---
type: Venue
title: Kestrel Lodge Campsite
name: Kestrel Lodge Campsite
id: "did:web:selfe.ai:selfes:kestrel-lodge-campsite"
resource: https://visitkeswick.com/echos/kestrel-lodge-campsite
description: "Peaceful Lake District campsite with lake and fell views, outdoor kitchen, and dog-friendly pitches."
language: en-GB
schema_version: 1.4.0
status: stable
locality: Bassenthwaite
region: Lake District
country: GB
coordinates: {"lat":54.678807,"lng":-3.169703}
publisher: {"name":"Visit Keswick","did":"did:web:visitkeswick.com","resource":"https://visitkeswick.com"}
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---

> This is Visit Keswick's page for agents, the venue's own details from its Echo.
> The page for people: https://visitkeswick.com/stay/kestrel-lodge-campsite
> Live prices and booking: the Visit Keswick connector, https://visitkeswick.com/mcp

# Kestrel Lodge Campsite

Peaceful Lake District campsite with lake and fell views, outdoor kitchen, and dog-friendly pitches.

## Features

- **Dogs: Yes**. "Dogs are welcome too" ([kestrellodgecampsite.co.uk](https://www.kestrellodgecampsite.co.uk/localarea), read 2026-11-03); Worked out from what the venue has said.

Not stated: Children, Parking, Wi-Fi, Wheelchair access, Breakfast. Unknown, not "no": ask the venue.

## Rooms

- **Foot O'Skiddaw**: Discover Foot O'Skiddaw - the perfect base for your outdoor advenutres ​ Nestled at the base of Skiddaw, Foot O'Skiddaw offers a unique glamping experience, providing an excellent starting point for your mountain adventures. It offers all the charm of camping but a little bit more luxury in this beautifully designed space from the incredible Landpod. Forget the tent, there's no set up required! And yes although Foot O'Skiddaw is canvas covered and you're still camping, it has a thermally insulated cover and also features a wood burning stove inside. So you can sit back and relax in this…
- **Wainwright's Den**: Introducing Wainwrights Den – A Unique Adventure Base​ ​ Escape into nature with our brand-new Wainwrights Den, a unique canvas-covered retreat designed by the renowned company, Landpod. Offering all the charm of camping with the convenience of modern comfort, it’s the ideal base for your hiking adventures. ​​No need to worry about setting up a tent—Wainwrights Den is ready and waiting for you. Although it’s not heated, it features a thermally insulated space blanket in the waterproof canvas roof, keeping you cozy in winter and cool in summer. On sunny days, simply flip up the waterproof…
- **Lil' Cockup**: Lil' Cockup (named after a local Wainwright you can walk from the campsite, Little Cockup) is a Cosy Cocoon styled glamping unit designed by an amazing company called Landpod. It's the perfect choice if you need a little space to rest your head after a long day in the hills. Walking the Cumbria Way? This little space offers a bit more luxury than our traditional Rent-A-Tent option, so why not treat yourself to a night in this cosy cocoon. It has a thermally insulated space blanket in the waterproof canvas roof to keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. You can even flip up the…
- **Rent A Tent**: Hire a small backpacking tent for your stay! A small (non-electric) grass tent pitch including the rental of a small backpacking tent! Perfect for Cumbria Way walkers, or anyone wanting a little expedition without carrying the tent.
- **Campervan Pitch (with EHU)**: A hard standing campervan pitch with views over the lake, and fells. Electric hook up included for those extra luxuries, for a small campervan (VW T5 sized van), max size 5m in length. The quirkier the better!
- **Grass Tent Pitch - EHU**: ​A spacious grass camping pitch on our quiet site with electric hook up included, for people that enjoy those few extra luxuries. 1 car parking space included. Please note cars are parked separately to the camping pitches.
- **Hiker/Cyclist Pitch (No Car)**: Doing the Cumbrian Way? Or fancy walking or cycling onto site. This is the pitch for you! 1 night stays available. A back to basic pitch for small backpacking tents , no car parking space, no electric hook up, just a space for you and your small tent. Max size 3.5m.
- **Grass Tent Pitch**: A back to basic, spacious Grass Camping Pitch, escape the hustle bustle and relax at our quiet campsite. No electric. 1 car parking space included, please note that cars are parked separately to the camping pitches.

## About

Kestrel Lodge Campsite is a peaceful Lake District retreat offering hard standing pitches for campervans and rooftop tents, alongside a separate tent field. Guests enjoy spectacular views over the lake and Northern Fells. The site features an outdoor kitchen, indoor dining area with openable canvas sides, and a covered picnic area. A wood burning stove, fire pit, and small gazebo provide cosy gathering spaces. Dogs are welcome, and towels are provided for guests and their pets. The campsite maintains a tranquil atmosphere with quiet time enforced after 10pm and no music permitted. Maximum occupancy is five people per booking or two families together. DofE groups and organised outdoor parties are accepted.

## Other facts from its pages

- Toilets are available but waste should not be dumped as the site is not on mains sewerage.[^source-5883aa120815b3e561a0c61c][^source-820454de9cce8006e0247eb6][^source-fad7dcb1976bbf4e76876b83] (unverified; claim `41ca3db2c18b88b4`).
- An outdoor kitchen allows preparation of meals outdoors.[^source-65d9f6bfc2677da60fa92ed5][^source-a5ca6ed58f51ac7bba427a4f] (unverified; claim `15fb8f81f59a0be8`).
- Wainwright's Den is a unique adventure base situated on the North Western shore of Bassenthwaite Lake.[^source-1c8537406f0e8d0809c6cc31][^source-526d37265822a34fddb56c8e] (unverified; claim `5227715dffd9342d`).
- No large family groups or parties are allowed.[^source-b110543c174c536ff6a11399][^source-ce0bf48e60da22f045997b49] (unverified; claim `5d39aa51e074a6ae`).
- Pitches have views over the lake and the fells.[^source-de4a7caf45f34510b89ba4ff][^source-e01981c6917bf63f49a7a92c] (unverified; claim `b5a081378b088169`).
- Dogs are welcome.[^source-5d5df5708bd526f398b385b6][^source-86e6db88bf512bca08560662] (unverified; claim `f020cce30e23087d`).
- There is a covered area with tables and picnic benches.[^source-4256c14d9b38e10cba02323c] (unverified; claim `00d87c9aaf0ff9ee`).
- Under 3s stay at £2 per night.[^source-35beb669766d9905ece5a600] (unverified; claim `0a508711dc6cfaf5`).
- Maximum of five people per booking or two families together.[^source-f0cb7ca55c0510ba4a2fa52e] (unverified; claim `20f28b7d538f1037`).
- Under 16s stay at £6 per night.[^source-5fe12359d949cb4035149d43] (unverified; claim `30b11fc87298f7cc`).
- A small gazebo space is included.[^source-5f4973447a1ed9619eb15a46] (unverified; claim `3a7d9fd6f8708368`).
- A fire pit is available for campfires.[^source-f67728c44867cf3784a5f099] (unverified; claim `3b9c16ba9fcc32e8`).
- One room is suitable for one or two people with one double bed and no pets allowed.[^source-ec18409a6868fd9d10aee44e] (unverified; claim `5dc75593ecde956f`).
- A wood-burning stove provides cosy heating for nights in.[^source-2e364ab4a852a4366412cb0d] (unverified; claim `5fb0b3c2160a5ce1`).
- DofE, Scouts and organised outdoor groups are accepted.[^source-c5922aa7aad1456bf95b7bc9] (unverified; claim `698e6073631a1e41`).
- Offers electric hook-up for small campervans and roof tents.[^source-1d10ed9589291aaa769741b1] (unverified; claim `79eb075d7777152f`).
- Duke of Edinburgh groups, Scouts and organised outdoor groups are accepted.[^source-0b2b6de01f134ed3f24b5263] (unverified; claim `7ed649de760d114c`).
- Music is not permitted on site.[^source-e4adf5280cf64c14d40cbb69] (unverified; claim `80f26d53e0f6fdd5`).
- Music is not permitted on site and there is a strict quiet time of no noise after 10pm.[^source-24afd87b83aee825db6f6171] (unverified; claim `85174cc685c17bff`).
- Single person occupancy receives a £8 discount per night.[^source-db32f034a6fb76f7eae54d02] (unverified; claim `868f7e57baafc427`).
- Threlkeld is accessible by X4 bus from the campsite.[^source-8b4876f7bf32a5f65964fd10] (unverified; claim `905a422ead9cdb5d`).
- Tents are pitched on a separate field from the campervans.[^source-41c4a511bbe4d3d87e2c6aa6] (unverified; claim `9de84c03bf33c744`).
- Quiet time is enforced with no noise after 10pm.[^source-500cb0d34b58ef26f5a6bcd6] (unverified; claim `a0033bc802d8ad1a`).
- Hard standing campervan and rooftop tent pitches are available.[^source-ed8e8a521c299d2f350d6c30] (unverified; claim `ae1fe6d53a72b6fc`).
- A wood burning stove is available for a cosy night in.[^source-7f98f80ccfd96ae2c9137d1f] (unverified; claim `c518003eb16a29c5`).
- Maximum of five people per booking or two families together.[^source-9835e1904b8e4f554f8bf509] (unverified; claim `d3e6543074250cd2`).
- A small gazebo space is included on site.[^source-ac4da6128f4d32254b478682] (unverified; claim `e4fc684cbe7d2fe8`).

## Nearby

About the area or places nearby, not the venue itself.

- Kestrel Lodge Campsite is a small, quiet site offering good quality basic camping.[^source-98f705bf428b1a5176b5cfbe][^source-ba501f94ca1eefb63d7fa0b4] (unverified; claim `f3465e983780e967`).
- Little Cockup and Great Cockup is a gentle 6-mile walk through scenic rolling fields.[^source-459ae462638ad60d6aa1a849] (unverified; claim `006dbc359303aa2c`).
- Wildlife talks, experience days, animal feeding, soft play, a cafe and gift shop are available nearby.[^source-6a39f58d29b9d2384e9decdd] (unverified; claim `00ab850714c14f97`).
- Bassenthwaite Lake is a private club but welcomes new members.[^source-4f469beb8fffdb5adad0ae7c] (unverified; claim `13a934f8be1ff56c`).
- The Horse and Farrier and Salutation pub in Threlkeld serve refreshments.[^source-5522bdad02eca11ff81b9e00] (unverified; claim `19b88f3f100af848`).
- Scarness Bay swim spots can be accessed from laybys along the A66 or parking bays near Bassenthwaite Sailing Club.[^source-cd074ea3447ecedf28a6d7fa] (unverified; claim `2a8aab219fdb41b7`).
- A tour of an award-winning distillery sampling whisky, gin and vodka is available nearby.[^source-d22e1c0e726ac0a3cb13fe54] (unverified; claim `367b97d1d0df9b7f`).
- Go Ape Tree Top Adventure and Segway experiences are available nearby.[^source-17f6c874a54061bda05f6c1e] (unverified; claim `38d6b707f1caf6f0`).
- Walks from the site include a 6-mile route through scenic rolling fields.[^source-80468691b80c6f1bf70c9fda] (unverified; claim `3c877ceb52a310aa`).
- Derwent Water is a short drive away and offers paddling, swimming and cruises.[^source-cec786311b14f69f675b284e] (unverified; claim `5df123fc5e78828e`).
- The Horse and Farrier and Salutation in Threlkeld serve refreshments.[^source-b9c47df5abe5682dc61748c9] (unverified; claim `77d28e2dc80ab8d8`).
- Derwent Water is based in Keswick and is a short drive away.[^source-1aa691a56a2ede131917214a] (unverified; claim `9b2e20cb6692ace3`).
- Derwent Water is a popular lake with lots of traffic on and off the water.[^source-d7798f72582d393716798b7d] (unverified; claim `a35b8ebaf34f99a7`).

## Act on this venue

- [Venue catalogue](https://visitkeswick.com/echos/kestrel-lodge-campsite/ai-catalog.json) — documents, invocation requirements and configured capabilities.
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- [Venue agent card](https://visitkeswick.com/echos/kestrel-lodge-campsite/agent-card.json) — supported A2A actions and authentication.
- [A2A connection](https://visitkeswick.com/api/registry/a2a?venue=slf_01M2N0NDGQ9MG4W0FPT2K9B4R4) — use the protocol described by the card.
- [WebMCP tools](https://visitkeswick.com/.well-known/webmcp.json) — browser tool discovery.
- [MCP connector](https://visitkeswick.com/mcp) — tool connection.

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## Publication

Published by [Visit Keswick](https://visitkeswick.com) — `did:web:visitkeswick.com`; [publisher identity](https://visitkeswick.com/.well-known/did.json).

Venue identity: `did:web:selfe.ai:selfes:kestrel-lodge-campsite`.

Document signer: `did:web:visitkeswick.com`; signed 2026-11-03T17:41:20.946Z. This is a signing date, not a fact-verification date. A signature identifies the signer and protects document integrity; it does not verify every business fact.

Revision 11: `sha256:12754801d2b47f4841c7bc1c76cc18f3c5ca2748dd74e5d2871482c31738401e`.
Publication change observed: 2026-11-03T17:41:20.945Z.
Format 1.4.0, recorded 2026-11-03T13:12:15.014Z. Renderer selfe-echo/1.4.0.
Change kind: evidence; 0 claims added, 0 removed, 0 changed since the preceding recorded revision.

## Sources

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[^source-4256c14d9b38e10cba02323c]: crawler — https://www.kestrellodgecampsite.co.uk/campsite; observed 2026-09-30T07:48:51.381Z; source modification date unknown.
[^source-459ae462638ad60d6aa1a849]: crawler — https://www.kestrellodgecampsite.co.uk/walks; observed 2026-09-16T16:18:55.391Z; source modification date unknown.
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[^source-526d37265822a34fddb56c8e]: crawler — https://kestrellodgecampsite.co.uk; observed 2026-09-16T16:18:50.918Z; source modification date unknown.
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[^source-5d5df5708bd526f398b385b6]: crawler — https://www.kestrellodgecampsite.co.uk/thelocalarea; observed 2026-09-30T07:48:54.619Z; source modification date unknown.
[^source-5f4973447a1ed9619eb15a46]: crawler — https://www.kestrellodgecampsite.co.uk/prices; observed 2026-09-30T07:48:52.255Z; source modification date unknown.
[^source-5fe12359d949cb4035149d43]: crawler — https://www.kestrellodgecampsite.co.uk/prices; observed 2026-09-30T07:48:54.100Z; source modification date unknown.
[^source-65d9f6bfc2677da60fa92ed5]: crawler — https://www.kestrellodgecampsite.co.uk/glamping; observed 2026-09-30T07:48:51.547Z; source modification date unknown.
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