Pier Cottage Caravan Park
UK England North West England Cumbria Coniston
We know, we know. We said we wouldn’t and we have. Pier Cottage takes the official title of a “Caravan Park” and in doing so seems to wave it’s last goodbye to all the spirit and tom-foolery of nights around the campfire. But not so fast. Though Pier Cottage is a site for campervans, caravans and motorhomes only, it still manages to leap like the Coniston fish over the bar we’ve set for cool campsites. Facilities are relatively basic – the toilet and shower block is well maintained but the sophisticated ablutions are mostly found in people’s own motorhomes, connected to the water supply that runs to every pitch – and the site has a simple, traditional feel. It is the location, though, that makes this spot so impossibly hard to match.
Boat launchers, wind surfers and wild swimmers are a stock customer here. Pier Cottage has its name for a reason and it’s not from peering out from behind the mountains. No, this is a waterfront spot that can brag spectacular lakeside views and a short walk to the Coniston Boating Centre. Hire out your own raft or head out on their famous Steam Yacht Gondola for a tour. The boating centre was never mentioned in Swallows and Amazons – perhaps paying £20 for a kayak would dampen the quaintness of the storyline. Nevertheless it’s not a bad price.
Away from the waters edge the fells that poke the horizon all offer the walking that the Lake District National Park is so famous for. A steady stroll around Tarn Hows is one of the nicer low level walks but those with time should hike up the Old Man of Consiton, climbing away to the west of the campsite to 2,635 feet. It’s one of the more hardy climbs around but well worth it for the views and when you tumble back down into Consiton village you’re already perfectly placed for one of the four pubs, the only difficult bit is deciding which one to choose!
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Facilities
Uni-bollards at every pitch provide electricity, water and direct TV signal. There is a simple but clean toilet and shower block, caravan waste disposal points and an area to dispose of recycling and general rubbish.Suitable For
Caravans, motorhomes and campervans only, though pup tents are permitted with a caravan as the primary booking. Dogs (on leads) welcome.Nearby
Boaters will find direct access to the water from the campsite but, if you don't have your own, its a 5 minute walk along the shore to Coniston Boating Centre (015394 41366) where motor and rowing boats can be hired or tours can be taken from Coniston Launch (017687 75753) or the Steam Yacht Gondola (015394 41288). It's a 10 minute walk into the village centre (015394 41533), home to the perfect mix of cafés, pubs, butchers, gift shops and newsagents, plus family fun in the form of a small playground and tennis courts that can be hired by the hour. The main activity here, though, is exploring the hills with a range of low level walks that can be combined with boat rides, along with more hardy routes like a hike up Coniston Old Man. Some of the best mountain biking is also on the doorstep in nearby Grizedale Forest with bikes for hire (01229 860369) once there.Food & Drink
Coniston itself has plenty of choice with a co-op, a butchers, multiple cafés and four pubs – The Crown Inn (015394 41243), The Yewdale Hotel (015394 41280), The Black Bull Inn (015394 41335) and The Sun Hotel (015394 41248), along with a fish and chip shop and Sara’s Indian restaurant. It's a short drive to some of the other best picks, with The Drunken Duck (01539 436 347) at Barngates, Chesters by the River (01539 434711) at Skelwith and The Tower Bank Arms (015394 36334) at Far Sawrey amongst our favourites in the vicinity.Opening Times
March–October.Why book with I Love This Campsite?
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The Owner Says
Pitches
Hardstanding pitches amongst natural greenery and a few paces from the lake shore.
Caravan pitch with electric hook up - 1
Caravan pitch with electric hook up - 1a
Large Caravan Pitch with EHU - 1 + 1a
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Caravan pitch with electric hook up - 8a
Large Caravan Pitch with EHU - 8 + 8a
Caravan pitch with electric hook up - 12
Caravan pitch with electric hook up - 12a
Large Caravan Pitch with EHU - 12 + 12a
Caravan pitch with electric hook up - C
Caravan pitch with electric hook up - D
Large Caravan Pitch with EHU - C + D
Caravan pitch with electric hook-up - 2
Caravan pitch with electric hook-up - 3
Caravan pitch with electric hook-up - 4
Caravan pitch with electric hook-up - 5
Caravan pitch with electric hook-up - 6
Caravan pitch with electric hook-up - 7
Caravan pitch with electric hook-up - 9
Caravan pitch with electric hook-up - 10
Caravan pitch with electric hook-up - 11
Caravan pitch with electric hook-up - A
Caravan pitch with electric hook-up - B
Caravan pitch with electric hook-up - E
Location
Contact Pier Cottage Caravan Park, Pier Cottage, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AJ
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