4.94 /5
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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