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

Squirrel! Did you know that the red squirrel is a very shy critter that mostly won’t be spied if it hears big humanly footsteps (a bit like hobbits)? Sssh: you might just spy one around Waterfoot Caravan Park, an immensely peaceful place near Penrith in the Lake District National Park. Like the thought of spotting red squirrels in the wild, the look and location of Waterfoot should make one want to pack up and move here with some immediacy. Not only is it in the grounds of a Georgian mansion, with scurrying wildlife all round, but it overlooks gorgeous Ullswater, with steamer cruises on heritage boats, famed walking routes and, with luck – carrying a notepad/sketchpad to note/sketch sightings of glorious daffodils. Waterfoot is a family site over a most viewsome acre of land, with up-to-date showers and toilets, a shop open daily during the season, a laundry room and indoor washing-up areas to combat any Lake District rain. Sans rain, kids have a play area with swings, climbing towers, rocking toys and slide, and there’s a small football pitch for big brothers and sisters. Reception is easily found at the front of the park, so check in and lace up your walking boots to take in the wildlife and walks of some of the prettiest parts of the country – did someone say squirrel…? Pooley Bridge, which has pubs and independent shops, is around a 15-minute walk from the site.

Site type

Open now

Tourist board rating

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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 bachelor/bachelorette 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 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.
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.

Please note that the lounge bar is only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings until further notice.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, Mar 1 to Sat, Nov 14 2026

This site is a member of Lake District Estates group.

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Pitch types & availability

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Location		10
Value for money		9
Accommodation		9
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		9
Child friendliness		9
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		6

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely, clean, well-kept campsite with great facilities & friendly staff. Perfect for exploring the Lake District, a nice walk to Pooley Bridge. Guests loved the peaceful vibe, roomy pitches, and tidy grounds. Some noted WiFi cost and toilet upgrades needed. Highly recommended, many plan to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 2026-06-23

Scenic view from the mansion beer garden

Field adjoining the site which overlooks ullswater

Lovely view when walking into pooley bridge

Little shop with the big door! a 100% surprise, just a footpath away at pooley bridge.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Plenty room, nice bar on site…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		9
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		2

Jun 2026 Joe T. 1 review

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (maximum 8 metres)

Liked Plenty room, nice bar on site and clean facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic. Enjoyed every minute

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jun 2026 Anonymous

9M FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Everything, fish and chip van on the Saturday was fantastic, ate it outside the mansion with a beer. Very close to pooley bridge and local pubs, with a short 15 minute walk through the woodland (gravel path)

Disliked Had to pay extra for WiFi, but was very good once bought

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything…

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		8
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		9
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		6

Jun 2026 Adrian S. 2 reviews

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (maximum 8 metres)

Liked Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 liked everything! We do hope to see you again soon.

Kind Regards,

Helen

Peaceful, well kept. Lovely walk to…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jun 2026 Tracy H. 1 review

Camping pod

Liked Peaceful, well kept. Lovely walk to pooley bridge. Mansion was nice with a pool table and a park to entertain the children.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to complete this review.

We are so glad that you have enjoyed your stay and the mansion bar and we do hope to see you again soon.

Kind Regards,

Helen

Great facilities, helpful info beforehand, all…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2026 Alice S. 1 review

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (maximum 8 metres)

Liked Great facilities, helpful info beforehand, all very easy. Warm showers and choice of cubicles, changing rooms were nice and warm. Nice and well kept camping area. Quiet and felt safe.

Disliked Only downside was wifi needed to be paid for and signal wasn't good - I wouldn't normally care when camping as I fully unplug but I was doing a charity hike the next day and needed some info. I just waited until I had signal from walking around.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to complete this review.

We are delighted that, overall, you have enjoyed your stay - and your hike!.

Kind Regards

Angela McAdam

Peace and quiet, listen to the birds watch the rabbits

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jun 2026 Pam C. 2 reviews

Camping pod

Liked Pod had every thing you needed. Extras like washing up liquid, dish cloths, toilet rolls. Was perfect

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to complete this feedback form / review.

We are delighted that you have enjoyed your stay.

Kind Regards

Angela McAdam

Love the sit…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		9
Facilities / Activities		4
Customer service		9
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		5

May 2026 Graham G. 5 reviews

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (maximum 8 metres)

Liked Love the sit

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi there
Thank you so much for your online review. Much appreciated.

We hope that you enjoyed your stay.

Look forward to welcoming you back.
Kind regards
Gail

One of the best sites I’ve been to. Definitely recommended

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		7
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		7
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

May 2026 Anonymous

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (maximum 8 metres)

Liked Location is excellent, the site is well maintained very clean. Everyone’s very friendly beautiful site. Showers n toilets very clean. We travelled to meet family there the people who run the site was very helpful and accommodating with pitching us next to each other.
Huge bonus we got to see wild Red squirrels on the site.

Disliked Only dislike I can think of and it is out of anyone’s control is the pollen and seeds falling from the trees and covering absolutely everything. But that’s nature. Brilliant site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Immaculately clean facilities. Bar onsite. The…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		9
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

May 2026 Ian B. 1 review

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (maximum 8 metres)

Liked Immaculately clean facilities. Bar onsite. The closeness to Pooley Bridge

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to complete this review.

We are so glad that you have enjoyed your stay and the bar onsite! We do hope to see you again soon.

Kind Regards,

Helen

Great site and location but pricey

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		4
Facilities / Activities		4
Customer service		7
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		8
Wifi		4

May 2026 Anonymous

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (maximum 8 metres)

Liked Location and good sized pitches

Disliked Toilet block getting dates and expensive

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you appreciated the location and the size of our pitches. We understand your concerns regarding the toilet block and pricing. We're always looking for ways to improve our facilities and provide value to our guests. Your comments will be taken into consideration as we make updates in the future. We hope to welcome you back for an even better experience!

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

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

7.2 km Rail Station

20.1 km Bus Station

21.4 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage

Rail

7.1 km Penrith North Lakes Rail Station

14.1 km Langwathby Rail Station

17.3 km Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station

Ferry

0.5 km Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing

5.1 km Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing

10.6 km Glenridding Ullswater Ferry Landing

Airport

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

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 which starts and ends at Waterfoot Caravan Park. The site is surrounded by the Dalemain Estate which has five acres of gardens and swathes of historic parkland; the house and gardens themselves are less than two miles away (the cream teas are heartily recommended). At least a day must be had on and around Ullswater, the Lake District’s second biggest lake, for a trip on Lady Dorothy or one of the other steamers; a spot of sailing, diving or boating, or a scale up Helvellyn, England’s third highest mountain and lying at Ullswater’s south (stagger to Glenridding village afterwards for refreshments). Wildlife including red deer and those red squirrels can be spotted in many Lake District woodlands and fells, but to maximise your chances of a sighting, scurry along to the flagship red squirrel reserve at Whinlatter Forest near Keswick, where there’s also a red squirrel trail with a visitor centre and rope bridge..

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, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)
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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Hired accommodation

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.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

General

Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.
Recreational vehicles (including but not limited to motorised scooters/skateboards and non-road legal motorised vehicles) are not permitted.

Sites

Tents are not accepted at this park.

General

The bar is open between 01/03 and 31/12.

Dogs

The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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.

General

The grocery shop is open between 01/03 and 31/12.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Occupancy

The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Arrivals and departures

The park will send you further check-in information 7 day(s) before your arrival.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 10 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Additional terms

Mansion lounge bar is only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings until further notice.

Payment terms

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?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites
Arrive:	1 p.m. –	8 p.m.
Depart by:	noon
On-park 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 $123.65 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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Cooking pack (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Dog (2 max)		£5 (£5) per night

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What customers say

Plenty room, nice bar on site…

Overall

Fantastic. Enjoyed every minute

Overall

Everything…

Overall

Peaceful, well kept. Lovely walk to…

Overall

Great facilities, helpful info beforehand, all…

Overall

Peace and quiet, listen to the birds watch the rabbits

Overall

Love the sit…

Overall

One of the best sites I’ve been to. Definitely recommended

Overall

Immaculately clean facilities. Bar onsite. The…

Overall

Great site and location but pricey

Overall

Leisure on park

Amenities on park

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Nearby leisure

Touring and motorhomes

Timezone

GPS

Nearest transport

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

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