Camping at Graythwaite Reviews
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Camping at Graythwaite is on the western shore of Windermere with beautiful, unobstructed lake views. Pitch your tent or campervan on spacious grass pitches at the farm of the spacious Graythwaite Estate, and enjoy freshly made coffee in the mornings from the onsite shop. With lakeside paths and easy access to Lake Windermere! An adventure company who are based on the Estate provide watersports, clay pigeon shooting, archery and more!
4.19 /5
47 reviews
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would recommend
Beautiful campsite
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Nathan H
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Amazing campsite, friendly and helpful service, facilities were perfect, the view was terrific. 10/10.
Great campsite and atmosphere, would definitely stay here again
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Callum T
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Myself and my friend stayed here it's around a 1 hour walk from the ferry crossing. Really convenient & absolute beautiful location. Hats off the to the owners the onsite bar is a brilliant idea and you can hire fire pits etc when you're there for extremely reasonable prices. The shop here was genuinely cheaper than the shops at home for the items we forgot. These seem like genuine honest people and I will 100% book here again.
Gorgeous spot
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Kirsty U
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Perfect spot. Really close and direct access to Lake Windermere. Small bar that sells snacks and beverages. Extremely accommodating host, never caught the gentleman's name but he was fab.
Better for groups, not families with kids
Bryony B
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Lovely location, friendly and accommodating people who are running it. Downside was not enough wheelbarrows at all, bathroom facilities were stocked well but not the cleanest I've used on campsites. Although the site had a quiet policy from 11pm-8am we had to deal with a few groups of very very loud campers till 2am both nights. Site didn't really seem to be monitored for this.
Perfect site for exploring the Lakes
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Chris D
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A simple site but amazing staff. Location and access to all you could want when camping in the Lakes.
Camping
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Natasha G
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Great campsite, great location. Rocky lake nearby to paddle board on. Very peaceful and blissful. Showers are hot. Only downfall would be that the toilets need more regular cleaning/bins emptied.
Lovely place with basic, decent facilities
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Mangesh M
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An open green field overlooking a mighty lake. Basic shower & toileting facility that can get overwhelmed at peak times and a limited availability of a drink & snack shop. Perfect for those well prepared and seasoned campers. But, beginners may need additional assistance for small glitches or omissions which may be limited on site. Also, those who prefer more wholesome facilities may want more than the place can offer. Not being able to keep your car (& it's belongings) next to the tent also can be frustrating, especially when it's raining. Overall, a reasonable place to stay and enjoy nature up close and personal.
Great site
Kelly B
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Well organised. Not overcrowded. Great location.
A great campsite, i'd highly recommend
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Shania B
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A lovely campsite right on the lake. It's small and peaceful, we were told it was fully booked for the weekend but all tents were still spread out; it didn't feel full and you had your own space, which was perfect for us as a couple. The facilities were basic, but had everything you'd need including fridges/freezer for food, washing facilities and a toilet/shower block that were clean enough for how you'd expect a campsite to be. Only minor point is there's no paper towels/hand dryer provided for drying hands. There's a little cart on site that serves hot drinks/alcohol and snacks and you can also rent fire pits for £5 a day and £6 for logs, which is a lovely touch and you can also bring your own BBQs to cook food. The lake is a short walk through the field and there's a few little 'beach' areas to chill on and go swimming. The site suited everyone, from families, to groups of friends and couples. Overall I would definitely recommend and would happily come back.
Room for improvement
Jill C
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What an amazing location. We knew it wouldn't be fancy for the price, but the toilets are too small and the staff spent a lot more time chilling by the bar than they did washing the toilets! Even when asked they didn't seem too bothered. You can't bring your car onto the field, probably due to protecting the land - good idea, but there's only 3 wheelbarrows for the whole campsite of 47 pitches. Advice to owners, it would be good to set up a cleaning rota, buy more wheelbarrows, maybe even invest in better facilities. Direct access to Windermere is amazing! It's a beautiful place.
Great value!
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Bryan S
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Amazing! Everyone is very accommodating, the place is in a perfect location, and the price is very, very reasonable. Unlike other campsites, this place does not overcharge the guests.
Spacious with great access to Lake Windermere
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Connor M
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Had a great time. The location was ideal, especially being so close to Windermere lake with easy access. Firepit, wood and kindling available as well as hot drinks. Plenty of space with lovely views. Showers and toilets are adequate but quite small, and one of our group only had cold water in the shower they used. We would highly recommend this campsite.
Great location
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Chelsea L
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Great location, friendly staff.
Good “back to basics” campsite on Lake Windermere
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George H
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Good location on Lake Windermere, from the site to the shore, it's a short walk through a field and through a gate. There aren't many pubs/restaurants/cafes close, but the camp bar/shop was open until around 22:00 in the evening which sold drinks, snacks and fire pits. I love that there were no designated pitches and as long as you were respectful of your neighbours, you have the freedom to pitch where you like. The shower, toilet and cleaning facilities were great and clean (especially considering the mud from all the recent rain). No vehicles on the camping field, but the carpark was secure. I felt safe leaving my motorcycle here overnight. I'd say I thought it was on the expensive side of basic campsites, but I'd definitely return if I wanted a quiet and remote campsite on Lake Windermere.
Cheap
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Leala L
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Nice and cheap. Good amount of facilities kept clean. Wheelbarrow in car park to help move all camping equipment. Staff not always around and are away for long periods of time. Coal wood and food all sold at reception which comes in handy. Will be coming back for a longer stay next time.
2 nights at camping
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Samantha G
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We stayed for two nights camping at Graythwaite and really enjoyed our stay. The field for tents is huge, which we really liked because it meant we didn't have others pitching up right next to us so had some privacy. There's a really nice view over lake Windermere and it's a short drive to both Hawkshead and Ambleside. The downside is we felt the facilities aren't great. The toilet and shower block were quite dirty and there is nowhere to dry your hands after washing them. The showers are a tiny cubicle with just a curtain for privacy so getting dried and dressed afterwards was difficult. We loved the camping here but felt the toilets and shower facilities let it down. We've stayed in campsites of a similar price to this and had a lot better.