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.

Runner up of Best Glamping Site North West England in our 2023 Camping and Glamping Awards

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 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 December, although are available for special requests outside of these dates.

Best Glamping SiteTripadvisor cert. of Excellence

Facilities and amenities

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.

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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 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

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, Dog Free)

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 Free)

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

97%

would recommend

Overall
4.9
Location
4.76
Value for money
4.92
Service
4.95
Facilities
4.89
Cleanliness
4.97

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

Tasha W - Nov 2023

"Would definitely recommend this for a romantic weekend away"

Hannah S - Jun 2023

"They certainly put the glam in glamping"

Alison P - May 2023

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

Angie M - Nov 2022


Absolutely brilliant

Laura G

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Glamping Pod - Ensuite Glamping Pod (Optional Four Person Hot Tub, Dog Friendly)Oct 2024

Family of 2 adults and 1 12 year old boy. It was a very last minute decision to go away so we expected it not to tick all the boxes. We wanted a peaceful few nights away from civilisation with plenty of countryside walks and a hot tub and thankfully stumbled across this hidden gem. We arrived a couple of hours later than planned but we arrived with Barry at the door to welcome us. When we went round to the pods, we were the only people there which is exactly what we wanted. The pod was clean and had everything we could need and more! The hot tub had also been pre-heated for our arrival! There is a pub a 10 minute walk away and the food was absolutely lovely. I don’t have a single negative word to describe our mini break away! Thank you so much!

Fab stay

Lynda R

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Glamping Pod - Ensuite Glamping Pod (Optional Four Person Hot Tub, Dog Friendly)Oct 2024

We stayed with two boys, they absolutely loved the hot tub especially in the rain at night 😂 Supplied with plenty of wood to keep the hot tub nice and hot. We were lucky to have the place to ourselves. The pod was warm enough, there was plenty of room and comfy beds. Beautiful scenery and location. The pub is with walking distance, but we never had chance to go. Wish we could have stayed longer. We will definitely return. Many thanks, Lynda, Sonya & the boys

Site's response

HI Lynda and Sonya, thank you for the kind review. We both greatly appreciate your time to send a review. It would be good to see you all again. Best regards, Barry & Michelle.

Just what we were looking for

Tom H

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Glamping Pod - Adult Only Ensuite Glamping Pods (Optional Hot Tub, Dog Free)Oct 2024

Stayed here for a romantic weekend break and a lovely time! Barry was very friendly and helpful. Making us feel welcome and comfortable. The pod was just what we needed, very clean and nicely decorated/ furnished. Being the end of October we were worried we'd maybe be cold, however it was quite the opposite! Nice, warm and cozy. Thanks for a great time!

Site's response

Thank you for the kind review, we both greatly appreciate it. 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.


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 October 31st, 2024 at 3:57 PM

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