Waterside House Camping Site - Pooley Bridge, Ullswater
OS Grid Reference NY463232
Waterside House is a beautifully situated family run Lake District campsite situated on the northern shores of Ullswater in the Lake District. Perfectly positioned at the foot of Barton Fell, it is an ideal base for mountain biking, walking, sailing, fishing, and pony trekking or simply relaxing.
The pretty village of Pooley Bridge is one mile from the campsite and can be easily reached by road or the lakeshore footpath. Here you will find local shops and cafes as well as a few inns serving excellent bar food and traditional real ales.
We are popular with both families and walkers.
Our location means we are surrounded by great walking country and there is an endless list of activities to do and places of interest to visit within the local area.
| Open: |
1st March to 31st October. |
| Facilities: |
     
Facilities include:
- Excellent modern shower & toilet facilities with hot water to all basins
- Electric hook-ups
- Hand & hair dryers
- Chemical disposal point
- Fully equipped laundry
- Childrens adventure area (in the family field)
- A well stocked shop with gas and bottle exchange
- Freezer for ice-pack use
- Public telephone
- Boat launch and car-parking
- Boat storage facility on the lake shore (all year)
- Mountain bike hire
- Canadian Canoe and Rowing Boat hire (weather permitting)
- The catering van is open during weekends and school holidays for takeaway meals
- Volley ball and table tennis (free of charge)
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| 2010 Rates: |
Prices are per night.
Camping from £14 (2 adults and 1 car)
Motorhome pitch from £14
Gazebos from £3.50 per night.
Full prices on website - www.watersidefarm-campsite.co.uk
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| Booking required? |
Booking is essential for Bank Holidays weekends. Booking is not essential at other times but it is always recommended.
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| Users: |
1 area for tents. |
| Max. Tents: |
120 tent pitches on main site + overflow field / 20 electric pitches |
| No. of Toilet Blocks: |
2. |
| No. of Showers: |
4 for Male and 4 for Female. |
| Car Parking: |
Yes - by pitch. |
| Gas Refills available? |
Yes. |
| Open fires allowed? |
No. |
| Disposable barbeques allowed? |
Yes. If elevated off grass. |
| Nearest Food & Drink: |
Sun Inn , Pooley Bridge (1.5 miles) www.thetroutbeckinn.co.uk
Pooley Bridge In, Pooley Bridge Inn (1.5 miles) www.pooleybridgeinn.co.uk
Traditional Lakeland pub offering superb food and real ale.
Howtown Hotel, Howtown (2 miles) www.howtown-hotel.com
Penrith (8 miles) - pubs, restaurants, supermarkets and shops. |
| Nearest Bank: |
Penrith (8 miles) |
| Mountain Bike Hire? |
Yes - onsite at Waterside House and in Pooley Bridge. |
| Local Walks: |
Low level walks available round Ullswater on quiet footpaths. Nearest high fells are Place Fell, High Street, Helvellyn range.
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| Local Attractions: |
Activities available nearby: fell walking, rock climbing, sailing, canoeing, horse riding, fishing, golf and mountain biking.
Ullswater Steamers - See Ullswater and the surrounding fells from the Lake on one of its steamers.
Rookin House - Equestrian & Activity Centre including quad biking, JCB driving, archery, paintballing and horse riding.
Dalemain House - Historic Family Home and beautiful Lake District Gardens. |
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