Herdwick Croft Caravan Park
- Proprietor
- Mr Stuart Wilson
- Season
- 1st March to 31st October
- Address
- Herdwick Croft, bassenthwaite, Keswick, CA12 4RD
- Telephone
- 017687 76241
- Website
- www.herdwick-croft.co.uk
- Description
- Herdwick Croft Carvan Park is a small, secluded, yet well equipped site at the Northern end of Bassenthwaite Lake, within easy reach of the best of the English Lake District. The site has static holiday homes for hire, sleeping up to six people in comfort, or sites for your own caravan or touring vehicle. There are excellent facilities including:
Hard standings
Toilets and Showers
Electric Hook-ups
Chemical and Waste water disposal
Launderette
The views from the site are magnificent overlooking the best of the Lakeland fells including Skiddaw and Binsey. You are surrounded by tranquil countryside and woodland areas. Bassenthwaite Lake is 50 yards from the site. Well behaved Children & Dogs are Welcome. The site is within easy reach of Keswick on Derwentwater, Cockermouth and even Carlisle. There are superb family facilities nearby and it is an excellent area for the outdoor enthusiast.
The Northern Lakes are often regarded as the most beautiful area of the Lake District. Bassenthwaite Lake is situated between Keswick and Cockermouth and is overlooked by the Skiddaw mountain range. Herdwick Croft sits at the foot of the lake beside the River Cocker in a peaceful, yet very accessible, location.
The histric market town of Cockermouth has many attractions including a castle, Wordsworth House and the Jennings Brewery. Keswick is on the Northern shore of Derwentwater and has a good variety of shops, a cinema, leisure pool, theatre and more.
We also sell popular static caravans which contain all the comforts of a modern home. Please browse our caravans for sale page. If you have any queries contact us. - Other Facilities
- WE ALSO HAVE A QUALITY BED AND BREAKFAST AND HOLIDAY COTTAGE .
- Also nearby
- The caravan park is only 8 miles from the market town of Keswick on Derwentwater, and 5 miles from Cockermouth, the birthplace of Wordsworth and Fletcher Christian (author of Mutiny on the Bounty). The picturesque Lakeland village of Bassenthwaite is only 2 miles away. Bassenthwaite Lake is ideal for those interested in watersports, Bassenthwaite Sailing Club is only one mile away where you can hire or launch a sailing dinghy, and the lake is excellent for windsurfing and canoeing or just relax on the lake shore enjoying the sun or a picnic.
Herdwick Croft is within 3 miles of Skiddaw and close to the Northern fell of Binsey, so walkers have a good selection of walks on their doorstep. The North Lakeland fells are renown for the quality and variety of the walks from gentle strolls to epic day adventures!
Cockermouth golf course is only 2 miles away, there is horse riding nearby and one mile away is a fitness centre complete with swimming pool. Whinlatter forest is excellent for mountain biking with many different forest trails around the woodland area. The property has a river running through it so visitors keen on fishing should bring their rods! - Tourist Attractions
- The Lake District , Keswick , Bassenthwaite Lake , Walking ,Nesting Ospreys .
- Directions
- From the M6 Motorway: Turn off at Penrith - Junction 40 - then head along the A66 towards Keswick. Go past the Keswick turn off and continue along the A66 towards Cockermouth for about 6 miles. You will see Bassenthwaite Lake on your right and will pass through a winding dual carriageway. On the exit of the dual carriageway after 1/2 mile there is a turning right towards Bothel. Follow the signs for The Castle Inn (right again) and when you reach the small bridge over the River Derwent, cross over and Herdwick Croft is immediately infront of you!
From the South Lakes: Drop down into Keswick but turn right when you see signs for Penrith. Go up the hill then bear left following signs for Cockermouth. Follow the A66 towards Cockermouth.After 5 miles you will see Bassenthwaite Lake on your right and will pass through a winding dual carriageway. On the exit of the dual carriageway after 1/2 mile there is a turning right towards Bothel. Follow the signs for The Castle Inn (right again) and when you reach the small bridge over the River Derwent, cross over and Herdwick Croft is immediately infront of you!
- Pets allowed
- 50 Allow rallies
- Family park
- 14 Touring pitches £16.00 - £20.00
- 10 Tent pitches £10.00 - £16.00
- Serviced pitches
- 2 Holiday homes (for rent) £200.00 - £480.00
- Children's play area
- 30 Electric hook-ups £2.00 - £2.00
- Sanitary block(s)
- Laundry
- Designated / private parking
- Visitor parking
- 80 Holiday homes (owned)
- Boat launch
- Fishing
- Golf
- Horse Riding
- Sailing
- Awards & Memberships
These details were last updated on Monday 26 March 2012
