Metal Bridge Pods

9.1 77 reviews
Private and peaceful
Private and peaceful
Camping pods
Outdoor breaks in cumbria
Pods area
Smart wooden accommodation
Outdoor space
Field views
Surrounded by greenery
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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.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Open all year
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pub campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Location

Metal Bridge Pods

Metal Bridge Inn

Metal Bridge

Carlisle

Cumbria

England

CA6 4HG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.97369°N
-3.00917°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10.1 km Bus Station
16.3 km War Memorial
16.3 km War Memorial
Rail
4.7 km Gretna Green Rail Station
10.4 km Carlisle Rail Station
14.2 km Dalston (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry
38.3 km Leaplish Ferry Landing
40.5 km Belvedere Ferry Landing
40.9 km 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.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 35.6 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Southerness 39.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Sandyhills 46.9 km Sea N/AN/APoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 4.9 km

Carlisle Castle 9.5 km

Birdoswald Roman Fort 26 km

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 37.8 km

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 38.5 km

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 41.5 km

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 43.4 km

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 44.2 km

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 44.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Battle of Solway Moss, 1542 4.1 km

Burgh Marsh and the Edward 1 Monument 5.2 km

Hadrian's Wall Part 2 - Carlisle to Lanercost Priory 9.5 km

Around Carlisle 9.5 km

DALSTON ROAD CEMETERY 11.2 km

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)

    Penrith, England 45.2 km

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.

Reviews

9.1

Overall rating based on 77 reviews View breakdown

Peaceful

Voted 69% of visitors View breakdown

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would recommend this campground to a friend

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

We really enjoyed the pods as they were clean in a nice…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Robert J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (double)

Liked: We really enjoyed the pods as they were clean in a nice and quiet location. Toilet and shower facilities were clean and in good repair. Ideal as a base to visit Carlisle and Gretna

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice place quiet and peaceful pods were very good and warm nice…

Overall 8/10
Location 6
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anthony C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (double)

Liked: Nice place quiet and peaceful pods were very good and warm nice pub on site staff where brilliant and helpful go again

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Loved the pod, well set out clean and comfortable. Great pub onside…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (double)

Liked: Loved the pod, well set out clean and comfortable.
Great pub onside with very friendly staff and great food.
Pod and pub dog friendly, we took 2 3.5 month old pups. Pod secure for dogs.
Nice walks from the site.
Easy to get too from the motorway.

Recommend to friends Visit again

One night stay as travelling to Scotland

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 The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (double)

Liked: Nice clean site and pod, easy to find lovely views, friendly, pub food was lovely, nice text message saying what pod we were in and how to contact them if any problems.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic stay. Welcoming, friendly and clean!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Tom S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (twin)

Liked: Beautiful pod, very clean. Use of showers on site and in pub. Haylie was the most wonderful host who made us feel most welcomed. Pod was warm and homely. Fairy lights were a great added touch. Brilliant glamping experience and we will be returning.

Pub on sight does amazing food too!

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Wonderful 1 night stay.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Angela B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (twin)

Liked: The pods were lovely, great communication and I couldn’t have asked for anything better

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely place, warm and welcoming g

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Eileen F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (twin)

Liked: Loved our stay in the pod, clean tidy and warm, everything was as described and Haylie was really helpful and responsive to messages. The pub food was lovely, great service and warm and welcoming, reasonable prices

Disliked: Toilets and the train

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What a beautiful well kept place, so peaceful, staff were extremely helpful…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Tammy C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (double)

Liked: What a beautiful well kept place, so peaceful, staff were extremely helpful and nice. Was clean and comfy. Got home today and booked to go again in 3 weeks.

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Fantastic stay in a twin pod , lovely and immaculately clean ,…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Barrie M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (twin)

Liked: Fantastic stay in a twin pod , lovely and immaculately clean , great views , owners couldn't do enough for us all in all a wonderfully relaxing stay and will definitely return .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely pod very well decorated Comfortable beds fantastic pub on site food…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Melanie E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (twin)

Liked: Lovely pod very well decorated
Comfortable beds fantastic pub on site food was outstanding
Very impressive

Disliked: No electric that’s the only downfall

Recommend to friends Visit again

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. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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