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Pier Cottage Caravan Park is a favourite amongst families and outdoor enthusiasts. Set along the shores of Coniston Water, the park offers easy lake access be it by boat, kayak or wetsuit! Pitches here cater to caravans/motorhomes and each are serviced with electric, water and TV point. This stunning location is ideal for exploring the Lake District.

About Pier Cottage Caravan Park

Surrounded by sweeping views of the fells, this small and family run park looks out over Coniston Water and enjoys direct access to the lake as well as being an ideal starting point for hikes up Tarn Hows and the Old Man of Coniston. The site provides guests with a range of serviced touring pitches all including water, electric, TV connection point and even WiFi - installed and run by the techy team onsite to ensure you receive a good signal. Dogs welcome too.

Open from 1 March to 31 October


Facilities and amenities

Park facilities include basic toilet and shower block. Coniston Water can be directly accessed from the site with fishing, swimming, canoeing and more watersports available.

There are a number of pubs nearby and the Bluebird Cafe is just a short stroll along the shore.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


Map and address

Park address

Pier Cottage Caravan Park,

Lake Coniston, Coniston, Cumbria & Lake District, LA21 8AJ

Coordinates

54.3689, -3.0632 | SD 30 97

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Pier Cottage Caravan Park is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 15 accommodation options on-site

Grass Pitches at Pier Cottage Caravan Park

15 x Grass Pitches

Grass pitches catering to tourers only and serviced with electric, water and TV point. Total pitch count may vary dependant on vehicle size.


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Interested in staying at Pier Cottage Caravan Park?

Call 01539 441252 to book.

Unfortunately Pier Cottage Caravan Park doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.


To ensure the smooth running of the caravan park for all please abide by the following rules:

Arrival Time - From 1pm onwards

Departure Time - Up until 11am

No Fires

No Generators

All dogs must be on a lead

Access Road - Please wait until oncoming traffic has arrived before setting off

Please do not let your children:

Throw stones

Ride a bicycle on the pier

Touch any boats or mooring ropes

Thank You

Have a wonderful holiday.


There are many walks from the site, be it along the lake shore to coincide with a boat trip or to enjoy a view from Wetherlam or Swirl How on a clear day. There are a number of fantastic bike routes on road or mountain bike, including Hard Knot Pass if you're up for a healthy challenge!

For the avid walker there is Coniston Old Man to conquer. Coniston village centre is just a ten minute walk away where you'll find a plentiful supply of cafes, pubs and the Steam Bistro.

Bluebird Cafe is a mere five minute walk along the shore and Ruskin Museum offers a wealth of local history.

Coniston hosts many events including the ever popular 'Coniston 14' road run around the lake.

Other attractions nearby include:

  • Tarn Hows
  • Watercolour workshops at Undercrag studio
  • Haverthwaite Railway
  • Lakes Aquarium
  • Old Hall Farm
  • Lakeland Motor Museum
  • Holker Hall
  • Grizedale Forest

Interested in staying at Pier Cottage Caravan Park?

Call 01539 441252 to book.

Unfortunately Pier Cottage Caravan Park doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for Pier Cottage Caravan Park was last updated on January 31st, 2024 at 9:09 AM

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