Visitor Reviews - Lanefoot Farm
Lanefoot Farm 
|
 
 
|
Thornthwaite
Keswick
Cumbria (Browse area)
CA12 5RZ See Map
|
Tel: 01768 778097
Pitches: 50
Open: March To December
Rating: 
9/10 from 106 Reviews
|
|
Click here for full details of this camp site * Send Email to this Site Visit website
|  Save to Virtual Brochure
Check Digital TV coverage
|
|
Please mention the UKCampsite.co.uk when you book or enquire!
|
Facilities 
         
Facilities Nearby
 1m  1m  10m  5m  5m  1m  5m  5m  5m  5m  1m
Units Accepted
 
|
    
|
This site has chosen to use the availability calendar. You can check for availability here.
|
Submit a Review for a chance to Win Prizes!  | Submit a review to UKCampsite.co.uk of any caravan park or campsite, for a chance to win a caravan towing course or motorhome manoeuvring course worth up to £140, or £100 of Amazon vouchers, courtesy of The Caravan Club! Join The Caravan Club for just £43 per year to enjoy access to a great range of caravan sites, benefits and special offers. |
Previous
106 Reviews in total, now showing 73 to 78
Next
Page
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
|
| Date of Visit: July 2009 |
Unit: Tent |
Rating:  |
| Reviewer: Debzone |
1 review from this member |
|
Really nice basic site clean everything.
Parking next to tent
Campfires allowed
Had a great time and even beat the weather having 3 nights there and no rain
I would go again its a lovely site well placed and a 20min walk to the village with a great pub with fantastic food the owners were lovley and friendly
Value for money site with great views
|
|
| Date of Visit: June 2009 |
Unit: Tent |
Rating: |
| Reviewer: Jonelle Atkinson |
1 review from this member |
|
This campsite was relatively easy to get to but hidden away enough so as not to get too busy. We were met by the owner/farmer and although we had sent confirmation of our visit, via email, we weren't booked in, however he was helpful enough and we found a good spot to pitch up for 2 nights.
The site is within the lovely surroundings of Brassenthwaite/ Keswick, beautiful views of the hills in the larger field, friendly atmosphere, working farm; we watched the sheep shearing and camp fires make it even more special. The site has a little shop selling essentials and for 20p you can freeze your ice packs, much needed as the weather was hot! Sparce facilities, only 3 loos and 1 shower serving quite a few people when busy, so patience is required.
Electric hook ups available if required and the ethos is to recycle, which gives it extra brownie points from me. The only downside was a very relentless Cockerel making it's noisy presence felt from day break but what do you expect on a farm I suppose!
We didn't visit the Village but it looked quaint with a pub and shop. Approx 1 mile drive towards the stunning Brassenthwaite Lake we took a 45 min walk to view the Osprey, this was spectacular, we were lucky enough to see the pair and their 3 fledgling, well worth the effort.
|
|
| Date of Visit: June 2009 |
Unit: Tent |
Rating: |
| Reviewer: Diane Galloway |
1 review from this member |
|
We have just arrived home after our second visit. This site is very basic with limited facilities but our midweek stay meant there were no queues for the shower. As soon as Friday arrived, however, it was manic.
It only costs £6.50 per person per night which is an excellent price for camping in the Lake District.
I hope Gareth and Helen continue to upgrade the facilities but don't develop the site too much as it may take away it's character.
I would recommend visiting The Coledale Inn in Braithwaite which happily accepts dogs and the meals are delicious. It is about a 15 minute walk along the very quiet lane that runs alongside the campsite.
|
|
| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
Unit: Tent |
Rating:  |
| Reviewer: Former Scout |
12 reviews from this member |
|
Our stay at Lanefoot Farm had an ominous start. I had booked not weeks but months beforehand and had specified that we wanted to camp on the Meadow Field. I had reiterated this several times through email correspondence and each time received confirmation. However, on our arrival we were directed to the Main Field. We weren’t happy and no pitch was suitable. So we strolled over to the Meadow Field and spotted a space that was much more to our liking and asked to pitch there. There was an awkward few moments as Gareth was clearly reluctant to let us pitch there (he wanted to save it for an EHU customer) but we emphasised that we had booked such a pitch since February and he eventually relented. Later, Gareth admitted that they had overbooked (he put it down to the fact that they are still learning the ropes) and, indeed, the site was far too full over the spring bank holiday and following half term week.
Anyway, on with the review!
As I understand things there was a campsite at Lanefoot Farm for many years until the previous owner died a few years ago. Gareth and Helen took over less than three years ago and started up the campsite again. There are two main camping areas: the Meadow Field and the Main Field. The Main Field is a quite large, open field with a few hard standings around part of the perimeter. With the exception of the hard standings there are no marked pitches and it seems to be very much a case of “go and find a pitch”. Not all the field is equally useable as some areas are not level and, when we were there, some areas were very soft. The Main Field does, however, have the best, clearest views of the valley including Dodd and Skiddaw. There is more landscaping in the Meadow Field which is natural and mature with plenty of wildlife (including a Mistle Thrush that nested in a tree above our tent and we enjoyed watching its young fledge). There is a stream that runs through the field which attracted the children but check it before allowing your children play in it as there is some glass and rusty metal in there.
Compared to some of the campsites I have stayed at the facilities are somewhat rustic. I counted two toilets, one urinal and one shower for men and, in so far as I could tell, there were similar facilities for women (though minus the urinal, I assume). The shower is in a room without any real ventilation and so gets very steamy. However, it is free to use, has a strong flow and, since it is a power shower, the hot water is available 24/7. There were also two sinks, at a back-achingly low level, for washing up. The shower and washing up facilities proved inadequate for the number of campers, with queues forming at the usual times. I believe that there are plans for new facilities.
As others have mentioned, one positive feature of the site is that campfires are allowed. For £4 you get a simple brazier (an old car wheel to keep the fire off the grass) and a bundle of wood and kindle. Gareth would go around on his tractor and trailer, carting the wood for the fires, and he would be followed by excited groups of children, Pied Piper-esque.
There is a small but well-stocked shop that provides many essentials as well as sausages, eggs and black pudding for breakfast and packets of marsh-mellows to toast over the campfire in the evening. There is a bell just outside the shop which you ring for service if no one is on duty in the shop.
As always I asked our children what they liked and disliked about the campsite. They appreciated the scenic location and the fact that we didn’t have to travel very far to find lots of things to do and see off-site. For most of them the facilities were not an issue. But one thing that they did mention was that, compared to other campsites we’ve been to, there was not enough space (even on the Main Field) to play games such as football, catch, etc. Without getting under the feet of other campers. I don’t know what it is like at other times but while we were there the site was far too full. The EHU campers that arrived shortly after us had to squeeze in their tent; a bedroom pod of their Diablo was less than a couple of metres from our tent – but at least they were a really pleasant family. Campsites that cram in the punters can and should lose good will and, eventually, custom.
Despite the downsides I found myself really liking Lanefoot Farm, as did our children. A big part of this was Helen and Gareth; they have a genuinely warm, friendly and laid-back attitude to running their campsite. The views across the valley towards Skiddaw are beautiful and there is so much to do and see in the Lakes. During our camp we went over the other side of the valley to Dodd twice, once to get views of the ospreys nesting (people from the R.S.P.B. Were there with information, telescopes, etc.) and the second time to hike up to Dodd Summit (including our seven-year-old) which rewarded us with wonderfully commanding views of Keswick, Derwent Water and Basenthwaite. We also went to Tarn Hows, Grizedale and Great Langdale; beautiful locations all within a forty minute or so drive of the campsite.
In some ways Lanefoot Farm is a work in progress and there is still some work that needs to be done. If you like your creature comforts and commercial sites with playgrounds for the kids and a bar for the grown-ups then this site is not for you. But if it did have those things then it would not be for me. I spoke to people who have returned to this site several times and I would also go again, though I would either avoid the busiest times of the season or check future reviews to see whether the over-booking was a one-off.
|
|
| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
Unit: Tent |
Rating: |
| Reviewer: FTM 2009 |
2 reviews from this member |
|
There’s a sign at the entrance to Lanefoot farm which reads “Caution Free Range Children”. And on this campsite the children are free. Free to have fun, free to run around and fill their lungs with fresh air, free to play ball games and play in the stream that cuts the campsite in two. Yes the facilities are basic but when the kids are enjoying themselves, then the parents and grandparents can relax and enjoy their holiday too. Highly recommended will visit again.
|
|
| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
Unit: Tent |
Rating: |
| Reviewer: Tulipcat |
13 reviews from this member |
|
Stayed here for six nights during Keswick Mountain festival. Weather was nice at first then turned to rain rain rain! We had a good week though and got out and about.
Campsite location great for Keswick, winlatter forest etc. Is a working farm so animals add to the charm. Campfires allowed so another bonus - supplied by owner Gareth. At least one pub within walking distance. Campsite has little shop that sells essentials - marshmallows for the fire. Washing up facilities and I think there was a plug in the shower room for hairdryer! Also has drying area for wet boots & jackets.
Owner Gareth and his young family always on hand, very friendly & caring, offering local info & asking how your day was without being intrusive.
Mixture of seasonal pitches & tourers. 3 camping areas- Main field which is sloping, meadow field which has a wild feel to it, and 3rd field in between which we camped in because it was flat.
Disagree with negative comments about wash facilities - I found they were totally adequate, and clean. This is a working farm and you only need the basics - if you want massive shower blocks & fancy washing up areas then maybe visit one of the other holiday parks in the area. It depends what you are looking for.
All other campers were quiet & respectful, peaceful after hours.
My only small disappointment with this visit was that we had booked pretty far in advance and requested the meadow field, & had a response to say that would be fine. When we arrived, there wasn't really anywhere suitable to camp, only very sloping areas, not an option for me. Which is why we ended up in the middle field, it was nice & flat but right next to the road. That's camping for you I suppose.
Well worth a visit, all in all a great holiday & ticked most of my boxes for an ideal campsite! :-)
|
|
Previous
106 Review in total, now showing 73 to 78
Next
Save this site to your virtual brochure
|
Submit your Review for a chance to win a Prizr
If you've visited this site, then please submit a review for a chance to win.
Try our town listings - Other Sites in Cumbria - Search for a site
| Follow us on Facebook! |
 |
You can now follow UKCampsite.co.uk on Facebook! Keep abreast of the latest news and updates much more easily. Simply click here then click on the Like button! |
|
| Latest News, Discounts and Competitions see all... |
|
|
All reviews and comments are the personal opinion of the review author only , and as such do not represent the view of the UK Camp Site.co.uk.
The facilities shown on this website are a guide only, and you should check with the campsite direct before making any booking. The UKCampsite.co.uk will not be held responsible for any errors or omissions
|
3177 Visitors online !
Free UKCampsite.co.uk Windows Sticker - Recommend to Friend - Cheap Hotels - Pension News
[Message Forums]
[Caravan Sites & Camping]
[Company Listings]
[Features / Advice]
[Virtual Brochure]
[Shop!]
[Reception]
[Competitions]
[Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]
[Event Diary]
[Contact Us]
[Tent Reviews]
Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk |
|
|
0.1563
|
