Cairn Meadow Pods

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  • Quiet glamping site overlooking the Pennines and two wildlife ponds
  • A 20-minute drive from Carlisle and RSPB Geltsdale
  • Wooden ensuite pods with space for up to four; decking and picnic area
Looking for hikes along Hadrian's Wall and Pennine explores with an extra layer of comfort? Cairn Meadow Pods, a small glamping site set deep in the Cumbrian countryside, could be just the job. This rural spot is surrounded by lots of water – there are two large nature ponds on site (hence the pods being named after wading birds) and a river runs just alongside too. Slightly further afield, meanwhile, you can get to the Lake District National Park in about half an hour's drive, while the sand dunes and salt flats of the Solway Firth are about 40 minutes to the west. Back at base, you'll have plenty of room to relax in your furnished ensuite pod, where there's a double bed and convertible sofa that together can sleep up to four. A nifty bathroom is also included, and there's a small kitchenette with essentials like a microwave, kettle, toaster and fridge – just the thing for a bit of light cooking. Outside, the pods have wooden decking where you can take in the views; there are also picnic areas and plenty of spaces for car parking. Cairn Meadow Pods is on the edge of the North Pennines National Landscape, about 15 minutes' drive to the south of the market town of Brampton, an attractive spot just two miles from Hadrian's Wall. The much larger town of Carlisle (20 minutes) is also close by for a wider range of amenities.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.2

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Peaceful

93% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Pods are praised for being super clean, comfy, and well-equipped, often exceeding expectations. Guests love the quiet, great views, and welcome gifts. Peaceful setting and lots of space for kids are big pluses. A few would like more storage and blackout curtains. One guest noted damp and poor communication, but recent reviews are overwhelmingly positive, cozy, and show many plan to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great get away spot. Highly recommend

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Mick W. 1 review

Oyster Catcher camping pod (pet friendly)

Liked Great location and very tidy camping pod. Cannot fault the location. Quiet and secluded but within 20mins of local towns, villages, Carlisle and Hadrians Wall.

Disliked Only very slight drawback was it seemed to get extremely warm throughout the night. Simple fix opening the window and door if the wind isn’t blowing.

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Nice peaceful location. Pod was very…

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KAYLEIGH H. 1 review

Moorhen camping pod (pet friendly)

Liked Nice peaceful location. Pod was very clean and tidy, little welcome beer, wine, milk and sweets for children.

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Peaceful area, comfortable pod and woke…

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Nicholas S. 1 review

Curlew camping pod (no pets)

Liked Peaceful area, comfortable pod and woke up every morning to birds chirping which was lovely.

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Would recommend and stay again

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 Joanna S. 1 review

Moorhen camping pod (pet friendly)

Liked Absolutely perfect in every way, so cosy, clean and warm in a winter wonderland, the quiet and privacy was well needed.

Disliked Hot water for shower didn’t last long but shower was powerful so didn’t need too long

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Lovely pod, exactly as described, we…

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Siobhan D. 1 review

Oyster Catcher camping pod (pet friendly)

Liked Lovely pod, exactly as described, we had a slight problem and Terry sorted it to the best of his ability straight away. Everything was nice and clean. Underfloor heating was a godsend.

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Cosy, homely, a lovely place to escape and refresh the mind!

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Steve 1 review

Moorhen camping pod (pet friendly)

Liked We loved our stay. From the moment we entered the pod and saw the bottle of fizz welcoming us we knew our stay was going to be prefect.
The pod was actually bigger than I imagined, plenty of room for the 2 of us and our dog.
It was so clean, tidy, it felt like being at home... very comfortable and welcoming.

The underfloor heating was a very nice surprise, and considering the weather was very cold and icy, the pod was always warm. The bed is a good size, plenty of room and comfortable, maybe a little softer than our mattress at home but we both got a good night sleep.
Toilet/Shower room is a good size, although the sink is quite small, but the instant hot water was fantastic.

The setting of the pods is nice, the views are lovely and it's so quiet, just the sound of the birds and the stream across the field. We didn't use the firepit(bbq) but will do when we return.

If you're looking for a cosy escape in a lovely setting, then you can't go wrong.

We're definitely coming back.

Disliked In all honesty there wasn't really anything not to like. Maybe some kind of cooker would be a benefit, but it would impact on the space, so not

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Spent a couple of days in…

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Ann B. 1 review

Heron camping pod (no pets)

Liked Spent a couple of days in the heron pod, was beautiful clean and cozy with good views. Everything you need. Would definitely book again sometime.

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Fab little pod, great facilities, reasonably…

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Melanie K. 1 review

Oyster Catcher camping pod (pet friendly)

Liked Fab little pod, great facilities, reasonably priced, beautiful quiet area, plenty of space for kids to play

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Cosy with lovely scenery.…

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Anonymous

Heron camping pod (no pets)

Liked Cosy with lovely scenery.

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Anonymous

Curlew camping pod (no pets)

Liked Area

Disliked I was informed before I arrived that we were being moved to Heron pod but originally i booked Curlew. I was fine with this as had stayed in Heron the previous 2 times we had stayed there. I received a shock when I arrived as soon as we walked in the pod had a strong smell of damp. The floor was also covered in bits. Went into the bathroom and around the toilet and in the shower there was so much mold. The mold was even covering the toilet seat and bowl. I messaged owners straight away explaining pod was very dirty and response I received was someone will be around in the morning. We then had to travel to local tescos to buy cleaning materials so I could clean the toilet. Eventually sat down after cleaning the toilet and brushing up and the TV didn't work either. We had arrangements for the Saturday but I received no communication from anyone on the site. We decided not to stay another night as it was so dirty. I emailed the site explaining even though I had paid for 2 nights we were travelling home as shower and bathroom were unuseable. I am still awaiting any response at all. Terrible customer service considering I am a returning customer who has recommended to others.

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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 Car parking by site/unit 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 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 Luxury Peaceful 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 Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Cairn Meadow Pods

Cumwhitton

Cumbria

England

CA8 9BZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.86026°N
2.75062°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.3 km Bus Station
22.1 km Rail Station
35.7 km War Memorial
Rail
5.8 km Armathwaite Rail Station
5.8 km Wetheral Rail Station
8.6 km Brampton (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry
28.3 km Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
32.9 km Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
37.3 km Glenridding Ullswater 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

Cairn Meadow Pods is set in the aptly-named Eden Valley, a lush expanse of green countryside with plenty of walks and bike trails to explore. There's also a lot of wildlife in the area, from birdwatching at RSPB Geltsdale to fishing opportunities and woodland walks at Talkin Tarn Country Park (15 minutes' drive). For sport and leisure, look eastwards towards the hiking paths that crisscross the high peaks of the Pennines, or take the M6 south towards the Lake District's northern reaches for paddling on Ullswater (30 minutes) and Derwentwater (45 minutes). Lazonby (20 minutes) also has a great open-air swimming pool (a far cry from the Med, but still much warmer than swimming in the Lakes). History and heritage are up next, and there's plenty to be found around here – Hadrian's Wall (15 minutes), Carlisle Castle (20 minutes) and the Solway Aviation Museum (20 minutes) are all nearby for interesting and educational days out, as are the rather remarkable ruins of Lanercost Priory (20 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 45 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Carlisle Castle 13 km

Birdoswald Roman Fort 17.2 km

The Rheged Centre 23.8 km

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 25.6 km

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 25.8 km

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 25.5 km

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 29.4 km

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 32.3 km

Wordsworth House and Garden 45.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Castle Carrock Circular 4.1 km

CORBY CASTLE 4.9 km

Talkin Tarn Country Park Circular 7.5 km

GELTSDALE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 09/03/2006) 10.6 km

Hadrian's Wall Part 3 - Lanercost Priory to Walltown Army Museum 12.3 km

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)

    Penrith, England 28.5 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 Cairn Meadow Pods have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cairn Meadow Pods dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cairn Meadow Pods? Cairn Meadow Pods is set in the aptly-named Eden Valley, a lush expanse of green countryside with plenty of walks and bike trails to explore. There's also a lot of wildlife in … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cairn Meadow Pods?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cairn Meadow Pods? From $370.79 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.