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Bowness on Windermere - Camping and Caravanning Club Site

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    Overview

    Camp on the shores of England’s largest lake at Bowness on Windermere Camping and Caravanning Club Site.

     

    • Idyllic location on the shores of Lake Windermere
    • Underwent an extensive refurbishment in 2022
    • In the heart of the southern Lake District
    • Walking distance to town with restaurants and pubs
    • Attractions and things to do for all the family
    • “Handy to walk into Bowness and catch buses, which are frequent, to all over the Lakes.” Anne, 2024

     

    Best for

    Hikers, water sports fans, wildlife watchers, great outdoor lovers

     

    Wake up in the heart of the great outdoors with a pitch on the shores of Lake Windermere at Bowness on Windermere Club Site. Formerly known as Braithwaite Fold, this site benefitted from a major refurbishment in 2022 and puts you right in the heart of one of the country’s best-loved and most stunning national parks.

     

    Lakeland luxury

    Choose from grass, hardstanding or super service pitches at this modern campsite, which also features dedicated accessible facilities, a laundry room, and even a dog wash. Being so close to the lake means you can enjoy its beautiful surroundings aboard many different types of vessels that are available to hire or go for a ride along the shoreline. Less than a mile away is the family-friendly World of Beatrix Potter attraction.

     

    Rewarding views

    If you start getting itchy feet, then hop on the chain ferry at Bowness Nab and visit the western shore of this majestic lake. There you’ll find stunning hiking and biking trails around Claife Heights and a Go Ape activity centre at Grizedale Forest. Back in Bowness hikers won’t be short of routes that offer rewarding views for relatively minimal effort. And if minimal effort is your thing, why not indulge in a casual round of golf at Windermere Golf Club?

     

    Don’t miss your chance to camp at this stunning lakeside location in England’s best-loved national park by booking your pitch today.

     

    View a map of Bowness on Windermere Club Site
     

    Pitch Types Explained


    		 These are grass pitches with no electric hook-up or other services, suitable for a standard sized tent, caravan or motorhome.


    		These are grass pitches with electric hook-up, suitable for a standard sized tent, caravan or motorhome.


    		These are hardstanding pitches with electric hook-up, suitable for a standard sized tent, caravan or motorhome.


    		These are jumbo grass pitches with no electric hook-up, suitable for units measuring more than 5m x 9m.


    		These are jumbo grass pitches with electric hook-up, suitable for units measuring more than 5m x 9m.


    		These are super service hard standing pitches with electric hook-up, fresh water and waste drainage, suitable for those looking for a little more luxury whilst they camp.

     

    Worth Noting

    • Due to site restrictions only one car per pitch is allowed at any time and no boats are allowed on trailers.
    • All service pitches are hardstanding and rock pegs required.
    • Poor TV reception.
    • Minimum bookings for stays may apply.

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    Availability

    Next four weeks availability

    Grass With Electric|

    Low availability

    Hardstanding With Electric|

    Low availability

    Super Service|

    Low availability

    Facilities

    Key facilities

    • Flushing toilet
    • Showers
    • Club Site Wi-fi
    • Dedicated accessible facilities
    • Pets welcome
    • Shop
    • Washbasins
    • Motorhome service point

    Pitches

    • Grass pitch with electric hook-up
    • Hardstanding with electric hook-up
    • Hardstanding pitch (Super Service)

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    Site Facilities

    • Dedicated accessible facilities
    • Dishwashing facilities
    • Family shower room
    • Flushing toilet
    • Ice pack freezing
    • Motorhome service point
    • Showers
    • Washbasins
    • Washing Machines
    • Dog Wash

    Site Features

    • Pets welcome
    • Club Site Wi-fi
    • Shop

    Pitch types

    • Grass pitch with electric hook-up
    • Hardstanding with electric hook-up
    • Hardstanding pitch (Super Service)

    Activities

    • Public house within one mile
    • Public transport within 1 mile

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    Travel info

    Bowness on Windermere Camping and Caravanning Club Site
    Glebe Road
    Cumbria
    LA23 3HB
    Get directions
    Tel: 01539 442177
    Manager(s): Gerald Hughes & Gillian Hughes
    Check-in: 13:00
    Check-out: 12:00
    Open: 01/01/25 - 31/12/25
    Open: 01/01/26 - 31/12/26
    Latitude: 54.3570
    Longitude: -2.9250
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    Nearest bus stop:
    Next To Site
    Nearest train station:
    Windermere 1.7 miles

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