Delightful Lake District stay in a woodland pod

Lake District Woodland Pods, Winster, Cumbria

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Property details

Escape to the stunning Lake District with a stay at a charming and beautifully-designed woodland pod, on the grounds of a historic coaching inn and moments from an award-winning pub - includes one continental breakfast and more
  • Welcome to Winster: Just a few minutes from the shores of Lake Windermere, the Woodland Pods offer a quiet retreat brimming with charm. Soak up the serenity of the countryside amidst the rolling hills and meadows of the verdant Winster Valley, and reconnect with the peace of the past in this portion of unspoilt English countryside.

  • Award-winning food: Named the county winner for the National Pub & Bar Awards 2023, the Brown Horse Inn is just a stone's throw from your pod. Offering sensational seasonal menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner, its ingredients are locally sourced, giving you a fresh and flavourful taste of Cumbria. Take your pick of British pub classics, and find a perfect pairing on the impressive wine list. In the warmer months, you can take a seat on the terrace or in the garden and enjoy your meal in the sunshine.

  • Countryside comfort: Whether you’ve spent your day peacefully strolling the shores of the lakes or scaling some impressive peaks, you’ll be ready to return to all the comforts of your Woodland Pod as the sun starts to set. Pods are individually designed with a modern and cosy feel, with pops of bright colour and solid wood furnishings and fittings. You can expect a large rainfall shower, plus kitchenette facilities for those nights when you fancy a quiet meal in.

How to get there

The hotel is 20 minutes west of Kendal, and roughly a 20-minute drive off the M6. The closest train station is Windermere, 15 minutes away by car.

Good to know

If you wish to dine at the Brown Horse Inn, please book ahead to avoid disappointment. Call 015394 43443 to make a reservation.

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

  • Welcome to Winster: Just a few minutes from the shores of Lake Windermere, the Woodland Pods offer a quiet retreat brimming with charm. Soak up the serenity of the countryside amidst the rolling hills and meadows of the verdant Winster Valley, and reconnect with the peace of the past in this portion of unspoilt English countryside.

  • Award-winning food: Named the county winner for the National Pub & Bar Awards 2023, the Brown Horse Inn is just a stone's throw from your pod. Offering sensational seasonal menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner, its ingredients are locally sourced, giving you a fresh and flavourful taste of Cumbria. Take your pick of British pub classics, and find a perfect pairing on the impressive wine list. In the warmer months, you can take a seat on the terrace or in the garden and enjoy your meal in the sunshine.

  • Countryside comfort: Whether you’ve spent your day peacefully strolling the shores of the lakes or scaling some impressive peaks, you’ll be ready to return to all the comforts of your Woodland Pod as the sun starts to set. Pods are individually designed with a modern and cosy feel, with pops of bright colour and solid wood furnishings and fittings. You can expect a large rainfall shower, plus kitchenette facilities for those nights when you fancy a quiet meal in.

How to get there

The hotel is 20 minutes west of Kendal, and roughly a 20-minute drive off the M6. The closest train station is Windermere, 15 minutes away by car.

Good to know

If you wish to dine at the Brown Horse Inn, please book ahead to avoid disappointment. Call 015394 43443 to make a reservation.

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Location and what's nearby

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Lake District Woodland Pods, A5074 Nr Windermere, Windermere LA23 3NR

Here in the lush Winster Valley, you’re just a five-minute drive from Lake Windermere, the largest lake in England. All around its shores you’ll find ample opportunity for peaceful and picturesque walks, whether you opt to amble aimlessly through pretty Ambleside at the north end of the lake, or explore the National Trust’s scenic Fell Foot Park to the south. The more intrepid can head for the hills - ascend Wansfell Pike for stunning views across Windermere, or trek Helvellyn for a real challenge. If you want to get the highest peak in England under your belt, Scafell Pike is just 45 minutes away by car.

For a touch of culture, Blackwell is moments away; this Grade-I listed 20th century gem is one of the finest examples of Arts & Crafts architecture in the country, and regularly shows art and photography exhibitions that will capture your imagination. More of a literary buff? Catch the ferry across the lake and drive to Hill Top, Beatrix Potter’s rural farmhouse, then travel on for five minutes to Hawkshead, where the old grammar school of William Wordsworth gives a glimpse into school life between 1585 and 1909 (both open seasonally).