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
RV sites 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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 bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 54 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Enjoy a peaceful escape with lovely views & welcoming hosts! Families love the clean pods, farm animals & play area. Great value, thoughtful touches & farm tours. Minor notes on induction hobs & bed details. Highly recommended with many planning returns.

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Georgina J.

Pygmy Goat powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Loved the site! Had everything we needed, the Campervan pitches were level and had electric hook up, fantastic views as far as Scotland and over to the isle of Mann. The toilets were clean in a warm cabin and there were tables to sit at should you wish and a little honesty shop (great as we had misplaced our toothpaste), there was a playground which was great if you had kids and then there were the surrounding animals! Emus, Pygmy goats, chickens, sheep, lambs, cows all waiting to welcome you.
The family were amazing and couldn’t do enough for us! Super welcoming and friendly and really interesting and fun to talk to about their farm. Farmer Kev even took us on a tour on the back of his quad bike to feed the cows and to show us the view on top of the fells. We cannot wait to buy your super children’s book when it is available Farmer Kev!
Thank you so much, we hope to visit again soon!

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Nice area for walking. No facilities

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Catherine R.

Suffolk Stay powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Beautiful Surrounding area for walks.

Disliked Lack of facilities, only 2 toilets and sinks in a very run down old wooden building .
No other facilities at all. Felt like we just turned up at an old farm, no site Entrance or campsite feel at all . Cost the same as other sites that are very well maintained and excellent facilities . No WiFi

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Spot on

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ROBERT W.

Pygmy Goat powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Views were great, kev was brilliant showed us around the farm and was a spot on host!
Great place if you have kids 👌🏻

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Would recommend!

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Anonymous

Suffolk Stay powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Perfect little set up on a small farm. Two spots for campers with a room that has sinks and toilets open 24hrs. The room had a small honesty box shop (mainly bits to make smores) chairs and tables and an air hockey table. There is a small play area for kids and we slept next to a family of goats. In the morning the farmer came along and took my kids on a VIP visit around the farm. I didn’t go but the the hubby and the kids loved it. It’s also has a couple of self catering pods on site.

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Everyone was really friendly and …

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Becky J.

Pygmy Goat powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Everyone was really friendly and approachable. I loved the availability of little tuck shop and the space inside. Loved the animals and play area, my kids would love it if they come with me next time.

Disliked Shame there was no shower and a big washing up sink.

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Lovely quiet site

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Zoe W.

Suffolk Stay powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Lovely & quiet

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Tyler M.

Suffolk Stay powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Cleanliness, ease of access, friendly staff. Well worth the money.

Disliked Nothing

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Excellent site with clean facilities

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Aldute T.

Swaledale Shelter camping pod

Liked We wanted to get away from the busy lifestyle, enjoy some peace and quiet and we got everything we could dream of. It was so amazing, it’s close to the sea, near the mountains. The house is clean and tidy and it has everything we needed. We are so pleased.

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Quiet site. Pleasant surroundings.…

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Mary M.

Pygmy Goat powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Quiet site. Pleasant surroundings.

Disliked No showers.

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Secluded and very quiet…

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Lee C.

Suffolk Stay powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Secluded and very quiet

Disliked Nothing

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Strudda Bank Pod Paddock

Tyson House

Strudda Bank

Seascale

Cumbria

England

CA20 1DY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.46034°N
3.45264°W

Nearest transport

Coach
13.3 km Tangier Street
16.2 km Queens Head
16.3 km The Queens Head
Rail
6.1 km Sellafield Rail Station
6.2 km Braystones Rail Station
7.4 km Nethertown Rail Station
Ferry
22.5 km High Brandelhow Ferry Landing
23 km Low Brandelhow Derwentwater Ferry Landing
23.2 km 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 7.6 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Bees 10.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Silecroft 27.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Haverigg 32 km Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Allonby 34.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 11.9 km

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 22.9 km

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 26.5 km

Castlerigg Stone Circle 27.8 km

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 28.1 km

National Trust

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 7.8 km

Buttermere and Ennerdale 8.6 km

Wordsworth House and Garden 23.2 km

Gondola' 27.1 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 27.4 km

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 10.2 km

Eskdale Green - Muncaster Fell - Muncaster Head - Eskdale Green 11.5 km

ST BEES HEAD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 02/09/2003) 12.1 km

MUNCASTER CASTLE 12.6 km

Around Buttermere 14.4 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.

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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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park 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 $46.05 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.