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Windermere Camping And Caravanning Club Site
Ashes Lane
Staveley
Kendal
Cumbria (Browse area)
LA8 9JS
Tel: 01539 821119
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Pitches: 215
Open: 14/03/2024 to 15/01/2025
14/03/2025 to 01/01/2026
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 Seasonal Pitches |
 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 |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar On Site |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <1 mile |
 No Wild Swimming |
 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: December 2011 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Delio2000 |
2 reviews from this member |
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 My first visit to a camping and caravan club site and I was very impressed. This was my first stop on my way to tour Scotland and it was a great start to the holiday. The people are very friendly and cant do enough to help and the pub on site was run by a great landlady who let me take the dog in but I was told that this was only possible as it wasn't busy. The site is spotless and the pub is great with local ales served and a real friendly atmosphere. I'm still on my trip as I write this review as all I can say is that the other 3 campsites that I have visited since Windermere could learn a thing or two about how to run a great site from the staff at Windermere. I liked it so much that I may well stop off again on the way home. Well done Windermere ! 
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Extended family |
| Reviewer: Mischka |
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We spent a good weekend here, 2 of us in a caravan and 3 in a tent.
Despite it being a huge site, it really does not feel too big, as there are lots of different areas. There is a good children’s play area and the loo and shower block was kept nice and clean.
The bin areas could have done with being emptied a bit more often, and it is a shame that they only accept recycling at the entrance to the site. (I know it is not too far to walk with your bottles, but obviously some people thought it was, so perhaps having crates at all the bin areas would assist more people to recycle. )
We used the on site pub for a meal as the weather was so awful. Children are not allowed in the pub side, but are in the dining room side. This was a bit grim in terms of décor and atmosphere, but it certainly was convenient for tired, soggy families. The adult meals were all around £10, the kids were £4.
Obviously the location of this site is the real draw, although you cannot see any lakes, they are on the doorstep.
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Westermans |
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This campsite was nice to look at and the toilet facilities etc were good. Unfortunately, what let it down was the attitude of the staff and the rigidity of the sites rules.
On arrival we were subjected to very serious conversations about the shape of our tent and also how close we had camped to our neighbours. I agree with safety rules but the way we were spoken to was not pleasant.
It was raining during our stay and so we tried out the on site pub. Please don't make the same mistake. Very over-priced poorly cooked food. Again more rules - no kids allowed on the soft seated side. Families were subjected to a very grim area with TVs blasting and canteen tables.
We are usually very easy to please but can say we would not recommend nor visit here again mainly due to poor welcome. We have even gone as far to cancel camping and caravanning membership in fear they are all that rigid. Was also very pricey for no electric.
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Terry909 |
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This is our umpteenth visit to this handy site in the heart of the lakes. Its as you would expect, plenty of space. The staff are helpful and friendly and guide you to your pitch on arrival. The toilets and facilities are excellent. Clean and well maintained.
There is a restaurant on site and a shop. But be aware that they only take cash or cheques, no cards. It was a bit of a pain for us as we wanted to eat there but had to go and find a cash machine - almost 6 miles away. So we found a pub nearby and ate there instead.
We found the site quiet and tranquil, its also very close to several paths and walks, so ideal if you want to walk from the caravan door.
We are regulars there and would recommend it to anyone
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Capann65 |
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Lovely site, ideally placed in the South Lakes, just a shame it is starting to look a bit shabby. Bar dull & boring, like sitting in a transport cafe. Restaurant prices for food, but the surroundings don't live up to it.
There is a shop on site, where you can get various items of groceries and your Daily Paper. It also sells locally sourced products as well.
Ideal place to walk to the little village of Staveley where there a couple of pubs, a beer hall & a lovely cafe called Wilfs overlooking the River.
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: *deb* |
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I booked this site last minute on the CCC website, having failed to get a spot at countless other sites within easy striking distance of home for our son's birthday weekend. I didn't hold out much hope.
What a relief - this place is great! We had to queue in the car to get on because the entrance gate gets blocked up with waiting caravans(well we did arrive at tea time on Friday!. We were shown to our pitch by a man on a tractor. We were a bit worried because we seemed to be wending our way through paddocks and wooded areas aplenty and way beyond the toilet block we had seen! We were given pretty strict instructions on where to pitch and where to park etc. I can understand it though because everyone was thoughtfully spaced (and observing the 6m rule etc). Although there were tents behind us, they were diagonally behind us so you didn't feel on top of anyone. A fairly large grassy area was to the side of us with nobody on it for quite a distance so we felt we had plenty of room.
Facilities were really good - really recommend these. There was a toilet block about 2 minutes walk from our pitch - always very clean with mop & bucket arrangement post-shower being very strictly adhered to by all the ladies I saw. There are private vanity areas with light over mirror etc, which I found a nice touch. Also there are dishwashing facilities in the block which were clean and had draining racks over the sinks which was very useful and not seen anywhere else before. Water taps a plenty and bins emptied regularly.
The site is nicely landscaped and all the pitches were very flat. The ground is rocky with a thin layer of earth / grass (albeit beautifully kept). You need strong pegs and patience.
Children are welcome, though we never managed to find the play area (just too busy I suppose). There were signs up at the time of our visit stipulating no ball games that week. Many younger kids were flouting this rule - mine included for a very small time. How do you keep balls & kids apart!
Location is great. Whilst it describes itself as Windermere it is really a good few miles outside (which I prefer because Windermere and Bowness are fairly over rated in that part of the world - though the lake itself clearly beautiful). Also ideal for Kendal and a touring base for the whole of the lakes. It is distant from the main road so whilst it is well connected, there is virtually no noise. We visited the Lake District Visitor Centre at Brockhole, which has a great adventure playground, walks to the lake and beautiful cafe / terrace / orangery with lovely shop and information centre. We could have spent hours here.
All in all I would really recommend the site - despite its 250 pitch capacity it really does not feel overcrowded or festival-huge etc. Don't let that number put you off.
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: DebsMcHale |
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Just returned from a 2 night stay at this site. I can only but praise everything about it, it was fantastic. Maureen the lovely owner was so pleasant and helpful, showing us to our pitch via bike.
Our hardstanding pitch was very level we hardly had to adjust and the nearby grass that we were also allocated looked as though it had been 'cut with nail scissors' it was so perfect.
The site has 250 pitches but you'd never guess. Some of the pitches were tucked away in trees and up little ramps. It was also nice to see a mixture of tents and caravans being allowed to be near to one another.
It was so peaceful and the allocated pitches are nicely spread out that you don't feel overlooked.
The shower blocks were spotless, even with fresh flowers and they were never ever busy at whatever time we chose to venture in. The on site pub was lovely and my husband loved the 'real ales' We had a platter for 2 and it was lovely and well priced at £9. 99.
Cannot wait to return to this site, it was one of the best we've been to. Only a couple of downsides. You can't get a mobile signal for love nor money.
The camp shop is well stocked (9am to 6pm) but they can't take switch cards for produce (although their head office will allow you to check in with switch) so make sure you have enough ready cash.
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Papaqube |
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Just returned from a 3 day stay. Great site, accommodates tents just as well as caravans and motor homes.
Good location close to main road (A591), but far enough away from not to be an inconvenience. Only 10 min drive to Windermere and another 10 mins to Ambleside. A couple of trails pass close by the site for local walking.
Facilities on the site were kept very clean, and good to see showers are inc in the price.
Site is well used by family's, and it appears to be very safe for children. Although I did notice a small section for those without Children.
Pub on-site is a nice touch, which also serves food. Food is basic and wouldn't receive any awards for quality but is convenient.
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: D123 |
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Lovely site. We have been with friends for the past 3 years. We have always managed to get pitched together.
The grass pitch was quite wet when we visited this May (it had been raining a lot) but they will put your van on for you which minimises churning up the pitch.
Showers and toilets are always clean. Nice little pub on site. Lovely walk across the moor/fields to Staveley where you can catch the train to Windermere.
Easy access to South Lakes area. Relatively quiet site where the usual C&C rules apply.
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Road rats |
4 reviews from this member |
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Love this site always spotless. Toilets are always clean and warm.
Nice bar on site with pool table, they serve food but haven`t eaten there. There is a small laundrette 2 washers and 2 driers, dish wash area is undercover which is always good if weather isn`t clever.
There is a good park for the children. Dog friendly and nice walks around the area.
Visit Stavely and go to Wilfs the food is gorgeous and if you sit outside you have lovely views over river.
You are 5 mins from Kendal where there are plenty shops.
Winderemere is about a 10min drive and Bowness 15 mins.
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