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Thornfield Camping Cabins

Hawksdale, Dalston, Carlisle CA5 7BX, UK

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Award winning ensuite glamping with optional therapeutic jet spa hot tubs.

About Thornfield Camping Cabins

Thornfield Camping Cabins near Dalston delivers award-winning glamping in stylish ensuite cabins, some with the luxury of private therapeutic jet spa hot tubs – perfect for unwinding after a day exploring Hadrian's Wall or the Lake District fringes. The site welcomes families and dogs year-round, with WiFi keeping you connected and all the essential facilities on hand.

The five-star Google rating reflects guests' enthusiasm for the spotless cabins, peaceful rural setting, and thoughtful touches that lift this above basic camping. It's an excellent base for discovering Carlisle's history or venturing into wilder Cumbrian landscapes, with enough comfort to make evenings back at camp something to look forward to.

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Can I bring...?

Tent pitches
🚐 Caravans welcome
🚌 Motorhomes welcome
Glamping available
🛖 Lodges & pods

Lodges & pods

  • Deer Ensuite Glamping Pod (Optional Hot Tub, Dog Friendly)
  • Squirrel Ensuite Glamping Pod (Optional Hot Tub, Dog Friendly)
  • Pheasant Ensuite Glamping Pod (Optional Hot Tub)
  • Owl Ensuite Glamping Pod (Optional Hot Tub)
  • Badger Ensuite Glamping Pod (Optional Hot Tub, Dog Friendly)
  • Fox Ensuite Glamping Pod (Optional Hot Tub, Dog Friendly)
  • Stable Ensuite Camping Pod (Optional Hot Tub)

Facilities

🚿 Hot showers
📶 Free WiFi
🏊 Swimming pool
🛒 Onsite shop
🎠 Children's play area
🍖 BBQs allowed
🔥 Campfires allowed
🧺 Laundry
🎣 Fishing
🛁 Hot tub
Accessible facilities
🅿️ Hardstanding pitches
🍽️ Bar/restaurant on site
Allow pets on site Family friendly Showers Toilets Drinking water WiFi Open year round

Takeaway & food delivery

Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.

Just Eat — 14 takeaways deliver to this postcode (CA5 7BX)

Pepe's Piri Piri - Carlisle

5.0 · Peri Peri, Chicken

The Milk Bar

5.0 · Milkshakes, Waffles

The Town Fryer

5.0 · Fish & Chips, Pizza

Crusty Cobbler

5.0 · Pizza, Burgers

Saffron Indian & Bangladeshi Takeaway

5.0 · Indian, Bangladeshi

Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.

Deliveroo — 52 restaurants nearby

KFC

Sainsbury's Supermarket

ASDA

Subway

Co-op

Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on deliveroo.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.

Nearest supermarkets

Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.

  • Co-op, Dalston 1.7 miles
  • Aldi, Carlisle 5.1 miles
  • Asda, Carlisle 5.3 miles
  • Lidl, Carlisle 5.4 miles
  • Sainsbury's, Carlisle 5.6 miles
  • Tesco, Carlisle 6.6 miles
  • Morrisons, Carlisle 6.9 miles

Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Location

Hawksdale, Dalston, Carlisle CA5 7BX, UK Get directions

Opening hours

Monday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

What visitors say

Joe Brown

This place was brilliant. We stayed for our 4 year anniversary during late may bank holiday. The cabins were very well equiped and spotlessly clean. Outside, the hot tub was also immaculate. The owners were absolutley lovely. On their property, they have chickens, guinea pigs, 2 lovely sheep dogs, Basil the ginger cat and a shetland pony that they let out into the field in the morning! If we ever get the opportunity, we will definately be back!

2 months ago · via Google

Alexa Lynch

I booked Thornfield for a weekend away with my husband for his birthday. It was a first time experience, having never visited the site before. But I must say - WOW!! Couldn’t be more blown away with every aspect of this place. 10/10 on every aspect - views / quality/ cleanliness / attention to detail/ friendly and attentive owners/ a non-wood fire hot tub!! (Hate those ones) / brilliant location / AND there’s chickens on site! Amazing!! We visited in June 2026 and they had so many outdoor games available for use by all- not just for kids! The views from the hot tubs are exceptional and each cabin is very private from the next. They are super dog friendly (as long as your dog is well behaved of course ) and they provided us with a fan for us in the hot weather ! One final thing, as I could go on forever, but I let the owners know it was my husband’s birthday and they set up balloons / posters and even wrote him a card !! It was the cutest thing I’ve ever seen and so attentive and kind. I will definitely return again and recommend this place to everyone

a month ago · via Google

Katelyn Nicole

This place was magical. So peaceful and well maintained. A lot of thought was put into the cabins from a full kitchen to heated floors. They even put fresh milk in the fridge for coffee or tea which is also provided. The staff were so nice and helpful. I will definitely come back for another stay!

5 months ago · via Google

Thomas Clark

Beautiful location, really well maintained. Couldn’t fault this place! Facilities like the pod and hot tup were perfect. Owners were very friendly and lovely to talk too. We took our dog and even he was thought of with a little treat (such a lovely touch) I would highly recommend and would definitely visit again. We were blown away at just how nice the area was. Not to mention the chickens (these are brilliant) Thanks for a very pleasant weekend away, we loved it!!

a year ago · via Google

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