Waterfoot Caravan Park
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- Peaceful park with stunning views over Lake Ullswater, Lake District
- In a wildlife haven near Penrith; a 15-minute walk from Pooley Bridge
- Play area, football pitch and shop open in season
Site type
32
16Tourist board rating
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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The grocery shop is open between 01/03 and 31/12.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Tents are not accepted at this park.
- The bar is open between 01/03 and 31/12.
- Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
- Please note that the lounge bar is only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings until further notice.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat, 1 Mar to
This site is a member of Lake District Estates group.
Pitch types & availability
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (maximum 8 metres)
4 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 8.0m depth (16.4ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £60 2 nights, 2 adults
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9M fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
4 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 9.0m depth (16.4ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 45.0m² (484.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £62 2 nights, 2 adults
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Camping pod (no pets)
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Dimensions: 3.5m width x 6.2m length (11.5ft width x 20.3ft length) Calculated area: 21.7m² (233.6ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £154 2 nights, 2 adults
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Camping pod (pet friendly)
4 people maximum Dimensions: 3.2m width x 6.2m length (10.5ft width x 20.3ft length) Calculated area: 19.8m² (213.6ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £154 2 nights, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 67% of visitors View breakdown
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (maximum 8 metres)
Liked: Loved location.
Nice clean tidy pitch.
Amazing views from terrace outside bar, game's room and family area.
Friendly staff.
Disliked: Nothing to dislike.
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Overall excellent, one of the better sites we've stayed at.
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (maximum 8 metres)
Liked: Very well organized site, with friendly staff and lovely clean washroom facilities, with nice hot showers and well thought out. Everything was cleaned regularly and thoroughly. Easy off road access to Pooley Bridge from the site and walks in both direction around the lake from the site. The pitches were nice and level and well maintained, I requested a pitch on the sunny side of the site and was given a pitch on that side, a small detail but nice. The site wasn't full and the team appeared to be spacing out guests which is another positive attention to detail, would stay again without hesitation.
Disliked: Minor, but for a 3 night stay we seemed to be bombarded with emails about online check in etc., more in keeping with an airline or tour operator than a campsite. But, as they have a lot of fixed accommodation it's more understandable.
Maybe better management of the waste area, both recycling and general which were full even on the Thursday after the Easter Bank Holiday, possibly their collection is a Friday which would explain.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to complete this review.
We will pass on your comments regarding the waste area to the Park Manager.
We are so glad that you have enjoyed your stay and found the staff to be friendly and the facilities to be clean and we do hope to see you again soon.
Kind Regards
Helen
What a lovely campsite. Friendly helpful staff. Lovely walks right from the…
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9M fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked: What a lovely campsite.
Friendly helpful staff.
Lovely walks right from the campsite.
Nice size pitches.
Nice facilities
Our children enjoyed watching the lambs in the fields as well.
Would definitely head back if in the area again.
Disliked: The walks from site aren’t really pushchair friendly.
The only tiny tiny tiny thing is the sign for the campsite can block your view as leaving the site back onto the main road but just have to be careful.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to complete this review.
We are so glad that you have enjoyed your stay and we do hope to see you again soon.
Kind Regards
Angela McAdam
Reservations Support
Waterfoot Park.
We will be back!
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9M fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked: Location and proximity to lake and restaurants etc. field surrounded by large trees and scenery is amazing, mountains etc. toilets/showers clean. Really enjoyed the low flying jets. Managed to book on a lid week offer. We'll be back.
Disliked: No privacy on pitches, no hedges etc. nar on-site and advertised as open. It wasn't. We stayed Monday/Friday, the bar is shut wed and thurs, not happy by that. Female toilet/showers entrance was behind the block so my wife felt a little uneasy using it after dark.
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From the manager: Hi Paul
Thank you for your online review. Much appreciated.
We hope that you enjoyed your stay. I will pass your comments on to Management.
Look forward to welcoming you back.
Kind regards
Gail
1st ever motorhome trip went smoothly at Waterfoot Parl
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (maximum 8 metres)
Liked: Location, tranquility, clean toilets, bar
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to complete this review.
We are glad that you have enjoyed your stay and we do hope to see you again soon.
Kind Regards
Jody
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (maximum 8 metres)
Liked: Level pitches. Friendly welcome, Spotless toilet block, Hot showers, Short walk to Pooley Bridge.
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to complete this review.
We are so glad that you have enjoyed your stay and had a friendly welcome and we do hope to see you again soon.
Kind Regards
Helen
Excellent location, a well managed site and the staff are extremely friendly.…
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (maximum 8 metres)
Liked: Excellent location, a well managed site and the staff are extremely friendly. We would definitely come back to this site 10/10
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From the manager: Hi Alison
Thank you for taking the time to complete this lovely review.
We are so glad that you have enjoyed your stay and we do hope to see you again soon.
Kind Regards
Angela
Friendly staff and excellent facilities
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (maximum 8 metres)
Liked: Very nice and clean place . Well maintained. Highly recommend and defo will be there again.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to complete this review.
We are so glad that you have enjoyed your stay and that you would recommend us and we do hope to see you again soon.
Kind Regards
Helen
Fabulous pod, clean and good size. Beautiful camp site with a lovely…
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Camping pod (no pets)
Liked: Fabulous pod, clean and good size. Beautiful camp site with a lovely walk into pooley bridge. Would 100% stay again. Great value for money
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to complete this review.
We are so glad that you have enjoyed your stay and that you thought the site was beautiful and we do hope to see you again soon.
Kind Regards
Helen
Definitely coming back
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9M fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked: Fantastic location with outstanding facilities.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to complete this review.
We are so glad that you have enjoyed your stay and thought that the facilities were outstanding and we do hope to see you again soon.
Kind Regards
Helen
Features
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 Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Waterfoot Caravan Park
Pooley Bridge
Ullswater
Penrith
Cumbria
England
CA11 0JF
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.61379°N
-2.83197°W
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 |
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| Allonby | 26.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 1.4 mi
The Rheged Centre 3 mi
Ullswater Steamers 6.6 mi
Castlerigg Stone Circle 10.7 mi
Rydal Mount and Gardens 13 mi
National Trust
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 9.6 mi
Grasmere and Great Langdale 14.3 mi
Townend 14.5 mi
Windermere and Troutbeck 15.9 mi
Beatrix Potter Gallery 17.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Pooley Bridge and Heughscar Hill 0.5 mi
Pooley Bridge - Loadpot Hill - Howtown - Pooley Bridge 0.5 mi
DALEMAIN 1.6 mi
Howtown - Patterdale - Glenridding 3.2 mi
Howtown - Hallin Fell - Sandwick via Steamer 3.2 mi
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)
Penrith, Cumbria 4.7 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Waterfoot Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Waterfoot Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Waterfoot Caravan Park? Waterfalls, walks, watersports, history and heritage are all here: start off with the miles of bridleways around Ullswater, all linked by Ullswater Steamer routes, and take the circular route around Maiden Castle … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Waterfoot Caravan Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 9:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Waterfoot Caravan Park? From £60 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.