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
Campground type
32
16Tourist board rating
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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 campground/park 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 campground/park 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.
Site types & availability
Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site (maximum 8 metres)
4 people maximum Ground type: Concrete slab
Site size: Max 5m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 40m²
Arrival daysFrom GBP 60 (GBP 60) 2 nights, 2 adults
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9M fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site
4 people maximum Ground type: Concrete slab
Site size: Max 5m width × 9m depth
Calculated area: 45m²
Arrival daysFrom GBP 62 (GBP 62) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Camping pod (no pets)
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Dimensions: 11.5ft width × 20.3ft length
Arrival daysFrom GBP 154 (GBP 154) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Camping pod (pet friendly)
4 people maximum Dimensions: 10.5ft width × 20.3ft length
Arrival daysFrom GBP 154 (GBP 154) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Reviews
90% would recommend this campground to a friend
92% would stay here again
Overall an Excellent venue,
9M fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site
Liked Hastle free check in , easy access to our pitch, professionally run site, excellent space between standings, shower and toilet block dated but meticulously clean at all times
Disliked Nothing to dislike, I do feel if the owners offered mini bus transport to Pooley Bridge at a reasonable cost it would prove to be extremely profitable and would be used by all on the site, not just the tourers
Excellent site with clean ,friendly staff and level pitches
Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site (maximum 8 metres)
Liked Excellent campsite,great location everything you want amazing facilities
Disliked Nothing to dislike
An all round excellent site
9M fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site
Liked Everything! Lovely staff, tranquility, spotless toilet block (always clean) excellent showers, on site shop. Short walk into Pooley Bridge, where you’ll find a small selection of shops and pubs. Before reaching Pooly Bridge, you’ll find the Boat Steamer Peir for a tour of the lake. Good base to get out and see things
Disliked Having to purchase WiFi. We did without
From the manager: Hi Andrew
Thank you for your online review. Much appreciated
We hope that you enjoyed your stay.
Look forward to welcoming you back.
Kind regards
Gail
Stayed in Pod . Excellent site and facilities. Good value.
Camping pod (no pets)
Liked Booking online was straightforward.Staff were helpful and friendly.
Site was very well kept and had excellent faclities.
Stayed in super pod which was fab and was good value for money.
Disliked We were unable to stay longer as we had to get back home!
From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to complete this review.
We are so glad that you have enjoyed your stay so much that you didn't want to leave! We do hope to see you again soon.
Kind Regards,
Helen
Cleanliness of the site…
Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site (maximum 8 metres)
Liked Cleanliness of the site
Disliked Showers. Had to press button for water but cut off after a few seconds. Could be better with longer delay.
WiFi was slow even though you had to pay for it
From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to complete this review.
We will pass on your comments regarding the shower timers and the internet access to the Park Manager.
We are so glad that you have enjoyed your stay and we do hope to see you again soon.
Kind Regards,
Helen
10/10.
Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site (maximum 8 metres)
Liked Everything. Clean pitch, staff brilliant. Toilet blocks clean and spacious. Bar and views of lake like a "postcard". Credit to Cumbria tourism.
Disliked Not there now.
From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to complete this review.
We are so glad that you have enjoyed your stay and liked everything from the site to the views! We do hope to see you again soon.
Kind Regards,
Helen
Facilities are ideal, clean, tidy and modern. Flat ground and are maintained beautifully,…
Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site (maximum 8 metres)
Liked Facilities are ideal, clean, tidy and modern.
Flat ground and are maintained beautifully, ideal location, peaceful and tranquil
Disliked Wifi and TV signal is extremely poor - but may suit some
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 found the facilities to be clean, tidy and modern and we do hope to see you again soon.
Kind Regards,
Helen
Would definitely stay again (requesting a pitch that got the sun).
Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site (maximum 8 metres)
Liked Lovely location and lovely site
Easy short walk to Pooley Bridge with places to eat and drink
Ullswater minutes away and is the nicest of all the lakes. The Ullswater Way walk is accessible directly from the site.
Facilities very good and clean
Disliked Wifi is provided by a third party and you have to pay for wifi. For a week it is £15 and is not al all premium, very slow and intermittent.
A lot of pitches did not get any afternoon or early evening sun. Try to avoid pitches 13 to 21.
From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to complete this review.
We are glad that you have enjoyed your stay, your comments have been noted and we do hope to see you again soon.
Kind Regards
Jody
Great site for visiting Ullswater and the Lakes
Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site (maximum 8 metres)
Liked Location
Well kept site
Bar
Shop
Friendly staff
TV connection
Disliked Felt a little packed in
Charges for WiFi
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
Helen
Will be stopping there again though.
Camping pod (pet friendly)
Liked Brilliant location for us all we were a party of 5 using the pods great spot for parking the motorcycles and days out.
Disliked Pub shutting early on the Sunday.
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
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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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
Bush Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)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 caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Waterfoot Caravan Park
Pooley Bridge
Ullswater
Penrith
Cumbria
England
CA11 0JF
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allonby | 42.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 2.2 km
The Rheged Centre 4.9 km
Ullswater Steamers 10.6 km
Castlerigg Stone Circle 17.2 km
Rydal Mount and Gardens 20.9 km
National Trust
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 15.4 km
Grasmere and Great Langdale 23.1 km
Townend 23.3 km
Windermere and Troutbeck 25.5 km
Beatrix Potter Gallery 28.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Pooley Bridge and Heughscar Hill 0.7 km
Pooley Bridge - Loadpot Hill - Howtown - Pooley Bridge 0.7 km
DALEMAIN 2.6 km
Howtown - Patterdale - Glenridding 5.2 km
Howtown - Hallin Fell - Sandwick via Steamer 5.2 km
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)
Penrith, England 7.6 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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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 caravan Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon 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 $124.72 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.