Cairn Meadow Pods

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The Curlew camping pod (added by manager 02 Sep 2022)
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Pods
Oyster catcher camping pod exterior

  • 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.

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 site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (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.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Very Clean, comfortable bed lovely hot shower loved complimentary drinks and…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Alison W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Moorhen camping pod (pet friendly)

Liked: Very Clean, comfortable bed lovely hot shower loved complimentary drinks and milk in the fridge on arrival

Disliked: No hob to fry on Could of done with a long handle brush to sweep the floor

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Lovley place really enjoyed our stay.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Moorhen camping pod (pet friendly)

Liked: Lovley place really enjoyed our stay.

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Beautiful surroundings, lovely comfy pod. We stayed In moorhen pod as we…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Laurel C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Moorhen camping pod (pet friendly)

Liked: Beautiful surroundings, lovely comfy pod. We stayed In moorhen pod as we had the dog with us. Really clean and cosy. Will defo come back

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Clean pods & facilities, perfect quiet location.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Jenny H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Curlew camping pod (no pets)

Liked: We absolutely loved this site, it was perfect for what we wanted / needed. We booked Curlew pod and it was perfect for what we needed. The other pods were booked by family members and the space in front of the pods was perfect for the kids to run around and play outdoors safely. We had no concerns with anything the stay was just what we wanted. The pods actually exceeded any expectations we had they were well made spacious and so clean. The addition of milk tea coffee and sugar was lovely. The added extra of a mini wine, beer and sweets for my little boy was unexpected and lovely. Thank you for a fantastic stay.

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Amazing pod!!

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
david p. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Heron camping pod (no pets)

Liked: Awesome pod. Best we’ve stayed in. Quiet site and lovely view. Lots of little things added.

Disliked: Would be great to have maybe some overhead storage above double bed. For a family of 4 it would be very helpful. Maybe some blackout curtains on main entrance. Also a pen to leave feedback as hadn’t brought one haha!! But these are just little things, would not stop us returning!!

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The pod was brilliant had everything we needed apart from the shower…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Moorhen camping pod (pet friendly)

Liked: The pod was brilliant had everything we needed apart from the shower not staying warm and there being no phone signal what so ever.

Disliked: Cold shower no phone signal at all.

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Immaculate well equipped pods in lovely quiet surroundings.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Hilary G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Curlew camping pod (no pets)

Liked: Immaculate well equipped pods in lovely quiet surroundings.

Disliked: WiFi would have been a bonus.

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Lovely, well kept site, beautiful views across the Eden Valley

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Leanda P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Heron camping pod (no pets)

Liked: Pod was clean and tidy and well equipped Beautiful location with lots of peace and quiet

Disliked: Would have liked to have been able to walk to the nearby river, or around the lake on site

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The pod itself was immaculate, very clean and there was a nice…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Laura M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Moorhen camping pod (pet friendly)

Liked: The pod itself was immaculate, very clean and there was a nice little bottle of wine, beer and some sweets for my daughter upon arrival which was a lovely gesture. The area is very peaceful and quiet, set in a lovely location, we even had some cows for neighbours in the field behind us which was nice too. My daughter is 4 and absolutely loved playing outside on the big field we took lots of outdoor toys and she even made friends with some kids from the pod next door but one and they all played really well together. Really liked the fact that there was a table and chairs on the decking for sitting outside the pod too, with an umbrella incase of rain even though we had plenty of sunshine. We all had a very enjoyable stay and would recommend staying here. There is no WiFi here but we didn't mind that at all.

Disliked: The only dislikes I had were the sofa bed, it may be fine four younger kids to stay on but the metal frame of the bed is so hard it really was awful to sleep on. It's comfortable as a couch just not as a bed. Also the shower as great as it is having one in the pod the hot water didn't last very long so it was really hard trying to get the little one clean before the temperature changed. Other than this we had a great stay here.

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Really clean pod, very spacious. Whilst site was remote, very good access to…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Lance B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Heron camping pod (no pets)

Liked: Really clean pod, very spacious. Whilst site was remote, very good access to a lot of major attractions.

Disliked: Nothing, it was a great place

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Features

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 Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet 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

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)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

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 2020 2019 2018 2017
Allonby 45 km Sea N/A Good Good Good

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

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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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-site 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 €116.39 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.