A lakeside glamping pod in the Lake District has been described as a 'pocket of heaven' by guests, offering a 'perfect blend of comfort and nature' with direct access to Windermere Lake.
The Orrest Head pod, located in Newby Bridge near Ulverston, Cumbria, is available to book via Holiday Cottages. It features a double bed cabin with a raised patio overlooking the lake, and is situated within the Lake District National Park.
Comfort and Nature Combined
The pod comes equipped with a bedroom, kitchenette, dining/living space, and a shower room. Guests can enjoy direct access onto the lake for canoeing, paddle boarding, or wild water swimming, or simply relax on the patio and take in the views.
For those looking to explore, the pod is only four miles from Bowness-on-Windermere, which offers restaurants, cafes, shops, and attractions. Ambleside is ten miles away, featuring an aquarium, motor museum, steam railway, and several 'breathtaking' fell walks. Beatrix Potter fans can take the Windermere ferry to Sawrey and stroll to Hill Top, her former residence.
Guest Reviews Praise the Pod
Guests have left rave reviews, with one writing: "The perfect little getaway. Everything you could need in the cute little cabin."
Another guest said: "So glad we found this little pocket of heaven. It was a very comfortable stay just what we needed to relax for a few days. Would definitely recommend Hill of oaks and we will be returning very soon."
Alternative Retreats
For those considering other options, the Craig Y Nos retreat is a small cabin for two in the Snowdonia National Park, also bookable through Holiday Cottages. It offers 'panoramic' mountain views, a private deck with a wood fired hot tub, and an open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner/bedroom with a separate shower room and log burner. The White Horse Inn is a 15-minute walk away, and nearby attractions include Conwy Falls, Swallow Falls, Dolwyddelan Castle, Conwy Castle, and the National Trust's Bodnant Gardens.
For larger groups, the Pen Y Banc cottage near Builth Wells, Powys is a four-bed single-storey property roughly a two and a half hour drive from Liverpool. It features an enclosed garden with a patio, lawn, and furniture, plus a hot tub. The cottage is available via Sykes Cottages, where it holds a perfect star rating with 56 customer reviews, and has available dates in November, December, and into next year.
