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Sykeside Camping Park
Brotherswater
Patterdale (lake District)
Penrith
Cumbria (Browse area)
CA11 0NZ
Tel: 01768 482239
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Pitches: 111
Open: 01/01/2024 to 31/12/2024
01/01/2025 to 31/12/2025
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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 |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
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 No Bathroom |
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 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
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| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <1 mile |
 Wild Swimming <1 mile |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 Cycle Hire <5 miles |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 Watersports <5 miles |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
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 Open All Year |
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| Date of Visit: March 2013 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: VL007 |
4 reviews from this member |
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 This site was lovely and peaceful in the first week of March - not sure what it would be like in high season! The motorhome pitches seemed to be in pairs around the site, and each pair was quite close to each other. The washroom facilities were fine for this time of the year, however, again not sure how they would cope with a site full of campers. Watch out for the showers which on each occasion we used them, nearly scalded us they were so hot. Also the lights are on a sensor and timer in the washrooms, which meant that by the time we had finished a shower, the lights had gone out, and we had to run out of the cubicle (dripping wet!) to set the sensor off again!
The pub was great, with good beer and great steak! All of the staff were very friendly as well.
Unfortunately the farmer on the adjoining farm was not quite as friendly and obviously doesn't like members of the public on 'his land' - even though it is public right of way. He needs to learn some manners!
We would visit again in low season. 
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| Date of Visit: February 2013 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Ajbibs |
17 reviews from this member |
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First trip in the van in 2013 but not the first time at this site. The site is located in the heart of the Lake District, just south of Glenridding taking motorhomes & tents with caravans being taken on the adjacent CL. Due to its location, the site is more geared toward the walker with numerous walks starting or passing through the site.
The facilities include numerous hard standing pitches with electric hook-up for motorhomes and plenty of space for tents. There are also ample toilets and showers, laundry and dish washing facilities and a chemical disposal point but no play area (but then, you’re in the Lakes so why would you need one). There is a shop on site which is open during the summer months and food is available at the Brother’s Water Inn which forms part of the site (or visa-versa).
Not really much too say about the site, still being early in the season (accompanied by the recent weather?) it was quiet although surprising as to how many people want to camp out in a tent in mid-February. Overall, the facilities are well maintained (can’t comment on what they’ll be like when the site is full though) and the location just adds to the experience. If all you want from somewhere is a good base with decent facilities from where to set off on a day’s walk, this has to be worth considering. As a final point, why not finish of a day’s walking with a pint and a meal in the pub.
Will we be back – of course, still plenty of walking to do in the Lakes. !
(P. S. Watch out for the badgers, apparently they roam the site at night searching for food but we didn’t see any. )
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| Date of Visit: September 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Sharong68 |
5 reviews from this member |
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We stayed here for 5 nights and would recommend this site as a base for some amazing walks in The Lakes. We stayed during some real heavy windy rainy weather. The low level pitching ground did get very boggy so it is advisable to pitch at a higher level as possible. The ground is stony so ensure you have appropriate pegs! The ground does drain well though. It was unfortunate that we could not have a pitch with electric hook-up but these are kept for camper vans which seemed a little silly as the place was not full and these could of been used by tents.
The amenities are outstanding with ample showers and toilets, which are very well heated and clean. The shop has decent opening hours and reasonable prices plus a good variety of food and essentials. The laundry room was so useful and efficient. There are two pubs on site (unfortunately one was closed) but the Brotherswater Inn served amazing hearty meals and had a great selection of ales.
The scenery is amazing around the site we did not encounter any problems with the badgers!
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| Date of Visit: September 2012 |
Unit: Other |
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| Reviewer: Dennydenny |
2 reviews from this member |
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Visited beginning of September and stayed in their bunkhouse- they are actually bunk rooms, with use of small communal kitchen. (you have cookers-50p. Small lockers for non-perishables. Fridge. Sink. Bit dark in there- not good to sit and eat in, but good otherwise)
Bunkrooms are warm, with heating coming on each morning and evening. Infact it got a bit too warm in the rooms- not something you can usually say when camping as we usually do!
Each room has its own toilet, and you use the showers on the campsite- which are fabulous.
Rooms are clean, beds good- easy peasy.
Location is amazing! soup bowl of mountains all around-near to brotherswater lake- just brilliant.
Brothers water inn is on site and is great- food and drink selection is good, and staff are great. Dogs welcome which makes big difference (to us dog owners!)
Campfield does flood- I mean instantly that it rains. Camp around the edge, or in the top field- don't be put off, its so lovely. Proper lakeland in a proper campsite.
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Imetz |
1 review from this member |
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Just returned after a rather wet bank holiday weekend, what a fantastic site!
Staff were very friendly and helpful explaining the best places to camp. We noticed a couple who didn't listen and ended up with a puddle in their tent whilst we were nice and dry!
The toilets and showers were spotless and heated, definitely essential with the wonderful British summer. There were also a couple of tumble driers, very handy for drying towels and our walking gear after a day on the fells.
The pubs were great, we had proper real ales and the quiz machine in the Barn End Bar kept the kids amused. The food was also nice and hearty, I would recommend the steak and ale pie.
It was fantastic to walk straight from the site so no need to pay for expensive car parks. We will definitely be back.
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Seetheworld |
4 reviews from this member |
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Positives:
Brilliant location for Lake District walking and sightseeing,
Great pub and food on site if you need it.
Staff quite helpful on the whole.
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Stayed here with a tent but it was difficult to find a pitch due to the waterlogged flooding of the grassed areas. Had to bail out a couple of times during the stay.
Every night we had to remove all food from the tents and load it into the car following the campsites staff strong advisory warnings regarding their badger problem. Apparently, they do break in and wreck your tent if they can smell your food.
Definitely one of the more expensive sites in the area, with averagely good facilities.
Probably wouldn't return with a tent due to the badger issue.
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Gc51591 |
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My second time I have visited over a bank holiday weekend and it was really enjoyable.
The ground can be quite stone filled in places but its easy enough to find a decent pitch the majority of the camp-site is flat. Location is fantastic though being at the bottom of valley the wind channels through the site, ensure you are pegged down sufficiently.
Facilities are good, not great a little tired in places, the water runs cold at busy times, mainly due to the number of showers, toilets and sinks, this could be improved but shower at different times, the showers and toilets are closed 12-2 every day for cleaning which can be inconvenient, I suspect its done to let the water hot water recharge before the evening usage. The shop stocks all the usual and the staff are very friendly and helpful.
The inn at the entrance is a good place to eat, food is not cheap but its good quality and a good selection of real ale too.
Have already booked to return, cant wait.
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Andywham |
2 reviews from this member |
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One night stay for two people in a small VW campervan. Didn't require hook up, or hard standing and had no awning or other 'peripherals'. £25.60, which I regard as expensive!
Facilities decidedly mediocre. Toilet block rather 'dog-eared', closed from 12 - 2pm for cleaning but still not clean. Water lukewarm, lights in wash-up room faulty.
Site itself prone to flooding and we were warned off certain areas as it was raining when we arrived.
Overall a rather poor, seriously overpriced site, which doesn't even begin to compare with Scotgate at Braithwaite (nr Keswick), which has hugely better facilities and is 25% cheaper.
Will I be back? Highly unlikely.
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| Date of Visit: May 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Sktaylor |
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First time at Sykeside, and Lakes! stunning location right in the heart of the mountains!
Shower facilities basic, but ok. Water was always hot enough, with power points for hair dryers etc. The on site Inn was lovely and warm, and all the food I had there was excellent, delicious Lamb Henry!
Laundry facilities, freezer for ice packs and basic shop, all available on site
Local wildlife can be quite vocal from early on, and it was lambing season when I went!
Overall, a very good site in a great location, for exploring the lakes!
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| Date of Visit: May 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: OneHorsePower |
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This was my first attempt at camping since I was a child so I thought very long and hard over which campsite to stay at and after reading the reviews I decided on Sykeside Camping Park - and what a fantastic decision that was!
I stayed for 3 nights (with the dog) over the May bank holiday weekend and I was not sure about being in the Lake District over the bank holiday but the campsite was incredibly quiet which was surprising but suited me!
The campsite is in a fantastic location at the bottom of the Kirkstone Pass set between wonderful mountain scenery. I did numerous walks direct from the camp site and 5 minutes up the road is Patterdale/Glenridding where there are also numerous walks to do from there. Walkers heaven which was right up my street!
The receptionist was very friendly and helpful. There was a small shop on site which sold your basics such as milk, cheese and tinned items and also small amount of camping essentials. They also put the weather up for the following day - very handy for walkers. There were two pubs on site - although I cannot comment on the food as I did not use them but one was open for breakfast which I though was a great idea. You do not get any form of mobile signal here and I had to resort to the old fashioned pay phone - but this did not bother me and is just what happens when you are in the lake district!
The toilet/shower block was heated and clean and could get my hair dryer plugged in! Showers were lovely and hot and no extra charge. There is ample space under cover to do your dishes and machines for laundry. They also gad a freezer for ice packs which I though was a great idea. There was plenty of flat space to pitch my tent and managed to get my tent pegs into the ground without difficulty. Campsite was very quiet over night and no problem with noise the full 3 nights I stayed
I did have lovely early morning walk up calls at 6. 30am from the farmer based behind the campsite feeding his sheep/cows in the next door fields!
My only negative is I did find this site rather expensive - but then I am new to camping and not sure what the going rate is! I found £20 for one adult, one tent, one dog and one car per night rather on the expensive side (and over a bank holiday) But I suppose you get what you pay for and this campsite was well worth the money.
Overall a lovely location and a fantastic gem of a campsite and I would not hesitate to return here. As for my first camping adventure it has not put me off and instead left me with the camping bug and planning the next one.
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