Gillcumber Glamping Pods

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The pods viewed from the sheep field
The pods viewed from the sheep field
Pod with hot tub
Gillcumber folly with eden valley views
Outdoor picnic area
The spectacular eden valley
Some of the locals
Countryside around gillcumber
A curious neighbour
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Pod with hot tub
Gillcumber folly with eden valley views
Outdoor picnic area

  • Luxury pods on a Cumbria farm overlooking the spectacular Eden Valley
  • Hardraw Force half an hour’s drive and Ullswater lake 45 minutes
  • Family-friendly site with a games field and breakfast delivery service
Small, luxurious and peaceful are the keywords at Gillcumber Glamping Pods, set on a working farm in Cumbria’s stunning Eden Valley. And once there, also at your disposal is a welcoming pub in the pretty village of Winton (10 minutes’ stroll) and plenty of shops in the market town of Kirkby Stephen (five minutes’ drive) if you need to top up supplies. And the smart pods at Gillcumber are seriously comfy, with underfloor heating, kitchenettes with electric grills and utensils, a double bed (all linens and towels are supplied) and powerful showers in the ensuite bathrooms. Each one has a small dining area and cosy living space with inviting sofas, and outside there are private gardens and covered seating areas with spectacular views over the Eden Valley. Bringing the kids? The pods sleep up to two adults and two children comfortably. There is a large paddock adjacent to the pods equipped with goal posts for a knock around with a ball and enough space for family games. Should the weather turn against you, indoor toys and classic board games are free to use. This may be a self-catering place, but fresh eggs are sold on site and you can kickstart the day further with a Cumbrian Breakfast (for a small charge) using produce from neighbouring farms and local bakeries. If you’re into alfresco cooking, firepits are for hire, while other thoughtful extras include a ‘date night’ pack of red wine and local cheeses.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

10

Overall rating based on 2 reviews View breakdown

100%

would recommend this site to a friend

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would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lovely place! We had a really nice time will definitely be coming back

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

Leicester camping pod (no pets)

Liked: Everything was lovely especially waking up to that view and going to see the sheep ❤️ wood definitely recommended the hot tub as an extra to xx

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words, we never get bored of that view either. You'd be welcome back anytime :)

Excellent site with clean facilities and friendly hosts.

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

Leicester camping pod (no pets)

Liked: Very clean and comfy, hosts are very friendly and helpful.

Disliked: Everything is fine.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks so much for taking the time out to review. We appreciate it an awful lot and so glad to read that you had a good time. You'd be welcome back anytime. :)

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 Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Gillcumber Glamping Pods

Gillcumber Edge

Winton

Kirkby Stephen

Cumbria

England

CA17 4HU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.49081°N
-2.32094°W

Route directions

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Nearest transport

Coach
32.9 km Bus Station
32.9 km Bus Station
32.9 km Bus Station
Rail
5.1 km Kirkby Stephen Rail Station
14.6 km Appleby Rail Station
18.8 km Garsdale Rail Station
Ferry
35.3 km Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
36.2 km Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
40.8 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

History buffs have a choice of mighty castles to tour: the ruins of 12th-century Pendragon Castle (15 minutes’ drive) is free for all to explore, while you have a fabulous view towards Lake District National Park peaks from Kendal Castle (40 minutes’ drive). Sprawling Barnard Castle (25 minutes) sits over the Tees Gorge, with the added benefit of the Bowes Museum and its sublime art collection close by. If you fancy a day out in the Yorkshire Dales, be sure to drive through Buttertubs Pass (40 minutes), one of the most spectacular roads in the country; from there take in the awesome waterfall at Hardraw (half an hour), shop for antiques in Hawes (40 minutes) or drop by to see the endangered red squirrels at Snaizeholme Red Squirrel Sanctuary (45 minutes). Turning west, you can organise family hikes and boat trips on Ullswater, or take the kids to see cute badgers being fed at RSPB at Wild Haweswater (both 45 minutes). If more action is needed to tire out over-energetic offspring, take them quad biking at the Outdoor Activity Centre (half an hour).

Must see

High Force Waterfall 19.8 km

The Bowes Museum 26.8 km

Barnard Castle 26.8 km

The Rheged Centre 34.5 km

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 35.6 km

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 25.1 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 37.2 km

Townend 39.5 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 40 km

Braithwaite Hall 41.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Kirkby Stephen Circular 2.6 km

The Eden Viaducts 2.6 km

Kirkby Stephen - Nine Standards Rigg 2.7 km

Kirkby Stephen - Nateby - Wharton Hall - Lammerside Castle 3.1 km

Smardale Wildlife Reserve 5.9 km

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, 31 July 2025 – Thursday, 31 July 2025)

    Penrith, England 28.4 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Gillcumber Glamping Pods have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gillcumber Glamping Pods dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gillcumber Glamping Pods? History buffs have a choice of mighty castles to tour: the ruins of 12th-century Pendragon Castle (15 minutes’ drive) is free for all to explore, while you have a fabulous view towards … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gillcumber Glamping Pods?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Gillcumber Glamping Pods? From $556.17 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.