A great base for outdoor adventures in the Lake District, The Hive Pod Village at Ghyll Head is located near the edge of Lake Windermere, five minutes from Bowness-on-Windermere. The site is home to nine simple dog friendly camping pods, each with single beds, electric, lighting with shared facilities and an activity centre for children onsite too. In the heart of the national park, you will be located for mountain climbs, watersports and more!

Why you'll love it at The Hive Pod Village at Ghyll Head


Set in the heart of the Lake District, a stone's throw from Lake Windermere

Simple dog friendly camping pods with electric, heating and outdoor picnic areas

Just five minutes from Bowness-on-Windermere, ten minutes from Windermere town

About the site


A great base for outdoor adventures. Located in the heart of the Lake District National Park, this family and dog friendly site is located near the edge of Windermere, with an onsite activity centre for education residential visits too. The site is home to a total of nine pods sleeping either two, three or five guests. Each pod includes single beds with mattresses, with the five person pods also including a single bunk bed. Do note, bedding and linen are not provided so guests must bring their own. Interiors are kept simple with two plug sockets, 2 USB charging points and LED lighting. There is also under bed heating to help on those cooler nights. A lockable door will lead you out onto a gravel outdoor space with a picnic bench for enjoying meals in the open. Shared heated toilet and shower facilities can be found a short walk away. There is also a communal kitchen area which provides use of a microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster and both indoor and outdoor sinks for doing your washing up. Guests can also bring along their own raised BBQ and camping stove to use outside of the pods. All of the pods are dog friendly too, with up to two pups permitted per pod.


Facilities and amenities

Adult only

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant

Family friendly

Shop

WiFi

Open year round

Peaceful

Site facilities included shared toilets and showers, along with an outdoor sink for washing up and a food prep room with a fridge/freezer and microwave. The site is also nextdoor to an outdoor education and activity centre available for schools only.

For all of the essentials, there are multiple shops and eateries within a ten minute drive.


Pricing and availability

Two Person Camping (Pod 9, Dog Friendly)

Sleeps 2

Electric sockets

Heating

Hot tub

Parking

(Unallocated at car park)

Shower

(Shared facilities)

Toilet

(Shared facilities)

WiFi

Self check-in

(Lock box)

Twin bed

Simple camping pod with two single beds and mattresses. There is under bed heating, two plus sockets, two USB sockets, LED lighting and lockable doors. Outside is a gravel area with a picnic bench. Bedding is not provided. Shared facilities are nearby. Dogs welcome.

Three Person Camping (Pod 1, Dog Friendly)

Sleeps 2

Electric sockets

Heating

Hot tub

Parking

(Unallocated at car park)

Shower

(Shared facilities)

Toilet

(Shared facilities)

WiFi

Self check-in

(Lock box)

Single bed

(Multiple)

Simple camping pod with three single beds and mattresses. There is under bed heating, two plus sockets, two USB sockets, LED lighting and lockable doors. Outside is a gravel area with a picnic bench. Bedding is not provided. Shared facilities are nearby. Dogs friendly.

Five Person Camping (Pod 8, Dog Friendly)

Sleeps 5

Electric sockets

Heating

Hot tub

Parking

(Unallocated at car park)

Shower

(Shared facilities)

Toilet

(Shared facilities)

WiFi

Self check-in

(Lock box)

Single bed

(Multiple)

Simple camping pod with four single beds, a sink bunk bed and mattresses. There is under bed heating, two plus sockets, two USB sockets, LED lighting and lockable doors. Outside is a gravel area with a picnic bench. Bedding is not provided. Shared facilities are nearby. Dogs welcome.

Five Person Camping (Pod 3, Dog Friendly)

Sleeps 5

Electric sockets

Heating

Hot tub

Parking

(Unallocated at car park)

Shower

(Shared facilities)

Toilet

(Shared facilities)

WiFi

Self check-in

(Lock box)

Single bed

(Multiple)

Simple camping pod with four single beds, a sink bunk bed and mattresses. There is under bed heating, two plus sockets, two USB sockets, LED lighting and lockable doors. Outside is a gravel area with a picnic bench. Bedding is not provided. Shared facilities are nearby. Dogs welcome.

Five Person Camping (Pod 2, Dog Friendly)

Sleeps 5

Electric sockets

Heating

Hot tub

Parking

(Unallocated at car park)

Shower

(Shared facilities)

Toilet

(Shared facilities)

WiFi

Self check-in

(Lock box)

Single bed

(Multiple)

Simple camping pod with four single beds, a sink bunk bed and mattresses. There is under bed heating, two plus sockets, two USB sockets, LED lighting and lockable doors. Outside is a gravel area with a picnic bench. Bedding is not provided. Shared facilities are nearby. Dogs welcome.

Five Person Camping (Pod 5, Dog Friendly)

Sleeps 5

Electric sockets

Heating

Hot tub

Parking

(Unallocated at car park)

Shower

(Shared facilities)

Toilet

(Shared facilities)

WiFi

Self check-in

(Lock box)

Single bed

(Multiple)

Simple camping pod with four single beds, a sink bunk bed and mattresses. There is under bed heating, two plus sockets, two USB sockets, LED lighting and lockable doors. Outside is a gravel area with a picnic bench. Bedding is not provided. Shared facilities are nearby. Dogs welcome.

Five Person Camping (Pod 4, Dog Friendly)

Sleeps 5

Electric sockets

Heating

Hot tub

Parking

(Unallocated at car park)

Shower

(Shared facilities)

Toilet

(Shared facilities)

WiFi

Self check-in

(Lock box)

Single bed

(Multiple)

Simple camping pod with four single beds, a sink bunk bed and mattresses. There is under bed heating, two plus sockets, two USB sockets, LED lighting and lockable doors. Outside is a gravel area with a picnic bench. Bedding is not provided. Shared facilities are nearby. Dogs welcome.

Five Person Camping (Pod 7, Dog Friendly)

Sleeps 5

Electric sockets

Heating

Hot tub

Parking

Shower

(Shared facilities)

Toilet

(Shared facilities)

WiFi

Single bed

(Multiple)

Simple camping pod with four single beds, a sink bunk bed and mattresses. There is under bed heating, two plus sockets, two USB sockets, LED lighting and lockable doors. Outside is a gravel area with a picnic bench. Bedding is not provided. Shared facilities are nearby. Dogs welcome.

Five Person Camping (Pod 6, Dog Friendly)

Sleeps 5

Electric sockets

Heating

Hot tub

Parking

(Unallocated at car park)

Shower

(Shared facilities)

Toilet

(Shared facilities)

WiFi

Self check-in

(Lock box)

Single bed

(Multiple)

Simple camping pod with four single beds, a sink bunk bed and mattresses. There is under bed heating, two plus sockets, two USB sockets, LED lighting and lockable doors. Outside is a gravel area with a picnic bench. Bedding is not provided. Shared facilities are nearby. Dogs welcome.

Map and address

Park address

The Hive Pod Village at Ghyll Head,

Ghyll Head Outdoor Education and Activity Centre, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3LN

Coordinates

54.3271, -2.9318 | SD 39 92

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What guests say

"The location was ideal to get to walks and lake activities"

Marina S - Feb 2025

"The site is clean and tidy and in a really good location, only a 6-minute drive to Bowness"

Donna L - Apr 2024


FAQ

Self check in is from 2pm and check out is due at 10am on your final day.

Sorry, bedding and towels are not provided, please bring your own.

Yes, all the pods are dog friendly so you can bring your four-legged friends on your adventure.

There is a communal toilet and shower block as well as a well-equipped kitchen area all within a short walk from the pods.

No, there are just eight camping pods at The Hive Pod Village

Please bring everything you would normally bring camping other than the tent and cooking equipment.

The nearest bus stop is Clovers Close which is just over a five minute walk away. Windermere train station is a 15 minute drive away.

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The listing for The Hive Pod Village at Ghyll Head was last updated on February 22nd, 2025 at 11:06 AM

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