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We're planning to go camping with my sisters and their families who have a bit of a criteria...

- kids play area
- not too exposed (frame tents)
- shower/toilet block
- near family friendly pub!
- dog friendly
- not too remote

There will be 9 adults, 9 kids (age 2 - 14) and 2 dogs!

Any suggestions???


 
Posted : 10/07/2015 8:34 am
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Fisher ground in Eskdale.


 
Posted : 10/07/2015 1:06 pm
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I would be interested in hearing recommendations too....


 
Posted : 10/07/2015 2:40 pm
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http://www.knightstainforth.co.uk/

Recommended twice in one day. I must be some kind of shill.

Only downside is you have to walk up a short hill to Stainforth to get to a pub. Although the cafe/tearoom apparently has a licence.

Kettlewell camping is also good - has a playground a very short walk away.


 
Posted : 10/07/2015 2:42 pm
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Don't know if theres a playground but loads of space, right next to the river etc for paddling/fishing - ticks every other box = Masons near Appletreewick.


 
Posted : 10/07/2015 3:01 pm
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Thanks for the suggestions so far - keep them coming!


 
Posted : 10/07/2015 5:46 pm
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The quiet site, Ullswater, fits all but may be a little exposed if the weather is bad, but a lovely friendly site.


 
Posted : 10/07/2015 7:50 pm
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The Quiet Site is really nice, great views but like adscatt says it's bit exposed if the weather isn't great. Bar on site and they have a little indoor soft play thing for the kids.

Hardhurst Farm just outside Hope is a good site but there isn't a play area IIRC, pub is a very short walk and cafe on site is good.


 
Posted : 10/07/2015 8:09 pm
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Studfold farm, nidderdale. Ticks some boxes better than others.

http://www.studfold.com/


 
Posted : 10/07/2015 8:43 pm
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Posted : 11/07/2015 9:38 am
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tick


 
Posted : 11/07/2015 10:14 am
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another Eskdale vote
[url] http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=3206 [/url]
not sure on Caravan and Camping clubs policy on dogs though??? so def' check that
pubs easy walk, good cycling, good walking, pods for the hard of camping - a bit harder to get to than other parts of the Lakes but our kids and their mates loved it


 
Posted : 11/07/2015 11:31 am
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Bays brown in chapel stile is my go to place.[url= http://www.baysbrownfarmcampsite.co.uk/ ]http://www.baysbrownfarmcampsite.co.uk/[/url]

there is no playground but it does have:

A smallish river to play in
loads of space to run about in
a bridleway running through it

and its a shortish off road ride to the best cake in the lakes (Chesters)


 
Posted : 12/07/2015 4:13 pm
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Campsite and Boot is run by Nazis better off at Fisherground lots cheaper to!


 
Posted : 12/07/2015 9:27 pm
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I've stayed at Knights Stainforth and it is alright, but very noisy down by the river at weekends. It must be a local meeting point for the yoofs of settle and they bring music and food and drink. They made a great din until gone three in the morning and left a massive mess on the riverside.
So, this put us right off.

Beechcroft Farm between Buxton and Bakewell was nice. I think there is a pub near ish.


 
Posted : 12/07/2015 9:38 pm