Wallsend Guest House and Glamping Pods is set along the Solway Coast, a wildlife-rich AONB, and offers a set of fully equipped en-suite 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.
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 Wallsend Guest House and Glamping Pods
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 site is open from 1st February to 1st January, although are available for special requests outside of these dates.
Facilities and amenities
En-suite 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.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
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 & Lake District, CA7 5AF
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
Adult Only Ensuite Glamping Pod With Optional Hot Tub (Pet Free)
Max 2 people
Adult only pod 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 with Optional Two Person Hot Tub (Pet 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.
2 x Ensuite Glamping Pods with Optional Four Person Hot Tub (Pet 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.
Pod - Adult Only Ensuite Glamping Pod With Optional Hot Tub (Pet Free) Apr 2024
The glamping pod was spot on, had an amazing weekend. Really recommend this for anyone wanting a little break away. Pub a 2 min walk down the road.
Site's response
Hi Mike, thank you for the 5* review, it is very much appreciated by us both. Hope to see you again in the future. Barry & Michelle.
Our stay in March 2024
Recommends site
Sophie Y
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Pod - Ensuite Glamping Pods with Optional Two Person Hot Tub (Pet Friendly) Mar 2024
We had a lovely stay at Wallsend Glamping Pods.
The site was nice and quiet and the pods were lovely and clean with all essential items included.
The area is very quiet so it's definitely a place to go and relax.
Check in was easy too. Barry was great and came to meet us, he showed us around and how to use the hot tub, which was great. The hot tub was a lovely extra and is more similar to a hot bath outside, which was nice as you don't get the noise of a usual hot tub.
Overall we had a great stay and would recommend to people wanting a quiet few days away.
Site's response
Thank you Sophie for the kind review. We really appreciate your feedback. Best regards Barry & Michelle.
Amazing!
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Tasha W
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Pod - Ensuite Glamping Pods with Optional Two Person Hot Tub (Pet Friendly) Nov 2023
Stayed in Pickhill and had a lovely and relaxing weekend for boyfriend's birthday.
The pod was cosy, warm and clean. Enjoyed the hot tub was very relaxing and could see all the stars, seen some shooting stars!
Went for a meal at The King's Arms, which is just down the road from the pod - had an amazing meal! Ordered takeout the next night from the Garrison Bistro, next to The King's Arms, which was great! Spent the rest of the weekend at Carlisle Castle and town, which is just a short drive away from the pod.
Would definitely stay again.
Site's response
Hi Tash, thank you so much for taking the time to post this lovely review. We both greatly appreciate it and we look forward to hosting you both again. Best regards, Barry & Michelle.
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What time is check-in/out at Wallsend Guest House and Glamping Pods?
Check-in is available between 3:30pm and 6pm and departure is due before 10am on your last day.
Are dogs allowed at Wallsend Guest House and Glamping Pods?
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.
Are campfires/BBQs allowed at Wallsend Guest House and Glamping Pods?
Charcoal BBQs are available to hire onsite as well as fire pits - log bundles are available to purchase from the site.
What attractions are nearby Wallsend Guest House and Glamping Pods?
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.
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 28th, 2024 at 7:59 AM