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Herdwick Croft Caravan Park

3.6 (125 reviews)

Herdwick Croft is a small, friendly, family-run holiday park in the Lake District perfectly situated next to the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake and the shadow of the majestic Skiddaw.

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Based in the English Lake District, Herdwick Croft offers a range of accommodation options and associated facilities. The park has views over the North Lake District fells and is the perfect location for exploring this beautiful part of the UK.

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 caravan park is well placed on the main bus route to Workington, Cockermouth, Keswick, and Penrith.

Availability

Minster Luxury Holiday Lodges

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Max 1 pet

Sleeps 4 | 1 king and 2 single beds | 5 Seater Hot Tub | Pet Friendly (maximum 1 small / medium sized dog)

Situated on the edge of the park and with uninterrupted views of Skiddaw, our luxury 4 berth lodges offer modern and spacious open plan living, perfect for families and groups.

The well equipped kitchen includes a cooker, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher and Tassimo coffee machine and provides a sociable link to the dining area, which has seating for 4 people. The living area is furnished with comfortable modern sofas, a large tv and benefits from a fire providing the perfect place to relax.

The main bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, built in wardrobes and king size bed, while the second room includes two single beds and single wardrobe. The main bathroom is equipped with a bath, shower and toilet. Towels provided.

A large decking area wraps around the front of the lodge with a private 5 seater hot tub and an outdoor dining area to seat four.

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Buttermere Luxury Holiday Lodge

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Max 1 pet

Sleeps 4 | Master double bedroom with en-suite and twin room | 5 Seater Hot Tub | Pet Friendly (maximum 1 small / medium sized dog)

Our luxury 4 berth lodges offer modern and spacious open plan living, perfect for families and groups.

The well equipped kitchen includes a cooker, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher and Tassimo coffee machine and provides a sociable link to the dining area, which has seating for 4 people. The living area is furnished with comfortable modern sofas, a large tv and benefits from a fire providing the perfect place to relax.

The main bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, built in wardrobes and king size bed, while the second room includes two single beds and single wardrobe. The main bathroom is equipped with a bath, shower and toilet. We do not provide towels for this accommodation.

A large decking area wraps around the front of the lodge with a private 5 seater hot tub and an outdoor dining area to seat four.

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Herdwick Retreat

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • Max 1 pet

Sleeps 2 | 1 bedroom | Log Fire | Hot tub | Firepit | Pet Friendly (maximum 1 small / medium sized dog)

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Hawkshead

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 bedrooms

Sleeps 4 | 2 bedrooms | Hot tub | Firepit

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Wastwater

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 bedrooms

Sleeps 4 | 2 bedrooms | Hot tub | Firepit

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Loweswater Lodge

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 bedrooms

Luxury Boutique style lodge with both bedrooms have a super king bed & one room can be split into 2 singles.

Spacious open plan kitchen/dining living room with large double windows in all rooms. Large decking & patio area with hot tub & firepit/BBQ in front of the deck with a view of Skiddaw.

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Overwater

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 bedrooms

Luxurious hot tub lodge with panoramic windows that provide fantastic views of Skiddaw Mountain

This luxurious hot tub lodge with its panoramic windows provides fantastic views of Skiddaw Mountain. The living/dining area and both bedrooms all open up onto a decking area facing the edge of Coal Beck which provides the tranquil sound of flowing water. Along with the private 4-seater hot tub is your very own area with a fire pit/BBQ which creates the most perfect place to enjoy the ambience of this beautiful corner of the Lake District.

The spacious open-plan living area with dark wood and opulent gold and silver fabrics offers boutique stylish comfort. The large corner sofa, feature coffee table, Bluetooth speakers, and your very own cocktail bar will have you not wanting to leave. Its plush furnishings and rich in texture style give this lodge a huge wow factor. The elegantly designed kitchen dining area boasts an extensive range of clever lighting and an exquisite tasteful finish making it the perfect entertaining space.

The lodge offers a kingsize master bedroom. The second bedroom has two twin beds which can be made into a kingsize double if requested. Both provide en-suite shower rooms with his and her sinks, USB charging sockets, and atmospheric bedside lights which adds to the lavish deluxe feel. No pets.

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Ennerdale

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 bedrooms

Luxurious hot tub lodge with panoramic windows that provide fantastic views of Skiddaw Mountain

This luxurious hot tub lodge with its panoramic windows provides fantastic views of Skiddaw Mountain. The living/dining area and both bedrooms all open up onto a decking area facing the edge of Coal Beck which provides the tranquil sound of flowing water. Along with the private 4-seater hot tub is your very own area with a fire pit/BBQ which creates the most perfect place to enjoy the ambience of this beautiful corner of the Lake District.

The spacious open-plan living area with dark wood and opulent gold and silver fabrics offers boutique stylish comfort. The large corner sofa, feature coffee table, Bluetooth speakers, and your very own cocktail bar will have you not wanting to leave. Its plush furnishings and rich in texture style give this lodge a huge wow factor. The elegantly designed kitchen dining area boasts an extensive range of clever lighting and an exquisite tasteful finish making it the perfect entertaining space.

The lodge offers a kingsize master bedroom. The second bedroom has two twin beds which can be made into a kingsize double if requested. Both provide en-suite shower rooms with his and her sinks, USB charging sockets, and atmospheric bedside lights which adds to the lavish deluxe feel. No pets.

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Woodland Boutique

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 bedroom

Sleeping 2 makes it a perfect romantic break for couples who are looking to enjoy some time together in idyllic surroundings.

This Luxury self-catering accommodation boasts a tranquil countryside location set close to the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake.

The Woodland Boutique has a modern open plan layout with large marble tiled floors throughout high vaulted ceiling with a double aspect view giving it a grand spacious feel.

Features

Hot tub
1 bathroom shower & freestanding bath
No pets allowed
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The Crummock

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Max 1 pet

Sleeps 4 | 1 king and 2 single beds | Private Hot Tub

This beautiful, homely well equipped, luxury holiday home is the perfect getaway for couples, families or friends.

This two bedroom home features a Master bedroom with king size bed, built in wardrobes and dressing table. Second bedroom has 2 small single beds and a single wardrobe. The spacious bathroom benefits from a shower. Further living space includes a modern open plan kitchen/dining room with full size dishwasher, cooker, microwave and Tassimo coffee machine. The living room boasts a large tv, sofa and 2 armchairs, cosy fire and has patio doors leading to a large decking area with outdoor seating for 4 and a private hot tub.

Please note: Towels are not provided.

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Herdwick View

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 bedrooms

Sleeps 8 | 4 bedrooms | Two 5 seater Hot tubs | Large Heated summer house | Parking for 4 cars

Sleeping up to eight people, Herdwick View boasts four luxurious, en-suite bedrooms; one on the ground floor with king size bed and walk-in shower in the bathroom, and three first floor bedrooms that have all been finished to the highest standard. Enjoy woodland views in the first, which also features a king size bed and en-suite facilities that include a feature bath and walk in shower; the second bedroom again boasts a king size bed, as well as a window seat overlooking views across the garden and a well-appointed en-suite bathroom; the final bedroom features a double bed and en-suite shower room.

Families and travelling groups will love the welcoming lounge with Smart TV and sound bar, and a log-burning stove to turn those winter nights from cold to cosy, perfect for relaxing on the comfortable leather sofas. The kitchen and dining room have been superbly appointed, with a five-ring electric hob, electric double oven, microwave, dishwasher, American style fridge freezer, wine cooler and even a TV in the kitchen, as well as a splendid island unit and granite worktops. The dining room features beautiful picture windows and opens up to the first of two patios.

The cottage offers plenty of privacy for guests, screened on two sides by woodland, with a private drive and gate leading to enough parking for four cars. There are still fab views to enjoy though, with the grounds opening up to the south west – our south facing patio is ideal for enjoying the views and soaking up the sun. There is also a larger patio to the side of the house with dining furniture, which is perfect for eating al fresco in the summer, as well as a covered outdoor summer house with Sonos sound system and outdoor heaters.

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Fully Serviced Super Pitch

  • Max 4 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

Price includes 2 adults, 1 vehicle, electric hook-up, water, awning & grey waste. *The toilet & shower blocks are closed between Nov - Feb.

These pitches have beautiful views of Skiddaw, Sale Fell & Binsey Fell

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Hardstanding Pitch with electric

  • Max 4 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

Price includes 2 adults, 1 vehicle and electric hook-up.

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Grass Pitch with electric

  • Max 4 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

Price includes 2 adults, 1 vehicle and electric hook-up.

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Tent Area (Non electric)

  • Max 4 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

All prices include 2 adults. Allocation will be on arrival. Please note there is no option for electric hook-up with tent bookings.

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123 Reviews

All reviews featured on Campstead.com have been submitted by genuine customers who have stayed at the park.


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Unkempt and Unkept! such a shame

Dickinson, Tracey - 02/07/2026

3

Such a shame this place has really declined, we have been a number of times over the years, public/garden areas very overgrown, clearly no maintenance being carried out, facilities/showers/toilets are horrid, no cleaning been done in a very long time, someone is obviously going in to replace loo rolls - which is a positive! Gutted that the little bistro on site is shut and looks like it has been for a while, our group would have spend plenty of money there. No one is checking grounds etc. one of our group had to pick up dog muck before we all set up etc.We are all very local that came recently and would go much more often because of the convenience, local to buses, local to the lake etc.We won't be backA real shame :(

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Good views of the mountains

Thomas, Angela - 30/06/2026

3

We were only staying here 1 night in our motor home. Firstly there are no staff there upon arrival to greet you or to ask questions, the on site Bistro was also closed. We were told by email where we were to park our motor home, which was right over the others idea of the park. This site seemed to cater more for static caravans. We had water and electric hook up. The shower block was a 10minute walk from our plot. The shower/toilets are not suitable for use. They are very old and poorly lit. There was plenty of spiders and cobwebs on the ceiling. The ladies toilet were in a tight corner covered in shrubs, very dark, dismal and I felt unsafe going in to them. We did not use the shower facilities due to their poor state. We would not recommend or visit this campsite again.

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Toilet Block Not Cleaned in a Week !!

Jerome, Lindsay - 30/06/2026

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The toilet block was not cleaned the whole week we stayed here!!! The first time I went to use it, there were 2 big craneflies drowned in water by a sink, along with other flies around both sinks, debris (leaves etc.) on the floor, and after a few days, a smear of poo on the toilet bowl rim - these were never cleaned away! The floor got more mess on it, the sinks more flies around them and the poo remained ! The poster on the entrance door said the toilet block was cleaned 2 if not 3 times DAILY!!! Never! It was evidently NOT cleaned all week - most insanitary. Also the path outside was littered with leaves, plant debris.... other sites sweep the paths clear to prevent the debris being carried into their toilet blocks and into the showers - NOT here! Everyone on the site, including people with permanent holiday homes, said there was no way to contact the management to report/complain about anything. They don't seem to care. Very sad.

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Disappointed

Pledger Mbe, Wayne - 25/06/2026

3

Disappointed. Willys bar closed. No indication at booking that it was closed. Toilet block in need of refurbishment. Site was much quieter than previous visits. Grounds maintenance not at the usual standard, over hanging trees on the main circuit and various pot holes to navigate.Pitch and services were all excellent. Not entirely sure why but compared to previous visits, at least 5, this was disappointing. Distillery up the road has also closed the restaurant and shop, due to operational challenges. Armthwaite hall close by, excellent lunch. Good walks.

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Damage damage and more damage

Perkins, Philip - 23/06/2026

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Just don’t damage damage and more damage

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Good but could be so much better

Kelly, Steve - 22/06/2026

3

Stayed for ten nights on a grass pitch. Levelling blocks/ramps are required, as is a long electricity lead if you are on pitch 14.Very poor TV reception (not a lot the site can do about it) and the WiFi is shocking.Shame Herdwick Willy’s was closed but understandable as there were not many staying at the site to justify opening.Bus stop a ten minute walk away for either Keswick or Cockermouth.

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Disappointed

Falder, Susan - 19/06/2026

3

Visited .any years ago, but things seem to have deteriorated since. Stayed in a motorhome, pitches cared for, but toilet and shower block was not cleaned at all during our 3 night stay. Was looking forward to visiting the Bistro, but it was not open, with no explanation given.Reasonably priced but will not return

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Lake district holiday setting as it should be

Watson, Allan - 16/06/2026

5

All information re directions and access on arrival received 2 days prior with all site rules included without it being regimented and beneficial for a pleasant stay , great value and location is ideal for touring

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Family catchup

Green, Maire - 16/06/2026

3

Joining instructions advised someone would call at lodge on arrival - nobody called . Limited staff on site no reception. Instructions advised places to eat - Herdwick willys on site - closed, lakeside distillery - closed. Info not up to date. Lodge suited us but carpet and settee grubby and a little mold in showers. A welcome pack would be a nice gesture. Overall a lovely stay on a great site….just needs a little TLC.

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Tranquil location

Trenholm, James - 11/06/2026

4

If you want to enjoy the peace and quiet of the Lake District, this is the place for you. The site is well laid out with plenty of open spaces for ball games/group activities. We enjoyed our stay, a point to note - the toilets/showers facilities are small with only two toilets and showers per side and currently there are no laundry facilities.

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Summary

3.6

76% would recommend this site

76.8% would stay here again

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