Customer reviews
We pride ourselves on our friendly yet professional service and of course our great vehicles.
We'd like to thank each and every one of our customers for taking the time to write a review for us.
We'd like to thank each and every one of our customers for taking the time to write a review for us.
You can find all our customer reviews below provided directly to us.
We also have a number of reviews on external sites too which you can check out by clicking on the images below or by googling us!
We also have a number of reviews on external sites too which you can check out by clicking on the images below or by googling us!
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2017 Reviews
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2016 Reviews
"We really enjoyed the trip, van was great and thanks very much for the advice on sites, they all worked out well"
Mr Higson, May 2016
Mr Higson, May 2016
2015 Reviews
"Just spent 10 days in France with the 696 and it ran superbly. Everything had been thought out before hand by the owners and was well organised. Would recommend to anyone without the slightest hesitation as a very reputable company who have done the the experience themselves and therefore know what you need to have a very pleasant experience in a motorhome holday. Photos hopefully to follow of our trip experience."
Rigg Family, Travelled to France, Swift Escape 696, June 2015
Rigg Family, Travelled to France, Swift Escape 696, June 2015
"We had a lovely time in the south lakes motorhome, dealing with sam was a pleasure. The motorhome itself was spotless, it was great to be able to take the dogs. Most importantly the beds were comfy. We'd thoroughly recommend South Lakes Motorhomes to anyone wanting to get away for a motorhome holiday"
Mr & Mrs Blundell, Swift Escape 696, June 2015
Mr & Mrs Blundell, Swift Escape 696, June 2015
Had a great week away in the motorhome. It was exceptionally clean, everything looked brand new. The service you gave was fantastic, you made it very easy to hire and the induction and explanation of use meant we had no problems at all. The van was a pleasure to drive and gave us all the luxury we needed away from home. The new single point control for the heating and water made life very easy and we were really impressed with how the fridge stayed very cold even though we weren’t on a hook up and didn’t have it powered by the gas very often. Thanks very much, it was a pleasure to hire from you both again and we look forward to hiring from you next year.
Ms L Davies, Download Festival, Swift Escape 696, June 2015
Ms L Davies, Download Festival, Swift Escape 696, June 2015
"We hired our first motorhome from South Lakes Motorhome Hire to tour Scotland. The vehicle was spotless and came supplied with everything we required. Sam was a pleasure to deal with and promptly answered all our queries prior to collecting the vehicle. We are hoping to hire another motorhome later this year and will have no hesitation in using South Lakes Motorhome Hire again. Their prices are also very competitive. Thanks again Sam for a great experience."
Mr P Rose, Swift Escape 696, April/May 2015
Mr P Rose, Swift Escape 696, April/May 2015
"What a great experience! As 'first timers' we had lots of questions about the motorhome, where to go, what to do. Sam answered all of our questions and gave lots of great advice. We were delighted with the standard of the vehicle which was only a few weeks old. We set off to Ullswater then drove down to Ravensglass staying 2 nights at each site. We had a great time and at the end of our hire were reluctant to give the motorhome back!" Mr Dixon, Swift Escape 696, April 2015
2014 Reviews
"We hired the campervan for a short break exploring the Western Lake District and would like to thank you for your excellent customer service. The van was spotless and had everything we needed for a great trip. Our questions before our hire were answered promptly and after our trip our deposit was returned the next day. Thanks we will hire the van again."
Mr & Mrs Martin, Campervan, April 2014
Mr & Mrs Martin, Campervan, April 2014
"We have had a great time, the kids loved it so much. I wasn't sure how well they would sleep as, at their age (2 and 4) this was the first time we had attempted anything like this - but they just loved their sleeping bags and bunk beds. Our youngest is still in a cot at night at home but never even attempted to get out of his bunk until morning :-)The motorhome is immaculate and so well equipped and easy to drive. We would definitely hire it again. In fact the children wanted to keep it and just leave you daddy's car! Thanks again
Mr & Mrs Henderson, Motorhome, April 2014
Mr & Mrs Henderson, Motorhome, April 2014
“We have just had a fantastic trip in the Campervan on the Isle of Arran. The van was great and had everything we could need.
Our 5 year old loved his “campervan holiday” and was comfortable in the bed conversion in the front seats. We certainly will be back to continue our desire to visit all the Scottish Islands!” Mr M Lawton, Campervan April 2014
"A very easy way to get around and a hassle free rental from Sam and Adam. This Motorhome is ideal for renting it comes equipped with everything you need. Sam made sure we were more than happy with operating all the buttons and switches before we set off for 4 days in Scotland. Motorway travel is easy and not overly sized for the A roads and the engine gives more than enough power for getting around. This was our first rent with a view to buying our own and we really enjoyed the experience.
Give it a try it will be well worth it." Mr W Fox, Motorhome April 2014
"Thank you so much for making our motorhome hire so easy from start to finish, From the first phone call till the return of the van you could not been more helpful, the motorhome was very clean and in full working order. We took our 4 year Grandson and dog into the lakes for 4 days and had some quality time together. We will be using South Lakes Motor Home again and have no problem recommending your company to anyone. Thanks again Bill Brough" Mr Brough, Motorhome May 2014
"Thanks for the hire of your motorhome for the Glastonbury festival. It was dry and comfortable to stay in, great for getting out of the mud! We didn't spend much time in it but it was clean and had everything we could need for our stay. The van itself was easy to drive and fuel usage wasn't bad. Great communication regarding the hire and collection, we will definitely be in contact if we need to hire again Thanks again Mr & Mrs Fenwick, Motorhome June 2014
"We are keen formula 1 fans and we discovered the best way to enjoy the weekend of the Grand Prix is to stay at the silverstone woodlands campsite. However due to the great British weather we decided that we were not brave enough to stay in a tent so sought out a much more glamorous form of accommodation.
We found South Lakes Motorhome Hire online and found the website very user friendly and informative providing information from availability to what cutlery is provided within the motorhome. We sent an email enquiring about hiring the motorhome for this event and we received a reply very promptly. We arranged our hire via emails and were extremely impressed with the amount of flexibility that was provided to us to allow our trip to start without a hitch as regards pick up time.
The motorhome itself was perfect for our needs. There were 4 adults and the motorhome had 4 fixed bunks so we didn't have to make the bed in the dining area every night. When we collected the motorhome it was very clean and we were given a thorough run through on how to work the motor homes appliances. We also found the booklet with written instructions inside very useful and referred to it on a few occasions.
We were camping without an electric hook up but this was no problem. We made use of the motor homes facilities even using its shower on the mornings when the campsites showers were very busy. It worked well! We found that the motorhomes fuel consumption was much less than we anticipated so the fuel bill was very reasonable.
On the whole we had a brilliant time in the motorhome at the British Grand Prix and are in the process of booking for next year after only being back 2 weeks! Brilliant motorhome and excellent friendly service. Thank you!
Mr & Mrs Leithead, Motorhome July 2014
"All I can say is, I highly recommend South Lakes Motorhome Hire for your campervan/motorhome hire and we will definitely use them again. We hired the campervan for a week and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
We found from first contact through the booking, picking up and returning the campervan and the very prompt return of our deposit Sam to be very friendly yet professional. We thought the rate was excellent value for money and the instructions given to be quite thorough as well as the directions leaving Barrow to be without fault. All our questions were answered and nothing seemed to be too much trouble for them.
We had previously hired a “bongo” campervan but will never go back to that type of campervan finding the South Lakes VW campervan to be far superior. It was surprisingly easy to drive and handle even though we didn’t come close to using the allocated mileage and seemed to be pretty good on the diesel. The van itself was well maintained and more than enough room to move around, storage and cooking, so he had no hassles during our week.
We chose South Lakes as they were dog friendly but you wouldn’t know it from how clean it was and our dog was quite happy in it. We used the awning which was very easy to set up and turned out to be a blessing during the recent heat wave as we could leave the van doors open but still had some privacy as well giving us shade from the sun.
The whole experience met and exceeded all our expectations for a very pleasant holiday."
Mr & Mrs Geissler, Campervan, July 2014
" *Hired for Kendal Calling - Festival in Lake District* Just wanted to say thank to South Lakes Motorhome Hire for outstanding service and providing us with an impeccably clean and well equipped vehicle. We found the attention to detail and added extras really enhanced our trip...... even down to the box of kitchen essentials including '0rganic' oil.....
Collection and drop off were very straight forward and Sam gave me a comprehensive run through of all the features and how to maintain and operate bathroom and kitchen facilities. This was also supported by a detailed 'easy to read' manual.
I was a little bit nervous about driving such a large vehicle, but Sam was very reassuring and gave me advice.
The Motorhome turned out to be very easy and comfortable to drive. We had a fantastic time in the Motorhome and can't wait to hire again."
Mrs Galbraith, Motorhome August 2014
"Spent a mid week break in the smaller campervan and travelled to Keilder Forrest. The stunning views and site facilities complimented the campervan well and we were very comfortable in both the travelling and the accommodation. There service from South Lakes Motorhome Hire was exceptional and professional. Will be using again and highly recommend them."
Mr & Mrs Carter, Campervan, August 2014
Our 5 year old loved his “campervan holiday” and was comfortable in the bed conversion in the front seats. We certainly will be back to continue our desire to visit all the Scottish Islands!” Mr M Lawton, Campervan April 2014
"A very easy way to get around and a hassle free rental from Sam and Adam. This Motorhome is ideal for renting it comes equipped with everything you need. Sam made sure we were more than happy with operating all the buttons and switches before we set off for 4 days in Scotland. Motorway travel is easy and not overly sized for the A roads and the engine gives more than enough power for getting around. This was our first rent with a view to buying our own and we really enjoyed the experience.
Give it a try it will be well worth it." Mr W Fox, Motorhome April 2014
"Thank you so much for making our motorhome hire so easy from start to finish, From the first phone call till the return of the van you could not been more helpful, the motorhome was very clean and in full working order. We took our 4 year Grandson and dog into the lakes for 4 days and had some quality time together. We will be using South Lakes Motor Home again and have no problem recommending your company to anyone. Thanks again Bill Brough" Mr Brough, Motorhome May 2014
"Thanks for the hire of your motorhome for the Glastonbury festival. It was dry and comfortable to stay in, great for getting out of the mud! We didn't spend much time in it but it was clean and had everything we could need for our stay. The van itself was easy to drive and fuel usage wasn't bad. Great communication regarding the hire and collection, we will definitely be in contact if we need to hire again Thanks again Mr & Mrs Fenwick, Motorhome June 2014
"We are keen formula 1 fans and we discovered the best way to enjoy the weekend of the Grand Prix is to stay at the silverstone woodlands campsite. However due to the great British weather we decided that we were not brave enough to stay in a tent so sought out a much more glamorous form of accommodation.
We found South Lakes Motorhome Hire online and found the website very user friendly and informative providing information from availability to what cutlery is provided within the motorhome. We sent an email enquiring about hiring the motorhome for this event and we received a reply very promptly. We arranged our hire via emails and were extremely impressed with the amount of flexibility that was provided to us to allow our trip to start without a hitch as regards pick up time.
The motorhome itself was perfect for our needs. There were 4 adults and the motorhome had 4 fixed bunks so we didn't have to make the bed in the dining area every night. When we collected the motorhome it was very clean and we were given a thorough run through on how to work the motor homes appliances. We also found the booklet with written instructions inside very useful and referred to it on a few occasions.
We were camping without an electric hook up but this was no problem. We made use of the motor homes facilities even using its shower on the mornings when the campsites showers were very busy. It worked well! We found that the motorhomes fuel consumption was much less than we anticipated so the fuel bill was very reasonable.
On the whole we had a brilliant time in the motorhome at the British Grand Prix and are in the process of booking for next year after only being back 2 weeks! Brilliant motorhome and excellent friendly service. Thank you!
Mr & Mrs Leithead, Motorhome July 2014
"All I can say is, I highly recommend South Lakes Motorhome Hire for your campervan/motorhome hire and we will definitely use them again. We hired the campervan for a week and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
We found from first contact through the booking, picking up and returning the campervan and the very prompt return of our deposit Sam to be very friendly yet professional. We thought the rate was excellent value for money and the instructions given to be quite thorough as well as the directions leaving Barrow to be without fault. All our questions were answered and nothing seemed to be too much trouble for them.
We had previously hired a “bongo” campervan but will never go back to that type of campervan finding the South Lakes VW campervan to be far superior. It was surprisingly easy to drive and handle even though we didn’t come close to using the allocated mileage and seemed to be pretty good on the diesel. The van itself was well maintained and more than enough room to move around, storage and cooking, so he had no hassles during our week.
We chose South Lakes as they were dog friendly but you wouldn’t know it from how clean it was and our dog was quite happy in it. We used the awning which was very easy to set up and turned out to be a blessing during the recent heat wave as we could leave the van doors open but still had some privacy as well giving us shade from the sun.
The whole experience met and exceeded all our expectations for a very pleasant holiday."
Mr & Mrs Geissler, Campervan, July 2014
" *Hired for Kendal Calling - Festival in Lake District* Just wanted to say thank to South Lakes Motorhome Hire for outstanding service and providing us with an impeccably clean and well equipped vehicle. We found the attention to detail and added extras really enhanced our trip...... even down to the box of kitchen essentials including '0rganic' oil.....
Collection and drop off were very straight forward and Sam gave me a comprehensive run through of all the features and how to maintain and operate bathroom and kitchen facilities. This was also supported by a detailed 'easy to read' manual.
I was a little bit nervous about driving such a large vehicle, but Sam was very reassuring and gave me advice.
The Motorhome turned out to be very easy and comfortable to drive. We had a fantastic time in the Motorhome and can't wait to hire again."
Mrs Galbraith, Motorhome August 2014
"Spent a mid week break in the smaller campervan and travelled to Keilder Forrest. The stunning views and site facilities complimented the campervan well and we were very comfortable in both the travelling and the accommodation. There service from South Lakes Motorhome Hire was exceptional and professional. Will be using again and highly recommend them."
Mr & Mrs Carter, Campervan, August 2014
2013 Reviews
"We have just enjoyed a fabulous bank holiday weekend in this motorhome. First class van and very nice owner. Thanks Sam. So if anyone is thinking of hiring a van, then I can highly recommend this company. " Mrs Todhunter, May 2013
"We hired the motorhome for a week in May for our family holiday to the Isle of Islay and Jura in Scotland. The van was spotlessly clean and comfortable, it was like brand new. Myself, husband and 18month old little boy had enough room for all our belongings and the additional space at the back was ideal for storing the pram and outdoor clothing. The van was cosy and warm enough even during the night and we all slept very well on our adventure. We would highly recommend hiring the van to anyone wanting super clean and comfortable place to stay for their next holiday." Mr & Mrs Wood, May 2013
"The hiring of the motorhome was so easy and convenient and we will definitely be hiring it again next year. I've already recommended South Lakes Motorhome Hire to my family and friends. Sam and Adam were really friendly and accommodating, even allowing us to collect the van earlier than arranged. They were extremely helpful when it came to explaining how everything worked. The motorhome made a real difference to our holiday experience, it was comfortable to drive, a great size to have as our home for a week and was exceptionally clean. Looking forward to next year!!! " Miss Davies, June 2013
"So pleased we hired from South Lakes Motorhome for our holiday in Scotland. Sam and Adam were really helpful - always at the end if the phone or email when we had any queries prior to hiring and during our holiday. There were no hidden extras like some other hire companies. We left a couple of items behind and Sam very kindly posted back to us. We had a lovely time and can't wait to hire it again!" Mr & Mrs Potter, August 2013
"Sam and Adam have really thought of everything! Nothing was too much trouble and we had a brilliant time during our 8 night stay in their excellent motorhome - so much so that we may have to buy our own so that we can have many more adventures with our family! However, if we don't buy our own we'll be back next year!
The layout worked well for our family of 5. My husband and I used the over cab double and the 3 kids shared the 2 bunk beds (as our youngest is only 1) which meant we left the dinette as it was for evenings, no need to change it over to a double bed.
From picking the motorhome up to dropping the motorhome off (not to mention the after care when we realised we'd left various belongings!) Adam and Sam really couldn't have done more for us. Thank you!!" Mr & Mrs Barwick, August 2013
"We have just had our first ever motorhome holiday and want to say a big thank you to South Lakes Motorhome hire. We had such a good time exploring the Lakes and Southern Scotland. The motorhome was really comfortable and we all slept really well in it. Not bad going with a four year old and fourteen month old! Our little girl adored having the top bunk and her own ladder, light and curtain. She was desperate to get to bed every night. Our baby had the bottom bunk and we were able to secure him in using cushions after advice from the hire company. There was plenty of storage for us all, perfect for a family of four. We each had our own space for clothes (and toys) and there is a large wardrobe which we used for all our outdoor gear.
We are already planning our next trip and would happily hire the same motorhome again." Mr & Mrs Christou, August 2013
"From the moment we contacted South Lakes Motorhome Hire we have been pleased with the service. The owners were responsive and helpful. The moment we met them to collect the van we could see they were lovely people. The campervan was clean and very well stocked, a home from Home. We were a little bit worried about size being a family of five with teenage children. This was not an issue at all. We all had a superb holiday and that is thanks to the honesty and helpfulness of South Lakes Motorhome hire. We turned up and it was exactly as it had been described. Touring the lakes was great fun and we will definitely be in touch to hire again. Thankyou its a refreshing change to meet such honesty and lovely people. Mr & Mrs Richards, October 2013