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Helvellyn the short route
VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Hardstanding Pitches Aug 2024 Perfect for the one night camper trip. Well presented and efficient, no frills but the essentials are all there. For once showers that don't wet your hanging bits and bobs.
Food and hospitality at the Kings Arms next door was fabulous
Great location
Sprinter-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Aug 2024 Lovely little site in a great location for public transport and beautiful views.
We have an elderly dog so sadly couldn't do the walks from the site, except to the pub next door 😂 Food there was excellent and staff were very friendly. Bus stops right outside the site and you can get to all the main places from here.
The site is in a main road but traffic noise doesn't really affect the stay. Toilets and showers are clean but basic. The owners were helpful and friendly and I would definitely stay again.
Nice spot
Motorhome - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Aug 2024 Excellent stay, the site ticked all the boxes for us. John was happy to help with whatever we needed.
Good stay
VW-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Aug 2024 Nice campsite in a nice location. The facilities could do with a little upgrading but it was fine for one night. Also, the road was busy, but I guess it's the downside of a good location.
Fabulous and rustic
Motorhome - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Aug 2024 Loved the campsite. We will definitely be booking again next year.
We had some vehicle issues and were possibly going to be late, gave them a call and the lady was lovely and helpful. Once we arrived at site (with the AA) the gent who booked us in was very quick to offer us help with his tractor if needed.
We waited for several hours the next morning for our recovery truck, we were late leaving site and they were really lovely about it, even going as far as running out to the main road to flag down our recovery vehicle.
The views from site are amazing and the pub right next door serves absolutely amazing dinner
Can’t wait to return with a more reliable motorhome
Stop-gap
Sprinter-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Aug 2024 Only stayed for the night, showers and toilets were very clean and tidy, the pub next door does amazing food.
Our stay
VW-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Aug 2024 We had a great stay at Thirlspot, excellent facilities, brilliant location for a hike up Helvellyn and a pub in walking distance for a pint after! We would definitely recommend staying here and will be visiting again.
Relaxing
VW-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Aug 2024 Lovely quiet and peaceful adult only campsite. People respected the peace when on site which made it a luxury rest, especially at night.
Electric hook up for my van was simple and easy to use. Local walks and pubs were fabulous and there's a bus very close by.
I would recommend Thirlspot and will return to stay again.
Would be better with a WiFi connection
VW-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Aug 2024 Would be better with WiFi as you do not get signal.
Camper review
Sprinter-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Aug 2024 The location of the campsite was absolutely stunning with great access to local walks. The pub next door was also so lovely to have so close.
The owners were friendly and there for all questions, even helped us with our ice packs which was so helpful. Our only issue was that the pitches were right by the roadside which was busy in the day, but quieter at night.
Basic facilities but kept clean. Thanks for a lovely stay :)
Rain, rain, rain
Motorhome - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Aug 2024 We had a great few days. Shame about the weather, it never stopped raining. Very helpful owners. Will be back soon when the sun's is out.
Weekend away
Single Axle Caravan - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Aug 2024 Lovely stay at Thirlspot Farm. Really quiet, which was fabulous. Inn next door to eat, but we chose to stay on site and have a BBQ. I personally missed not having a reception on my phone, but hubby loved it and I got used to it.
Overall facilities were good and we will stay again in the future. Bonus, you didn't have to walk a mile for water (right outside the caravan) and toilets had lovely views. Thank you.
Fabulous stay
Sprinter-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Aug 2024 Thank you Steve and Pam for a fantastic stay. Beautiful views, clean facilities and very accessible.
Definitely be back when we have our own van.
Diane and Steve x
Lovely spot
Sprinter-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Jul 2024 Lovely spot, really helpful owners, highly recommend.
Weekend camp
VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Hardstanding Pitches Jul 2024 Clean, tidy and easy to use facilities. Not directly the fault of the campsite but should consider campsite Wi-Fi as the signal is very poor in the area.
Lovely campsite
VW-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Jul 2024 Great campsite for walking and even infinity pools. Great views and facilities were spotless. Next door to a lovely pub and bus stop across the road.
Great little spot
Single Axle Caravan - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Jul 2024 Loved this little spot. The site is small, and on a farm. That said, it is right on an A road which is noisy during the day but fine at night.
Access is straight from the road, so no winding through farmyards. You are based at the bottom of Helvellyn and so a beautiful view every morning. There are all facilities, the toilet and showers are basic (it's a farm) but they are clean and perfectly acceptable. The benefit of the road is that there is a bus stop right outside, with easy access to all major towns. We did Keswick in one direction and then Grasmere/Windemere in the other. Our pitch was already allocated, so none of that 'trying to find a spot' and there is electric and water next to you so easy.
Would definitely stay here again. Oh, and the pub right next door to The Kings Head Hotel and Inn - amazing food, lovely beer garden - what more could you want? We were treated well on arrival, the electric tripped once and the farmer sorted it immediately - absolutely nothing to grumble about here.
Counting sheep
Sprinter-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Jul 2024 This is in a great spot adjacent to Thirlmere Water and has a lovely pub within a stone's throw. It is on a main road so expect some noise however the views and location are great.
The farm is a working sheep farm with lots of sheep to count at night. 😁
Brilliant
Motorhome - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Jul 2024 Brilliant location for Helvellyn, good facilities, great price and great pub next door too. Highly recommended.
Our stay
VW-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Jul 2024 A very enjoyable stay. Many thanks to Steve and family.
My stay VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Hardstanding Pitches Jul 2024 Clean facilities, everything I needed. Hard and Flat ground. My own tap next pitch. Friendly staff, willing to chat about cycling routes. Nice Pub next door. Close bus stops.
However, it was close to a busy road. I knew this in advance so I took ear plugs and used them to good effect. So it wasn't a problem.
Good base for walks.
Sprinter-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Jul 2024 Great location for walks to Hellvelyn and surrounding area. Decent pitch. Facilities adequate, could do with some updating.
Good pub for food and drink next door and Wi-Fi as otherwise a dead spot. Road noise is a problem if you're planning on chilling on site. Not so bad at night, though, between about 10 until 6. Ear plugs if your a light sleeper.
Tentbox trip to thirlmere
VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Hardstanding Pitches Jul 2024 Loved this site! Can’t wait to come back x
Highly recommended
VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass Pitches Jul 2024 Ticks all the boxes for me, great for walking, cycling and town visits.
Bus stop right next to the entrance, 555 bus runs between Keswick and Kendal, taking in Windermere and Bowness, the bus is a good day out in itself £2 cap on the bus tickets too.
10 minutes from the A66 And Keswick the site is clean and the farmer and his wife are friendly and helpful.
I've already booked up a few more visits before they close for the winter.
Highly recommend .👍
Amazing location - small farm campsite
VW-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Jul 2024 Great location at the foot of Hellvely. Basic but clean toilets and showers with hot water. Never a queue as it's a small site.
Right next to a pub too!
