The Hive Pod Village at Ghyll Head
Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria
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.
"The location was ideal to get to walks and lake activities"
Marina S
"The site is clean and tidy and in a really good location, only a 6-minute drive to Bowness"
Donna L
Pricing and availability
Three Person Camping (Pod 1, Dog Friendly)
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.
Two Person Camping (Pod 9, Dog Friendly)
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.
Five Person Camping (Pod 8, Dog Friendly)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
What guests say
"The location was ideal to get to walks and lake activities"
Marina S
"The site is clean and tidy and in a really good location, only a 6-minute drive to Bowness"
Donna L
The listing for The Hive Pod Village at Ghyll Head was last updated on April 23rd, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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