Keswick
Cumbria (Browse area)
CA12 4TE
Tel: 017687 72479 or 07495523829
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Pitches: Depends on tent sizes
Open: 01/01/2024 to 31/12/2024
01/01/2025 to 31/12/2025
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 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 No Fishing |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool <1 mile |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 Cycle Hire <1 mile |
 Golf <5 miles |
 Tennis <1 mile |
 No Beach |
 Watersports <1 mile |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: March 2011 |
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| Reviewer: TanTow108 |
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 We arrived on a surprisingly sunny March afternoon, it was the first day of the season for the site and a few people had already arrived. Although there was another site down the road which looked like it had more facilities we really wanted to try this one, we were not disappointed.
On arrival we were told that there was a special offer which was great as we were on a budget, the lady who met us in the Reception was really friendly and explained where all the facilities were, she also said we were able to pitch anywhere although they do ask that you don't drive all over the field to choose your spot, which in my opinion was very reasonable to preserve the grass. We were also told that normally we would need to vacate by 11.30 but as it was not particularly busy we could stay until 5.30pm.
The site does have a slight slope and we pitched on it although it did not make a great deal of difference. The views were brilliant! There is a silence rule from 10.30pm until 7.30am which everyone adhered to. The site is located close to the Stone Circle and it is a lovely walk from the site to the circle and into Keswick.
Unfortunately the Hayloft was not open although we would have loved to have tried it. There is a small pub (very small) attached to the nearby hotel which serves meals, we didn't eat there but the meals looked good. The prices were a little steep at £4 for a pint of cider, but it was a pleasant atmosphere.
The shower block was clean with plenty of showers and toilets, the showers were lovely and hot, 50p for 3.5mins. There was also a plug for a hairdryer at 50p or the built in hairdryers were 20p, but not that good. The dish washing area was good, although the water was really hot! The shop is small with limited opening hours, although this could have been due to the quiet season.
The site is well kept and has beautiful views. A number of people from the site down the road commented that they would have preferred to stay here despite the extra facilities they had available to them.
We would definitely be back however with the no booking rule it might be a problem as I can see this site being very busy and we would not normally arrive until after 8pm, it is on a 1st come 1st served basis.
All in all a brill site! 
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| Date of Visit: October 2010 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Bettyb12 |
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The site we booked was flooded so we looked for higher ground and found Caslerigg Farm. In every direction the views from this site are spectacular, the autumn colours were fantastic. All caravan pitches were on grass and some pitches were sloping but as seasoned caravaners we soon had the caravan level and the site owners were very accommodating and provide blocks but we didn't need them as it wasn't a problem.
Considering other sites in the area were partially flooded or bogy we found the ground conditions at Castlerigg Farm much dryer than we expected and the owners had looked after the grass so everything was nice and tidy. The water on site had a brownish tinge but all drinking taps had signs explaining that the water came from the mountains and due to high rainfall it was discoloured, this could be a shock to people who are on mains water but we didn't find it a problem as our water at home comes from the hills and we are used to it.
The facilities were lovely and clean, power showers which were lovely to step in to on a cold morning, hairdryers, laundry facilities and a small shop. We had two meals in the Hayloft Cafe, the food was excellent and the lovely old building had a log fire which was very inviting. The staff on site and in the cafe were very friendly and happy to gave us information about local walks which meant we didn't need to use the car.
The owners like to keep the site quiet after 10.30pm and all visitors seemed to agree with it, we did, we enjoyed the quiet, its a lovely site.
Well run site which we intend to return to next year.
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| Date of Visit: October 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Darkp |
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A nice looking site with stunning views from every angle. Unfortunately, the caravan field was on a slope and we had much difficulty getting our caravan level, we had to jack it up to get enough height to level it! The result was a huge step in and out the caravan. We were ready to go home on the first day. The showers were not great, and towards the end of our stay, they took about a minute to heat up then it got so hot you could hardly stay under it and the hot/cold regulator didn't seem to work. The water was brown and smelled. We couldn't drink it so had to keep buying water although there were notices saying it was safe to drink.
Keswick is a beautiful town which we like very much. Didn't do much walking this time but were told of some good walks by the wardens which we would have liked to do, had time allowed. On the plus side, they offered storage for our bikes which gave us peace of mind. The 10.30 pm rule was adhered to mostly except on our last night, we heard noises after 1 am when it sounded like someone was pitching a tent. We discovered in the morning 2 new tents and a campervan. The gate is supposed to be locked at around 10 pm so can't understand how they managed to get in.
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| Date of Visit: October 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Gareth_H |
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Castlerigg Farm was a good site, that's worth staying at if visiting the Keswick area.
The only negative we had from our week staying at this site was the weather, which was compounded by two things (the exposure of the site and the slope of the caravan field).
The site has the most amazing views of Skiddaw and Blencathra mountains, but due to the altitude of the site, we had very high winds (this resulted in one of the most unsettling nights I have ever had in the van), secondly, there is quite a slope on the filed which was made worse due to it being very muddy form the rain.
The site however is nice, with good quality and clean toilets & showers, a decent little shop and the cafe as mentioned by others.
It is situate just above Keswick and is ideally placed for getting into Keswick.
I would recommend.
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| Date of Visit: September 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Redguscat |
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My sister and I stayed here in two small tents in late September 2010. Although it was towards the end of the season, the site was still remarkably busy, mostly with walkers - a sign of a good Lake District site I think! Excellent value for money given the location.
A very nice site, friendly and well maintained. We very much appreciated the 10.30pm silence rule, and also that when you book in, they tell you about two other sites in the area with different noise rules - very helpful considering that the sites have different owners, so they're effectively turning down business. I noticed a few children on site but I think they're primarily catering to walkers and it's not particularly child-oriented - if you want the kids entertained, there are probably other suits better suited to your needs.
It's uphill from Keswick and on a slight slope - I think this probably helps with the drainage as it was considerably less muddy than previous experiences I've had of camping in the Lakes, particularly given that it had rained heavily in the days before we went camping.
Didn't find any difficulty in getting a shower and the time seemed fine - it does explain quite clearly that they're on a private water supply and that this is the reason for the charge and time limit.
The pub food was rather odd (it's all vegetarian, which is fine, but sort of early 1980s vegetarian with lots of meat substitutes.) - however it did have local real ale, and the Hayloft Cafe was fantastic.
I'll definitely come back here when I'm next in the Lakes.
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Sassyj27 |
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This site was my husbands first experience of camping EVER!
The site was lovely the scenery was beautiful and the staff very friendly and helpful, the toilet blocks were clean and maintained well though finding a 50p coin every day was interesting especially if you missed the shop.
The site is located well and it is easy to commute around the popular tourist attraction within the area.
The no noise rule after a certain time was great and guaranteed a good nights sleep, the only thing we would change it more structure to the plots as everyone was left to just find a gap as you can't pre book for tents so there was a lot of wasted space.
The site proved such a success we have brought a bigger tent and have been on more weekends away
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| Date of Visit: September 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Lolaandbill |
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This site has a truly great 360 degree view. On a clear morning it is gorgeous.It is a lovely big site and when we went in September not crowded at all though I believe it can be in summer. Ample showers for our stay, clean facilities though my husband commented on the gents not being too clean. The ladies was fine. Some of the site is on a slope, our pitch was slightly sloping but nothing too problematic. There are a lot of instructional signs around which are so numerous as to be quite funny.
The cafe/restaurant on site is fab, delicious sausage sarnie on sunday morning.
We really enjoyed our stay and would go again.
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| Date of Visit: September 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Bmacky |
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Stayed her for one night when touring the lakes. Must admit it is not the type of site we usually stay at due to its large size and the number of rules they have.
On arrival we were told which area we could park in and were informed of the silence rule which had to be kept to. The site was slightly sloping especially in the caravan field. The showers were 50p for 3 mins which seemed a bit short and I would imagine in peak season it gets very busy.
They have a cafe on site which seemed to be very popular and a small shop too. It was on the outskirts of Keswick which is a lovely town with a great market and independent shops.
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| Date of Visit: September 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Stargemmer |
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We stayed here for two nights, only intended to stay one but liked it so much.
The location is fabulous, really excellent views of the hills, and a lovely walk to the nearby stone circle.
We appreciated the no noise rule after 10:30, it's a very busy and well used site so it's for families, and is not for groups or partying types who want to stay up til 1am!
Found a nice sheltered location by a hedge, nice atmosphere as the users there also want peace.
Dogs welcome which was great,but please keep them on leads! There was an incident while we were there of a dog fight and someone was bitten as one man let his dog wander, which is not wise to do anywhere!
The facilities are all there, though there are not too many showers for such a large amount of folk using the site. Only 3 showers in the ladies' area, and there must have been well over 100 people there when we were staying, so expect queues or go when others aren't using it.
You must beware that the shower time is limited to 3 minutes only, and costs 50p to boot! You can get 50ps from the shop, but you have to be fast in the shower or spend a lot. This is probably to keep the queueing down, but it is one criticism I have of the site that I think they should just provide more showers and not charge or allow longer time. We visited 10 campsites in 3 weeks and all but one of the others had free showers, and the other one that charged let it run for much longer.
Very friendly and helpful staff.
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| Date of Visit: September 2010 |
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| Reviewer: TIMER |
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Have just spent four nights camping in my solo tent at this site. What a great place; nice friendly and helpful owners; an awesome location with amazing views of the surrounding Fells and Derwent Water; excellent facilities, altogether A1.
Torrential rain and strong wind when I arrived, but the ground was still firm, ( the weather did improve a lot in the next few days! )
I didn`t use the `Hayloft` for eating in, only because I went to the Pub 20yds from the site entrance. The Landlords wife makes the Lasagne herself; I had it everynight I was there (4-nights); it`s the tastiest I have eaten anywhere in the UK ( and I`ve eaten a lot!), absolutely superb.
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