Kevin Hampton,

February 2025

We’ve been coming to Riverside for a number of years now and hopefully for many more in the future. It’s only just over an hour away from home, with Penrith & the M6 only 20 minutes away, however it always seems as though you’re a million miles away, it’s so peaceful, the owners John & Gill are so friendly and the location is just perfect whether you want to explore the North Lakes or visit the local villages near to the site. Perfect for a relaxing break away

Carol Gray. 

February 2025

I can wholeheartedly recommend Riverside at Millhouse, owned by John Bell. We originally went in 1997 when it was starting up with John’s vision for the CL still in its infancy. Trees and shrubs were planted and they would eventually create privacy and ambience attracting all sorts of wildlife. We returned again and again over the years and it is still our favourite place to go for tranquility, beautiful surroundings and recharging your batteries. Ill health may have taken over, making caravanning impractical for us now, but we have a lifetime of wonderful memories.

Lisa & Stewart  Heaten-MacDonald

January 2025

Unfortunately we arrived at the same time as storm Eowyn so didn't manage to make the most of this lovely site. Beautiful surroundings by the river with large pitches, well set out and well kept quirky facilities. A prime location for the Northern fells or shopping in Carlisle or Penrith. Roll on Spring so we can revisit and enjoy it properly!

(Our Reply)

Many thanks Lisa & Stewart for your kind words. You did well to ride out storm Eowyn with us, especially with the loss of the area Electric supply. Please come back to us soon.

Best wishes to you, John & Gill.

Kevin Baross, August 2024

Fantastic site loved the quirky shower and toilet .really enjoyed our time there. Highly recommend this quiet and spotless site.

Gavin Chilvers,  July 2024

We’ve just returned from a fantastically relaxing weekend at Riverside Tourer Park. The owners John and Gill must be extremely proud of their beautiful park. The grounds are immaculate, whether that be the manicured grass, the carefully trimmed hedging and conifers (I cant even begin to guess the amount of hours that goes into keeping those neat and crisp), to the wonderfully clean and wide pitches. The privacy hedging that borders most pitches really does make for your own secluded little haven, which was definitely appreciated by our Diva Dachshunds. This was our first visit to Riverside and a first use of an adult only site....it wont be our last either, the only noise I could hear during the first day was the odd distant cuckoo and the relaxing hoot of an Owl during the night, just lovely. The river gently flowing along the site adds to the relaxing ambience and the picnic benches dotted near the river (and around the site) are a nice touch as are the bird feeders on every pitch. There is a lovely dog walk literally 3 or 4 steps from the entrance where you can meander around the local fields which our dogs enjoyed. The only downside is that we had to leave for home far too early. We absolutely loved Riverside so much so we’re right this second looking at dates when we can come back this year and next. Thank you John and Gill for allowing fellow campers to take up temporary residence in your wonderful park.

June 2024

We spent 10 days at Riverside and really enjoyed our stay at the beautiful, tranquil, friendly and well run site. Could not be happier. There were bird feeders near every pitch and walking the dogs alongside the river every morning a bonus. Even the ice cream van on Saturday was a great surprise enjoyed by everyone. John and Gill were lovely friendly hosts.

Thanks again from Bernie,Julie,Milo and Bert.

Sissel Grinnem,  June 24

Lovely place, quiet, birds, nice owners! Walked to the pub in Hesket in the evening, quiet area with nice landscapes.
We have stayed before, and will be coming back to this lovely site in the North Lakes. Thank you for having us! 😀

Northlakes lass,   June 2023

What a lovely peaceful site the owners are on top of things feeding the bird feeders and squirrel feeders checking the toilets and the showers, bins etc.

When we were there there was a charity event held at the other end of the village with professional bongow drums country singers. The owners advised everyone on the site and we were invited to join if we wanted to.

We return to this site as we love the peace and quiet at the picnic benches by the water. The only sounds are water in the river and birds chirping