Windermere Camping And Caravanning Club Site 
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Ashes Lane
Staveley Windermere
(lake District)
Kendal
Cumbria (Browse area)
LA8 9JS See Map
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Tel: 01539 821119
Pitches: 250
Open: 1st March 2011 To 25th January 2012
Rating: 
8/10 from 85 Reviews
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: *deb* |
12 reviews from this member |
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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 |
5 reviews from this member |
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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 |
1 review from this member |
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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 |
2 reviews from this member |
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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 |
2 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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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Wsseaman |
34 reviews from this member |
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Stayed here for two nights with my in-laws as we couldn't get onto the Keswick campsite for our whole week away. A big, busy site but well broken up by trees and hedges. Reception was friendly and efficient, showing us to our reserved pitches via bicycle and explaining where the nearest showers, water etc were. Site looks very well maintained but could not comment on the toilets/showers as we don't use them.
Nearest town is Staveley, a decent 40-min walk along country roads, quicker if you know which fields to cut through! Staveley has a station, chippie and the usual shops. There is a dog walk just out of the site (turn left down the un-used road), it is very picturesque and I'm surprised its not mentioned more as its a lovely walk and very big. There were also some fishing lakes nearby but we didn't visit them. A very nice site which I would definitely visit again.
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