Punch Bowl Bentham - Lancaster

Damien B.

An excellent location, and lovely owners! Let me just put a few of the common complaints on here to bed!

Trains- The trains are very infrequent, and not overly loud when they do travel past! The kids all wave at them too which is lovely,and if you're lucky you might see a stream train!!

Mud- The ONLY place with mud is in the entrance, most of which I think has been caused to be honest by people not knowing how to drive through a wet field!! We are still here writing this review and have seen multiple vehicles drifting around in it on purpose!

Location of pitches- Excellent and varied! You choose where to go! If it looks cramped in one corner DONT put your tent there.... Simple.

Toilet and showers- the toilets are absolutely fine, a million times better than I was expecting after some of these reviews! The shower is very basic, but is ok for an occasional shower ( this is the ONLY thing that could do with being a bit better).Again, this site is SO CHEAP if you want a luxury shower pay 3* the price!

Very well priced, and an excellent base to explore! It is not a 5* site in terms of the official status BUT for what you pay to stay here and what they provide ( flushing toilets, a shower, picnic tables etc) it is 5*.

Paul H.

This pub is a fantastic place to eat and drink, right by the side of the river. Loads of parking, large garden for kids and the food was proper value for money and large portions. The staff were attentive and friendly. After our visit during the week we've booked again for Sunday roast for 9 people. Dogs allowed too.
Really lovely place, please try it.

R R.

Nice cheap, lovely campsite, lovely owners, clean toilets, and shower,electric and water on site only £ 18 night 🌙 😀, you are close to all amenities. I'm staying one night with family and definitely ❤️ coming back again. It is highly recommended 👌

Jane F.

Just had a great weekend at The Punch Bowl. The owners and their son could not have been more friendly, helpful and accommodating. The site is exactly what the owners describe - basic - however the toilets are clean and there is electric hook up. We went for food at the pub with a choice of English or Malaysian cuisine. Most of our party of nine went for Malaysian and it was wonderful. We had read some of the negative reviews before we went but I think it is about customer expectations. If you want a campsite with all the amenities then this isnt the site for you however if you want a cheap, basic campsite in a beautiful location with friendly hosts (and three gorgeous dogs) then you can't go wrong with this place.

Loumarie

We've been here e times now in the last couple months . Great pub. Fab beer garden , parking and children's area . The new owners have made lots of effort to make this place a success, and are really nice and welcoming . The food is really good , great choice of specials. recomrnd tye subday lunch , fish snd chips and yorkshire pudding wrap .
we will definitely be back soon

Helen W.

First of all I want to say that the new owners have done wonders to the place. I appreciate they have not been open long. It has been newly decorated, new carpets, a real pleasure. The outside area is large and has children's play area. Perfect for a warm day to sit outside. The only thing that let's them down at the moment is the food. I do think that with time and experience this will change. My family ate there recently and most of the dishes were not good. The lasagne was dry, brittle and cold, had to be sent back to heat up. This was an obvious microwave lasagne. Fish and chips - spot on. Gammon overcooked. Peas hard. The cheesecake was an ordinary supermarket bought, perhaps a little fruit coolie would enhance it.
As I said before this is a new venture and I hope the food issues will improve.
I wish them every success.

Brian H.

The 3.6 doesn't reflect the establishment. When new owners take a business on. The comments section should restart. The poor reviews from the previous owners justified. But if you are looking for a cosy atmosphere along with good reasonably priced food. Look no further.

Jean M.

Just had Sunday roast , lovely food and plenty of it. Friendly staff and nothing too much trouble. Highly recommend and will certainly be going again.