Camping at Cardewlees Reviews Summary

Facilities

Pros:

• "The facilities were kept clean and the showers were hot."
• "Showers spotless as well as loos."
• "Toilets were kept clean throughout our stay with no issues of cleanliness."
• "All the facilities were clean and well maintained."
• "The shower and toilets (very near) were clean and well maintained!"
• "Very clean facilities. Sizeable toilets and shower units with enough space to change comfortably."
• "The campsite was small and unsophisticated, yet perfect for our needs. The showers and the toilet block were clean."
• "Facilities are basic but they are obviously still quite a new campsite and just starting up."

Cons:

• "The only slight negative were the showers because the water temperature would go from boiling to freezing."
• "Toilet block needs to be checked as the toilet paper dispenser jammed and was not sorted out whilst I was there."
• "No paper towels or hand dryers in the toilets and no hot water either."
• "The route advised for walking to the village was met with gates that were tied shut and public foot paths that were not useable."
• "Tired, untidy and not at all equipped with facilities. No hot water in the toilets, no hand drying facilities."
• "The communal fridge is quite a trek away at the owners' house."
• "Only two showers for over 15 pitches which caused queues outside."
• "No hot water in the toilets or the pot wash area."

Location and Views

Pros:

• "Gorgeous views and lots of space."
• "Beautiful scenery. Geese flying over in the morning as they headed south."
• "The location was great, not far from Carlisle or the main town or even the lakes."
• "The location meant we could pick and choose activities from parks, walking, River Eden, nearby villages, pubs and routes to areas like Gretna Green!"
• "Wonderful views."
• "Very close to Carlisle (12 mins) but still feels rural. Easy to find."
• "Stayed here for 2 weeks. Had friends and family stay for few nights also."
• "Being able to block off space for friends to camp beside us."

Cons:

• "It was very open which made it very windy."
• "The random water pressure/temperature of the shower."
• "Views from the site were great. Spacious pitches. Luckily not many other campers around as the gents toilet would have been more of an issue."
• "Only one sink for cleaning dishes for quite a big pitch."
• "Nice camp site however exclusive to a group of spaniels and nothing enclosed or secure about it."
• "No strict rules against lights out or silence by a certain time."
• "Food van that opened on site on Friday night took two hours to cook the pizzas and chips we ordered."
• "Only two toilets for women and two showers, so sometimes had to wait a bit for these facilities."

Staff and Management

Pros:

• "The family running the site were friendly and welcoming."
• "The staff were helpful when we needed them."
• "Everyone was friendly and accommodating!"
• "Owner constantly available should you need them for any issues."
• "Very family orientated."
• "Friendly staff on arrival (never seen again)."
• "Accommodated us at short notice for a one night pod stay."
• "Owners were great really friendly site."

Cons:

• "Nobody to meet me no reception as such."
• "Basic facilities but kept clean and tidy. Didn't meet owners as they were on holiday."
• "No communication from owners although we did inform them about the problem with the toilets."
• "Visitors left behind items not removed from kitchen area or shower."
• "Sign on farm gate informing guests to enter would be helpful."
• "Tired, untidy and not at all equipped with facilities."
• "We just left this most peculiar campsite... we left after three nights without even meeting our host."
• "Sadly we had a negative experience at this site. We had initial high hopes and had a lovely chat with the owner but upon arriving realised the facilities were inadequate."