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
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • 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.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 64 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

94% 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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Highly recommend for campers and kids as there is a play park

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 iain l. 1 review

Suffolk Stay powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked We liked the friendly owners , animals all around , the views were stunning , clean friendly site , the Leicester lodge with toilets and tuck shop nice touch

Disliked Nothing

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Fantastic site with everything you need for a quiet relaxing stay.

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 Linda H. 2 reviews

Suffolk Stay powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Liked everything about the site.
Enjoyed the animals and the owners were happy to share information about them which was very interesting.
They go out of their way to make you feel welcome and even gave us some lovely fresh eggs to bring home.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Quiet location and the animals were…

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Dale K. 8 reviews

Pygmy Goat powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Quiet location and the animals were a nice addition, the children loved it.

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Lovely spot with great views. Farmer…

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Howard B. 1 review

Pygmy Goat powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Lovely spot with great views. Farmer Kev really goes above and beyond to make your stay a fantastic one. He even brought round some free range eggs from his Hens.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A hidden gem

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Harry G. 1 review

Suffolk Stay powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked This is exactly the kind of campsite you hope to find but rarely do. Small, peaceful, and genuinely welcoming, it’s perfect if you want to escape the crowds and enjoy a more relaxed stay. The hardstanding pitches with electric hookups were spot on for our roof tent, well maintained and thoughtfully set up. The honesty shop was a brilliant touch!

Although a working farm It’s also dog-friendly and the owners couldn’t have been more approachable. The whole place has a calm, tucked-away feel that makes it a real hidden gem in West Cumbria. We’ll definitely be back.

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Lovely campsite Nice little touch with snacks…

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Lisa F. 1 review

Pygmy Goat powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Lovely campsite
Nice little touch with snacks on offer at a cost
Kev was friendly

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Small site but awesome kids play…

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Anonymous

Pygmy Goat powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Small site but awesome kids play area and owner and father (farmer) both really friendly and welcoming.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent stay.

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 Rebecca H. 2 reviews

Swaledale Shelter camping pod

Liked We loved how gorgeous everything was, the space was well set out and comfortable for us all, the outside area was great for our daughter and we loved getting to see all the animals, it was a perfect weekend.
The pod was really clean and we had everything we needed.

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Quiet site, sea view, pitch right…

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Stephen D. 1 review

Pygmy Goat powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Quiet site, sea view, pitch right next to the goat pen which was great, and a couple of Emu's to add to the rest of the animals. Owners are very friendly, chatty people. Will definitely be back.

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Absolutely loved it here, so quiet…

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Katey G. 1 review

Swaledale Shelter camping pod

Liked Absolutely loved it here, so quiet and peaceful, lovely play area for the kids, honesty shop and beautiful views. Farmer came and brought us down to see the sheep and the cows on his quad bike, amazing experience.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 $45.83 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.