Woodland Waters

View prices & book 9.3 171 reviews
Close to fishing spots
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.

Campground type

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

Languages spoken

English

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9
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9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
8

94% would recommend this campground to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

A tidy, tranquil campsite with ample space and lovely scenery. Reviewers rave about the welcoming staff, Woody's bar/restaurant (great value grub), and top-notch facilities, especially the clean showers. Perfect for dog walkers and anglers. A few noted dated showers, faint road noise, and patchy WiFi. Highly recommended, many keen to revisit.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great site, lovely walk round the lakes

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10 out of 10
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Stephen W.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Very nice generous sized pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would stay again if these problems are addressed

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Phil L.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked The site is clean and well kept with great staff

Disliked However one of the toilet blocks was closed for a refurbishment meaning the other bl9ck was in constant use meaning it blocked regularly. Two of the elsan points also blocked regularly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site but if u want a drink and on a budget take your own

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Daniel M.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Really liked the site, there where lots of walks and lakes/ponds the woods where nice to take dog a walk which led onto a public bridleway which took you into Ancaster. The was a couple of parks for the kids to play on which were great

Disliked Didn't like the showers in the respect of the button for the water dispenser lasted all of 5 seconds and off again the toilets were grim at times and we also felt the woodys bar was expensive for drinks and the new yr entry was absolutely disgusting

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site. Lots to do even…

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site

Liked Excellent site. Lots to do even this time of year. Lovely bar and some great walks. I will be back regularly and can't wait to see it in the sunshine 🙂

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall great site and value for money. Will definitely be returning!

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Rachel T.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Lovely walks around the lakes. Very spacious pitches. Woody’s bar onsite is great, food was delicious and very dog friendly.

Disliked Free WiFi but not very strong on an evening when everyone is on it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really enjoyable stay

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Emma C.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Lovely place for a peaceful get away.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had a great pitch in…

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jason s.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked We had a great pitch in front of the lake, the view was so peaceful and beautiful! Lots of geese to welcome you.
The facilities were standard but very clean.
Very dog friendly with a very nice walk in the woods to the village of Ancaster.
We went to the Woodys bar on site, the food was good and the place was very inviting.
The location is good, only few miles away from the National Trust Belton House, which we visited in December, the illuminated trail is amazing. Definitely worth the visit!
The wardens of the site are very friendly and accommodating.
Very safe and peaceful campsite, child friendly with a play area. Heaven for fishing amateurs.
The wifi was good and good reception for the tv.

Disliked Not much to see and do in Ancaster!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good site clean staff friendly…

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Jo W.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Very good site clean staff friendly amenties very good

Disliked Was upsset as time says 9 pm for food but on friday food finished at 7pm we were 1 min late but chef would not accmadate and on saturday food finished at 6.30 we understand that there were function s on but was very disaponting as neareest takeway was too far too walk and we had been drinking so could not drive so we had no food as we understood we could get food up to 9pm

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site. Beautiful surroundings.

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Vivienne C.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Everything. The whole place was so peaceful, beautiful surroundings. Great staff from the bar staff to the fabulous Bill.
He helped us out way beyond his normal duties. We couldn't get the van going, he brought jump leads, then tried a tow and wouldn't give up till he got us going. We couldn't thank him enough. We loved it. Woodys bar was great. So warm and cosy. Fabulous friendly, helpful staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Enjoyed our stay a great site!

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Anonymous

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked The location
The toilet & showers were very clean
Lovely lakeside views

Disliked The pitches need more clearer identification!!!

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

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
8 km Horseshoe Inn
8 km Horseshoe Inn
9.4 km Woolworths
Rail
1.1 km Ancaster Rail Station
6.1 km Rauceby Rail Station
9.3 km 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 6.4 km

Belvoir Castle 18.4 km

Woolsthorpe Manor 19.8 km

Grimsthorpe Castle, Park and Gardens 21.9 km

Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace 28.1 km

National Trust

Grantham House 9.6 km

Woolsthorpe Manor 20 km

Tattershall Castle 27.1 km

The Workhouse, Southwell 28.5 km

Clumber Park 47.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

CAYTHORPE COURT 5 km

CULVERTHORPE HALL 5.5 km

RAUCEBY HALL 5.8 km

BELTON HOUSE 6 km

Belton Park, Grantham 6.3 km

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 caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Woodland Waters? From $58.33 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.