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Escape to our Lake District Pod Village
Outdoor Wellness
4 Miles from Ullswater
Exclusive-Use Available
Lake District Location
Unique Social Spaces
Your Own Lake District Space, Designed for Every Kind of Stay
Orchard Hideaways is a cosy pod village on the edge of the Lake District, just 4 miles from Ullswater, widely voted the most beautiful lake in the Lake District. Whether you’re working in the area, planning a getaway, celebrating something special or booking an exclusive-use stay, our site combines private pods with welcoming social spaces and outdoor spa facilities including a hot tub, sauna and cold plunge.
Your village, your way
Exclusive Use
Take over the entire site for your group. Whether it’s a corporate away day, milestone celebration or weekend retreat. Host up to 55 guests onsite, with additional accommodation available through our partners for larger groups who can stay nearby while still enjoying full use of our facilities. Dry hire or fully catered options available.
Groups
Teams, birthdays, celebrations and family get-togethers across the whole village.
Explore GroupsCorporate
Off-site work events, strategy days and retreats with outdoor wellness built in.
Plan RetreatContractor
Comfortable stays for working teams, with heated pods, Wi-Fi and parking.
View RatesWeddings
Intimate wedding parties and hen/stag weekends surrounded by Lake District scenery.
Explore WeddingsChosen by friends, families and teams for work, wellness and celebration.
TESLA
SIEMENS
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"Orchard Hideaways created space for conversations, fresh thinking and stronger relationships, the mix of beautiful surroundings and fantastic hospitality made it a truly memorable experience."
Diana - Virgin Start UP
Designed around you
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Exclusive Use
Take over the entire village for your group, retreat or celebration, complete privacy and total flexibility.
EXPLORE EXCLUSIVE
Pods
Choose from a range of cosy, fully insulated pod styles. Heated, powered and ready for year-round stays.
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Cottages
Choose from our nearby cottages, a comfortable central base in town for extra home comforts or additional guests.
Explore Cottages
Experiences
Explore our calendar, from movie nights to family activities and event evenings, there’s always something happening.
View Experiences“Real stays. Real celebrations. Real feedback.”
“Another brilliant stay at Orchard Hideaways, such a cool place for a trip to the lakes”
Zoe - Pet friendly Stay
“We have had such a fantastic time, we had a barrell of laughs and the kids loved it too”
Cheryl - Family Getaway
“The Chill Out was perfect and the pods well maintained, overall a perfect stay.”
Rebecca - Exclusive Birthday Party
Gather. Reset. Celebrate.
Social Spaces & Wellness
Gather in our purpose-built social spaces, whether you’re staying onsite or visiting for the day. From birthday parties and fire-lit evenings in The Sizzle Shack to spa sessions in The Chill Out with hot tub, sauna and cold plunge, every space is designed for connection, celebration and reset. Flexible options available for group bookings and shared or private wellness sessions.
Chill Out
Sessions with hot tub, sauna, cold plunge and outdoor cinema, adapting from calm to celebration.
Explore Chill OutWellness
From guided sessions to quiet spa time, outdoor wellness experiences shaped around your visit.
Discover WellnessSizzle Shack
Fire-lit evenings and relaxed meals, Enjoy our covered social space made for celebration and shared moments.
Explore Sizzle ShackHideaways Host
A versatile covered space for dining, movie nights and larger celebrations, adaptable to your event.
Hire Our Host
Find Your Kind of Escape
Plan Your Visit
Whether it’s walking the fells, cycling the lakes, seasonal breaks or time by the water, discover your way to explore.
Seasonal Escapes
exploreLocal & Lakeside
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exploreNature-led recovery
Wellness Experiences
Reset your mind and body in the heart of the Lake District, just minutes from Ullswater.
Collective
Shared wellness with sauna, cold plunge and hot tub in a relaxed group setting.
Explore sessionsPrivate
Private spa access for your group, hot tub, sauna and cold plunge to yourselves.
book private timeRetreats
Retreats combining contrast therapy, movement and nature for full-body restoration.
explore retreatsWild Swimming
Cold-water swims in Ullswater or our onsite river, guided sessions just minutes away.
Wild SwimThousands have already experienced Orchard Hideaways
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