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Wallsend Guest House and Glamping Pods

98%

would recommend

Wigton, Cumbria

HIGHLY RATED

+ 31 photos

Wallsend Guest House and Glamping Pods is set along the Solway Coast, a wildlife-rich AONB, and offers a set of fully equipped ensuite glamping pods as well as pet friendly options too. From this base historic Hadrian's Wall is on your doorstep, Carlisle is around 20 minutes drive inland and the northern edge of the Lake District is only a 40 minute drive away.

Why you'll love it at Wallsend Guest House and Glamping Pods


Featured in our 2024 Outstanding Sites list of reliably excellent camping, glamping, and touring sites

Luxurious glamping nestled in the heart of an area of outstanding natural beauty

Nestled along the Solway Coast, with Hadrian's Wall on your doorstep

Just twenty minutes from Carlisle and forty minutes from the Lake District

About the site


This tranquil site is within the small village of Bowness-on-Solway, about twelve miles west of Carlisle. Fantastic for walking and cycling, the area is packed with nature and acts as the jumping off point for both the Hadrian's Wall National Trail and the NCN Route 72. Owners Barry and Michelle are locals from Carlisle and are keen cyclists. They're on hand to make your stay a relaxing one, including recommending an excellent local pub or the right cycle route. A set of furnished glamping pods make the perfect base for exploring the area. Each sleeps up to four and is toasty warm with heating and electricity supplied. Inside there are excellent beds and sofa beds, a TV and mod cons such as a fridge, toaster, kettle, sink and set of hot plates. You even have a comfy table and chairs too. If you're wanting to fully indulge, opt for one of the pods with either a two, or four person log burner hot tub. Enjoy a glass of wine whilst you unwind beneath the stars, the perfect way to spend your evening! Dogs are welcome to stay with you, but must be on a lead at all times and be cleaned up after. Whole site booking for your exclusive use is also available.

"The hot tub was very relaxing and you could see all the stars, we even spotted some shooting stars!"

Tasha W

"Would definitely recommend this for a romantic weekend away"

Hannah S

"They certainly put the glam in glamping"

Alison P

"Enjoyed the hot tub, star gazing & the most beautiful walks around the site ... We can't recommend this place enough"

Angie M

The site is open from 10th February to 1st December, although are available for special requests outside of these dates.

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Facilities and amenities

Accessible facilities

Adult only

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Fires allowed

Shop

Showers

Toilets

WiFi

Glamping

Hot tubs

Near beach

Near pub

Open year round

Peaceful

Ensuite shower and toilet facilities are available within each pod.

Just up the road is the local pub which serves meals each day of the week and there are many other pubs within a short distance. The nearest shop is at Kirkbride, a short drive away.


A note from the site themselves...

We purchased the pods from a couple who were retiring in October 2020. Our process for building the site was all done through covid so we only eventually May 2021. We were most attracted to the village life, history of the site and the part it has played over the centuries as we are located in a UNESCO world heritage site, Hadrian's Wall, and also we are in an AONB.

The site is surrounded by agricultural fields and we love having visits from owls, deer, geese and wonderful seasonal migrating birds. By location, the site is very peaceful, something we endeavour to keep, our location is remote and is great for those who need to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and embrace nature.

Both of us had very busy jobs in a totally different sector to hospitality, however, we loved using our holiday time to stay in pods or small family-run establishments. One of our favourite things is meeting guests and chatting to them about our area and helping them to embrace the local area and its attractions.


Map and address

Park address

Wallsend Guest House and Glamping Pods,

The Old Rectory, Bowness-on-Solway, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 5AF

Coordinates

54.9520, -3.2127 | NY 22 62

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Wallsend Guest House and Glamping Pods is ideal for...

Couples

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 5 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

2 x Adult Only Ensuite Glamping Pods (Optional Hot Tub)

Max 2 people

Adult only pods with a double bed. Bedding is included. A TV, heating, ensuite with a shower, kitchen essentials, a fridge and hot plates. Outside is a private Kirami eco-friendly log burner hot tub that can be booked. Sorry, no dogs.

2 x Ensuite Glamping Pods (Optional Two Person Hot Tub, Dog Friendly)

Max 4 people

A pod with a memory foam double bed and a sofa bed, bedding is included. Including electricity, heating, TV, ensuite with shower, microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle and a pair of hot plates. Outside there is a two person hot tub that can be booked.

Ensuite Glamping Pod (Optional Four Person Hot Tub, Dog Friendly)

Max 4 people

With a double bed and sofa bed, and memory foam mattresses. Bedding is included. Electricity, heating and a TV. An ensuite with shower, microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle and hot plates. Outside, a log burner hot tub for four people, that can be booked.


Wallsend Guest House and Glamping Pods reviews

4.92 /5

40 reviews

98%

would recommend

Overall
4.92
Location
4.88
Value for money
4.92
Service
4.95
Facilities
4.9
Cleanliness
4.97

Pickhill Pod

Keren B

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Glamping Pod - Ensuite Glamping Pods (Optional Two Person Hot Tub, Dog Friendly)Apr 2025

So peaceful and relaxing. Nothing bad to say! Comfortable pod and great facilities, although could do with a new tin opener! Overall 10/10! The few days we were there went too fast.

Site's response

Thank you Keren for the review and that you had a relaxing get away. Should have asked us for a replacement tin opener, anyhow thank you for pointing it out. Regards Barry & Michelle.

nice break

Aaron C

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Glamping Pod - Ensuite Glamping Pod (Optional Four Person Hot Tub, Dog Friendly)Apr 2025

lovely stay. thank you.

Site's response

Thank you Aaron for the review and pleased you had a lovely break. Best Regards Barry & Michelle.

Amazing

Sara C

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Glamping Pod - Ensuite Glamping Pod (Optional Four Person Hot Tub, Dog Friendly)Apr 2025

We had an Amazing stay here,there’s everything you need in the pod,It’s clean and comfortable and peaceful,The hot tubs a bonus,we would definitely return 😀

Site's response

Thank you for the kind review, really pleased you enjoyed your first stay with us.See you all again. Best Regards Barry & Michelle.

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FAQ

Check-in is available between 3:30pm and 6pm and departure is due before 10am on your last day.

Yes, up to two well behaved dogs are welcome to join you, provided they are kept on a lead whilst onsite and not a breed/crossbreed listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 - a dog paddock is also on the site.

Charcoal BBQs are available to hire onsite as well as fire pits - log bundles are available to purchase from the site.

Hadrian's Wall is just a stone's throw from the site, stretching for nearly 80 miles with a national trail and access to the NCN Route 72. Nature lovers should head to Campfield Marsh RSPB with an abundance of wildlife to see including redshanks, lapwings and swans, or why not take a trip to Carlisle and admire its 900 year old castle? You're also within easy reach of the Lakes and Scottish Borders too.

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Things to do on site and in the Wigton area

Birdwatching at Campfield Marsh RSPB is an ideal option for nature lovers. Many trails lead to a wheelchair accessible hide perfect for spotting lapwings, redshanks and snipe in the summer and thousands of swans, ducks and geese in the winter.

Perfect for history fans, cyclists and walkers, Hadrian's wall stretches across 73 miles and reaches Bowness-on-Solway, steeped in history. There's both a national trail and a cycleway to follow, and the most important monument of Roman Britain is not to be missed!

Being between the Lakes and Scottish Borders, both are within easy reach. Have a browse around buzzing Carlisle or spend a day uncovering the incredible fells of the Lake District.

Other things to see and do:

  • Clip and Climb Maryport
  • Maryport Aquarium
  • Tullie House Museum
  • Carlisle Castle
  • West Coast Indoor Karting Maryport
  • The Lakes Distillery Bassenthwaite
  • Gretna Gateway Shopping Centre
The listing for Wallsend Guest House and Glamping Pods was last updated on April 24th, 2025 at 10:01 AM

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