Cairn Meadow Pods
From £98 For 1 night, 4 adults
- 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
Site type
4
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
Curlew camping pod (no pets)
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 4.8m width x 3.5m length (15.7ft width x 11.5ft length) Calculated area: 16.8m² (180.8ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £98 1 night, 2 adults
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Heron camping pod (no pets)
4 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 4.8m width x 3.5m length (15.7ft width x 11.5ft length) Calculated area: 16.8m² (180.8ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £98 1 night, 2 adults
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Moorhen camping pod (pet friendly)
4 people maximum Dimensions: 4.8m width x 3.5m length (15.7ft width x 11.5ft length) Calculated area: 16.8m² (180.8ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £98 1 night, 2 adults
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Oyster Catcher camping pod (pet friendly)
4 people maximum Dimensions: 4.8m width x 3.5m length (15.7ft width x 11.5ft length) Calculated area: 16.8m² (180.8ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £98 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
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The pod was brilliant had everything we needed apart from the shower…
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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.…
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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
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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…
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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…
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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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Very lovely and tidy. Beautiful area and view.…
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Curlew camping pod (no pets)
Liked: Very lovely and tidy. Beautiful area and view.
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Lovley place really enjoyed our stay…
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Moorhen camping pod (pet friendly)
Liked: Lovley place really enjoyed our stay
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Beautiful Pods, perfect scenery, great escape!
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Curlew camping pod (no pets)
Liked: Excellent pod, has everything you need for a family of 4 including cutlery/crockery. However take bedding and towels if there’s more than 2 going i.e kids as you only get enough for 2 people. Beautifully laid out pod. Used every part of it. Huge storage capacity under the main double bed. Gorgeous scenery to wake up to. Peaceful and quiet. Absolutely lovely especially when weather holds up. Nice to have gotten a welcome drink and a little milk in the fridge for a cuppa when we arrived. We didn’t use the fire-pit but just make sure to bring your own wood/coal and firelighters, lovely private bench next to it to use. Seating and table on pod decking for 4. Very close to Carlisle in terms of food/shops etc. Also plenty of pubs nearby and streams to walk along. Pooley bridge is a great day out which isn’t too far and there’s the Airaforce waterfall which we drove to. Lots of outdoor fun nearby or within 1 hour away which was great for travelling on days out including Scotland for the day or down to Keswick/Windermere. Would definitely return here again, very sad to now be home.
Disliked: Gorgeous pods and fully heated. But by gosh was it warm! Maybe an instruction manual to turn this down a bit or off and on when needed. Shower is also run off a hot water tank so unless your very fast you need to leave 10-15 mins between each hot shower for it to fill. Feel the bathroom is missing a tiny window just to let steam out and brighten it up slightly but still a stunning well equipped bathroom and pod. Don’t expect to get takeaways as it’s a little off the main path, if your not one to cook there’s plenty of places to eat in Carlisle about 20 mins away just be sure to research and book in advance! No wifi however data usage was fine. No connection problems for us. But put the phone down and enjoy the outdoors.
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Loved it, clean and tidy, everything you need and more, great price.…
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Oyster Catcher camping pod (pet friendly)
Liked: Loved it, clean and tidy, everything you need and more, great price.
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The unit was clean and the instructions to check in were clear.…
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Heron camping pod (no pets)
Liked: The unit was clean and the instructions to check in were clear.
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Features
Dogs allowed
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
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)
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 BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.86026°N
-2.75062°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allonby | 28 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Carlisle Castle 8.1 mi
Birdoswald Roman Fort 10.7 mi
The Rheged Centre 14.8 mi
World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 15.9 mi
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 16 mi
National Trust
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 15.8 mi
Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 18.3 mi
Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 20.1 mi
Wordsworth House and Garden 28.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Castle Carrock Circular 2.6 mi
CORBY CASTLE 3.1 mi
Talkin Tarn Country Park Circular 4.6 mi
GELTSDALE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 09/03/2006) 6.6 mi
Hadrian's Wall Part 3 - Lanercost Priory to Walltown Army Museum 7.7 mi
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)
Penrith, Cumbria 17.7 mi
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.
Want to know more about camping in The Lake District and Cumbria?
- 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 £98 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.