Kestrel Lodge Campsite
Kestrel Lodge Campsite
4.81 /5
Kestrel Lodge Campsite is a small, family and dog friendly site set in a peaceful corner of the Lake District above Bassenthwaite Lake, 15 minutes from Keswick. Enjoy a peaceful stay with spacious grass pitches, and two hardstanding pitches all with fire pits included. Ideal for keen walkers with the Cumbrian Way passing past the site and set just below Skiddaw. A 20 minute walk to a pub and a 15 minute drive to Cockermouth and Keswick!
Small campsite in the Northern Fells, between Skiddaw and Bassenthwaite Lake, near Keswick
Peaceful spot in the Lake District, ideal for adventurers with the Cumbrian Way on your doorstep!
Quiet dog friendly site, a 20 minute walk from the local pub with communal and private fire pits
About Kestrel Lodge Campsite
Enjoy an outdoor adventure to the Lake District at this quiet spot nestled in the Northern Fells. Set amidst countryside at the foot of Skiddaw you'll feel miles away from civilization, yet just be a 15 minute drive from Keswick or Cockermouth. The site offers just 30 grass pitches, some with electric hook up and all with fire pits available. Each pitch is allocated one car parking space in the parking area and guests can unload and load up their cars from the gravel road so no need to travel too far with your kit! There are also two pitches suitable for small campervans, these are on hardstanding and have an electric hook up included, with beautiful views down to the lake. There is a covered communal area with picnic benches and a communal fire pit for nights around the campfire meeting your fellow campers. An ideal base for any outdoors adventurer, pack your hiking gear, kayak, paddleboard or whatever equipment you need! There are so many wainwrights you can tick off from the site, and in just a short drive to Keswick you're in an ideal spot to explore the Northern Fells. The Cumbrian Way also passes the site's doorstep so there are some great, scenic walks direct from the site, or if you are searching for something more challenging why not attempt Skiddaw? There are also goalposts and a rope swing onsite to keep little ones entertained as well as an insect hotel and woodland with fairy doors! Fire pits are available, dug into the ground and available with your pitch, the site offers these free of charge but asks that you purchase the wood from reception only. These come on a first come first serve basis Dogs are welcome to join you and are included in the price of your booking. The site asks that they be kept on a lead at all times but there is even an enclosed area to exercise them.
Camping pitches are available from March until November, Campervan pitches are available from March until early January.
There is a toilet/shower block with hot showers and coin operated hair dryers. There are also covered area for washing up. A communal covered area in the camping field with picnic benches to cook under if needed. You can also enjoy meeting other campers at the communal fire pit.
The campsite reception is stocked with the basics, here there is an honesty shop that stocks eggs from the free range hens onsite, marshmallows and firewood. There is a secure fenced area for dog walking and an area for children to play games. There is also ice pack freezing facilities as well as a washing machine.
There are a range of shops in Keswick or Cockermouth, a 15-20 minute drive from the site. For meals out, there is the Sun Inn for traditional ales and comfort food, just a 20 minute walk from the site.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 30 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
23 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Max 6 people
Grass pitches for one tent (non electric). One car included per booking, please note cars are not parked with tents. Fire pit provided free of charge, please only use campsites fire pits and only use the wood purchased from reception.
5 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Max 6 people
Grass pitches, with a 13 amp electric hook up included. One car included per booking, please note cars are not parked with tents. Fire pit provided free of charge, please only use campsite fire pits and wood purchased from reception.
2 x Electric Hardstanding Campervan/Roof Tent Pitches
Max 5 people
Hardstanding pitches suitable for a small campervan or a car with a roof tent with a 13 amp electric hook up. Max unit length 5.5m. A fire pit is provided but please only use wood purchased from the campsite reception.
4.81 /5
97%
would recommend
"Feel so happy and refreshed after our lovely stay at this quiet campsite"
Nicola C - Jul 2024
"Awesome campsite. Views are amazing from every angle"
Dan Y - Jun 2024
Just the job
Recommends site
Jonathan S
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Welcomed and everything we needed. Good, hot shower and hot pot washing.
Lovely autumnal stay
Recommends site
Mollie H
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Kestrel Lodge in the Lake District, offers stunning views. Clean facilities, and easy access to the trails and lakes. Friendly staff, fire pits, and a peaceful setting, perfect for nature lovers! Close to the village of Keswick as well.
2 nights camping
Rob F
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It was in a great location and very quiet. But, the owner made no effort to welcome or contact us. We rang her phone number as it said to do, but no answer. Was never checked on to so see if we were alright and to show us where anything was. Also, there was a shelter for rainy days, but this was in such poor condition, it was so leaky with water, it was hardly worth it.
Site's response
Hi Rob, I am so sorry you felt like this. I sent you a text explaining where everything was and to make yourself at home when you arrive. I also sent an email with a map of the site and an email explaining that due to a family emergency, I won't be around but to contact me if you needed anything and the neighbours were available to help if needed. Admittedly looking into it I can now see that final email failed to send, so I can only apologise you never got this explanation, however I did not get a phone call or reply from you, so I assumed everything was ok. I agree about the shelter it is in need of some repair, we bought the site only a few months ago and it is one of our first winter jobs to do so I can only apologise it wasn't fixed for your arrival. I hope this hasn't put you off staying with us again, where you will certainly get a warm welcome when I've not had to rush off for a family emergency. Best wishes, Cassy
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Keswick area
The Cumbrian Way offers miles of scenic trails and passes right by the site with walks varying in ability. Or, if you're feeling adventurous and have packed your hiking gear, then head up Skiddaw. It's an epic walk so you deserve a hearty meal at the end at the nearby pub! If it's Wainwrights your interested in, then why not stay here to explore all the Northern Fells.
For a touch of shopping, Keswick is only a 15 minute drive away, where there is a range of shops and restaurants for a day of pottering around the traditional villages or investing in some more outdoor kit!
Other nearby attractions:
- Lake District Wildlife Park (10 minutes)
- Lakes Distillery (10 minutes)
- Derwentwater (20 minutes)
- Aira Force Waterfall (35 minutes)
- Buttermere (40 minutes)
- Honister Slate Mine (40 minutes)
- Lake Windermere (1 hour)
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