Waterhead Coniston
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- Quiet, back to basics pop-up site on the shoreline of Coniston Water
- Tarn Hows and lake cruises within walking distance
- A 10-minute walk from Coniston village; two minutes to local pub
Site type
3
20
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 25 Jul to
9.4/10
Reviews
99% would recommend this site to a friend
98% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a well-located, back-to-basics campsite directly on the shores of Coniston Water. Visitors praise the stunning lake views, easy lake access for watersports, and proximity to Coniston village amenities. The friendly and helpful owner is frequently mentioned. While facilities are basic, portaloos are generally reported as clean, though some note they can become smelly. The site is often described as quiet and peaceful, offering great value for money, with many guests expressing a desire to return. Potential issues include the impact of wet weather on the ground conditions.
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Beautiful setting and lots of space.…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Beautiful setting and lots of space. Very quiet at night. But the best bit is the lake side location. Perfect swimming!
The pub next door is great too.
Lovely hearing the owls at night.
Disliked We knew it was going to be basic, which was totally fine. But only one toilet had hand sanitiser. Also, maybe more instructions for people using the portaloos would be good. Like why you should flush before as well as after, and maybe to flush more than once!
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Brilliant little campsite. Likes that it…
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Liked Brilliant little campsite. Likes that it was basic. Would definitely go back
Disliked My dog cut her paw quite badly on the first day. I found it.it was the bottom of a glass or bottle. An occasional check of the area might help also the pebble beach area.
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Lovely site, nice and quiet, great location, easy check-in!
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Location
Space
Proximity to town
Price
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Excellent site and very impressed with the price. I will be returning!
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Excellent views of the lake and nearby peaks. Great location and clean amenities on site. Excellent value for money. Short walk into the village centre and very respectful campers throughout the site. Would definitely recommend if considering.
Disliked lots of flies around the lake which of course is to be expected and no fault of the site.
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Lovely little pop-up campsite.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Nice little campsite. Plenty of space and a short walk to the village (5mins). The pub next door is also worth a visit. The owner is really friendly and allowed us to leave our car on site on the day of departure so we didn’t have to park in the village.
Disliked The portaloos are well maintained but are still portalooos at the end of the day. I understand this is a pop up site and have no qualms with them being there a sit was advertised on the site before booking.
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Basic traditional style camping
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Beside the lake with Clean toilets
10 minutes walk into Coniston town.
Lovely hotel next door
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Good location close to town -…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Good location close to town - great for food shopping and pubs etc. Lovely flat grass site, dry for our stay. Water bowser ok, portaloos bit grim on first day, but clean the rest. Need more sanitiser though - kept running out. Superb position next to lake. Owners attentive and friendly.
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You won't need disappointed
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Location, setting , lake accessibility
Pitch size all amazing . We drove away this morning both saying it was the best back to basics campsite we have visited . We can't wait to rebook . Just a slice of heaven for us !!!
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Perfect campsite near lake for those that are happy with simplicity
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked I wanted a quiet camp near the lake and indeed it was perfect. Camped right next to a lake with other campers further away. Jumped into the water as soon as we woke up and it was divine. I didn't expect anything more.
Disliked There are toilets on site but they are just what they are, not dirty but not pleasant either. There is nothing you can do about them.
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Perfect location. Friendly, helpful owner. Spacious site. Quiet.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Spacious site, right on water's-edge. Half a mile to walk to the village, and the walk there is scenic and safe (off the road). Felt secure as the communication with the site owner was spot-on. Right next door to a country pub, although I didn't visit this time. Other campers were friendly and sensible - fortunately there were no wild parties or raves so the only sounds during the night were from the very vocal owls!
Disliked I arrived on a Sunday and found I'd forgotten a few bits and bobs for my tea! Coniston, being a small village, doesn't have a lot of shops. The only one that was open was the spar attached to the petrol station. It was absolutely mobbed, and I struggled to get some stuff. An honesty shop in the site would maybe be a suggestion? Although, to be fair, I wouldn't expect it to sell sausages which is what I was really hoping for for my tea! Anyway, not really a 'dislike' - the site was lovely and I will definitely be coming back.
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Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearbyLocation
Waterhead Coniston
Coniston
Cumbria
England
LA21 8AJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.36851°N
3.06119°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haverigg | 15.4 mi | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Silecroft | 15.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seascale | 17.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Walney West Shore | 19.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| Walney Sandy Gap | 20.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Beatrix Potter Gallery 2.5 mi
Hill Top 3.8 mi
Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 5.3 mi
Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 5.6 mi
The World of Beatrix Potter 5.7 mi
National Trust
Gondola' 0.4 mi
Coniston and Tarn Hows 0.6 mi
Beatrix Potter Gallery 2.5 mi
Hill Top 3.8 mi
Grasmere and Great Langdale 5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Coniston and the Yewdale Fells 0.5 mi
Coniston - Little Arrow - Coniston Lakeshore 0.5 mi
Coniston - Holme Fell 0.5 mi
Coniston - Levers Water - Coniston 0.5 mi
Coniston - Tarn Hows - Coniston 0.6 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Waterhead Coniston have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Waterhead Coniston dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Waterhead Coniston? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Steam Yacht Gondola cruises: 10 minutes’ walk - Tarn Hows: 45 minutes’ walk/10 minutes’ drive - Brantwood (former home of artist John Ruskin): 10 minutes’ drive … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Waterhead Coniston?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Depart by: 1 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Waterhead Coniston? From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.