Thornfield Camping Cabins offers ensuite glamping accommodation just north of the idyllic Lake District. Sit back and relax in this peaceful, rural setting surrounded by woodlands, an abundance of wildlife and breathtaking countryside views. Dog friendly pods with optional therapeutic jet spa hot tubs.

Easy access to the Lake District National Park, stunning countryside views

Family friendly glamping pods with optional therapeutic jet spa hot tubs

Just a ten minute walk from village center and five minutes from a country pub

About Thornfield Camping Cabins

On the outskirts of the Lake District, nestled between Carlisle and Caldbeck, this site is the result of a passion to create an outdoor haven for guests. A warm welcome allows glampers to feel that they are amongst friends here. This peaceful glamping getaway has a range of cosy, high quality and affordable pods. All are self catered and equipped with home comforts including underfloor heating, a kitchen with fridge, microwave, kettle, and toaster. Crockery and cutlery are also provided, as are a portable hob and pans on request. Onsite you'll find a total of six luxury ensuite pods and a pod with a bathroom a short walk away. Ideal for a couples getaway or family break. There are four family sized pods each with the option to add a hot tub, sleeping two adults and up to three children. Two of which are dog friendly (Fox and Badger) and two are not (Pheasant and Owl). All four are equipped with a bathroom including a separate shower, toilet and sink. You'll also find a fully made up bed and a large double sofa bed. The site is also home to three standard pods, sleeping two adults. Inside Deer and Squirrel you'll find a compact ensuite with shower, toilet and sink, a fully made up bed, there is also the option the option to add a hot tub. Finally, the third standard pod, Stable, is tucked away next to the facilities and near the car park area. Please note, there is no open view and bedding is not included in the price of booking. However, it can be added on as an extra. There is also an option to add a hot tub to stays two nights or more. Free car parking during your stay (one vehicle per pod). Additional vehicles by arrangement only and chargeable. Well behaved dogs are welcome but must be kept off the furniture and on a lead! Please bring a rug or blanket if necessary for your dog.

Ensuite pods are available all year round. The Stable camping pod is available between Easter and September.

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Facilities and amenities

Pod facilities include an en suite toilet and shower. The Stable has a toilet and shower a short walk away. WiFi is available. Therapeutic jet spa hot tubs are available with all pods on the main site. Laundry with additional fridge and freezer space available in utility room named "Meg's room".

The Woodside Welcome cycle cafe next door to the site provides home-cooked breakfasts delivered to your door. During the summer, the site provides outdoor games such as a football goal, trampoline and swing ball.

The site is also just a mile away from the Bridge End Inn and is easily walkable from a footpath starting opposite the site. A regular bus service runs to Bridge End and Dalston is just two miles away.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


A note from the site themselves...

We have welcomed clients since July 2016 and along with our team, aim to provide you with a warm welcome and a pleasant stay. We strive to provide high quality, affordable and warm year-round self catering accommodation with home from home comforts.

Our passion is to create an outdoor haven, sympathetic to the natural environment for our guests to enjoy while enjoying a quality glamping stay. We like to think of the little things for our guests with a warm welcome to everyone enabling our guests to feel they are with friends. We look forward to meeting you, Karen and Andrew


Map and address

Park address

Thornfield Camping Cabins,

Hawksdale, Dalston, Carlisle, Cumbria & Lake District, CA5 7BX

Coordinates

54.8169, -2.9813 | NY 36 47

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Thornfield Camping Cabins is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 7 accommodation options on-site

Deer Ensuite Glamping Pod (Optional Hot Tub, Dog Friendly)

Max 2 people

Sleeps two adults, with option to add a hot tub. Inside you'll find a double bed with bedding and a compact wet room ensuite. Pets welcome. Portable hob and pans available on request.

Squirrel Ensuite Glamping Pod (Optional Hot Tub, Dog Friendly)

Max 2 people

Sleeps two adults, with option to add a hot tub. Inside you'll find a double bed with bedding and a compact wet room ensuite. Pets welcome. Portable hob and pans available on request.

Pheasant Ensuite Glamping Pod (Optional Hot Tub, No Dogs)

Max 4 people

Spacious pod with larger table and chairs; double bed with bedding; a full ensuite with separate shower cubicle (Please bring your own bedding for sofa bed) Option to add on a hot tub. Sorry no pets. Portable hob and pans available on request.

Owl Ensuite Glamping Pod (Optional Hot Tub, No Dogs)

Max 4 people

Spacious pod with larger table and chairs; double bed with bedding; a full ensuite with separate shower cubicle (Please bring your own bedding for sofa bed) Option to add on a hot tub. Sorry no pets. Portable hob and pans available on request.

Badger Ensuite Glamping Pod (Optional Hot Tub, Dog Friendly)

Max 4 people

Badger pod is slightly larger in floor space, and includes an ensuite with toilet, shower cubicle and sink area. Bedding is provided for double bed, (please bring your own bedding for sofa bed). Option to add on a hot tub for your stay. Pets welcome.

Fox Ensuite Glamping Pod (Optional Hot Tub, Dog Friendly)

Max 4 people

Fox pod is slightly larger in floor space and includes an ensuite with toilet, shower cubicle and sink. Bedding is provided for double bed, (please bring your own bedding for sofa bed). Option to add a six seater hot tub for your stay. Pets welcome.

Stable Ensuite Camping Pod (Optional Hot Tub, No Dogs)

Max 2 people

Located next to the stable, garage and facility room (no open views). Pull out bench seating that converts into a double bed, with an ensuite wet room. Bedding not provided but you can add on a bedding pack. Option to add on a hot tub. Sorry, no pets.



Interested in staying at Thornfield Camping Cabins?

Call 01228 319028 to book.

9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday

Unfortunately Thornfield Camping Cabins doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.


FAQ

Check-in time is between 4pm - 8pm. Late arrivals after 8pm must be arranged in advance (no check-ins after 9.30pm). Check out is at 10am.

Yes, dogs are welcome. However, they must be kept on the lead at all times and not left unattended.

Sorry, open fires and disposable BBQs are not permitted. Charcoal and gas BBQs can be hired during your stay.

Yes, groups are allowed and the maximum group booking size is three cabins.


You will find a pack of playing cards in the table drawer and also indoor games in the bed settee.

There is an activities/games chest and a green store located next to the brown storage sheds with a range of activities and games for children and adults alike in the spring and summer months.

They include the following:

  • Trampoline
  • Pop up football net and footballs
  • Cricket set
  • Various bats/racquets and balls
  • Croquet set
  • Quoits
  • Giant snakes and ladders
  • Giant noughts and crosses
  • Giant 4 in a row
  • Jumbo foam dominoes
  • Frisbee
  • Bounce balls
  • Ball pit/pop up tent/play tunnel
  • Swing balls are located near the pods which are also for your use.

Off-site, there are plenty of things to do too. Clay Pigeon Shooting Tuition is offered for all levels of experience at Green Quarries only a short distance away.

This area is also popular with cyclists as the Reivers route 10 runs nearby as well as route 7 of the National Cycle network. Both routes run straight past the site.

Also popular with walkers as the Cumbria Way walk runs nearby.

Other attractions include:

  • Carlisle Castle and Carlisle Cathedral (15 minutes)
  • Walby Farm Park (25 minutes)
  • Watchtree Nature Reserve (20 minutes)
  • Talkin Tarn Country Park (30 minutes)
  • Hadrians Wall (40 minutes)

Interested in staying at Thornfield Camping Cabins?

Call 01228 319028 to book.

9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday

Unfortunately Thornfield Camping Cabins doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for Thornfield Camping Cabins was last updated on November 1st, 2024 at 2:13 AM

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