Metal Bridge Pods

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  • Small-scale glamping pod site by the river Esk in Cumbria
  • Five minutes' drive from Gretna and 15 minutes from Carlisle
  • Furnished pods with private decking area; pub on site for food/drink
Can't decide whether to stay in England or Scotland? This small-scale pub glamping site in the far north of Cumbria could be a good compromise. Located on the southern side of the river Esk, here you can sleep in England and wake up to scenic views over the Scottish Southern Uplands on the other side of the water. These pods come equipped with comfy beds, with all bedding included. In addition, two chairs, a coffee table, battery-operated lights and outdoor decking with chairs and tables are provided, making Metal Bridge Pods an excellent and self-contained spot to stay for couples on the start of a cross-border road trip (or as a base for day trips in both countries). Other handy features included diesel-powered heaters to keep you toasty at night and chargers to make sure your phone is never low on juice. Toilets are shared in a smart loo block, with free showers available in a well-maintained bathroom inside the pub. The pub is just across the field for refreshing drinks and tasty food, with relaxing views over the water available if you're sitting in the restaurant area. Metal Bridge's closest amenities are in Scotland, with Gretna's shops, pubs and takeaways an easy five-minute drive away over the river. Carlisle (20 minutes' drive) is also close by, though, and Newcastle (just over an hour) is surprisingly easy to reach too if you fancy a day out to a bigger city.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Open now
Opens 21 May
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu 21 May to

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Reviews

8

Overall rating from 24 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulBudget/backpacker

83% would recommend this site to a friend

75% would stay here again

What customers say

Pods are generally described as clean, cosy, and well-presented, offering a comfortable stay with good amenities like solar power for charging. Some guests highlighted the friendly and helpful staff, delicious food at the on-site pub, and peaceful surroundings. However, recurring issues include strong diesel smells from heaters, noise from nearby roads or machinery, and cleanliness concerns with toilets and shower facilities. Some guests reported difficulties locating showers and a lack of immediate assistance. Manager comments indicate that information regarding shower locations and contact numbers is provided prior to arrival.

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Snug accomodation. Very cosy. Clean bed…

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Anonymous

Camping pod (double)

Liked Snug accomodation. Very cosy. Clean bed linen and comfortable bed. Has nice outdoor seating area

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Lovely place to stay today are…

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 Andy 14 reviews

Camping pod (double)

Liked Lovely place to stay today are very good

Disliked No we're to was pots and pans

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A lovely place, nice and quiet,…

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 Jill H. 1 review

Camping pod (double)

Liked A lovely place, nice and quiet, lovely relaxed weekend. Very welcoming and fabulous communication

Disliked Wasn’t anything we disliked

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So beautiful place!!! the owner so…

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 Mido S. 1 review

Camping pod (double)

Liked So beautiful place!!! the owner so kind and helped us a lot

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The pod was great! Spacious, clean…

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Louise M. 2 reviews

Camping pod (twin)

Liked The pod was great! Spacious, clean , little sweet tray, nice cozy blanket for sitting on veranda at night. tv, lights , phone charging points. Toilets clean, stocked and have been going to the metal bridge inn for years as my parents live local so this was a little 1 night stay with my son and dog. Food is always good value for money, piping hot and friendly staff. I personally couldn’t hear much traffic from motorway or trains but there are ear plugs provided. Excellent value for money for a stopover. Still has the peaceful feel looking out at fields

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Relaxing and comfy stay

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Jonathan D. 5 reviews

Camping pod (double)

Liked Really friendly welcome from the people who run it.

Pods are really well kept, and the inside is so friendly and welcoming.

The toilets etc are clean and well lit at night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fab little hideaway, relaxing, peaceful, clean, comfortable

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Natalie A. 2 reviews

Camping pod (double)

Liked Had a lovely stay in the double camping pod last week, just me and the dog. My first time going away on my own as my kids are older now.
Lisa and Megan are lovely, asking if I needed anything.
Double bed was so comfortable, I had a great few nights sleep!
The railway didn't bother me atall as I live very close to one anyway, the motorway noise was minimal too.
Solar panels did the trick for the tv, phone charging and my camping fridge. Battery etc tucked away outside nicely.
Enclosed decking was brilliant as it meant I could relax with the dog off the lead.
The sweets and ear plugs were a nice touch. Thankyou.
I didnt go for food as I didn't feel comfortable on my own with the dog but Lisa did say I could have something plated up to take back to the pod. Food looked amazing so I'll defenatly be doing this next time.

Disliked Nothing

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Good communication, clean pod , fab…

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Julie C. 10 reviews

Camping pod (double)

Liked Good communication, clean pod , fab view, clean toilet block , perfect stop over on way to Scotland would definitely stay again

Disliked Nothing

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Ok as a quick stop off but not for us

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Anonymous

Camping pod (double)

Liked Bed was comfortable, sheets were clean.
didn't use the pub or shower so couldn't comment
noise from motorway /trains was minimal so not an issue for us.

Disliked electrical set up looked dangerous with a car battery and diesel heater next to a small table with tv kettle and an aerial, smell of diesel fumes once the door was closed wasn't nice at all.
Toilets were not clean
Wasn't sure if there was an area to wash dishes.
there was phone numbers to call for questions but we really couldnt get out of here quick enough not to our liking at all.

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Lovely area 6 minutes drive to…

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Chantelle N. 2 reviews

Camping pod (double)

Liked Lovely area 6 minutes drive to Gretna the place is So peaceful,bar staff were lovely and would do anything to help. Shower block was out of order but they give me a full room to shower in at the pub

Disliked The battery’s showing in the corner such a hazard, if u were to have kids/dogs etc also didn’t run a 12v kettle/ there definitely a way to make it look more safe and neat.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Pub campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Location

Metal Bridge Pods

Metal Bridge Inn

Metal Bridge

Carlisle

Cumbria

England

CA6 4HG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.97369°N
3.00917°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.3 mi Bus Station
10.1 mi War Memorial
10.1 mi War Memorial
Rail
2.9 mi Gretna Green Rail Station
6.5 mi Carlisle Rail Station
8.9 mi Dalston (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry
23.8 mi Leaplish Ferry Landing
25.2 mi Belvedere Ferry Landing
25.4 mi Tower Knowe Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

It's a five-minute drive to the retail park at Gretna Green, where you can also whisk your beloved away to the Anvil Hall, a traditional marriage spot for eloping couples. Heading west through the green countryside of Annandale, you might like to take a trip to Caerlaverock Castle (35 minutes), an impressive triangular fortress from the 13th century that's surrounded by a moat. To discover history and heritage sites on the English side of the river Esk, you could explore Carlisle Castle (20 minutes) or Hadrian's Wall (half an hour), where there are several Roman forts you can visit. Alternatively, keep going south to see the Lake District National Park – Ullswater, the nearest lake, is about 40 minutes from base. If you don't mind a bit longer in the car, head to New Lanark (an hour), a World Heritage Site with historic industrial buildings where you can take spectacular walks out to the Falls of Lanark. Alternatively, head to Newcastle city centre (an hour and 10 minutes) to discover Tyneside's shopping and hospitality.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The Metal Bridge Inn Pub 0.01 mi
  • Crown & Thistle Pub 2.1 mi
  • PizzaExpress Restaurant 2.4 mi
  • Crossways Inn Pub 2.5 mi
  • The Queen's Head Pub 2.7 mi
  • Graham Arms Hotel Pub 2.8 mi
  • Globe Tavern Pub 2.9 mi
  • Gretna Green Foodcourt Restaurant 3.1 mi
  • Sandwich Club Restaurant 3.3 mi
  • Drovers Rest Pub 3.9 mi

Groceries

  • Co-op Food Supermarket 2.8 mi
  • Spar Supermarket 2.9 mi
  • Asda Supermarket 3.8 mi
  • M&S Foodhall Supermarket 4 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 4.9 mi
  • Morrisons Supermarket 5 mi
  • Bookers Cash & Carry Supermarket 5.4 mi
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket 5.9 mi
  • Spar Supermarket 6 mi
  • Bargain Booze Off-licence 6.2 mi

Parks and play

  • Lowry Hill Park 4.7 mi
  • The Green park 4.8 mi
  • Knowefield Wood park 5.4 mi
  • Clark's Field Playground 5.4 mi
  • Hadrians Park 5.4 mi
  • Cavendish Park 5.5 mi
  • Spider Park 5.6 mi
  • Village Green park 5.6 mi
  • Bitts Park 5.8 mi
  • Heysham Park 5.9 mi

Family days out

  • Old Blacksmith's Shop Visitor attraction 3.1 mi
  • Kirklinton Hall Visitor attraction 5.3 mi
  • Cumberland Bird Of Prey Centre Visitor attraction 5.5 mi
  • Walby Farm Park Theme park 5.9 mi
  • Carlisle Castle 5.9 mi
  • Scaleby Castle 6 mi
  • Robgill Tower Castle 7.9 mi
  • Gilnockie Tower Castle 8.7 mi
  • Knox Wood Wildlife Centre Zoo 9.2 mi

Public transport

  • Metal Bridge 0.1 mi
  • Metal Bridge out 0.2 mi
  • Mossband House 0.6 mi
  • Hall Road end 0.6 mi
  • Todhills Road End (at) 1.6 mi
  • Rockcliffe School (S bound) 1.8 mi
  • Blackbank West 1.9 mi
  • Westlinton 2.4 mi
  • Westlinton (N bound) 2.4 mi
  • Sandysike 2.4 mi

Other nearby

  • The Lanes Shopping Centre 6.2 mi

Local services

  • Todhills Fuel station 1.9 mi
  • Gridserve Charging station 2 mi
  • Shell Fuel station 2 mi
  • Gulf Fuel station 2.5 mi
  • Tesla Supercharger Charging station 2.6 mi
  • RBS Cashpoint 2.7 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 2.8 mi
  • HSBC Cashpoint 2.8 mi
  • Shell Fuel station 2.9 mi
  • Longtown Medical Centre Clinic 3.1 mi

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Must see

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 3 mi

Carlisle Castle 5.9 mi

Birdoswald Roman Fort 16.1 mi

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 23.5 mi

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 23.9 mi

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 25.8 mi

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 27 mi

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 27.5 mi

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 27.8 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Battle of Solway Moss, 1542 2.6 mi

Burgh Marsh and the Edward 1 Monument 3.2 mi

Hadrian's Wall Part 2 - Carlisle to Lanercost Priory 5.9 mi

Around Carlisle 5.9 mi

DALSTON ROAD CEMETERY 7 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Metal Bridge Pods have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Metal Bridge Pods dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Metal Bridge Pods? It's a five-minute drive to the retail park at Gretna Green, where you can also whisk your beloved away to the Anvil Hall, a traditional marriage spot for eloping couples. Heading west … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Metal Bridge Pods?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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