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Waterfoot Caravan Park
Pooley Bridge
(lake District)
Ullswater
Cumbria (Browse area)
CA11 0JF
Tel: 01768 486302
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Pitches: 36
Open: 01/03/2026 to 17/11/2026
01/03/2027 to 17/11/2027
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 No Tents |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 Holiday Homes for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar On Site |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 Games Room |
 Evening Entertainment |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 Wild Swimming <1 mile |
 Indoor Pool <5 miles |
 Outdoor Pool <5 miles |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 Cycle Hire <5 miles |
 Golf <5 miles |
 Tennis <5 miles |
 No Beach |
 Watersports <1 mile |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <1 mile |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
 Electric Car Charging Point |
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| Date of Visit: March 2014 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Mckechnie |
10 reviews from this member |
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 Stayed on this site for a couple of days in the middle of March to see how our new puppy got on with camping and caravanning,
Site was easy to find about 5 miles off the M6 jct 40, but chose to return home over the Kirkstone Pass not as boring (we only have a very small caravan not sure how larger ones would manage)
The site was very neat and tidy and you could see that there was a lot of activity going on maintenance for the new season ahead.
Warmly greeted by Michelle (i think) who informed us that they were in the middle of some upgrading, the large house in particular,
Toilets were lovely and warm which was nice in such chilly weather, exceptionally clean with hand soap/cream, hairdryers, the only fault I could say would be that I was a little nervous going around the back when the site was so quiet it would have been better to have the ladies at the front,
Shop on site was a little sparse but it might be more stocked when they have someone to buy it
Pooley Bridge was only a 10-15 min walk away and no problems taking the puppy into two of the pubs, it will be nice to just walk up to the bar on site when it is all renovated. (so rated lower than if was open)
Didn't have children with us but looked like there was a good play area
All in all will go again 
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| Date of Visit: October 2013 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Berthagirls |
5 reviews from this member |
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We spent a week at Waterfoot park for October half term in our tourer with our girls who were aged 9 and 7. In October the nights were getting dark and we endured some pretty bad windy conditions but none the less enjoyed it. The girls enjoyed the park and I would imagine that it is a lot of fun in summer as the football/grass pitch which is part of the children's park area will, I'm sure, be a magnet for children to meet and make friends.
We dressed our caravan up and it was fun going trick or treating around the site. The owners put on a great Halloween party, I hope that this stays even with the change in management as a great time was had by all in a happy family bar area.
We went to the nearby Rheged centre, there is a good adventure park there. Keswick, about 20 mins drive was lovely to visit too.
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| Date of Visit: August 2013 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Kie68 |
36 reviews from this member |
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Spent August Bank Holiday weekend at Waterfoot. Site is easy to reach, about 5 miles from Junction 40 on M6. Good roads to site and big sign at entrance to site that can't be missed. We were met on arrival and given directions to the touring area and told to pick any of the empty pitches.
Pitches are hard standing (gravel) and plenty of room but I do agree they could do with some tlc. There is a good play area for kids. Toilets were always clean and never busy.
There is a bar on site that was quiet. We felt there was a lot more potential for the bar that wasn't being used, but still a nice place to have a relaxing drink.
The site is very quiet and no trouble with noise at night.
We walked to Pooley Bridge, which took about 15 minutes. This was along the road with no pavements so not advisable with small children. Although we did find a path through the trees signposted Waterfoot on the way back.
Pooley Bridge is a small Village with a few shops, a Tea Room (nice cream teas) and Three pubs. The Crown Inn backs onto the river and children were in the water whilst their parents had a drink and kept an eye on them.
Keswick is 17 miles away, Penrith 5 miles away. Aira Force waterfall is only a couple of miles from the site and there are plenty of walking to be done.
Nice site and we would go back
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| Date of Visit: August 2013 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Bobsa |
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Visited this site with my wife and 3 kids, facilities where spotless clean and very close to caravan. Kids park was great and all my kids really enjoyed playing and cycling in there.
The site almost sits on Ullswater and is about 10 minutes from Penrith. There is a bar/lounge and shop on site at the top of the hill. The Laundry room was a life saver for us as one of the days was very wet, and again spotless clean.
All in all a great family site, value for money, and well worth a visit
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| Date of Visit: June 2013 |
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| Reviewer: Me nt wife |
6 reviews from this member |
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Having searched for a site in the area, I was pleased to find this is about the only one that doesn't charge for extras such as awning, dogs or extra adults.
The booking system is simple, ring and book, no deposit was taken.
The site is clearly marked from the main road and on arrival the signs on the site clearly point you in the right direction. Site your van in a vacant pitch.
The showers and toilets were spotless, although I must say the pitches could do with a little tlc regarding the grass being cut back.
All in all value for money and will return when we get the chance.
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| Date of Visit: April 2013 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: The Duckies |
55 reviews from this member |
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Spent a lovely Easter week again at Waterfoot Caravan Park. Snow still in places around the site. Plenty of snow still on the road side. Toilet block always spotless clean at all times of day. Lovely and peaceful. Great to have hard standing pitches even wide enough to put the awning on as well. Plenty of places to visit in the area. We did well with the weather as it stayed mainly dry. Will certainly be back again in the future. Television reception was good. Cannot comment on the play area as our children don't come with us any more. There is a small dog walk on site, but there are plenty of places out and about to walk dogs. Plenty of lovely places to eat out and about too. The owners are very helpful and friendly.
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| Date of Visit: May 2013 |
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| Reviewer: Outandabout33 |
16 reviews from this member |
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We used this site for a couple of nights on our journey home from scotland.
Unfortunately there had been some torrential rain in the area for about 12 hrs before our arrival. This lead to the touring area being partly flooded by a stream over flowing that was running through the site. This left our choice of pitches limited and left us a little squashed in one corner of the touring area, so sadly not a good start to our short stay.
The site is part statics, part touring, the static area looks lovely and is very well landscaped, the touring area looks slightly like a poor relation in comparison. Although I have to say it had a great area for kids to play. The toilet block is good and has very roomy showers. I personally didn't find the lady on reception that friendly ( maybe the weather situation didn't help ?? ) We also had some noisy neighbours with 2 kids and 3 dogs who partied till after 12am in the pitch next to us !
The surrounding area is very scenic but sadly Pooley Bridge wasn't as nice as I remember it. I think a victim of it, s own success and a bit to crowded with parking problems.
I would presume it is a site we won't in the future return to.
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| Date of Visit: September 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Thewhitehorse |
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We liked this site; it was in a lovely setting with immaculate toilets, showers etc. We felt the Park looked a bit tired around the edges but this may have been due to the unusually heavy rains that we'd had.
On arrival, we were told to choose any pitch which were not numbered. If we wanted to leave the park and return to the same pitch we were advised to leave something lying around to indicate that it was still in use. Having a Motorhome, we found this a little off-putting.
Pooley Bridge is about a mile from the Park, with lovely views of Ullswater Lake. Although the roads are narrow with no footpaths, it is possible to walk through the woods.
We can recommend the Steamer Trips provided you wrap up warm and take a mac.
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Russ84 |
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This was our second visit. Went last year and fell in love with the place. Just spent a week here again and it was lovely. Good value for money is an understatment. One all in price per night, no extra couple of quid here and there for awnings, dogs, hookups etc. Pitches are nice and spread out. Toilet blocks imaculate, very quiet site.
It was pretty busy when we were there but never noisy, no wating for showers or toilets. Kids (of which there were plenty of) seemed well catered for with the play park and field and we never heard them at all.
Dog friendly bar at the top of the site in a beautiful building. Staff are most friendly and always happy to help if you need it. Touring field surrounded by stunning trees full of wildlife. Easy caravan friendly main road to the site.
There are only 2 downsides to this site, its just a bit too far out of the village with a bit of a tricky (if you have a pushchair) but pretty walk through woodland taking about 15 - 20 mins and the dog walking field is about 12x20 feet. I can live with it as the site is peaceful and very reasonably priced compared to others in pooley bridge. We will return again and again!
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Jacko from MK |
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We have just returned from a 10 day trip to this site. It's perfectly located for the beautiful village of Pooley Bridge and the staff are friendly.
It's a well kept site eg always mowing the grass etc. The club house is nice, but not overly well supported by visitors which is a shame. The only negative comments I would make is that the pitches are very close together so when it's busy it's quite tightly packed.
The arrangements on arrival are a bit vague and there isn't anyone around to help you apart from in the shop for two hours in the morning and between 4 and 5 pm. After that it's at the bar from 7. 30 in the evening. In the end I had to phone their contact number to ask a few questions.
There is an information board but it's not as helpful as having someone meet and greet you on arrival as you get in the Caravan Club.
Also the shower blocks are good but it would be helpful, as the Caravan Club do, to have a mop and bucket as when it's wet/rainy the floors get a bit messy and of course it often rains in the Lakes.
I would go back, but I wouldn't rate it as highly as one of the Caravan Club sites and it's certainly no cheaper, but it's certainly very nice.
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