I've spoken again to the booking folks at the NT site and they are backing off from a larger group. Had a long chat but they are firm they do not want 'groups' of more than four camping.
I explained it would be middle aged couples not hoolies and we would be arriving separately but they are saying due to anti-social behaviour this policy was introduced in the last year.
The blurb in the website simply states no booking required for pitches or a field is available for large groups - which is what i was told when I first rang. It appears we are un-wanted

I've spoken to another site in the lakes that have a pub. (b&b also)
http://www.sykeside.co.uk/
They seem ok but want an idea of numbers.
I wasn't originally expecting there to be too many of us up for this but lets see what can be sorted. If anyone can suggest other sites in the lakes to try with a pub close by please PM me.
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Camping Fri and Sat night
Squid (Rob)
Camping Sat only - assuming they don't have a problem with this
Either just coming for a ride on Sat or staying in a b&b
Road Ride
John D
Squid
Off road run
ktm525exc
We will probably have to put a limit of 10 to each ride and 10 max to one campsite but lets see who's interested in what and what can be booked.