Sweet Alford is part of our Enclosure Collection. This pod has the same design as our comfort collection but also has a private fenced off garden area for your pets. The pod contains a fridge, kettle, microwave, plates, bowls, mugs and cutlery. It is fully insulated has heating and lighting as well as a plug socket. The pod can accommodate up to four guests in bunk beds and twin beds. Guests can push the twin beds together to create a double style if required. Bedding is not provided. Each pod has an outdoor bench and BBQ point for disposable BBQs. A fourth guest, bedding, disposable BBQs and a wide variety of optional extras can be added within our online self-check-in portal.

Orchard Hideaways is a 16 pod campground based on the edge of the Lake District, nestled within an ancient apple tree orchard. 

Located within walking distance of the historic market town Penrith and within easy reach of the M6 and the West Coast Main Line. 

With the Lake District on its doorstep, Orchard Hideaways is an ideal location to explore the unesco World Heritage site complete with breathtaking scenery, mountains, valleys and lakes. 

Whether you're looking for the perfect rural staycation escape or a stop-off for walkers or cyclists taking part in the Coast to Coast challenge we are suitable for all groups. 

Company info

Welcome to Orchard Hideaways. We are David and Susan Heritage and along with our children and grandchildren, we have lovingly restored this ancient orchard.

Having bought the land a number of years ago, we secured planning permission to build no more than 16 camping pods on the site.

Over a year later, along with blood, sweat and some tears we cleared the ancient site of 40 years worth of weeds, shrubs and ivy. Needless to say, it was back-breaking, removing tonnes of unwanted earth and rubble.

We have since spent the time restoring the remaining apple trees and planting new ones to create a working orchard and a serene place for all our guests to stay.

The pods themselves are completely bespoke and lovingly built by us. Each one is designed to make full use of the space, creating the perfect place for outdoor enthusiasts, families or couples to stay.

Orchard Hideaways is a family business that was built using each of our skills to create a space for the community to enjoy. We pride ourselves on offering clean, comfortable accommodation and a warm welcome for all of our guests.

Property info

Orchard Hideaways has had a refresh!

We have been working hard behind the scenes upgrading both our site and our digital offering to make sure your experience with Orchard Hideaways is perfect.

Some upgrades to mention are as follows

Children’s play area

Covered communal outdoor area

Bike storage

On site snack vending

New booking journey

The Chill Out & Sizzle Shack Social Spaces

Events day/night calendar

Optional Extras

Neighborhood info

Penrith is a 5 min drive and has lots of cafes, pubs and restaurants to try during your stay! It also has a museum, cinema, a cycle centre, castle with park, a leisure centre with a swimming pool and indoor play area and little independent shops including the famous toffee shop.

Popular surrounding attractions are
- Ullswater lake / ullswater steamers which take you around the lake
- Pooley Bridge, (15 min drive) has numerous cafes, pubs/ restaurants (many accepting dogs) little shops including a lovely specialist food and drink store (Chestnut House). This is best known for its location as it is right next to Ullswater Lake
- Aira Force- a really popular walk near Ullswater lake
- Rheged, (4 min drive) which has a 60ft cinema screen, gallery, food, shops and an outdoor play area. It also has exciting programs for family fun for example, pumpkin carving at halloween and visiting Santa at Christmas. (research before arrival)
- Abbott Lodge Jersey ice cream farm, (10 min drive) It makes over 40 flavours of high quality Jersey ice cream. Has an indoor and outdoor play area, you often get to take a look at the calves
- Lowther Castle, Glenridding, Stainton and much more!

Language Spoken

English

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