4.87 /5
229 reviews
99%
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Large Tent - Electric Grass Tent Pitches Aug 2023 This was one of the nicest campsites we have been to. Paul was very attentive, funny, friendly and always very helpful. The location is central to the Lake and Peak District, so absolutely perfect.
The new toilet block was completed during our stay which was absolutely WELL above the standards I'd expect for a campsite. The older toilet block was functional, but a little dated, so would benefit from similar work. There was plenty of space and a whole host of types of groups from solo tenters to family campers to older couples in campervans.
There's a lovely river walk at the site entrance and a shop in the petrol station about a 10 minute walk along the river to the right. Met some lovely people and our kids had a fantastic time. I think my only real semi negative would be that the tent field is at an angle but there is nothing that can really be done about that.
Thanks you for such a great stay.
Site's response
Thank you for your visit Daniel and leaving such a lovely review.
Since your stay, the older "green block" toilet and shower unit has been taken out of use, as it wasn't viable to update, so now we have 2 larger toilet and shower blocks for people to use.
Paul
P.S. We're well located for the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, both of which are 20 mins away. But less so for the Peak District, which is a couple of hours away.
Beautiful campsite
Trailer Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches Aug 2023 A very well kept campsite with immaculate pitches. Paul is charming and very helpful.
The bathroom facilities are well stocked and maintained. The hair dryer was broken, but the minute it was reported, Paul was on it. Great location, just off the motorway, and good A road connections into the main Lake District sites.
Site's response
I managed to get a replacement hair dryer the day after you left to get everything working 100% again, Alison (thank you for letting me know that it wasn't working properly)!
I hope that you'll stay with us another time if you're in our neck of the woods in the future. Paul.
Camping holiday
Large Tent - Electric Grass Tent Pitches Aug 2023 Very friendly welcome and nothing was too much trouble. Condition of the grass was amazing with a large and spacious pitch. Short walk to toilet and shower facilities (new shower block opened up on our last night, which are a bonus addition).
Great location for exploring the area and access to canal walk. We were fortunate to star gaze on a clear night with shooting stars. Would definitely consider revisit.
Site's response
Thank you for staying at Little Acre, Ian and recommending us on Campsites.co.uk.
The new shower, loo, laundry and washing up facility is a very welcome addition and has proven to be very popular since opening. Paul.
Fab campsite
Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches Aug 2023 Excellent little campsite! Good facilities and more being built at the moment. Showers were clean and the water hot. Friendly owners who are around if you need anything. Great location by the M6, closer to the Lakes.
Site's response
I'm glad that your getaway to Little Acre went so well, Joanna. Thank you for rating us at 5*.
Paul
Little Acre Camping
Medium Tent - Electric Grass Tent Pitches Aug 2023 A lovely campsite, an ideal situation for exploring the Lake District. Everything you could need and want on a stunning campsite. Service was brilliant with a very welcoming and friendly feel. Would definitely stay again!
Site's response
Thank you for staying with us and leaving such a lovely review, Jessica. Enjoy your travels and it would be good to host you again in the future.
Paul
Lovely site, friendly and accommodating owner! Perfect stay!
Large Tent - Electric Grass Tent Pitches Aug 2023 We have just stayed for 5 nights and had previously stayed at Little Acre last year for a shorter stay.
The site is conveniently located within 30 minutes of Ambleside, Bo'ness and other areas around the Lakes which is what we used it for. I had booked a Large pitch instead of the XL pitch we needed and the owner of the site could not have been more helpful. The site is very well maintained, the showers toilets and washing up station are clean with touches of care (cotton wool, room fragrances, washing up liquid, shampoo etc).
The owner is present, helpful and is organised knowing who is coming in and out and even confirms the pitch with you to ensure you are happy with your position on the site.
We cannot recommend Little Acre enough, another wonderful stay! The new shower/toilet block is looking wonderful and seems to look as though it is in the finishing touches which will only add to the site.
Site's response
Thank you for staying with us again Mark and leaving such a lovely review on Campsites.co.uk.
The new shower/loo/laundry/wash up block is indeed very very close to opening and hopefully this weekend we'll be able to cut the ribbon and put building to good use!
I would be good to welcome you back to Little Acre for 2024.
Paul
Lovely little site
Medium Tent - Electric Grass Tent Pitches Jul 2023 It was a bit wet but a really nice little site. It was just what we needed to get our holiday started and as a stop off up to Scotland.
The only real downside was the traffic noise but then this was a positive in that it was so close to the motorway to stop off. The owner couldn't do enough for us.
Site's response
Thank you for staying with us and recommending us on Campsites.co.uk, Tori. I think that the traffic noise you heard could have been some of the agricultural kit going past, as they were working late whilst you were here.
Travel safely.
Paul
Superb site
Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches Jul 2023 Highly recommended, superb facilities, cleanliness to a high standard and the owner could not have been more helpful and kind. We will definitely be coming back here.
Site's response
Thank you for the lovely review of Little Acre that you've left on Campsites.co.uk, Marie. Here's to your future returning visit.
Paul
Nice and clean
Large Tent - Electric Grass Tent Pitches Jul 2023 Beautiful little site, Kendal is 10 minutes away, quiet and the site/toilets/showers were spotless.
Showers already had shampoo, conditioner and body wash so need to bring your own, which I think is a great touch. Showers were nice and hot. Wash room already had fairy and a sponge and toilet were sparking clean every time I went to them. Site was clean and tidy, short walk to the petrol station down the canal across the road.
Would definitely stay again.
Site's response
Thank you, Tanya and it would be lovely to host you again!
Paul
Little Acre Campsite stay
Medium Tent - Electric Grass Tent Pitches Jul 2023 This campsite was so lovely, it was right next to the canal, which was perfect for walking our dog. It was dog friendly and the owners were so lovely and went above and beyond to make sure our stay was as relaxing as it could possibly be! There was a dog friendly restaurant right opposite the campsite which served amazing food.
Site's response
It was lovely hosting the three of you, Abbie, and I'm glad that your stay at Little Acre worked out so well for you.
Paul
Fantastic site
Medium Tent - Electric Grass Tent Pitches Jul 2023 Such a lovely friendly site. Great location, clean facilities and perfect for me and my 2 dogs.
Site's response
I'm glad that staying at Little Acre worked out so well for all of you again, Tiffany. See you next time.
Paul
Great site - would definitely return
Medium Tent - Electric Grass Tent Pitches Jul 2023 A really lovely site and a warm welcome on arrival.
The toilet and shower facilities were clean and there were some really nice touches with the shampoo, conditioner, shower gel dispensers etc. Even though the rain was relentless for half of our stay, we still enjoyed it.
Thanks to Paul and Sarah for all you do to make Little Acre so great, we look forward to a return visit.
Site's response
Thank you for staying with us Jessica and I'm glad the Cumbrian Sunshine (aka rain) didn't spoil your time with us. Paul & Sarah
Would come back again
Medium Tent - Electric Grass Tent Pitches Jul 2023 The site is easily accessible, very close from the motorway and not too far from the towns and main area. Toilets and showers are very clean too, water tap and electric hook at easy access point. Very good facilities.
Site's response
Thank you Khum. It would be lovely to welcome you back to Little Acre in the future. Paul
Great stay
Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches Jul 2023 Brilliant stay as always, gorgeous campsite in a beautiful setting. Owners are incredibly friendly, nothing is too much to ask. Toilets, showers and other facilities are outstanding, always immaculately clean and amazing value for money. Will be returning very soon!
Site's response
That is very kind of you, Christine. We keep trying to improve the site, but without spoiling it for the reasons that people keep coming back to us!
Paul
Really excellent campsite
Medium Tent - Electric Grass Tent Pitches Jul 2023 Really excellent campsite. The pitches were generous and the facilities were clean and well-kept. Paul the man in charge of the site was polite and very helpful. I would recommend this site to anyone. Thank you and God bless 👍
Site's response
Thank you for staying with me at Little Acre Neil, and leaving such a lovely review of the site, it's really appreciated.
Paul
Perfect
Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches Jul 2023 Great campsite booked last minute, so didn't really research as was attending the Wheels Up North Event, but the owners and facilities are great.
Site's response
Thank you, Harrison
I'm glad that your last minute trip to Little Acre and Wheelsupnorth worked out for you.
Paul
Weekend away
Large Tent - Electric Grass Tent Pitches Jul 2023 Canny little campsite. Will definitely visit again.
Site's response
Thank you, Claire
It would be lovely to host you again.
Paul & Sarah
Lovely, quiet site
Large Tent - Electric Grass Tent Pitches Jul 2023 This was the 2nd time for us here. Lovely, well-maintained camping field and the owners are very friendly and helpful. They are building a facilities block as the original one is a bit dated, it already looks great and it's not finished yet! Easy to get to places of interest too. Would well recommend it for a quiet relaxing stay.
Site's response
Thank you for the lovely review of your stay at Little Acre, Karen. The new loo, shower and laundry block are getting very near to completion and it's looking very good. All things for you to check out next time!
Paul
Our stay
Medium Tent - Electric Grass Tent Pitches Jul 2023 Overall, we enjoyed our time at Little Acre, the facilities were well kept and clean and the staff were very friendly!
The only thing I would say is that it would have been nice to know there was work going on onsite. Like many people, we wanted to come to the lakes for some quiet and to escape the hustle and bustle of a town but whilst we were there. There were workmen with loud heavy machinery. It just would've been nice to be told so we weren't as shocked when we heard it that's all.
Site's response
Thank you for staying with us and leaving an honest review of your time with us, Casey.
At the time of your stay several weeks ago, we thought that all of the heavy/noisy work had been completed and all that was left was the fitting out inside. What I'd missed was the landscaping that needed to be done around the new shower/loo and laundry block and the sheer amount of stone, soil and turf that needed to be moved. Unfortunately, the notice that I'd got about the landscaping being done came very late in the day and I wasn't able to give people advanced notice.
Now that we're only a few days away from completion (thank goodness), the site has returned to it's normal level of peace and quiet. Paul
Great little campsite
Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches Jul 2023 Great campsite, good facilities, with new one getting built again. Nice and clean and free toiletries always useful.
You're left to get on with your holiday without contact signs around telling you what you can and can't do. Owner, Paul, is very friendly and helpful. Totally recommend.
Site's response
Hello Bob. Thank you for staying with me at Little Acre and leaving such a lovely review.
Recommending us on Campsites.co.uk is really appreciated. Paul.
Excellent little site
Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches Jul 2023 An excellent little site, very friendly welcome. The hot showers alone were worth the fee!
Would definitely stay there again.
Site's response
Thank you Darren. I'm glad that your stay at Little Acre worked out so well for you. Paul.
Lovely campsite
Medium Tent - Electric Grass Tent Pitches Jun 2023 Just came back from our stay at Little Acre, the owner of the site couldn't be more accommodating and helped us with anything we needed, really friendly and never felt like a bother!
The site is well kept and with the pub a stone's throw away, it's a perfect little place to pitch up.
Thank you again for a lovely stay, will definitely be returning!
Site's response
Thank you, Abi. It was lovely hosting you guys and would like to do it again in the future.
Paul
Great friendly site
Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches Jun 2023 A great friendly small site. Perfect for our short stay as we just need a tent space and shower. Owner is very helpful and accommodating. We will be back.
Site's response
Thank you Sharon. It will be lovely to host you again in the future. Paul
Slightly disappointing
Medium Tent - Electric Grass Tent Pitches Jun 2023 We booked this site expecting a quiet, basic site. Having read all the reviews, I confirm that the owners are very friendly and helpful. Wi-Fi was good, facilities though basic, were clean with the added bonus of the provision of toiletries etc.
However, before booking I had read about the new block being added 2023 - very much needed and will be an excellent addition when completed. So disappointed that it wasn't completed and in use for our stay. Also, the fact that workmen are there Monday-Friday, not so peaceful! Some nights I found the noise of traffic from M6 quite irritating. If staying in the area again, we would consider staying on this site.
Site's response
Hello Marian, thank you for staying with us at Little Acre and recommending us on campsites.co.uk.
Like you, I'm disappointed that the new shower, loo and laundry block isn't completed and in use - especially as the work commenced in the first week of January. At the time of your stay several weeks ago, the main construction work had been completed and the plumbers, joiners and electricians would have been mostly working inside, fitting the new block out. They are a good bunch, but with the best will in the world, some noise from inside leaks out.
Hopefully when you're in our area again, you'll stay with us and see the completed job.
Paul
P.S. Because the site is so quiet, sound does travel, especially at night if the wind is in the wrong direction. Most of the time, the site is a very quiet place to be.
Break away
Large Tent - Electric Grass Tent Pitches Jun 2023 Not really near anything walking wise. But drivable, there's plenty.
Site's response
Thank you for staying at Little Acre and recommendeing us on Campsites.co.uk, Megan. As you said location wise, if you're behind the wheel, we're 15 mins from the Yorkshire Dale and Lake District. On foot, it's a quiet rural location and we have the Lancaster Canal by our entrance to wander along and the good beer & food of the Crooklands Hotel 200 yards away. For folk who don't want to drive, but would like to explore a bit further afield, we are on a bus route that takes you to Kirkby Lonsdale in one direction and Kendal (plus all other places that Kendal serves!) in the other direction.
Until next time
Paul
