When can I check in and check out of Carrock Pods?

On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Carrock Pods?

From £330 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Carrock Pods

View prices & book 10 12 reviews

Adults-only Lake District glamping pods at the foot of Carrock Fell
A 20-minute drive to Blencathra; 25 minutes to Keswick
Private hot tub, ensuite shower room and mini kitchen for each pod

Now, Alfred Wainwright knew a thing or two about the Lake District – so when this esteemed author says that Carrock Fell is the second-most interesting fell in the northern Lakes you’d have to believe him. (Blencathra is top of the list, by the way – and that’s not far away either…) Just at the foot of this fabulous fell is Carrock Pods, an adults-only glamping spot that’s probably got some of the finest views the Cumbria countryside has to offer. The pods have been designed to help guests make the most of that scenery from inside or out – perhaps you’d like to settle on the private veranda to cook dinner over the firepit, or maybe you’d prefer to snuggle up on the sofa and take in the views through the pod’s glass front… The fully insulated pods are constructed from solid timber and have heating and double glazing to keep them lovely and cosy in all weathers. Each one has a double bedroom, an ensuite shower room and a mini kitchen with hob, microwave, fridge, kettle and toaster. Comfy chairs and a picnic bench outside mean that you’ve got plenty of choice of places to take in the stunning views, but surely the essential experience here is to pour a drink and take it out for a soak in your private hot tub as the sun sets. It’s equally fabulous after dark too, as this is an area of low light pollution that should allow for starry skies on a clear night. Supplies for these romantic alfresco evenings can be picked up at the shops in Wigton or Keswick (both about 25 minutes’ drive away). The nearest pub is about 10 minutes’ drive away if you’d like an evening out.

Site type

Open all year

Please note

Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
No gas barbecues allowed.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
No electric barbecues allowed.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

On a clear night plenty of stars and planets to see.

Great location, clean well kept and presented cabins.

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Andrew D. Apr 2025

Carrock View camping pod (hot tub)

Liked: Great location, clean and well presented cabin, very friendly owner, made us feel very welcomed and always making sure we had everything we needed. Will definitely re-visit.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful site and clean facilities 10/10

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Gavin F. Mar 2025

Carrock View camping pod (hot tub)

Liked: After 17 years of looking after our boys me and the wife went away for our first weekend alone. It was lovely and quite no neighbours or distractions just a weekend of chilling. The pods were very cosy even when the weather was chilly out side the pod was very warm. The hot tub is now run on bio diesel so they are kept hot all the time and are there ready for a quick dip when you are. Met David the host on arrival and just before we departed so was left to if for the duration of our stay.

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Amazing site and would love to come back.

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Anonymous Jan 2025

Carrock View camping pod (hot tub)

Liked: The pods were lovely and warm and felt brand new, so clean and tidy and had all amenities needed for this type of break. The location brilliant for walks and the views and setting in the hot tub were beautiful. Host David was great and made sure we had all we needed, very friendly and helpful, thank you so much.

Disliked: No dislikes.

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David was very welcoming and showed us to our pod. The pod's…

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David H. Dec 2024

Carrock Sunset camping pod (hot tub)

Liked: David was very welcoming and showed us to our pod. The pod's are very cosy, clean and in a perfect location. Quiet, secluded and perfect for a couples getaway. Easy driving distance to lots of walks and attractions in the lake district. Definitely will be going back

Disliked: Nothing

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We really enjoyed our stay. The host was very friendly and checked…

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Anonymous Jul 2024

Carrock Squirrel camping pod (hot tub, large)

Liked: We really enjoyed our stay. The host was very friendly and checked on us everyday. The accommodation was perfect, no issues with anything. Was even greeted by the hosts dog every morning which was lovely. Will definitely be going back and would definitely recommend.

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The location. The owner David was so helpful and went above and…

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David M. Jun 2024

Carrock View camping pod (hot tub)

Liked: The location.
The owner David was so helpful and went above and beyond to make are stay amazing.
The bed was so comfy the shower was amazing the hot tube was well maintained and to the temperature we asked David to get it at for us everything about it I loved

Disliked: Nothing I disliked

Recommend to friends Visit again

A wonderful place to relax,clean, tidy and very cozy. Hot tub totally…

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Inesa N. Nov 2023

Carrock View camping pod (hot tub)

Liked: A wonderful place to relax,clean, tidy and very cozy. Hot tub totally relaxing...

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Anonymous Jun 2023

Carrock View camping pod (hot tub)

Liked: Absolutely everything. The views from the pod were stunning. Wood-fired hot tub was perfect for relaxing after a long walk.

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The pod was amazing, much bigger than expected and spotless. Had everything…

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Anonymous Mar 2023

Carrock Sunset camping pod (hot tub)

Liked: The pod was amazing, much bigger than expected and spotless. Had everything you need.
Host was very helpful and the hot tub was gorgeous.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything!! Locations, cleanliness, facilities, peace and quiet, wildlife…

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Simon W. Feb 2023

Carrock View camping pod (hot tub)

Liked: Everything!!
Locations, cleanliness, facilities, peace and quiet, wildlife

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

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 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

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Carrock Pods

Linewath

Hesket Newmarket

Cumbria

England

CA7 8JT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.69971°N
-3.00131°W

Nearest transport

Coach

8.8 mi Bus Station

10.1 mi Rail Station

13.7 mi Bus Station

Rail

10.1 mi Penrith North Lakes Rail Station

10.1 mi Dalston (Cumbria) Rail Station

11.1 mi Wigton Rail Station

Ferry

9.2 mi Keswick Ferry Landing

9.3 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing

9.5 mi Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing

Airport

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

All set to get your eyes on some of the Lake District’s most scenic spots? Once you’ve thoroughly explored Carrock Fell, set off to see the one that Wainwright said was the best of the lot – Blencathra (20 minutes’ drive), which has a variety of routes up to its 868-metre peak, from easy ones to more challenging climbs. After that, there are still more fabulous views to be had at the likes of Aira Force waterfall (25 minutes) and Catbells (35 minutes). Whinlatter Forest Park (half an hour) has great trails for both walking and mountain biking, or you could set off for a gentle stroll with a woolly companion from Alpacaly Ever After (half an hour). For different days out, visit Keswick (25 minutes) for the Derwent Pencil Museum and Theatre by the Lake, meet the residents of the Lake District Wildlife Park (half an hour) or wander around Lowther Castle & Gardens (35 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Allonby	17.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Southerness	26.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
St Bees	28.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seascale	28.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castlerigg Stone Circle 7.7 mi

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 8.4 mi

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 8.8 mi

The Rheged Centre 9.5 mi

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 10.3 mi

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 14.9 mi

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 16.4 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 18.1 mi

Townend 20.3 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 21.7 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Mungrisdale - Bannerdale Crags 2.6 mi

High Pike, Fellside 3.7 mi

Blencathra Classic - Sharp Edge and Narrow Edge 4.7 mi

Threlkeld, Westcoe and Keswick Railway 5.9 mi

Threlkeld - Blencathra - Sharp Edge - Scales - Threlkeld 6 mi

Local events

Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)
Penrith, Cumbria 13.2 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
There is no reception at this site. Please check in at the farm house instead.
The site will send you further check-in information 1 day(s) before your arrival.

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.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.
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.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of £50.00 will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
No electric barbecues allowed.
No gas barbecues allowed.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Carrock Pods have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Carrock Pods dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Carrock Pods? All set to get your eyes on some of the Lake District’s most scenic spots? Once you’ve thoroughly explored Carrock Fell, set off to see the one that Wainwright said was the … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Carrock Pods?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Carrock Pods? From £330 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.