Hawkshead Hall Caravan & Campsite, Lake District, Cumbria
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- čas přidán 25. 09. 2023
- Be sure to see the two old caravan photos at the end of the video. Gail’s been caravanning since she was a baby ! A tour of this lovely campsite which is a mere 10 mins walk from the prettiest village in the Lake District. We visit Scenic Tarn Hows, Wray Castle, a 360 degree viewpoint and a viewing station at Windermere.
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Hi ya Rob and Gail.
Another fantastic vlog Rob.
Love the friendly happy way you do your vlogs. Any time you want to polish my car feel free.
Cumbria is a brilliant place. We used to do massive walks in our younger days, even walked up the old man of Coniston with a baby strapped to my wife Su's back.
Hawkshead looks a fantastic site as does the village. Whenever we go to the lakes it pours down.
Gail should have stroked Daisy though.🐄
What a brilliant part of the country that is.
Think we had the same storm as you on the Sunday, we were in Skegness at the time, sounds great in a caravan ay.
Thanks again Rob and Gail.
Always enjoy your vlogs.
Stay safe you two.
Pete and Su.
Thank you for such a lovely comment Pete & Su. Caravanning makes us feel extra happy and it’s good to hear our enjoyment shines through 👍. We look forward to our annual Cumbrian holiday and never tire of its beauty. Luckily we usually get good weather when we visit in September and we didn’t do too bad apart from the storm which we actually enjoyed 😄.
We walked up the old man three years ago when we stayed at Pier Cottage caravan park and saw a couple of mothers with babies on their backs. Been up twice now, stunning views.
Ah yes Daisy, Gail Google searched and was very disappointed she didn’t stroke the friendly inquisitive cows who happily didn’t fear us and simply came to say hello.
By the way we love Skegness . Kindest regards to you both, Rob & Gail
Low Wray campsite is a fantastic campsite well worth staying at, just next to the castle
Hi Chris, Just had a look at Low Wray campsite. It doesn’t look like they accept caravans, no fully serviced pitches either so I’m afraid it’s not suitable for us. Does look a very nice place though and thank you for mentioning it 👍. Best regards, Rob & Gail 😀
A lovely tour of the pretty places around the lake district. Thank you 👍Graeme
Hi there Graeme, Thanks for joining us again. We are pleased you enjoyed watching our tour of Hawkshead and surrounding area. We’re so lucky to have such beautiful landscapes and interesting places to visit, it was a pleasure to film 👍. Kind regards, Rob & Gail 😀
Great campsite and a lovely village
Hi there, Agree good touring pitches and lots of choice for pitching a tent too 👍. The village was a very pleasant surprise. All in all a brilliant holiday. Thanks for your comment and all the best, Rob & Gail 😀
Thank you for another lovely video. :- ) I have ordered my cleaning things as they look vg to use!! Just going to continue watching now.TY.XX.R.
Hi there Roland, Glad you enjoyed watching the car wash demonstration 😀 . Good to know your cleaning products are on their way and hope they make your car gleam 👍. Thanks for tuning in again and hope you enjoyed the rest of our holiday video. Take care and all the best to you, Rob & Gail
Good afternoon Rob and Gail another great video , I love the Lake District but I’ve only been the once when I was 20 , 34years ago . Rob that Audi looks fantastic it’s a credit to you. I have just booked a seasonal pitch for next year, at sunny oak caravan park near Whitchurch, we decided to book a seasonal pitch as it’s a lot easier with having 3 border collies running a muck when trying to set the van up . I hope you are both well , and I must say Gail with her matching sunglasses and top did make me smile, take care
All the best Phil
Hello there Phil hope you are good. We’ve just had a look at Sunny Oak and it looks very nice 👍 , we like Whitchurch area. We love the Lake District too and have visited many times and never tire of it. Thank you for all your compliments. I always go a bit overboard with the car cleaning regime before we go away as it lifts my spirits knowing we’re on holiday and not going to work for a week 😀. Yes you could see Gail coming a mile away in those sun glasses 🤣, it’s made her smile too ! Best regards to you, Rob & Gail
Hi Rob & Gail, your car always looks immaculate and we can see why now 😊. Another informative video and a lovely looking site, great price for your FS pitch. Do you prefer full service? 😂. We have yet to take the caravan to the Lake District but I think we will need to bite the bullet, lovely area with nice pubs & yea rooms. Thanks for sharing. Helen & Dave 👍
Hi there Dave & Helen, Yes I do like to go on holiday knowing my car is all nice and clean 😅 and it doesn’t go unnoticed that you do too. Hawkshead Hall was a peaceful relaxing site baaa for the poor sheep when they were separated. We thought it a good price for the Lake District ,fully serviced as well, just for a change 😂. Bit of a trek from Caister for you but a real change of scenery and lots of lovely strolls for Bella 👍. All the best to you both, Rob & Gail
Thanks to your video we've just pitched up here for three nights. Lovely site, quiet and scenic so thanks for recommendation. Plenty of lovely shops and cafes within walking distance
Just for anyone wishing to stay here, pitches are fully serviced but some pitches require extra long grey waste pipes. Good tv reception if you get sick of the beautiful scenery!
This is the feedback we like to hear Cas 👍. Thank you for letting us know and we hope you have a wonderful stay. We enjoyed filming it all and are pleased it’s inspired you to be there. Kind regards, Rob & Gail 😀
Great video, really enjoy your detailed reviews and amazed at how polite your SatNav is! We shall think about staying here in our motorhome when next in the lakes. keep up the good work, all the best, Zoe.
Hi there Zoe and Malish, You’re the first to mention our polite sat nav, she always says please and is very well mannered too 😂. Hawkshead Hall was very nice and we would stay there again. Lots of walks for Keeva. Thanks for tuning in 👍 and kindest regards to you, Rob & Gail. By the way good job with the locker door revamp, very nice. 😀
Great video Gail & Robert. Hawkshead is a lovely place to base yourself for a Lake District holiday.
Hi there Andrew, Thank you very much for your comment 👍. There was so much to see and do locally we ran out of time, so you are quite right in saying Hawkshead is a good base for a holiday. We had forgotten just how nice the village was and we always enjoy our holidays in the Lake District. All the best, Rob & Gail 😀
Loved watching this trip.
We’re pleased you enjoyed watching our video Robert 👍. We enjoyed filming such a beautiful area so many thanks for letting us know. All the very best to you, Rob & Gail 😀
Lovely Vlog guys, been to the Lakes many times yet you've showed us a few things we've missed, nice one 👍
Hello there Howard, Hope you’re keeping well and many thanks for joining us yet again, much appreciated 👍. Nice to hear we’ve showed you some bits you’ve not seen, a great excuse to revisit this beautiful part of the Lake District. Thank you for enjoying our video. Take care, Rob & Gail 😀
Wonderful video, thanks for sharing
Pleased you enjoyed our video Dennis 👍. We always enjoy filming them and it’s good to be appreciated so thank you. Rob & Gail 😀
Another great vlog from the UK’s premier caravan vloggers (apologies to Graham Bell, a close second!😊)Thanks for sharing, Regards to you both,Chris & Mrs D.
Well that’s a title and a half Chris. Might have to change the channel name 😂 😂 . Very kind of you and good to know the 200 plus clips used to make this video haven’t gone unnoticed and are much appreciated 😀. All the best to you and Mrs D, Rob & Gail
hi Rob and Gail another great video . looks like a nice place to visit we will put it on our list
Hello there Brad, Many thanks for joining us again and thank you for commenting 👍. Good to hear you’ve added it to your list of places to visit. It’s such a beautiful area with so much to see and do. We had a fantastic time there. Kind regards, Rob & Gail 😀
Love your vlogs. Always informative and entertaining. Keep up the good work. You're my husband's hero...you always find the ice cream shops 😊
Ahh thank you Pam, that’s really kind 👍. We were going to go back for an ice cream but it started raining. Had some later in the van as we always carry some in the freezer🍦 😁. Best regards, Rob & Gail
Hi Rob and Gail, yet again a great informative video, looks like a lovely site, some lovely walks & scenic views, chocolate kebab looked tasty but would be no good for my ever growing waistline 🤣😂🤣
Thank you for your compliment Andrew & Karen 👍. Just like you, we like our walks from site and you never know what you’re going to come across 🤔. We both love the Lake District and have been visiting for nearly 30 years. Still lots to see and do. I craved for a chocolate kebab then felt guilty about the sugar intake 🤣. All the best to you both, Rob & Gail
Hi Rob and Gail 👍 really nice film we watched while having breakfast lol 👌 looked a great area and the chocolate kebab nice those knitted post box tops seem to be springing up all over 👍 ps can recommend the ccc some great sites all the best Glyn and Carol
Hi there Glyn & Carol, Glad you enjoyed our breakfast telly show 😁. It really is a picturesque area and we always enjoy our Lake District holidays. Gail knew the post box characters but I didn’t have a clue 😂. I’ve looked at the CCC website but cannot seem to get the filter working for fully serviced. I’ll have to give them a call about it… Thanks very much for watching 👍 and best regards, Rob & Gail
Hi enjoying watching your vlogs, hope to see a few more soon, hope your both well x
Hello Julie, We’re both fine thanks hope you are too. It’s good to hear you are enjoying our videos and we really appreciate you watching and commenting to let us know 👍 . Another video coming soon 😀. Kindest regards, Rob & Gail
Great video Guys… the walks looked amazing.
Thank you Tony. The Lake District is one of our favorite places to visit 👍. We just love the landscape and scenery there and of course the many footpaths. Cheers Rob & Gail 😀
love your blogs always informative just made a note of this campsite for a visit
Thank you for the compliment Alan 👍 and it’s great news you’ve noted the site. We were very happy staying there and loved the location. Best regards, Rob & Gail 😀
Can't wait for husband Robin to get home later so we can watch your vlog together . I've just had a sneaky look so don't tell him . Always enjoy your vlogs 😊
Hope this video doesn’t disappoint you both 😀. It’s really great to know you follow us on our travels, so thank you for your continued support 👍. Very best regards to you both, Rob & Gail
Hi Rob with our Car & Caravan cleaning regimes we could have been separated at birth 😂😂👍
Ha ha 🤣 , yes I do go a bit overboard Colin. Always like to travel with a clean outfit. You’re probably aware I also carry a bucket and wash shampoo in the caravan locker too 😁. As always thanks for watching 👍 and best regards to you, Rob & Gail
Another enjoyable tour as always guys!!😊👌
Thank you for sticking with us Paul, your support is very much appreciated 👍. Glad you enjoyed the tour. All the best, Rob & Gail 😀
Another great video Rob & Gail on Hawkshead lovely place thanks for sharing with us ,will look to visit there one day, look forward to your next trip 😀
Thank you for your compliment Yvonne 👍. It’s definitely a place you should add to your list, we loved it there. Next trip coming soon 😀. Best regards, Rob & Gail
We are your newest fans Rob & Gail. My husband loves your caravan hacks and we both think your vlogs are informative and interesting. We have booked Threlkeld site after watching your reviews. The walks look amazing and varied. Keep up the good work
Janet & Andrew
What a lovely comment, welcome to you Janet & Andrew. We feel really appreciated and how lovely to hear you’ve booked Threlkeld after watching our video. Hope you enjoy it there as much as we did 👍. Kindest regards to you both, Rob & Gail 😀
We stayed there in May in our campervan. Fabulous site and great price too ❤
Yes we watched your video before we went 👍. Agree it’s a great little site and good value. We had a smashing time there. Thanks very much for your comment Don & Jan. All the best, Rob & Gail 😀
Brilliant film x however just how much chocolate did you dribble on a brand new white shirt 😂 mine would've lasted about 30 seconds 😂😂 great film keep it up we both love seeing you and love your explanations xx the best xx Steve and Gail
Hi there Steve & Gail, Thank you very much for your compliment 👍.
Ha ha yes the T shirt, I think I did well managing to get away with no chocolates marks 🤣. We are very pleased to hear you enjoy watching our videos and following our travels. We have a lot of fun filming and enjoy sharing our hobby. Kindest regards to you both, Rob & Gail 😀
Loved your vlog Rob & Gail - we love how you always show great walks direct from site. We have stayed at Hawkshead but followed Garmin .. big mistake 😂 ended up on a ferry and some really narrow roads with an 8ft caravan 😅. Keep your vlogs coming both as we really enjoy watching them. You are both so lovely and it’s always great hearing you talk to all the animals too ❤, cheers, John & Debs
Thank you for your wonderful comment and for showing your appreciation, it means a lot to us 👍. We enjoy sharing our treks and adventures and of course a good old tour of the sites we stay on. Showing our walks via the map is proving popular and we always seem to find something to feed or make a fuss of along the way. Your visit to Hawkshead turned into a not so magical mystery tour, very frustrating for you. In your sat nav can you select a different setting rather than fastest or shortest route ? I have an econ option which selects main routes where possible. All the best to you John and Debs, 😀Rob and Gail
@@robswiseways5697 yes we really enjoy you showing your walks on the maps - we try to use them but not always with success as we get a bit lost 😂🤣
We’ve gone into settings on garmin and have selected avoid ferries so fingers crossed this will help us in the future 😁. We have started to rely on google maps more so now - think we have econ settings on our sat nav so maybe we should choose this option when we go on caravan holidays 👍. Many thanks for the advice - very much appreciated and we look forward to seeing you both on your next adventures 😄 take good care
@@johndebsconnolly1550 Thanks and you take care too. By the way we’ve lost our way walking on a couple of occasions due to lack of markers, so you’re not on your own 😂.
@@robswiseways5697 😂🤣 nice one 😁😁
Hi Rob and Gail 😊
Wonderful to see you both back with a vlog.
Very informative about the area, never heard of Hawkshead before this, looks really nice 👍.
The site looks really well kept and level, services seemed abit far from the van though.
How many cows can Gail want to take home bless 😁
Well I've commented for Long enough 😅.
If you get chance please give Hawes a try, lovely site.
Take care both
Paul and Joanne 👍 🥰
Hi there Paul & Joanne and thank you for your welcoming comment. We feel refreshed and revived after taking in the mountain air and a change of scenery 😄. Beautiful scenery it was too and Hawkshead is such a charming village. We’d go back ✅.
The cows were so docile and friendly and we thought they were charging us 🤔. Gail regrets not stroking them.
Hawes is definitely on our ever growing to ‘go to’ list.
Many thanks as ever for sticking by us 👍.
Our very best regards to you both, Rob & Gail
@robswiseways5697
Thanks for your lovely reply,
You will Hawes its location and walks, one of our favourites 😍.
Sticking by you both is a pleasure as are your vlogs to watch 😊
P and J 😁
@@Meggy6571 Many many thanks.
Hi you 2, not been to Hawkshead for about 9 years. We used to stay at a CL just outside Hawkshead, not changed at all from what I can see.
Hi there Steve, Hope you’re keeping well and thanks for dropping by 👍. It’s a few years since we visited Hawkshead too and we’d forgotten what it was like. We really enjoyed it there and wouldn’t hesitate to return. Great place Cumbria 😀. All the very best to you, Rob & Gail
Not a village we’ve visited in a few breaks at Bowness. Looks nice
Yes a really quaint village Andy, we were pleasantly surprised. Well worth a visit next time you’re holidaying in the lakes 👍. Thank you for dropping by again and take care, Rob & Gail 😀
We stayed a few times on the original site which was right opposite the village. The converted that to all statics and moved the touring site to whre you stayed.
Hello Don, That’s interesting, we weren’t aware of that. Took us 11 mins to walk into the village so not bad at all 👍. Less convenient I suppose during dark evenings, you would have to take a torch 😀. Thanks for watching and commenting. Kind regards, Rob & Gail
Hi, we recently decided to swop clubs for a change, looking forward to trying out the camping and caravan sites from Oct 😊
Hi Gail, I’ve had a look at the CCC website but having trouble with the filter option for fully serviced pitches. Need to contact them before we make a decision 😀. Hope the swap works in your favour 👍. Best regards, Rob & Gail
Took a little time to navigate around the website I’m use to it now, it seems the grass pitches get snapped up leaving fully serviced available, win win so far 👍
Thank you for that Gail, sounds our cup of tea 👍
Hi Rob, me and my wife love watching your videos and find them interesting and entertaining. I have a question about your tow-car as I am currently looking for a new one. How have do you find it tows and how has it been reliability wise through your ownership.
Hi there, We’re pleased to hear you’re enjoying our videos. That’s made us happy 😃. I’ve been towing with the Audi A6 allroad 3.0 litre diesel for 10 and half years so that speaks volumes 👍. It tows effortlessly and that’s probably down to 240 ps and 500 Nm torque. I would always look at torque when choosing a tow car. The higher the better. I’ve had two problems in the last three years. The engine management system developed a problem but luckily this was covered under my extended Audi warranty. The second was the air suspension which cost us two cancelled holidays and an arm and a leg 😂. I’m still happy with it and not planning on changing yet. All the best, Rob & Gail
Thanks for the reply Rob, good to hear your views on the A6, definitely a car to shortlist. Thanks👍
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Glad you enjoyed this one 👍. Cheers, Rob & Gail 😀
Hello Rob and Gail,, I just found you and are going through your site videos. Have you done a video on the OS maps you use? I've just looked at them. There are several different ones and also an app. What do you use and why?
Thanks caroline
Hi Caroline and Daz, Welcome to our channel and thank you for dropping by. I haven’t done a video specifically on the maps but I use and show the Explorer paper maps in our touring videos after obtaining permission from Ordnance Survey. In each of our tour videos I show the map and map number to camera that I’ve used for that trip. The Explorer range is best for walkers as they show all the public rights of way, bridle ways etc. I don’t use the app because I prefer the paper version and it’s easier to show the routes we take in our videos. They also do a weather proof Active Map. I either purchase from OS direct or WHSmith online, whoever has the best deal. Hope this is of help to you. All the best, Rob & Gail 😀
Very good video mate, how did you find the road from Ambleside to the site? I found it quite tight in a motorhome and now we have a caravan, not sure I fancy it?
Hi Kev, Pleased you enjoyed our video 👍. There were a couple of narrow bits along the B5286 but otherwise I found it ok. Typical Lake District terrain but it doesn’t put us off visiting every year with the caravan. Cheers and all the best, Rob & Gail 😀
How far is the village from the campsite
Hi Karl, It took us 11 minutes to walk the footpath from site to the centre of the village (See the video at 16 mins 5 secs where I describe in more detail). It’s about half mile drive to the village pay & display car park. Thanks very much for watching and all the best, Rob & Gail 😀
Very expensive campsite, certainly won't be stayng there.
Hello Brian, We are surprised by your comment as we didn’t think it was overly priced for a fully serviced pitch in the Lake District. Just checked the caravan club Troutbeck site and a fully serviced pitch for Sept is £40.30 per night for two people. We paid £31.50 per night and had a brilliant stay there. We thought it was good value. Thanks very much for your input and best regards to you, Rob & Gail 😀😀
That's certainly not expensive for a serviced pitch