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General
- 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 Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 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.
Open from 01/01/2022 to 12/31/2022
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
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Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 4.8m width x 3.5m length (15.7ft width x 11.5ft length) Calculated area: 16.8m² (180.8ft²)
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Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 4.8m width x 3.5m length (15.7ft width x 11.5ft length) Calculated area: 16.8m² (180.8ft²)
Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 4.8m width x 3.5m length (15.7ft width x 11.5ft length) Calculated area: 16.8m² (180.8ft²)
Reviews
Clean modern pod with everything you could need in a beautiful area.
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Lovely site, lovely location, lovely pod.
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Excellent pods with great facilities and very clean,
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Very clean, in our pod we had all we needed and we had amazing time.
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Lovely location. Loved every minute will definitely be back!
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Lovely weekend break!
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Gorgeous cosy warm pods 😍
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Features
Coronavirus
Check-in: contactless (in person)
Check-in: self check-in (unattended)
Dedicated shower facility per glamping unit
Dedicated toilet facility per glamping unit
Deep cleaning of accommodation units between guests
Disinfectant sprays and wipes provided
Individual rooms in toilet/shower/basin facilities
More frequent emptying of bins
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 pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
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
Camping 2.0
Camping pods
Themes
Luxury
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Shop nearby
Type
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby
Golf nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Bus Station
— 7.6 miles
Rail Station — 13.7 miles
War Memorial — 22.2 miles
- Train stations
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Armathwaite Rail Station
— 3.6 miles
Wetheral Rail Station — 3.6 miles
Brampton (Cumbria) Rail Station — 5.3 miles
- Ferry ports
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Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
— 17.6 miles
Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing — 20.5 miles
Glenridding Ullswater Ferry Landing — 23.2 miles
- Airports
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Newcastle International Airport
— 43.2 miles
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).
Must see
- Carlisle Castle (8.1 miles)
- Birdoswald Roman Fort (10.7 miles)
- The Rheged Centre (14.8 miles)
National Trust
- Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill (15.8 miles)
- Allen Banks and Staward Gorge (18.3 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| On-site accommodation | ||
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| Arrive: | 3 p.m. – | Anytime |
| Depart by: | 10:30 a.m. | |
Cairn Meadow Pods cancellation policy
No refunds within 3 days of arrival date.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. Cairn Meadow Pods will debit the balance from your card 1 week before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 1 week then the balance will be taken immediately.
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. Cancellations due to COVID-19 for bookings made before 1 March 2022, can transfer deposits to a future stay booked within 3 months of your arrival date. Read more.You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking.
Payment methods accepted on the park
Bank transferCash
Cheque
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- 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?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Cairn Meadow Pods? From €111.49 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
This was the first and only time anyone has complained about the sofa bed
I was quite surprised when I saw the review as I had spoken with them a couple of times during their stay, although the sofa bed was commented
on they seemed really happy with things overall .