Calmwater Hideaway

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Hot tub and seating
New
Terrace at the pod
Lake next to a green slope
Front of the camping pod

  • Luxury lakeside glamping site eight miles from the Peak District
  • Just outside Newhey village; Ellenroad Steam Mill 20 minutes’ walk
  • Firepit and hot tub at each pod; fishing available on site
Your very own pod with a private terrace, laid out with a bubbling hot tub and a firepit-grill? One that's within a 10-minute walk of trams to Manchester and village bars and restaurants? Might as well consider your bags packed, especially when you hear that Calmwater Hideaway is only eight miles from the edge of the Peak District to boot. This luxury lakeside glamping site is tucked conveniently behind the heritage site of Ellenroad Steam Mill (the museum is just a 20-minute walk away for a closer look), 10 minutes’ walk from Newhey village centre. It’s firmly a countryside location here on the Ellenroad Estate, with sheep and cows grazing in the immediate surroundings and a gorgeous lake on site. However, you still have the convenience of being within striking distance of cities. Junction 21 on the M62 is just a mile away, connecting you to Manchester and Leeds in 45 minutes. Trams run from Newhey to Manchester city centre, taking around 40–50 minutes – handy if you don’t fancy navigating traffic and parking. Staying at Calmwater Hideaway might feel like being at a boutique hotel, with plush bedding, modern ensuite bathrooms and kitchens at each pod. The outdoor terrace is just the thing for slow mornings with a coffee, or maybe a glass of wine under the stars, should they be so kind as to appear. You’re welcome to go fishing at the on-site lake, and for an additional fee it's possible to bring your dog along on the break. Secure private parking and electric gated access are some other nice touches on site.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 6
Opens July 31
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).
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The park only allows dogs up to 30kg.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jul 31 2026 to

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Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Hot tub 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 Local produce 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 Scouts welcome 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

Luxury

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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level access Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Calmwater Hideaway

Ellenroad Farm

Bentgate Street

Newhey

Lancashire

England

OL16 4NU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.59657°N
2.10613°W

Route directions

What3words: tasted.theme.tribes.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.9 km Rochdale Interchange STAND C
5.9 km Oldham Central Bus Station STAND A
6.3 km Broadway/Middleton Road
Rail
3.5 km Rochdale Rail Station
4.1 km Smithy Bridge Rail Station
4.8 km Castleton (Manchester) Rail Station
Airport
28 km Manchester Airport Terminal 2
28.3 km Manchester Airport Terminal 1
28.4 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3

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

No need to limit yourself to just the one on-site lake. Hollingworth Lake (20 minutes’ drive) is surrounded by gentle walking trails and woodlands. Once a tourist destination for Victorian society, it’s now a place where paddleboarding and lakeside restaurants take centre stage. A little further away is Piethorne Reservoir (half an hour), with its gorgeous walking trails, and Dovestone Reservoir (half an hour), with a 2.5-mile circular walk and sailing club. For a day in the city, Manchester (45 minutes) is absolutely jam-packed with things to do, whether it’s a pitstop tour of the museums and galleries or café-hopping through Deansgate, the Northern Quarter and Spinningfields. Leeds (45 minutes) has a lively atmosphere too, with historic arcades, restaurants, bars and Victorian architecture. To do Leeds without a car, head to Manchester first, and then catch the train up there. If you’ve got any time left over, a peaceful walk at the Healey Dell Nature Reserve (25 minutes) might appeal, passing its tall railway viaduct, woodland and waterfalls. You could also make a trip to Blackpool (an hour and 10 minutes).

Must see

Manchester City Experience 14 km

Manchester Art Gallery 16 km

People's History Museum 16.1 km

Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) 16.5 km

Manchester Museum 16.7 km

National Trust

Marsden Moor Estate 11.6 km

Hardcastle Crags 19.1 km

Gawthorpe Hall 26.1 km

Lyme Park 27.2 km

East Riddlesden Hall 34.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Piethorn Valley 2.4 km

BROADFIELD PARK 4 km

Blackstone Edge Circular 4.2 km

Littleborough - Hollingworth - Castle Hill - Milnrow 4.3 km

Littleborough - Hollingworth - Benny Hill - Clegg Moor 4.3 km

Local events

  • Parklife Festival (Saturday, June 20, 2026 – Saturday, June 20, 2026)

    Manchester, England 18 km

  • Creamfields (Thursday, August 27, 2026 – Thursday, August 27, 2026)

    Warrington, England 46 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 Calmwater Hideaway have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Calmwater Hideaway dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Calmwater Hideaway? No need to limit yourself to just the one on-site lake. Hollingworth Lake (20 minutes’ drive) is surrounded by gentle walking trails and woodlands. Once a tourist destination for Victorian society, it’s … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Calmwater Hideaway?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Calmwater Hideaway? From $752.01 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.