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Bowness On Windermere Camping And Caravanning Club Site
(was Braithwaite Fold)
Glebe Road
Bowness On Windermere
Cumbria (Browse area)
LA23 3HB
Tel: 01539 442177
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Open: 01/01/2025 to 31/12/2025
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 No Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 No Laundry |
 No Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop <1 mile |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <1 mile |
 Wild Swimming <5 miles |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 Watersports <1 mile |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <5 miles |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: January 2020 |
Unit: Other |
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| Reviewer: Webmaster |
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 Please note we have been advised that this site has changed it's name from Braithwaite Fold to Bowness On Windermere Camping And Caravanning Club Site 
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| Date of Visit: April 2019 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Vickybarrow |
1 review from this member |
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Braithwaite Fold is a nice, compact site run by the Camping and Caravan club and the staff are really friendly. It is within walking distance of Lake Windermere and all the attractions that Bowness has to offer.
Next to the site is a large car park which has a bus stop and the open top bus leaves from there every 20 mins to go to Grasmere via Windermere and Ambleside. A small train also runs from this car park to the steamer pier in Bowness where you can board any of the lake cruises. A little snack bar in the car park serves bacon butties if you don't feel like cooking breakfast! Really enjoyed our stay here.
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| Date of Visit: December 2018 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Demmo |
17 reviews from this member |
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Our second visit to Braithwaite. The last time was in the floods and this time we had more rain and storms, still we enjoyed it. Booked in with ease, lovely staff and all facilities were spot on.
Great location to get the bus from the pier head and head off to the other towns. An explorer ticket enables you to have unlimited day travel on the bus. We went up to Winderemere, Ambleside, Hawkshead, Coniston and Keswick. Walked back to Bowness after visiting the Crafty Baa in Windermere. A must for any craft ale fans.
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| Date of Visit: November 2018 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Fiznlil |
45 reviews from this member |
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Best thing is the location of this site. Easy walk to the lake and Bowness. Well kept, friendly efficient staff. Facilities clean but dated.
Staff member said that there are plans to extend the site, so there might be building work coming, but I don't know when.
Other reviews said that the pitches were cramped, but we were fine; although we didn't have an awning or car with us.
Going again in March, so clearly we were happy.
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| Date of Visit: November 2018 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Dubdogs |
147 reviews from this member |
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Had a nice stay here for three nights.
The site is well kept and level, we chose our spot on one of the pitches around the edge of the site, but if going again at the same time of year, would change and opt for the middle pitches so you don't get so many leaves and heavy water spots falling on the roof of the van.
The facilities were kept clean but are perhaps overdue a refurbishment. The washing up sinks were covered but outside, so a little chilly at this time of year.
Handily located for a wander in to Bowness or Windermere (by bus if needs be). Also for the chain ferry across the water to enjoy the many footpaths.
Would have no problems in using this site again.
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| Date of Visit: October 2018 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Travla |
8 reviews from this member |
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We stayed here for 4 nights in October. Unfortunately I hadn't realised when booking that this was the half term holiday - result a crowded site. The wardens did a great job booking us in and escorting us to our pitch. The pitches on this site are narrow and cars have to be parked at the front of the pitch, this makes the site look a bit scruffy.
There are too few showers and toilets I think for the number of pitches. The ventilation in the ladies leaves a lot to be desired I went in one morning and the steam was horrendous I couldn't breath and had to leave. Also there were parents on site who thought it was okay to let three young children use the Disabled Toilet a) unaccompanied b) none were disabled. It meant that I couldn't get in. These same children also left their their bikes strewn on the footpath to the information shed where they appeared to be playing with the leaflets. It was a real mess. Some people also left the toilets in a disgusting state.
The wardens did their very best. The site is handy for Bowness and Onward travel throughout the Lake District. There is a small shop on site with few basics. If I went again I would definitely NOt go during school holidays.
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| Date of Visit: September 2018 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Pmajor |
7 reviews from this member |
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Have tried many times to get on this site due to its close proximity to Bowness on Windermere but always been fully booked. This time we dropped lucky when we rang as someone had cancelled and we thoroughly enjoyed our two night stay.
Very friendly and helpful staff gave us a choice of pitches and a list of dog friendly places to eat in Bowness which is a gentle 15 min stroll away, or a five minute train ride from the nearby park and ride car park.
The site has excellent toilet and shower facilities and is very secure with a locked barrier on the entrance between 11pm & 7am. We were so impressed we joined the caravan club before we left and were even credited the difference in the pitch fees we had originally paid as non members.
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| Date of Visit: July 2018 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Bigmark |
18 reviews from this member |
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Yet another fab stay at Braithwate Fold and boy oh boy it was roasting. Small site and you are close to other vans but it was fine. Gill one of the staff would come by and we would have a chat about the world cup. If you have a big twin axle pitch 52 is the best for you.
Love the locality of Bowness only a stroll away. Visit the bodiga bar. There is a small butty bar in the car park to the rear of the site access by a gate at the rear of the site to a car park then turn right through the car park to the marina. Lovely bacon barm.
Book well in advance as its not easy to get on.
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| Date of Visit: April 2018 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Amy1447 |
10 reviews from this member |
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Great site within walking distance of Bowness. Also a short walk to the Lake with a footpath leading to Bowness. Ideal for dog walking.
The 499 bus runs from the car park next to the site which takes you direct to Grassmere or to change at Windermere for other buses which take you all over the Lakes.
There is a car ferry within 5 mins walk that also takes foot passengers to the other side of Lake Windermere where you can walk along the edge of the Lake into Ambleside if you wished, or to cycle to Hawkeshead past Beatrix Potter's house as we have
The site is small and compact with hardstanding. The toilet block is clean and the site is very well kept. There is a small information hut, containing leaflets on places to visit etc. The wardens are helpful and friendly. We love this site because it is so well maintained, location and walks
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| Date of Visit: March 2018 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Bootlucy |
14 reviews from this member |
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Nice site with nice, friendly wardens in a great location 10 mins walk from the lake, pubs, shops, etc. Good facilities (no queueing although site was full) and fairly level pitches. Lots to do in the area, lake cruises especially.
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