Calmwater Hideaway

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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

Opens 31 July

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. XL Bully, 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 hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
We only allow 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 on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 31 Jul 2026 to Sat, 01 Jan 2028

Pitch types & availability

Majestic Retreat 1 bedroom camping pod (hot tub, adults only)

4 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch 1 bedroom

Dimensions: 13.1ft width × 26.2ft length

4 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch 1 bedroom

Dimensions

13.1ft width × 26.2ft length

Year of manufacture: 2026

3 rooms

Living room 1 x Double sofa/futon

Bedroom 1 x King sized bed

Bathroom 1 x Shower, 1 x Toilet

Features

Bed linen 2 included, 2 max.

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 2 max.

Duvets and pillows 4 included, 4 max.

Fridge 1 included, 1 max.

Travel cot 0 included, 1 max.

TV 2 included, 2 max.

Dining table and chairs

Gas and electricity included

Gowns and slippers

Hot tub

Kettle

Kitchen corner or kitchenette

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Other restrictions

Car parking by pitch not allowed

Extras

BBQ Pack (max unlimited)		£25 (£25) per item
Birthday celebration package (2 max)		£60 (£60) per stay
Chill package (5 max)		£30 (£30) per item
Early check-in (1 max)		£30 (£30) per stay
Late check-out (1 max)		£30 (£30) per stay
Log basket (max unlimited)		£10 (£10) per item
Luxury Champagne (6 max)		£60 (£60) per item
Marshmallow kit (max unlimited)		£20 (£20) per item
Romance Package (2 max)		£40 (£40) per item
Travel cot (1 max)		£10 (£10) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £400 (£400) 2 nights, 2 adults

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Meadow Moo 1 bedroom camping pod (hot tub)

4 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch 1 bedroom

Dimensions: 13.1ft width × 26.2ft length

4 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch 1 bedroom

Dimensions

13.1ft width × 26.2ft length

Year of manufacture: 2026

3 rooms

Bedroom 1 x King sized bed

Living room 1 x Double sofa/futon

Bathroom 1 x Shower, 1 x Toilet

Features

Bed linen 2 included, 2 max.

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 2 max.

Duvets and pillows 4 included, 4 max.

Fridge 1 included, 1 max.

Travel cot 0 included, 1 max.

TV 2 included, 2 max.

Dining table and chairs

Gas and electricity included

Gowns and slippers

Hot tub

Kettle

Kitchen corner or kitchenette

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Other restrictions

Car parking by pitch not allowed

Extras

BBQ Pack (max unlimited)		£25 (£25) per item
Birthday celebration package (2 max)		£60 (£60) per stay
Chill package (5 max)		£30 (£30) per item
Dog (2 max)		£30 (£30) per stay
Doggy treat package (4 max)		£25 (£25) per item
Early check-in (1 max)		£30 (£30) per stay
Late check-out (1 max)		£30 (£30) per stay
Log basket (max unlimited)		£10 (£10) per item
Luxury Champagne (6 max)		£60 (£60) per item
Marshmallow kit (max unlimited)		£20 (£20) per item
Romance Package (2 max)		£40 (£40) per item
Travel cot (1 max)		£10 (£10) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £400 (£400) 2 nights, 2 adults

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub 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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

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

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse 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

Ferry

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, 20 June 2026 – Saturday, 20 June 2026)
Manchester, England 18 km
Creamfields (Thursday, 27 August 2026 – Thursday, 27 August 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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Booking terms and conditions

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 14 day(s) of arrival.

Occupancy

Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.

Changes to your holiday

Changes cannot be made once you have booked.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

Dogs

Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: a £200,00 (R4 400,32) damage/cleanliness deposit hold is required prior to arrival and will be released within 24 hours of your departure date after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found. The site will contact you for your card details so that the deposit is pre-authorised on the card used to make your booking.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Safety

No charcoal barbecues allowed.
No electric barbecues allowed.
No gas barbecues allowed.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 10:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.

Safety

Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Pitches

Tents are not accepted at this park.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Arrivals and departures

There is no reception at this site. Please check in at the pod instead.

Reception

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Dogs

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Arrivals and departures

The site will send you further check-in information 3 day(s) before your arrival.

General

This site does have a catch-and-return fishing policy in place.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Dogs

We only allow dogs up to 30kg.

General

You'll need an Environment Agency rod licence (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).

Hired accommodation

Your unit must be left clean and tidy, a fine of £50,00 (R1 100,08) will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Payment terms

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-site 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 R8 865,12 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.