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When we arrived at parkfoot first impressions the buildings were lovely it was very clean looking a great play area for the kids.
The toilet block was spotless and huge, the showers worked well plenty hot water for your 20pence for 6mins which after rushing the first shower realised 6mins is plenty long enough. There are washing machines which are great and the shop is lovely and very very well priced.
When in the campsite office paying for our pitches (went with family) I was a little disappointed in the manner in which we were served, don't get me wrong the lady was not at all rude just lack of interest. It was our first weekend away this year I really don't ask for much but her approach down graded the place for me there was no smile, no how's your day been nothing and as to me the office is the place that is first and foremost sells the idea to you I was disheartened, such a shame because if we had got someone else on a good day our opinion may have been very different.
When we followed the map to our pitch was disappointed to say the least yes we did pitch and never asked to be moved as prob on reflection would have been the ideal thing to do, it was pouring with rain we just wanted pitched. The look of the place lovely yet again but then we had dogs barking a few times over the weekend, especially in the morning, children kicking balls into our tent time and time again.
From the Sunday afternoon most people had left and we still had another night the sun came out, it was a much more pleasant place to be.
I think I just enjoy the smaller campsites much more.
Second visit to Park Foot and was not disappointed again. Site has everything you need including what can only be described as a tardis of a shop. Has everything you need.
Opted for the Main field this time around near the stream and easy reach of the reception area, toilets, washing up area. Only downside this time was that the main field toilets were closed. Thankfully we were pitched within easy reach of the toilet block in the Aikbeck field.
Classed as mid season price so it worked out as £40 for 2 adults, 1 child, 1 dog staying for 2 nights. No designated pitch and there were only a couple of other people in that field so was very quiet.
So much to do on the doorstep. Pooley Bridge has a few good pubs. For the more adventurous, a longer walk back towards the A66 then turning off to Dacre (signposted 18th century inn) bears a little gem of a pub. Makeshift pond with some ducks is different but very entertaining. Stopped for a quick drink but would like to go back for food.
Another fantastic stay and will no doubt return again and do some more walking round Glenridding and Patterdale. Thank you Park Foot
We stayed at Park Foot for three nights over the May bank holiday weekend. We opted to stay on the Aikbeck Field, which is across the road from the main site, as we didn't need hook up and wanted to be on the quieter part of the site. There were 9 of us plus 2 dogs, staying in 3 separate tents.
The site was never crowded, although I think the forecast of freezing cold weather may have put some people off! We had ample space for all three tents and four cars, and as there are no marked pitches on this field we were able to arrange the tents around a central area for sitting and eating, talking etc.
We pitched the tent without any problem, a couple of tough spots but we got the rock pegs in. The field is nice and level and was in excellent condition despite a spell of wet weather prior to our trip.
The site itself has excellent facilities. We didn't use the club house as we had the dogs with us, but the on site shop sells everything you might need and I enjoyed a stroll over there every morning to get papers and a nice warm croissant or pain au chocolat. The toilets and showers were fine, showers were 20p for 6 minutes which was ample time for me. The only thing is, you have to be very careful about where you put your clothes to make sure they don't get soaked! A couple of the showers were out of order for some of the time we were there, but the maintenance people were on the ball and got everything sorted very quickly. There are sockets in the toilets for hairdryers etc. And there are also two private wash cubicles which were great for getting dressed in as it was so cold in the tent first thing in the morning!
Wardens came round every day to check the tickets on your tents. There were quite a lot of groups on our field, and on one night in particular, the quiet after 12 rule was blatantly ignored - no loud music, just a lot of talking and laughing until the early hours. Didn't bother us that much but just worth noting that they don't seem to enforce that particular rule too much on the Aikbeck Field. Washing up facilities were good, plenty of hot water - a couple of the sinks got blocked up but again, were very quickly sorted out by the maintenance team.
Pooley Bridge was a gentle 20 minute stroll along a lakeside path which was great with the dogs and the three children who were with us, as you could relax and not worry about traffic. There are a few little gift shops, and Morrisons in Penrith is very handy for a bigger food shop. There are three pubs, we visited them all for liquid refreshment, all accepted dogs and children and were very welcoming. We ate twice in The Crown - good pub food at very reasonable prices. We also had an evening meal at Granny Dowbekin's which was lovely, and again, welcomed dogs. We went on a trip on the lake to Glenridding which was lovely although a little chilly!
All in all a very good site which I am sure we will return to as it is very easy for us to get to.
Just returned from a two night stay over the May bank holiday weekend. Although prices are a bit more expensive, it was well worth it for the facilities.
£65 or thereabouts for two adults, two kids and a dog (no gazebo or electric hookup)
We booked in the Aikbeck field as it was the closest to the lake and apparently the quieter part of the campsite which on the whole it was (except for the sheep and new born lambs!)
We opted for a pitch in the corner of the park near the stream. Pitch was rocky under the soil so make sure you take plenty of pegs as some will get bent. Still managed to get pitched OK in the end.
All in all a fantastic stay with plenty to do for the kids. Great little playground, stream for them to wander in and use the nets and a video games area.
Bar was reasonably priced for drinks. Didn't eat in the bar as we cooked by the tent. Handy little takeaway though if you wanted some chips or a pizza.
Toilets and showers were clean and handy to where we pitched on site. 20p for the showers for 6 minutes.
Will definitely return to this site as it's handy for Pooley Bridge and it's amenities. We took the steamer from Pooley Bridge to Glenridding (about an hour) and ate in the local village as well.
Pro's: Lots for kids and adults, reasonably priced, clean facilities
Had a great time at Parkfoot. It is such a nice place with loads of room to pitch. We had a pitch with electric hook up on gravel. You need hardstanding pegs but the gravel seemed to help keep the tent warm.
Nearly forgot we had 2 kids as they were out all the time when we were on site in the play area, on the stepping stones or playing with the other children.
Showers and toilets were spot on, 20p for six minutes.
Pot washing was easy with plenty of sinks and hot water.
Loved the club house great food, good portions and good price £23 for 2 adults and 2 kids teas.
On-site shop sells everything you can think of from morning papers, food, clothes and camping gear all at a good price.
Nestling in the beautiful Eskdale Valley close to Scafell, England's highest mountain and Wastwater, this site is a children's paradise in the heart of the Lake District. The first thing that meets you on arrival is the pond, fed by a stream and usually full of children paddling and playing on tyre rafts. The playground has zip wires, climbing frames, tyre rope-swings and adventure courses.
Grass pitches (some with EHU) for tents, motorhomes, VW-sized campervans (no caravans). Refurbished toilets, showers and laundry. Peace is the watchword on the campsite - catering mainly for families and couples with silence after 10.30pm. Don't forget your marshmallows - campfires are allowed in selected areas. Nearby shop and pub. And there's an added extra: the site sits along the route of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway line, with it's own station. Choo Choo! Find out more here
Fantastic location in our favourite Ullswater valley. This is the largest site in the area by a long way and is very popular. Butlins under canvas sort of sums it up. At busy times the site just expands into the surrounding fields. Services appear in the form of portable showers toilets, which are fine, just not pretty! The club house is very busy and noisy. Fast food and a well stocked camp shop. A well run site but really to loud and brash for us!
Had yet another fab week here, this is the 3rd time we have stayed at this site and touch wood we have never had any issues. Toilets and showers are clean, showers are 20p for 6 minutes which is plenty of time and water is lovely and hot, clubhouse was nice, pool tables and games machines to keep kids occupied, 2 parks and tennis courts also available, went for some lovely walks, about 10 /15 minutes walk to Pooley bridge where we had a lovely latte and caramel slice,
Just on way home from a great three days at park foot. This is a superb site and amenities and staff were excellent throughout. We camped in the lakeside field which had its own toilet shower block and these were spotless and of a really high standard. There were electric points in toilets also which were really handy ! Ten min walk into pooley bridge and some lovely pubs there would recommend the sun inn for food ! Ten mins walk to ferry pier also which we used several times ! Clubhouse on main site was excellent and not over priced, didn't visit shop as were already kitted out ! Fantastic walks to how town and glen ridding and all in all a fab stay - we will certainly be returning in Summer
We have just spent a week at this site taking in the Easter weekend. The site is easily reached from the M6 and A66 with good roads leading to the site.
The reception area was busy when we arrived and we were given our pitch details via a plan/map of the site. The pitches are a hard standing made of some form of brick/stone filled with gravel, with a gravel area adjacent to park a vehicle on.
We found pitching the awning involved walking from the gravel onto a grass/muddy area, this was not ideal and would be better to gravel the entire area.
The caravan area is at the bottom of the hill away from the club house and other buildings, unfortunately the Elsan point is also at the top of the hill, not ideal.
This site is large with lots af campers as well as caravans, we found at times this was very noisy at night and the 12. 00pm quiet time was not adhered to.
The site has various facilities that are ideal for children and numerous events were held in the clubhouse. The toilet block is large and very clean, 20p is required for the showers, for this you get 6 minutes of hot water.
We had snow on our first day and the toilet block was freezing, as all the windows were kept open, this was the case during our entire stay.
The site has a large, excellent, well stocked shop selling numerous items from groceries to spare parts and prices were acceptable.
This site is in a great location near the lake and is ideal for families, if you are looking for a quiet site this is definitely not one to choose.
We have visited this campsite a number of times this year and absolutely love it. There are 2 playgrounds, one for the little ones and one for the older kids. My son loves them especially the zip slide. We visited this campsite on our first camping trip and have not yet found another we like more.
The shower block is always clean and has plugs for the straighteners which is a bonus. One criticism about the shower block is that the floor can be very cold. A cheap pair of crogs would be a good thing to take with you.
The views that greet you on a morning never disappoint. There are a number of things to do on site including a tennis court and games room. The bar serves very nice food at a reasonable price. We got 2 adult meals and 2 children's meals for less than £25.
Pooley bridge is only a short walk away with some lovely shops and local pubs.
All of our experiences at this site have been enjoyable and I feel that some of this has been due to other campers respecting each other. This campsite is a great base for exploring the lakes and we will definitely be returning.
Nestling in the beautiful Eskdale Valley close to Scafell, England's highest mountain and Wastwater, this site is a children's paradise in the heart of the Lake District. The first thing that meets you on arrival is the pond, fed by a stream and usually full of children paddling and playing on tyre rafts. The playground has zip wires, climbing frames, tyre rope-swings and adventure courses.
Grass pitches (some with EHU) for tents, motorhomes, VW-sized campervans (no caravans). Refurbished toilets, showers and laundry. Peace is the watchword on the campsite - catering mainly for families and couples with silence after 10.30pm. Don't forget your marshmallows - campfires are allowed in selected areas. Nearby shop and pub. And there's an added extra: the site sits along the route of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway line, with it's own station. Choo Choo! Find out more here
My 7 year old son & I have stayed at this site several times. Once with caravan which was fine & this year (2011) in tents. We were there in march which was practically empty so had a total choice of where to pitch. We chose near the little play area on main site. There was no noise as there weren't many people there so we had a lovely time.
We went again in August & took two pitches on
Hard standing with ehu. The ground is very tough despite the lady telling us it's just a gravel covering & we wouldn't need hard ground pegs!
There was a slight slope. We were at the side near trees so
It was noisy on a night but quietened after midnight.
Shop is reasonably priced we thought & well stocked.
Bar is busy on a night with kids disco & cheesy entertainment but was fun. Takeaway food was horrid.
Showers 20p for 6 minutes & very very hot! Too hot for some of us & no way to control temperature.
We had 6 kids with us in total ranging from 1-10 years & they all found something to do. The stream is great for them.
There is a very nice walk to pooley bridge via the site across the road & round the lake. It only took
Us 15 minutes.
10 minute drive to supermarket.
25 mins to Keswick.
We did some horse riding on site for £25 per hour. Went over fells which had nice views.
Would go back but not in the height of the season. I found weekends during school term are best.
We arrived in our tourer and were given out pitch. There must have been quite some rain and I got stuck in the grass. This can happen anywhere but I couldn't help thinking that there should have been a little more space to reverse the van.
Neighbouring vans seemed very close, a group of lads next door even though there is a sign at the entrance telling you 'NO MALE/FEMALE ONLY GROUPS'. For a family site, the midnight noise rule seems a bit late.
For £27 a night, I would have expected a bit of a view, which just can't be had in 'our street'!
Now don't get me wrong, if you like large 'industrial' sites with everything laid on for the kids, great shop for adults (we didn't use any of the other facilities) then this site is for you !
As for us, we'll not be bothering coming back to that site
I stayed at this site with my girlfriend and her 4 year old daughter. It was our first time camping together so we were looking for a site which would keep the 4 year old happy.
We arrived quite late and checked in at reception, where we were directed to pitch up anywhere in the main field. There were a lot of tents around but it didn't feel too crowded.
The facilities at the site were just what we were looking for really. There was a shop and two play areas for kids, although as mentioned in a previous post one of these seemed to get commandeered by teenagers in the early evening who were shouting and swearing as teenagers do. A lot of children seemed to be being kept occupied by the shallow stream running through the centre of the site.
There was a clubhouse with a bar, restaurant and take away. There was a kids' disco in the clubhouse at about 7. 30pm and there were different shows on after that on each night of the week. The site had a no noise after midnight policy, which is probably the latest I've seen, and people definitely made best use of this time. I'd guess it is one of the noisiest campsites I've stayed on. We made the mistake of pitching up near the entrance and were woken up by noisy groups of people returning to their tents in the field across the road at about 11. 30pm when the clubhouse shut.
There were two toilet and shower blocks in the main area, with another block in the field across the road. The block we used in the main area looked brand new and was very clean and tidy. For some reason they didn't have mirrors in the sink cubicles, which made having a shave difficult. The showers took a 20p coin which gave 6 minutes of hot water.
It was a short drive or walk down the road to Pooley Bridge, and Penrith was about 15 minutes drive away. It probably took about 30 minutes to drive into Keswick, so the site is not ideally located if you a looking to explore the whole of the Lake District.
All in all we were happy with our stay on the site, but I would definitely avoid it if you were looking for somewhere for some peace and quiet.
Park Foot is a really nice well equipped site, the toilet blocks were kept clean and considering the size of the camp there wasn't any waiting around for the showers/toilets.
We were on a EHU which had ample space but it was on a slight hill, we were with two other families who had 7 children between them, the age range was from 1½ - 12years old, there was plenty for them to do, although we didn't use the club house at all. The shop is REALLY well stocked and unlike other comments I didn't think it was that pricey.
The views from the campsite are amazing and there are lots of places around and about to visit.
All in all I liked the site but personally I prefer a smaller site, call me a snob but it felt very Hi-de-Hi, we don't have children so if we return to the Lake District on our own I doubt we would use Park Foot, it is more for families.
We stayed here for a week in August as a family of four. The site is in good location for lake Ullswater, with the lakeside field that we stayed in (although not quite lakeside as there is a field of sheep between the campsite and the lake) offering good views of the lake and surrounding scenery.
The local area was very nice, with a lovely lakeside walk into Pooley Bridge, where there is a nice stream for paddling, and you can hire a small boat and explore the lake. The Lake District was lovely to explore, but everything seemed to be about an hours drive away.
Now for the not so good bits,
It was very busy, as we went in peak season, and we did struggle to find a suitable pitch for our family tent as pitches aren't marked. The children's play area was lovely, but our children couldn't really use it after about six o clock due to teenagers hanging around with cans of lager and some choice language.
The club offered a good disco for young children but got very busy, usually resulting in having to spend time spent there standing up unless we got there for about 5. 30.
There was also a 'quiet' rule from 12. 00am, which we felt was a bit late for a family park, and although everyone was quiet from 12. 00, they made the most of the time they had.
All in all, it was a nice campsite and was a lovely base from which to explore the lake district, but we probably wouldn't go back again.
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Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
Holiday Homes for Hire 
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No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
Rallies Welcome 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar On Site 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site 
Kids Playground 
TV Room 
Games Room 
Evening Entertainment 
Fishing On Site 
Wild Swimming On Site 
Indoor Pool <5 miles 
Outdoor Pool <5 miles 
Horse Riding On Site 
Cycle Hire On Site 
Golf <5 miles 
No Tennis 
Beach On Site 
Watersports On Site 
Boat Launch / Mooring On Site 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
When we arrived at parkfoot first impressions the buildings were lovely it was very clean looking a great play area for the kids. 
