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Cairn Meadow Pods

99%
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17 reviews
 · Cumwhitton, Cumbria, England
3 acres hosted by Gary I.
3 glamping pitches
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Glamping pods in Cumbria's secluded Eden Valley with views of the Pennines

Cairn Meadow’s four cosy, well-equipped glamping pods are huddled around a natural pond in the Cumbrian countryside, providing a peaceful getaway that serves as the perfect base to explore north-west England. Within a 20-minute drive you can get to the Great Border City of Carlisle, the beautiful Geltsdale Nature Reserve, or historic Hadrian’s Wall, while a little further will take you to the Lake District. And yet the site itself feels miles away. A real hidden preserve, with views out onto the Pennines. 

This family-run campsite teams an ideal location with robust amenities. The self-contained pods feature everything you need – an en-suite bathroom, TV, and a kitchenette – along with a number of luxuries – underfloor heating, a firepit, and a hireable barbecue for rustling up some food with your loved ones. Each pod sleeps up to four between their comfortable double bed and pull-out sofa bed, and two of the pods are pet-friendly, so you can bring your dog along for the trip.

The campsite is tucked away in a quiet part of the idyllic Eden Valley, with Cairn Beck flowing alongside. Admire your surroundings from the picnic benches, located in their own wide patch of grass next to the pods, where there's also a firepit. The abundance of water here means you’ll see plenty of wildlife, with the pods themselves – from Moorhen to Oyster Catcher – appropriately named after wading birds. 

Carlisle is great for days out. There's the castle at its heart (home to Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life) and the city's grand cathedral, while the market town of Brampton is a top spot for pubs and cafes. It's 30 minutes, meanwhile, to the edge of the Lake District, where the likes of Skiddaw, Blencathra, High Pike and Great Sca Fell are the nearest peaks to climb. Start and finish somewhere like Keswick for good foodie options after or make your way back to Cairn Meadow for something closer to home... If you fancy a tipple without the drive, The Pheasant is a 20-minute walk away, a good old-fashioned country pub with a real sun trap of a beer garden.

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Heron (No Pets)

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Glamping pod · Sleeps 4
Fully furnished Glamping pod sleeps up to 4 people on 1 double bed and a sofa bed. Complete with underfloor heating, private decking with table and chairs, fire pit and with the option of hiring a BBQ. En suite shower room with toilet and heated towel rail.
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Oyster Catcher

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Glamping pod · Sleeps 4
Fully furnished Glamping pod sleeps up to 4 people on 1 double bed and a sofa bed. Complete with underfloor heating, private decking with table and chairs, fire pit and with the option of hiring a BBQ. En suite shower room with toilet and heated towel rail.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
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Moorhen

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Glamping pod · Sleeps 4
Fully furnished Glamping pod sleeps up to 4 people on 1 double bed and a sofa bed. Complete with underfloor heating, private decking with table and chairs, fire pit and with the option of hiring a BBQ. En suite shower room with toilet and heated towel rail.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
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Picnic table
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Reviews

99% Recommend41 Ratings · 17 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
With pets ·
Moorhen
These pods are lush. There’s everything you’ll need (except bedding for the sofa bed - which is absolutely fine). It’s a beautiful location too. There were a few little bottles of wine on the table when we arrived, which was a lovely touch. Would definitely recommend.
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Stacey F.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
Amazing little site
CURLEW
I loved the pod, had everything you needed, nice peaceful little site. Really good shower, bed was also very comfy would definitely stay again!
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Alannah S.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· April 2024
Great stay
With pets ·
Oyster Catcher
Was a lovely sight, and the pod was immaculately clean and well equipped. Lovely spot with great views and it was very spacious. Only downside was no internet/mobile connection or WiFi. Lovely pub with great food a short walk away.
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Julie I.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2024
Perfect all round!
CURLEW
Very comfortable Pods, absolutely perfect. Lots of small touches to ensure we had a great stay by the host. Lots of space for our dog to have fun and considering we didn't have great weather the Pods were warm and cozy and the underfloor heating was a welcomed luxury. Perfect for a getaway and we will definitely be back. Thanks for hosting us.
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Dean V.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2023
Gorgeous stay
With kids ·
Cairn meadow pods
Absolutely beautiful pod and location. The pod was immaculate, and very well equipped. It had been thoroughly cleaned and had everything we needed. The double bed was brilliant and very comfortable and there was plenty of pillows and bedding. The sofa bed was the only thing that let the pod down, it wasn't very comfortable and had a metal bar that ran along the middle which made it difficult for an older child to sleep on. Shower was a welcome treat and we had plenty of hot water as well as soft, fresh smelling towels. The owner had kindly left a bottle of beer and a small bottle of wine for the grown ups and some Haribo which was a lovely treat. There was also a pint of fresh milk in the fridge. Once of the nicest glamping pods we've stayed in and definitely the cleanest and best equipped!
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Cat C.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2022
Great place
With pets ·
Cairn meadow pods
Loved this place, everything we needed was supplied. Beautiful pod would 100% stay here again!!! Highly recommended.
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Rose Anne M.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2022
Glamping pod with dog
With pets ·
Cairn meadow pods
The pitch was lovely with parking next to the pod. There was a large grassy area in front of the pod with a picnic table and fire pitch for each pod, with plenty space between each one . The pods looked onto the hill with sheep and cows around us . My dog loved the space too .
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Arthur L.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2022
pod with the dogs
With pets ·
Cairn meadow pods
Arrived at pod and it was lovely and clean. Pleasantly surprised with the coffee, tea, sugar and milk (always good to save the search on arrival), the hosts also provided an unexpected small bottle of wine and bottle of beer. The pods are also a short drive to many attractions like Hadrians Wall and the Lake District.
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Gillian B.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2022
Group trip ·
Cairn meadow pods
We had a great stay in the heron pod, it slept 4 of us with plenty of room! Excellent facilities the bathroom was very clean and the kitchen was equipped with tea coffee milk cutlery ect and the outside space had a decking with table and chairs, fire pit and a picnic bench You are able to purchase supplies for the fire like wood and firelights on site. Great location, 3 pubs close by and lots more at a short drive away! We could not recommend enough!! We will definitely be back, thank you Gary
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Libby E.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2022
Glamping pod
With pets ·
Cairn meadow pods
We really enjoyed our stay, the pod was beautiful and had an amazing view! There was some lovely complimentary things on arrive which was very nice! We will definitely be booking again.
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Heather C.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2022
Camping Pods 🏕
Cairn meadow pods
Beautiful little cabin for a small getaway. There were 3 of us and we fit comfortably together between the double bed and the sofa bed. Lots of storage space, as well as kitchen appliances and cutlery. Also in a lovely location with ace views. We even walked to the local pub and they were really friendly and welcoming. Lots of activities to do nearby, the Lake District is about an hour drive but worth it.
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Zack H.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2022
With pets ·
Cairn meadow pods
The pod was brand new. Gorgeous quiet spot. Great facilities. Cumwhitton village is beautiful. We will definitely be back
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Nichola C.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2022
Outstanding
With kids ·
Cairn meadow pods
Lovely Pod with great facilities. Quiet and relaxing few nights away x
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Jane C.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2022
Cairn meadow pods
Great facilities and enjoyed sitting out on the decking too :)
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Liz M.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2022
First time in a Pod
With pets ·
Cairn meadow pods
Stayed in one of the fantastic pet friendly Pods, great facilities, really enjoyed the peace and quiet.
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John M.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2022
Beautiful pod with amazing space!
With pets ·
Cairn meadow pods
Really loved the glamping pod, very spacious and nicely finished. Plenty of grass to enjoy for the dogs too.
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Anthony W.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2022
Cairn meadow pods
Excellent night away, so beautiful. Very helpful hosts and Will definitely be returning!!
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Theresa O.
3 years on Hipcamp

Location

Cumwhitton, Cumbria, England, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Gary I.

Joined in April 2022
From the host
The site is a quiet family run tranquil at the foot of the North Pennines, just beside the Eden Valley. We have static caravans and 6 touring pitches. Only 30 minutes from the Lake District, with Hadrian's wall nearby, the unspoilt Eden Valley and Solway coast all easily reachable. We have the market towns of Brampton and Penrith close by and we border the city of Carlisle. We have numerous lovely walks within a 5min car ride, Talkin tarn the river Gelt, Castle Carrick reservoir and the north pennines
Nearby attractions

Carlisle Castle is a 20-minute drive away and is right in the centre of Carlisle itself. This 900-year-old structure has stood tall following many sieges, with it therefore containing visible evidence of centuries of wars. Hadrian's Wall is a 30-minute drive, providing unforgettable views across its 73-mile stretch, a place to see rare artefacts from the Roman era. Talkin Tarn is a great day out for the family, with this country park providing a bunch of activities – kayaking, paddleboarding, and canoeing are available in its 65-acre lake – as is open water swimming for the brave – along with tearooms for a coffee break. For more picturesque scenery, travel 30 minutes to the Lake District, the largest National Park in England – given its size, make sure you plan a full day out here!

Food and drink

The Pheasant Inn is the closest pub to the site, with it reachable in a 20-minute walk. There's a sizeable outdoor seating area alongside it, and it boasts an individually selected wine menu along with real ales from local breweries, and a restaurant menu of premium takes on classic dishes from around the world. Fantails is a 10-minute drive away, a unique building dating back to the 1600s that used to be a blacksmith's forge. Located on the village green, here you'll find sizeable skewers from its classic dining menu, a special kids menu, and a whole host of cocktails. Bookings are advised (01228 560239). Carlisle has a slew of places to eat and drink, from the luxurious Penny Blue – a bar and restaurant within the award-winning Halston Hotel – and its unique tapas menu, to the extremely popular Alexandros Greek Restaurant and Deli. There's deli takeaway here, too, so you can grab something on the go if you're strapped for time!

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