Little Acre Holiday Park Reviews
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Little Acre Holiday Park is just a 15-minute drive from the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. This dog friendly touring park is adjacent to the tranquil Lancaster Canal, ideal for dog walking and relaxing. Kendal and Kirkby Lonsdale are close by and accessible by a bus stop 100m away. Good food and drink from the pub at the Crooklands Hotel is less than 100m and always popular (booking recommended).
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Great place
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Antony G
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First time at Little Acre, had no issues. Paul is such a nice person, Well organised, very clean facilities, nice setting. Looking forward to our next visit. Thanks Paul.
Site's response
Cheers Antony - you'll be a very welcome returning customer. Paul
Family of 4 en route to Scotland
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Natalie B
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We stayed for two separate nights en route to and from Scotland. It was a very convenient location for this as it's close to the motorway. Campsite is close to a pub and canal. The pub was fully booked for food quite far in advance, so we went into Kendal and ate at Pedro Casa, which was fab. Lovely clean site and excellent host. Clean modern toilets/showers. Pitches are quite close together and the whole field is used - no central grass area for the kids to run around. Someone told my kids to stop running around on the first stay, not sure whether a member of staff or another camper. We are regular campers and this has never happened before!
Site's response
Thank you for staying with us not once, but twice! It's really appreciated. You're absolutely correct that we don't have a green area for children to run around on - as a site, we host very few families with small children and we market ourselves as being suitable to couples and older children 13 + and for people who are coming away for peace quiet. We're not set up for children running around! As regular campers, possibly you've previously booked at sites that are more suitable for families with smaller children. Thank you for recommending us on Campsites.co.uk and rating us so highly. Paul.
Perfect weekend!
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Hope B
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A really lovely site with a great location to get outdoors. Even though the site was fully booked, it was super quiet and peaceful. There were the most amazing smelling diffusers in the toilets (it's the small things!). There was some work going on to the showers in the caravan field, so we all used the block in the other field which was super modern and spacious. The 20p charge was well worth it, no annoying push button shower, lovely and hot, no draught under the door either! I think we'll be adding this to the visit again list!
Site's response
Thank you for staying with us and rating Little Acre so highly on campsites.co.uk, Hope. If you come back in Autumn, the underfloor heating will have kicked in to keep the loo/shower/laundry and washing up block lovely and cosy warm! Paul
Our stop at Little Acre
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Lisa G
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We stopped at this site on our way back from Northumberland. It is a lovely site and the facilities were excellent. There was plenty of room for the van and awning. The owner was very helpful and informative, would highly recommend this site to fellow campervan owners and campers.
Site's response
Thank you Lisa, your recommendation following your recent stay at Little Acre is really appreciated. Enjoy your touring. Paul.
Our stay
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Debbie S
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Great site with excellent shower and toilet facilities. Very close to a lovely inn and restaurant. Will definitely stay again.
Site's response
Thank you for staying with us and recommending Little Acre on Campsites.co.uk Debbie. Paul
Great for convenience and facilities
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Fiona J
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Really great little site. Easy to find, great stopover on way up to Edinburgh from Derbyshire. Facilities are better than a 5 star hotel. We were 1st time motorhome users and friendly owner was very approachable for any advice. Local pub was great too. Booked on App and very dog friendly and super food. Highly recommend both site and restaurant/ pub.
Site's response
Thank you for staying with us Fiona for your trip across the border (I hope that tomorrows event goes well for all of you). Enjoy your motorhoming and it would be lovey to host you in the future. Paul
Excellent little site
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Gwylfa R
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Lovely site and improvements still ongoing.
Site's response
Cheers Gwylfa. Thank you for recommending us on Campsites.co.uk. Yes, we're carrying on with the improvements - and doing them in such a way that they don't spoil the site for the reasons that people come to us for. See you another time, Paul.
Great site
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Jacqueline A
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What a beautifully kept site. It was so peaceful, and facilities were good. The owners were very accommodating, the pitches are well kept and looked after. Thank you for your consideration on the position in regards to my needs.
Site's response
Hi Jacqueline, thank you for staying with us (& your subsequent booking), both are really appreciated. Happy to help with your request. See you again soon. Paul.
Bank holiday
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Carol R
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Excellent site and the owners are really friendly.
Site's response
Hi Carol, thank you for staying with us over the bank holiday weekend and rating Little Acre so highly. Paul.
Fantastic little site with amazing facilities
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Elsa D
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We arrived late but communication with Paul meant we were directed straight to our pitch. The site is spotless and the shower facilities are the best I've experienced. There is also free Wi-Fi, which was a lovely bonus. We only stayed one night but have plans to return soon.
Site's response
It would be lovely to host you again, Elsa. Hopefully the other shower/loo block will be totally refurbished and modernised by then! Paul.
Great campsite with super nice sanitary facilities
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Brigitte F
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We received a very detailed email from Paul with all the information. But he wasn't there when we checked in and gave us the nicest pitch available. The sanitary facilities are great and super clean!. Totally nice check in in the pouring rain. We would recommend it at any time! Good pub right next to it!
Site's response
Thank you for booking with us Brigitte and rating your stay so highly. Paul
A little gem
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Susan J
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Always a lovely stay - conveniently placed for travel to and from Scotland and we love walking along the canal with our dogs. Love how you are improving the facilities!
Site's response
Thank you for your repeat visit to Little Acre, Susan. Yes, it seems to be a constant process of improvements that we're doing - it's quite a challenge improving the site, without spoiling it for the reasons that people come to us. On your next visit, the other toilet / shower block will have had a complete refurbishment and modernisation. Paul.
Lovely site with spotless facilities
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Wendy P
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It is a lovely site but you can hear constant traffic from the noisy road nearby. The toilets, showers etc are spotlessly clean but it was disappointing to discover that you have to pay for use of the showers. Having travelled around Scotland for the previous two weeks, not once were there charges to shower and 99% of the sites cost less to stay over than Little Acre. It would also be helpful if there were mirrors in the washroom as it's awkward for men to shave without one. I would like to finish by saying that we received a very warm welcome on our arrival and were allowed to move our motorhome to a different pitch from the pre-allocated one.
Site's response
Thank you for your recent stay at Little Acre and recommending us on Campsites.co.uk, Wendy. We are located quire rurally and during your stay, there was more agricultural vehicle movements than usual - ironically, the pitch that I'd originally allocated to you would have been further from the road and quieter, rather than the pitch that you chose to move to. Yes, the showers do cost 20p for 3 mins and this is shown prominently on the online listing, as well as in the booking confirmation/directions/welcome that I send via email. For a while, the showers were "free", but we found that some people would repeatedly press the "free showers" button, which had the effect of draining the water tanks of all the hot water, depleting the gas cylinders and making the showers unusable for other customers for extended periods of time. When we reintroduced the 20p charge, we also added complimentary quality shampoo, shower gel and conditioner, which was very well received by our customers and the issue of the "free" hot water being wasted disappeared. The shower/loo block has 4 heated and illuminated mirrors within it, to help people see when they are shaving, or using the complimentary hairdryers. In the past 18 months we've invested a substantial amount into Little Acre and we are continuing to do so, to constantly improve the site and facilities. I have no knowledge of what sites are charging in Scotland, but from feedback that I receive from other customers, I'm often told that we provide very good value for money compared to other sites in Cumbria. Enjoy your touring, Paul.
Lovely site
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Kate B
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Fabulous site, great for our stopover on the way up and down to and from Scotland. Great dog walking and a pub across the road.
Site's response
Thank you for using Little Acre as your stopover point on your recent trip to Scotland Katie. I hope to have the loo and shower block that was closest to you totally refurbished and modernised for your next trip this way. Paul
Peaceful and pleasant stay
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Louisa A
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Arrived on site Friday 17th May straight from work at 6pm. Got set up and the friendly owner called round to tell us the location of the amenities etc. We had booked a table for 6.45 at the Crooklands Hotel, so glad we did as they were booked up. The weather was magnificent and we had a lovely walk along the Lancaster Canal, which is just over the road. Beautiful swans and ducks with their ducklings, they must be used to people feeding them as they come towards you expectantly. The site and facilities were immaculate. Locals were friendly, as were the fellow campers. Everyone was thinking of others - polite and not a sound overnight, so peaceful. We will definitely go again.
Site's response
Thank you for staying with us Louisa and bringing such lovely weather with you (in fairness, you also left the lovely weather when you left as well!) The ducks that are on the canal regularly come wandering around the site and are well used to people. The swan that is nesting about 100 yards from our entrance could be about the to have her eggs hatching any day now - last year she had 8 cygnets (& all survived) on the Whit BH Weekend. We have just started the complete refurbishment and modernisation of the shower/loo block that was closest to you, so the next time you're here, you'll have 2 x new facility blocks to choose from. Paul.
Wonderful
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Michael R
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Wonderful park in a fantastic location for either a stopover just minutes from the motorway or for some peace and quiet in a scenic spot. Paul the owner was absolutely wonderful, very friendly and very informative. The site itself is very attractive and well looked after, the toilet and shower block was exceptional and we witnessed Paul checking and cleaning numerous times during our 1 night stay. We would 100% return and hope to do so soon.
Site's response
Thank you for staying with us Michael and leaving such a lovely review of Little Acre. Enjoy your travels and it'll be lovely to host you again, Paul.
Great weekend away
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Michael T
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Great stay and Paul is a lovely host. We’ll definitely be back soon.
Site's response
Thank you Michael. It'll be lovely to host you again! Paul
Nice quiet site
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Lee S
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Absolutely loved your site. So peaceful and quiet. We will be coming back at some point. Really nice chap on arrival and the facilities were spot on. Lovely and clean.
Site's response
Thank you for recommending us on campsites.co.uk Lee. I'm glad that your stay worked well for you. Paul
Great friendly little campsite
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Tim R
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Stayed here for one night on our way back from Scotland and it was a lovely spot. Right on the canal for some good walking with a great cafe on the Loch for ice cream. Very friendly welcome. Nice flat hardstanding pitch, very clean facilities and would definitely go back.
Site's response
Thank you for staying with us on your stopover from Scotland Tim. We have lots of people doing the same thing during the season going to/from Scotland - probably helped by Little Acre being 2 mins from Junct 36 on the M6, having a dog friendly pub that serves good food 200 yards away and the Lancaster Canal opposite our entrance. Enjoy your travels and it would be lovely to host you again. Paul
What an amazing little site
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Anita C
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Cannot fault this site, very friendly owners, showers and toilets very clean. There is a nice pub within two minutes walking distance, which is a bonus, although very expensive for drinks! What an amazing site this is, it didn't disappoint at all. The site itself is meticulous. Very friendly owners and a very friendly ginger cat! We will definitely be returning to Little Acre Holiday Park, its been our favourite so far this year. Hoping to stay for longer next time :)
Site's response
Thank you for entertaining the Ginger Ninja during your recent stay Anita - he's liked the recent sunny weather and enjoys his role as feline customer relations executive ! It would be lovely to host you again and hopefully our white cat will also put in an appearance for some attention from you. Paul & Sarah p.s. favourite site so far - lovely !
Great little site
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Catherine S
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We stayed four nights in this great little site. The owner gave us a wonderful personal welcome and after realising we were with friends, offered us a placement near them. The high standard of maintenance and cleanliness of the site and facilities made us want to return.
Site's response
Thank you for the lovely review of your recent stay at Little Acre Catherine. I'm glad that it went well for you and your friends and changing things around so that you could be closer to each other wasn't a problem at all. Enjoy your touring and it would be lovely to host you again in the future. Paul
Perfect location
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Frank B
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Had a blast. This location/campsite is perfect for visiting so many locations. We went to Silverdale, Bowness, Arnside, Grange over Sands. Morecambe. There is a Pub/Hotel 'Crooklands' at the bottom of the road. Bus stop both directions. Canal Walk to enjoy on your doorstep. Site is pristine, well kept, manicured grass, good pitches. The Hosts are wonderful and very helpful. We shall return again as it was such a great location to go visiting from. Big Asda just down the road for provisions and an amazing butcher in Kirby Lonsdale. Also, a brewery which does super food and ale.
Site's response
Wow Frank, you got a lot in during your break with us - and you still have Yorkshire to explore on another visit! Here's to your next trip to us. Paul & Sarah.
Wonderful stay we'll be back
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Elaine G
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Absolutely wonderful stay!! Came with friends and loved it! The owner was really friendly, informative and helpful. The pitches were perfect and the facilities in the new block were wonderful! The site was spotless and the flower beds and grass well kept. Full marks for a wonderful experience!
Site's response
Thank you for recommending us on Campsites.co.uk Elaine. When you return, you'll be able to make use of the "other" shower and loo block which has commenced it's total refurbishment and modernisation. Paul
Good site
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Charles K
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A good little site just off the M6 - handy stop on the way to Scotland. Dog walks immediately outside the site along the canal and a pub/restaurant over the road. Only down side was lukewarm showers one morning.
Site's response
Hello Charles, Thank you for stopping with us and I'm sorry that the lukewarm showers took the edge off things for you. That was totally down to me - the hot water at Little Acre is provided by solar power and I'd asked the solar power techie to do some tweaks. He tweaked it (as requested by me) and unfortunately the tweaks didn't have the expected result, hence a lukewarm shower for you. As soon as I realised that things weren't working as they should be, we are now heating the water by LPG, until the solar panel tweaker returns today (Thu 15th May), then once again we'll have lots of hot water to use. I hope that you return to Little Acre in the future to enjoy a hot shower again! Paul
The place is first class in every way
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Chris R
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Really enjoyed the stay and will definitely return. The shower block was better than some top hotels (and I’ve stayed in hundreds of them).
Site's response
Thank you for staying with us and leaving such a lovely review Chris. Hopefully we'll be able to host you again. Paul & Sarah