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We're delighted to introduce our new Pod Village - The Hive, which opened in 2022. You can now enjoy a breakaway in one of our 9 heated pods which are nestled in our woodland area here at Ghyll Head. The opportunities are endless here in the stunning Lake District. 

Just a stones throw away from Lake Windermere and with an amazing array of fabulous walking and mountain-biking routes on the door step our Pods are a great base to allow you to explore this superb part of the country.

Our location is second to none with Bowness-on-Windermere just three miles away with its bustling bars, restaurants and shops should you want to mix it up.

Great for exploring or simply relax and chill out

The opportunities are endless here in the stunning Lake District. 

Just a stones throw away from Lake Windermere and with an amazing array of fabulous walking and mountain-biking routes on the door step our Pods are a great base to allow you to explore this superb part of the country.

Our location is second to none with Bowness-on-Windermere just three miles away with its bustling bars, restaurants and shops should you want to mix it up.

Take a look at what's waiting for you.....

Amenities

Our accessible pods are a great alternative to traditional camping - great for those not overly confident at pitching a tent! Our self catered Pods are ideal for couples and families and can sleep up to 5 people. Two of our Pods are also pet friendly.

Our Camping Pods have:

  • Comfy single beds with mattresses
  • Under bed heating
  • 2 plug sockets and 2 x 5v USB charging points
  • LED lighting
  • Lockable doors
  • Outdoor seating/picnic bench
  • Parking within the site
  • Guests will need to bring their own bedding or sleeping bags. The mattresses take a standard 3ft sheet.
Our camping pods are located in their own woodland area in which you can relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. 

Please note that we are unable to offer access to Activities to Pod Village bookings. These are available only to our education residential visits. 
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The Buzz Community Room

Within The Hive Pod Village we have The Buzz, our Community Room which is also available to Pod visitors to enjoy if not privately hired. The Buzz is a dry comfortable space where you enjoy your mealtimes, play a board game, or read a book. 

Showers and Toilets

Toilet and shower facilities are available within The Pod Village, just a short walk away from the accommodation. 

Kitchen & Wash Up Area

You can prepare your own food in our well equipped Kitchen area. You'll find

  • Microwave
  • Fridge & Freezer (Please label & date any food left in there)
  • Kettle
  • Toaster
We ask that stoves are not used inside the building however the area adjacent to the wash-up area has tables that can be used to seat stoves (not BBQs)

There are outside sinks for dish washing.

Pod Village Etiquette & Rules

The Hive Pod Village is a small family friendly site catering for those wanting a quiet break away. To make everyone's stay an enjoyable one we ask that guests adhere to a few common sense rules.

  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult 
  • No customer under 18 consumes alcohol 
  • We ask customers not to smoke where not permitted, or in any way to cause a fire hazard. Smoking is not allowed in any Pod, community building or facilities block room.
  • Stag, hen or birthday parties in general are not allowed unless a prior agreement has been made in writing with the Centre. 
  • BBQs must not be placed on decking, picnic benches or grassed areas. Please place BBQs on raised stands or gravel areas. All BBQs must be cold before disposing of.
  • Other than the dedicated campfire site, open fires and fire pits are not allowed onsite.
  • No loud music is to be played on site and all customers must be quiet after 11pm to allow fellow visitors to sleep. 
  • Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times onsite. Dog walking is not available onsite however there is a public footpath leading onto Rosthwaite Heights not far from the site entrance. All dog poop must be bagged and binned. 
Guest Information Sheet
Further useful information, including a map of our site can be found in the following document download

How to Find Us - the postcode for your Sat Nav is LA23 3LN

By Road

The Centre is situated on the eastern side of Lake Windermere, about three miles south of Bowness along the A592 to Newby Bridge

The Postcode for your Sat Nav is LA23 3LN (Please check your route is taking you via either Bowness or Newby Bridge as the back road route on some navigation software sometimes takes you through a deep ford)

The grid reference for the Centre is S.D. 394928 

From the South:

  • The easiest approach is to follow the M6 to junction 36 and then turn left onto the Kendal by-pass for the Lakes.

  • Turn left off the A591 at Windermere and down to Bowness. Follow the A592 towards Newby Bridge, passing the Ferry turn-off and Storrs Hall Hotel.

  • After the hotel the road rises well above the level of the lake and after half a mile passes a road junction on a sharp bend.

  • Three hundred metres beyond that is a minor road junction marked by a red post box and the finger post sign to "Ghyll Head Outdoor Education & Activity Centre" and “Cartmel Fell - Fell Road Only”

  • Turn up this minor road and, in 250 metres on the right, the entrance to the Centre is reached. Visitors to The Hive Pod Village  signs will direct you to your dedicated entrance and car park.
If you see the Beech Hill Hotel on your right-hand side, you have missed the road junction and must retrace your route for a half mile.

By Rail

The nearest train station is Windermere, which is served by Northern Rail Services

Emergency Contacts

If you need assistance with your booking we have a number of options for you:

  • In the first instance please call the Duty Staff Member on:07785587745
  • The Main office is open Mon-Fri 9-5pm 015394 43751

If you have no joy on the numbers above and the call is urgent you can contact one of the Heads of Centre:

  • Julie:07884242589
  • John:07789215516