About this property

Orchard Hideaways is a 16 pod campsite based on the edge of the Lake District, nestled within an ancient apple tree orchard. Located within walking distance of the historic market town Penrith and within easy reach of the M6 and the West Coast Main Line. With the Lake District on its doorstep, Orchard Hideaways is an ideal location to explore the UNESCO World Heritage site complete with breathtaking scenery, mountains, valleys and lakes. Whether you're looking for the perfect rural staycation escape or a stop-off for walkers or cyclists taking part in the Coast to Coast challenge we are suitable for all groups.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
2 bunk beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lynda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely brillant place. Great place for getting about. Was lovely and peaceful as well.
  • Barber
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful setting Facilities were stunning (other than the shower doesnt stay warm long enough )
  • Scott
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We like the BBQ designated area. The pods were nice and warm. Close to shop and main town, not far to travel to tourist locations. Very easy to find.
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location for visiting places in the Lakes. Great quiet site. Great extra facilities that you can hire at an extra cost like the Chill Out. What a great place that is. Owner has put a lot of thought into the outside space with heated...
  • Hannah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved the well equipped pods with a decent sized fridge. The concrete stands for gas cookers and BBQs outside was really useful. The dogs enclosure worked really well for us. Also, being to book the chill out for a party was great 💯
  • Jolene
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was great pods were good the communal area was fab and hot tub bit was great value and a fun night
  • Lucy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I absolutely loved the location! Everything that we wanted to do was within a ten minute drive. If we had more time, we certainly could have walked to some places. Great little base!
  • Ryan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely loved the pods, so cosy, very clean and all the essentials you needed, the beds where so comfy, an added bonus of Wi-Fi and Netflix, perfect getaway.
  • Sam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved the location and how the pods made and placed
  • Kirsty
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely little place for family's and dog friendly

Managed by Orchard Hideaways

Company review score: 8Based on 379 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Welcome to Orchard Hideaways. We are David and Susan Heritage and along with our children and grandchildren, we have lovingly restored this ancient orchard. Having bought the land a number of years ago, we secured planning permission to build no more than 16 camping pods on the site. Over a year later, along with blood, sweat and some tears we cleared the ancient site of 40 years worth of weeds, shrubs and ivy. Needless to say, it was back-breaking, removing tonnes of unwanted earth and rubble. We have since spent the time restoring the remaining apple trees and planting new ones to create a working orchard and a serene place for all our guests to stay. The pods themselves are completely bespoke and lovingly built by us. Each one is designed to make full use of the space, creating the perfect place for outdoor enthusiasts, families or couples to stay. Orchard Hideaways is a family business that was built using each of our skills to create a space for the community to enjoy. We pride ourselves on offering clean, comfortable accommodation and a warm welcome for all of our guests.

Property information

Orchard Hideaways has had a refresh! We have been working hard behind the scenes upgrading both our site and our digital offering to make sure your experience with Orchard Hideaways is perfect. Some upgrades to mention are as follows Children’s play area Covered communal outdoor area Bike storage On site snack vending New booking journey The Chill Out & Sizzle Shack Social Spaces Events day/night calendar Optional Extras

Neighbourhood information

Penrith is a 5 min drive and has lots of cafes, pubs and restaurants to try during your stay! It also has a museum, cinema, a cycle centre, castle with park, a leisure centre with a swimming pool and indoor play area and little independent shops including the famous toffee shop. Popular surrounding attractions are - Ullswater lake / ullswater steamers which take you around the lake - Pooley Bridge, (15 min drive) has numerous cafes, pubs/ restaurants (many accepting dogs) little shops including a lovely specialist food and drink store (Chestnut House). This is best known for its location as it is right next to Ullswater Lake - Aira Force- a really popular walk near Ullswater lake - Rheged, (4 min drive) which has a 60ft cinema screen, gallery, food, shops and an outdoor play area. It also has exciting programs for family fun for example, pumpkin carving at halloween and visiting Santa at Christmas. (research before arrival) - Abbott Lodge Jersey ice cream farm, (10 min drive) It makes over 40 flavours of high quality Jersey ice cream. Has an indoor and outdoor play area, you often get to take a look at the calves - Lowther Castle, Glenridding, Stainton and much more!

Language spoken

English

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House rules

Orchard Hideaways takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Our Social Spaces The Chill Out (Hot Tub, Sauna, Outdoor Projector, BBQ) and The Sizzle Shack (BBQ/Firepit Hut) require additional reservations and are not included in the Pod accommodation price.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests will receive a rental agreement which must be signed and returned to the property prior to arrival. If guests do not receive the agreement on time, they should contact the property management company at the number on the booking confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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