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Hoathwaite Campsite

Torver, Coniston, LA21 8AX
Hoathwaite Campsite offers a stunning location by the shores of Coniston
Launching a boat from Hoathwaite Campsite, Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria
The shower block at Hoathwaite Campsite, Coniston, Lake District
Walkers, Coniston, Cumbria
Steam Yacht Gondola with steam
Hoathwaite campsite
Hoathwaite Campsite offers a stunning location by the shores of Coniston Launching a boat from Hoathwaite Campsite, Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria The shower block at Hoathwaite Campsite, Coniston, Lake District Walkers, Coniston, Cumbria Steam Yacht Gondola with steam Hoathwaite campsite

At-a-glance details

  • Type of accommodation Tents Motorhomes Campervans
  • No of places / pitches60
  • Seasons
    23 March 2018 - 23 September 2018
  • Minimum stay2 night(s)
  • Dogs welcome per pitch2
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About Hoathwaite Campsite

A simple site in a stunning location close to the shore of Coniston Water.

Enjoy a wild camping experience without having to go right back to basics. Hoathwaite offers a number of facilities including toilet and shower block, washing-up facilities, a chemical disposal point and direct access to the lakeshore.

You can also glamp at Hoathwaite with our friends Basecamp Tipi or Wild in Style.

You can walk many high and low fell routes from your tent door, including the famous Coniston Old Man, cycle along the lakeshore or take a cruise on the historic Steam Yacht Gondola.

 

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Email lakescampsites@nationaltrust.org.uk

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Types of Accommodation

Hoathwaite Campsite, Coniston, Lake District

Tents 

This popular laid back campsite overlooks the shores of Coniston Water at the foot of the Conison Fells.

Hoathwaite Campsite, Coniston, Lake District

Campervans and motorhomes 

Campervanners and motorhome owners are very welcome at Hoathwaite.

Basecamp Tipi at Hoathwaite Campsite, Coniston

Glamping with Basecamp Tipi 

Enjoy the warmth of a woodburning stove, sheepskin rugs and much more in these beautiful Swedish style tipis. Now at Great Langdale and Hoathwaite.

Yurt

Yurts, geodomes and romadomes with Wild in Style 

With futons, table and chairs, and a woodburner, you can camp in extra comfort with Wild in Style. Also at Low Wray Campsite.

Group of walkers

Group bookings 

We accept group bookings from organised parties such as scouts, schools and Duke of Edinburgh award groups.

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Features and facilities

  • Chemical disposal available
  • Shop available
  • Showers available
  • Toilets available
  • Washing-up area available

Additional Information

Hoathwaite Campsite, nr Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria

Rules 

Please follow our few simple site rules to make sure the campsite is an enjoyable place to stay for all

Hoathwaite facilities

Facilities 

Hoathwaite is a basic campsite with simple facilities.

Launching a boat from Hoathwaite Campsite, Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria

FAQs 

We've answered your frequently asked questions about our campsite on the shore of Coniston Water.

Campers pitch their tent

Camping terms and conditions 

Terms and conditions which apply to all National Trust campsite bookings.

Notes for guests

    Campsite booking number: 015394 32733

    Campsite reception number: 015394 37668

    Email: lakescampsites@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Pitches: Pitches are allocated on arrival.

    One night stays: These cannot be booked in advance but are available on a first come, first served basis on site subject to availability. 

    Booking more than one tent: Please note that the maximum group size bookable online is 4 adults. If you want to book a larger group please email your requirements to us and we will get back to you.

    Arriving by car: From the M6 motorway - junction 36, take the A590 signposted to Barrow. At Greenodd, turn right on to the A5092 to Lowick Green. Turn right at Lowick Green on to the A5084 and continue along this road to Torver. Turn right at Torver on to the A593. The turning for Hoathwaite campsite is approximately half a mile on the right-hand-side of the road (immediately after a wide lay-by). Look for the green railings where you’ll see the sign for Hoathwaite Campsite. Once off the main road, take the next left turn and follow the track all the way down to the campsite.

    From the central lakes - take the A593 from Ambleside to Coniston. Drive through the village and on towards Torver. Drive past the entrance to Park Coppice and on through Little Arrow (where you will see a garden with topiary on the right hand side). The turning for Hoathwaite campsite is the next turning on the left (shortly before a wide lay-by on the left hand side of the road). Look for the green metal railings where you’ll see the sign for Hoathwaite Campsite. Once off the main road, take the next left turn and follow the track all the way down to the campsite.

    We recommend that you don't use your Sat Nav to find Hoathwaite Campsite.

    Arriving by bus: The X12 service runs between Ulverston and Coniston, stopping off at Torver on the way. After alighting at Torver you will have a one mile walk to the campsite - be careful on the main road from Torver as there is no footpath. Regular train services run to Ulverston from the West Coast mainline via Lancaster. If you're heading to Hoathwaite from the Windermere direction, then the 505 bus service will take you to Coniston where you can connect to the X12 service down to Torver and walk from there.

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Gondola steaming across Coniston Water

Steam Yacht Gondola

Rebuilt Victorian steam-powered yacht on Coniston Water
early morning view of Tarn Hows looking north west

Tarn Hows and Coniston

Majestic views and peaceful walks in beautiful countryside
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Beatrix Potter Gallery and Hawkshead

Beatrix Potter's original artwork on display in a 17th-century house
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Valleys of many delights
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Hill Top

Beatrix Potter's 17th-century farmhouse: a time-capsule of her life
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Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore

Colourful Viewing Station with endless lake views and waterside paths

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Hoathwaite Campsite

Torver, Coniston, LA21 8AX
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Email lakescampsites@nationaltrust.org.uk

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About the Acorn rating

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We have applied a 1-5 Acorn rating to each cottage to be used only as a guide that covers location, style of interior and facilities you may be looking for. The range runs from 1 Acorn at a more basic level through to 5 Acorns at the highest level. Cottage pricing is not judged on the Acorn rating alone and as all our cottages are of an individual nature we recommend that all factors are considered when making your choice.

1 Acorn: simple living accommodation with basic furniture and fixtures fit for purpose, safe and clean. Running water and a WC are provided. There could be some limitations to heating and washing facilities (details of these will be stated clearly on the cottage's webpage). Bedding, linen and towels are supplied (with a few exceptions, which is again clearly stated). Facilities for basic catering and living are provided. Generally a 1 acorn cottage does not have wifi. Examples of a 1 acorn offer include Cartref, Wales and Rosedene, Worcestershire.

2 Acorn: a mid-quality range of furniture and fittings. Bathroom facilities are basic or there may be a high sleeps to bathroom ratio depending on the size of the cottage. Very few 2 acorn cottages have wifi and, similar to a 1 Acorn cottage, the kitchen white goods and washing facilities are basic in their offer. All 2 (and higher) Acorn cottages supply bedding, linen and towels. Examples of a 2 acorn offer include Engine Cottage, Cornwall and High Hallgarth, Cumbria.

3 Acorn: a good, standard offer. Generally it is correctly proportioned for the number of guests but could have a few compromises, for example a small sized kitchen, or a lower bathroom to guest ratio. The variety of white goods available will be better than a 2 Acorn cottage. Examples of a 3 acorn cottage include the Mustard Pot Cottage, Norfolk and Rose Cottage, Isle of Wight.

4 Acorn: these cottage have more premium furniture, fittings and lighting. Additionally it is likely to have added comfort extras. The ratio of bathrooms to guests will be higher, and the bathrooms would be more likely to have separate and spacious showers as opposed to over bath showers. Examples of a 4 Acorn offer include Portland House, Dorset and Stepper View, Cornwall.

5 Acorn: a luxury accommodation offer with very few limiting factors. It is well-equipped and has spacious facilities throughout the cottage. This is the highest offer available. The furniture is of high standard, and has real comfort for modern living. Examples of a 5 Acorn cottage include The Old Rectory, South Wales and West Gate Lodge, Yorkshire.

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