When can I check in and check out of Wallsend Guest House and Glamping Pods?

On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Wallsend Guest House and Glamping Pods?

From £290 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Wallsend Guest House and Glamping Pods

From £290 For 2 nights, 4 adults 9.7 6 reviews

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Quiet family site on the western edge of historic Hadrian's Wall
A 20-minute drive from Carlisle and 35 from the Lake District
Cyclists welcome; secure bike storage available

Make like a certain Roman and make for a grand adventure in the north of England... Yep, you're off to Hadrian's Wall, the world-famed 73-mile wall running across northern England that was built by the eponymous emperor around 22 AD. And on its western edge at Bowness-on-Solway is the quiet family site of Wallsend Guest House and Glamping Pods, a fully licensed and well-equipped base a short stroll from the edge of the wall. Fret not if you're not an ancient Rome aficionado, as there's stacks of other stuff to do around here: Solway is in the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; RSPB Campfield Marsh is within a couple of miles of the site, and tiptop walking and cycling trails are all around. For outings further afield, Carlisle is 20 minutes' drive away and the Lake District within 35. The site welcomes hikers and cyclists. Amenities include toilets with hot-water showers and a washing up area. There's an electric vehicle charging point and an outdoor stand pipe and dog-wash area. A washing machine is available for an extra charge. The nearest village shop is four miles away, and the nearest supermarkets, banks and chemist are in Wigton, nine miles from the site.

Site type

Open all year

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
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).
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Really nice campsite. Shower and toilet block were good, clean. Owners very…

Overall	8/10
Location	6
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous Jul 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch (no cars)

Liked: Really nice campsite. Shower and toilet block were good, clean. Owners very friendly and recommended places to eat etc.

Disliked: n/a

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: thank you for the review best regards Barry & Michelle

Quiet campsite but also very close to local ammenities. All facilities clean…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Jun 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch (no cars)

Liked: Quiet campsite but also very close to local ammenities. All facilities clean and in good working order! Very close to nature.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: thank you for the review best regards Barry & Michelle

Location, service, quality of the pod!…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Dmitri B. Jun 2022

Tepee camping pod

Liked: Location, service, quality of the pod!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: thank you for the review best regards Barry & Michelle

Strongly recommend

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Agnieszka J. Jun 2022

Barwise camping pod

Liked: Very quiet, clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: thank you for the review best regards Barry & Michelle

Definitely would recommend and use on a return trip

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Jun 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch (no cars)

Liked: Modern clean well presented facilities

Disliked: Nothing to dislike excellent accommodation

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: thank you for the review best regards Barry & Michelle

Very good, clean shower facilities with kitchen, beautiful nature, very kind and…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Jun 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch (no cars)

Liked: Very good, clean shower facilities with kitchen, beautiful nature, very kind and generous owner.

Disliked: rain

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: thank you for the review best regards Barry & Michelle

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

Disabled facilities

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

D. of E. 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

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

Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Golf nearby

Location

Wallsend Guest House and Glamping Pods

The Old Rectory

Bowness-on-Solway

Cumbria

England

CA7 5AF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.95174°N
-3.21281°W

Nearest transport

Coach

3.2 mi War Memorial

3.2 mi Market Square

Rail

3 mi Annan Rail Station

6.8 mi Gretna Green Rail Station

8.7 mi Wigton Rail Station

Ferry

24.8 mi Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing

24.8 mi Keswick Ferry Landing

25.7 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

Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hadrian's Wall is home to several fab and famed Roman Britain attractions including Housesteads Roman Fort and Vindolanda, each just over an hour's drive from the start of the wall but well worth a day trip. Staying close to home, the first section of the wall from its western end is the 15.5-mile stretch from Bowness to Carlisle, passing Drumburgh Castle and Burgh-by-Sands. The start of the walk around Bowness is top birdwatching land too: look out for oystercatchers, plovers, redshanks and loads more around the dunes, peats and marshes of the Bowness sands. More nature spotting is at RSPB Campfield Marsh, five minutes' drive from the site (or easily reached by foot or bike). Species to spot include wading birds, dragonflies, geese and snipe; the reserve also has nature trails, a viewpoint, a play area and a visitor centre.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Allonby	15.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Southerness	16.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Sandyhills	20.9 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	Poor	Poor
Rockcliffe	24 mi	Estuary	N/A	Poor	Poor	Poor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 7 mi

Carlisle Castle 11.4 mi

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 15.3 mi

Robert Burns Centre 17.9 mi

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 21.3 mi

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 20.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hadrian's Wall Part 1 - Bowness-on-Solway to Carlisle 0.1 mi

CAMPFIELD MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/11/2006) 1.5 mi

Burgh Marsh and the Edward 1 Monument 6.6 mi

Battle of Solway Moss, 1542 10.5 mi

DALSTON ROAD CEMETERY 11.6 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

A valid vaccination certificate must accompany your dog.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
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).

General

Firepits, solid-fuel stoves, chiminea and barbecues are not permitted.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10:30 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Reception

Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Additional terms

Tents must be pitched at least five metres apart.

Payment terms

Does Wallsend Guest House and Glamping Pods have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Wallsend Guest House and Glamping Pods dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Wallsend Guest House and Glamping Pods? Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hadrian's Wall is home to several fab and famed Roman Britain attractions including Housesteads Roman Fort and Vindolanda, each just over an hour's drive from the … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Wallsend Guest House and Glamping Pods?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Wallsend Guest House and Glamping Pods? From £290 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.