Wallsend Guest House and Glamping Pods
Wallsend Guest House and Glamping Pods
4.9 /5
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.
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 10th February to 1st December, although are available for special requests outside of these dates.
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.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets on site
Bike hire
CafΓ© / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilet
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
WiFi
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.
4.9 /5
97%
would recommend
"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
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Laura G
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Family of 2 adults and a 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. 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 was 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
Recommends site
Lynda R
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We stayed with two boys, they absolutely loved the hot tub especially in the rain at night π 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
Recommends site
Tom H
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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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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
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