Strudda Bank Pod Paddock

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Sunset view
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  • Luxury pods at a family farm in the western Lake District
  • A 15-minute drive to Seascale beach; half an hour to Scafell Pike
  • Ensuite shower room, mini kitchen and barbecue/firepit for each pod
It’s very much a family affair at Strudda Bank Pod Paddock – there are three generations of the same family now living and working at this traditional hill beef and sheep farm on the western edge of the Lake District. A quick look at the map and pictures will give you a clue as to why they’re all so content in this location, and why they’re keen to share it with guests. The farm is close to Ennerdale, which is one of the Lake District’s wilder and less visited areas, and it’s also only about 15 minutes’ drive from the beach at Seascale. Popular spots like Wast Water and Scafell Pike can be reached with a drive of half an hour or so, but you’ll also be able to seek out much quieter areas close to the farm. Staying here is a thoroughly rural experience – you’ll have gorgeous views over the Calder Valley and your neighbours will be the 100 cows and 1000 hill sheep that live on the farm. The accommodation is far from rustic though: these are luxuriously appointed wooden pods, each with comfy beds (a double, a bunk bed and a small double sofa bed), underfloor heating, an ensuite shower room and a mini kitchen (with hob, microwave, fridge, toaster and kettle). To make life nice and easy, lots of extras are provided here, including all bedding and towels, plus all crockery, utensils and other kitchen kit. You’ll have a dining table and chairs for indoor meals, along with a firepit/barbecue and picnic beach out on the deck for alfresco evenings.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Motorhome pitches 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

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0 children
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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 80 Pitchup.com customers

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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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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite is praised for its stunning views, quiet atmosphere, and modern, well-equipped pods. Visitors highlight the friendly and welcoming owners, the entertaining animals (especially goats), and the family-friendly environment with a play area and honesty shop. While some mention the basic nature of the toilet and sink facilities and the absence of showers, the overall consensus is that the site offers excellent value and a memorable, relaxing rural experience. The location is considered a good base for exploring the surrounding areas.

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Liked Great location, quiet, reasonable distance to things of interest, pod very modern & well laid out.

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 Charlotte D. 1 review

Herdwick Hideaway camping pod

Liked Absolutely amazing stay. We had the best time. The pod had everything you needed. Very spacious. Hosts were great. We would love to come back.

Disliked Leaving and coming home 🤣

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Great little spot

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Mark M. 3 reviews

Suffolk Stay electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Very Friendly owners / family
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Goats and chickens
Quiet site

Disliked No showers on site

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Great views. Good facilities. Friendly staff. Entertaining goats!…

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Helen B. 1 review

Suffolk Stay electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Great views.
Good facilities.
Friendly staff.
Entertaining goats!

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Lovely pod, very quiet and relaxing…

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Rachel M. 1 review

Swaledale Shelter camping pod

Liked Lovely pod, very quiet and relaxing site.

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Beth C. 1 review

Suffolk Stay electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely peaceful stay, great hosts and such a relaxing environment. Would Definitely return for a longer stay

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Great views, great walks, great people…

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Shaun B. 3 reviews

Suffolk Stay electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Great views, great walks, great people and very friendly 😀

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Basic, budget friendly lots of animals

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shaun f. 25 reviews

Pygmy Goat electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked This was a basic little gem. Loads of space and activities if you have children. The animals were fabulous. Basic facilities but it is reflected in the price I feel. Owners were friendly. It was a shame we only had 1 night stay.

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The pod itself was brilliant, the…

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Anonymous

Swaledale Shelter camping pod

Liked The pod itself was brilliant, the family who owned the land were welcoming and friendly. Amazing place for a few nights away. Very cozy, especially when the fire pit is on

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This was a perfect base for…

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Hannah G. 1 review

Suffolk Stay electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked This was a perfect base for us to visit Haverigg and St Bee’s and has nice views from the site. It is a quiet small campsite on the farm with animals all around. The host were very friendly and helpful. There is a small honesty shop if you had missed anything. The facilities were clean and we had no issues. We only stayed one night so it was no issue that there was no shower. Brill value for money while a lot of other campsites are rising in price.

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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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Strudda Bank Pod Paddock

Tyson House

Strudda Bank

Seascale

Cumbria

England

CA20 1DY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.46034°N
3.45264°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.3 mi Tangier Street
10.1 mi Queens Head
10.1 mi The Queens Head
Rail
3.8 mi Sellafield Rail Station
3.9 mi Braystones Rail Station
4.6 mi Nethertown Rail Station
Ferry
14 mi High Brandelhow Ferry Landing
14.3 mi Low Brandelhow Derwentwater Ferry Landing
14.4 mi Hawes End Derwentwater 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

You can start exploring the Lake District right from the farm gates – walking trails take you out for riverside strolls or walks through the Calder Valley’s ancient oak woods. Calder Abbey and Monks Bridge packhorse bridge are among the historic structures you might find as you wander. ​ Elsewhere in the Lake District, explore its deepest lake, Wast Water and its highest peak, Scafell Pike (both half an hour’s drive). For other ways to explore, there’s a horse riding centre 15 minutes’ drive away or you could take a ride on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway (known locally as La’al Ratty) 20 minutes away. ​For a change of scenery, head to the coast for a day at Seascale beach (15 minutes’ drive) or try St Bees (20 minutes) where you can walk to the top of St Bees Head before cooling off with an ice cream on the beach. Muncaster Castle (20 minutes) and Whitehaven’s harbour and Rum Story (25 minutes) are worth a trip too.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seascale 4.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Bees 6.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Silecroft 17.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Haverigg 19.9 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Allonby 21.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 7.4 mi

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 14.2 mi

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 16.5 mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle 17.3 mi

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 17.5 mi

National Trust

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 4.8 mi

Buttermere and Ennerdale 5.4 mi

Wordsworth House and Garden 14.4 mi

Gondola' 16.8 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 17 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

High Gillerthwaite - Red Pike Ridge Traverse - High Gillerthwaite 6.3 mi

Eskdale Green - Muncaster Fell - Muncaster Head - Eskdale Green 7.1 mi

ST BEES HEAD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 02/09/2003) 7.5 mi

MUNCASTER CASTLE 7.8 mi

Around Buttermere 8.9 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 Strudda Bank Pod Paddock have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Strudda Bank Pod Paddock dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Strudda Bank Pod Paddock? You can start exploring the Lake District right from the farm gates – walking trails take you out for riverside strolls or walks through the Calder Valley’s ancient oak woods. Calder Abbey … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Strudda Bank Pod Paddock?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Strudda Bank Pod Paddock? From £25 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.