Thornfield Luxury Camping Pods nr Dalston & Caldbeck

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Leave the M6 at J42 and travel 5 miles on the B5299 from Dalston, south towards Welton.

Shortly after leaving Dalston there is a left hand turn, the road straightens and leads to a right hand turn.

Just on the sharp right bend take the road signposted Rose Castle and Raughton Head.

ONCE OFF THE MAIN ROAD PLEASE DO NOT FOLLOW YOUR SAT NAV. We are 1/3 mile on the right.

Thornfield Luxury Camping Pods are set in a picturesque setting between Carlisle and Caldbeck on the edge of the Lake District National Park. We are in close proximity to the Northern Fells.

Our camping pods provide high quality, affordable and warm year-round self catering accommodation with home from home comforts, in a tranquil rural setting.

A real back to nature holiday experience surrounded by woodlands, walks and extensive rural views.

4 types of pod available:

Fox & Badger - (large family pods) Max 2 adults or (2 adults and 3 x under 16's). (pet friendly)
Pheasant & Owl - (large family pods) Max 2 adults or (2 adults and 3 x under 16's). Third child free of charge. (pet free pods)
Deer & Squirrel - (standard pods) - Max 2 adults (pet friendly pods)
Stable - Standard Pod Max 2 persons - (bedding not included for 1 night only bookings. Pet free pod)

Also included:

Free wifi
New - Our Utility / Shower Room - provides additional fridge / freezer space, washing machine & tumble dryer facilities. Sink for washing muddy boots
Also a large shower room but also for the occasional tent camper
Gas BBQ Hire (can be used to heat pans)
Fire pit hire with charcoal BBQ swing arm grill option
FREE car parking free
One vehicle per cabin
Additional cars by arrangement only - off peak season only
NEW - 2 electric vehicle charging points
Provision for well behaved dogs (chargeable)
Comprehensive information folder on the local area. Information on walking and cycling

PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS AND AVAILABILITY.

All pods have an additional option of a hot tub.

WE ARE DOG FRIENDLY.

Thornfield Camping Cabins Q&A

Open

All year

Facilities

2025 Rates

PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR PRICE INFO.

Booking Required

Yes. Minimum stay 2 nights Friday to Sunday.

Users

Families, small groups of friends.
All cabins sleep a maximum of 2 adults in any one cabin.

Max Pods

6 luxury & 1 standard camping pods available:
4 x Large Family Pods
2 x Standard Pod
1 x Budget Pod

Number of Washrooms

Ensuite wet room with each camping cabin

Utility room for all guests - additional fridge & freezer storage washing machine & tumble dryer facilities. Sink for washing muddy boots.

Also a large shower room for also occasional campers only.

Number of Showers

See above.

Car Parking

Yes - car parking area a short distance from the cabins.
2 electric charge stations available.

Gas refills available?

N/A.

Open fires allowed?

No. Fire pit hire available.

Disposable BBQ allowed

No. Gas BBQ hire available for hire.

Nearest food & drink

Country Kitchen Cafe, Dalston (1.5 miles).
Big breakfasts, light lunches, coffee & cake, 01228 711431.

The Blue Bell Inn, Dalston (1.5 miles)
Pub & Dining. Good food and real ale. 01228 712061.

The Bridge End Inn, Dalston (1 mile)
Pub & Dining. Good food and real ale. 01228 710161.

The Watermill Cafe, Caldbeck (7 miles)
Cafe - snacks, lunches, take away

Oddfellows Arms, Caldbeck (7 miles)
Pub food & restaurant. real ale, breakfast available.

Nearest Cashpoint

Dalston (1.5 miles) - Co-Op Shop.

Mountain Bike Hire

No - nearest in Carlisle (5 miles) - Arragon's Cycle Hire.

Bike repairs in Dalston - Mystery Cycles - 07935 058137.

Local Walks

Public footpath / cycleway from Dalston to Carlisle (accessed at St. Michael's Primary School)

Rose Castle (circular walk) A picturesque walk of 1 hour via the River Caldew and Rose Castle (historic home of the Bishop of Carlisle)

Cumbria Way
Carrock Fell & High Pike
Cycling - almost on Reivers Route 10 and National Cycle Network Route 7.