Woodland Waters

View prices & book 9.2 168 reviews
Close to fishing spots
Close to fishing spots
Peaceful lakes
Sit in the shade to cast a line
Views of the lakes
Sit by the water's edge
Lots of greenery
Spacious and peaceful site
Leafy site
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Peaceful lakes
Sit in the shade to cast a line
Views of the lakes

  • Leafy family-friendly site with five scenic fishing lakes
  • A 35-minute drive from Lincoln and under an hour from Nottingham
  • Restaurant, bar, pool, darts, boules, jukebox and night fishing
Fishing for a calming hol spent out in nature? Net yourself the dream stay at Woodland Waters, a family-friendly site on the edge of Ancaster village, 15 minutes’ drive from the Lincolnshire town of Grantham. This scenic spot would be quite the catch for fishing fans – there are five well-stocked fishing lakes on site where carp, tench, bream and others are up for catch and release, night fishing is available on request and matches are held throughout the year. Anyone not keen on casting a line can devote energies to other pursuits, like rustling up a picnic spread for lakeside eats, spending some time with the kids at the play area or exploring the 72 acres of wooded valley. Not biting? Wander the Ermine Street Roman road (which stretches between London and York and passes through Ancaster) or hurry along to Ancaster Leisure (10 minutes away) for karting, paintball, laser tag and bowling. That sounds like an itinerary that requires high energy, so make sure to spend some onsite time in Woody’s Bar and Lakeview Restaurant to sample homemade and locally sourced food, chug a few ales, beers and wines, challenge someone to pool, boules or darts, cuddle up next to the woodburning stove, and take in the views over the lakes while listening to tunes from the jukebox.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 60
Motorhome pitches 60
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 15
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 4:30 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 168 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-maintained and clean campsite with spacious, level pitches offering lovely views. Guests praised the friendly staff, the excellent on-site bar and restaurant with delicious food, and the beautiful walks around the lakes and woodlands, making it very dog-friendly. Facilities, including shower blocks, were generally reported as clean, though some noted they could be dated. Good Wi-Fi is available. The site is well-located for exploring nearby attractions.

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Very good for money…

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Daniel B.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Very good for money

Disliked No complaints really food and drinks a little pricey if you choose to eat there and drink

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spacious pitches, with nice location to…

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Kirsty-leigh M.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Spacious pitches, with nice location to the on site facilities.
Put was lovely and cosy, with delicious food being served with daily specials
Would recommend for a nice weekend away with walks around the lakes

Recommend to friends Visit again

stayed there in January and February enjoyable.

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eric S.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked good shower block.
woodys bar good food
nice walk round the lakes and woodland
close to various locations.
friendly staff.
most pitches level.
couple of parks for the kids.
local to me.
good WIFI

Disliked could have done with a accessory shop.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great, would stay again

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steve h.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Friendly staff at reception and woodys bar. Great location clean facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely lakeside site with onsite bar & restaurant

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Ross A.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Good toilet blocks & showers, nice and clean. Onsite restaurant and bar great! Petrol station/Premier opposite else nice walk across fields to co-op in 35 mins or so

Disliked Didn't get lakeside this time and we were right next to the main road which was a little noisy (although didn't really bother us)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely views and walks, one amazing bar / restaurant on site.

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Dave W.

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Good size pitches with some lovely views. Really nice walks with the dogs around the lakes and forest. The onsite bar and restaurant was absolutely amazing! The staff were so friendly and the food was great. Had a great time despite some poor weather which cannot be helped. Lots of gravel / tarmac paths for when the weather was not so good without the dogs getting filthy.

Disliked The water pressure in the toilet / shower block was very poor - but the whole place was immaculately clean. Would not put me off going again, just a disappointing shower.

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Individual bathrooms. Lovely views of the…

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Individual bathrooms. Lovely views of the lake. Fully serviced pitch

Disliked Whilst we appreciate the weather has been very wet, the driveways, paths and even our hard standing pitch was very muddy. It could do with more stone as there was mud everywhere. Also the seasonal pitches with caravans covered in algae.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite and bar

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Joanna C.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely quiet area
Woodies bar is fab, great atmosphere, dog friendly, food is very reasonably priced and very nice.
Facilities lovely and clean with plenty for everyone.

Recommend to friends Visit again

lovely little hide away.

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mark b.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked everything, nice walks and a club house.

Disliked nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic place to say

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Great location, great pitches and run by great people

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Woodland Waters

Willoughby Road

Ancaster

Grantham

Lincolnshire

England

NG32 3RT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.98047°N
0.54699°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5 mi Horseshoe Inn
5 mi Horseshoe Inn
5.9 mi Woolworths
Rail
0.7 mi Ancaster Rail Station
3.8 mi Rauceby Rail Station
5.8 mi Sleaford Rail Station

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.

Local attractions

History buffs will certainly want to make their hasty way to this part of Lincolnshire. It’s a treasure trove of old England… Grantham (15 minutes’ drive) is a top choice for first forays into the past – it’s the town where Isaac Newton attended school and is home to the spectacular 14th-century Grantham House as well as a local history museum that gives an overview of everything from the Normandy landings to the Iron Lady. If appetites for stately homes have been whetted by Grantham, satisfaction can be found within easy reach: the 17th-century Belton House and its gardens, parkland and adventure playground are 10 minutes from base, and Newton’s homestead of Woolsthorpe Manor (although much more modest) is within 20 minutes – just watch out for falling fruit… Step back into the present day and take to the open air for refreshing saunters around Easton Walled Garden – referred to by US president Franklin D Roosevelt as ‘a dream of Nirvana… almost too good to be true’ – and the scenic market town of Sleaford, both 15 minutes from home base. Need more bang for your urban buck? Lincoln is 35 minutes away for shopping and even more history, and Nottingham’s arboretum, caves and Robin Hood experience are within an hour.

Must see

Belton House 4 mi

Belvoir Castle 11.5 mi

Woolsthorpe Manor 12.3 mi

Grimsthorpe Castle, Park and Gardens 13.6 mi

Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace 17.5 mi

National Trust

Grantham House 6 mi

Woolsthorpe Manor 12.4 mi

Tattershall Castle 16.9 mi

The Workhouse, Southwell 17.7 mi

Clumber Park 29.3 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

CAYTHORPE COURT 3.1 mi

CULVERTHORPE HALL 3.4 mi

RAUCEBY HALL 3.6 mi

BELTON HOUSE 3.7 mi

Belton Park, Grantham 3.9 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 Woodland Waters have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Woodland Waters dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Woodland Waters? History buffs will certainly want to make their hasty way to this part of Lincolnshire. It’s a treasure trove of old England… Grantham (15 minutes’ drive) is a top choice for first … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Woodland Waters?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Woodland Waters? From £29 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.