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Opening in 2026, nestled in woodland beside a small lake in the Westmorland Dales, our luxury glamping pods will blend comfort and nature.

With miles of walks and cycle routes on the doorstep, Tarn Sike will offer a secluded escape in Orton, Cumbria. Opening in 2026, hidden away in peaceful woodland near Orton, Cumbria, our luxury glamping pods will sit beside a small private lake and the gentle flow of Tarn Sike. Nestled within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, this secluded retreat will blend comfort with tranquillity, where nature and dark skies will take centre stage. Step straight from your pod into miles of stunning walking and cycling routes, with Great Asby Scar, Sunbiggin Tarn and the Howgills on the doorstep. Slow down, unwind and enjoy the nature in our little corner of Cumbria.

26/10/2026

Before the wind and rain arrived, we managed to take a little break from the work and capture some lovely autumn photos of our woodland retreat 🍁 plus a sneak peek inside pod number one of four! 🏡

Lots taking shape behind the scenes and plenty of hard graft still ahead… but we’re really happy with how things are looking across the site!

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23/10/2026

🐿️ You know that feeling when you’re patiently waiting for the person in front of you to hurry up at the buffet… 😂

We enjoyed some lovely entertainment yesterday while busy working on the interior of one of our four woodland pods. 🍁

📸 More progress pics to follow soon.

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21/10/2026

Over the hills. Through hidden valleys. Across wild, windswept moorland, where the landscape feels wonderfully bleak and forgotten... you'll find something rather unusual. 👀

Hidden among this vast, empty landscape lies an ancient long cairn. A prehistoric burial ground, standing as a silent reminder of the people who walked these hills thousands of years before us.

🪨 A few fascinating facts:

⏳ Long cairns were built during the Neolithic period, with examples dating back more than 5,000 years - making them older than Stonehenge’s famous stone circle.

⚱️ These mysterious stone mounds were often used for communal burials, sometimes containing the remains of several individuals. They may also have served as important ceremonial places for early farming communities.

Thousands of years of history, hidden in one of the quietest corners of the Westmorland Dales.

📍 Westmorland Dales, Cumbria.

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19/10/2026

We’ve got some rather nosy neighbours here at Tarn S**e! 🐿️🍁👀

While we’ve been busy bringing the interiors of our cosy glamping pods to life, the local wildlife has been checking up on our progress.

We’re really enjoying this stage of the journey at Tarn S**e Woodland Retreat – choosing the little details, adding all those homely touches… it’s a lot more fun than muddy wellies and outdoor groundwork in the rain! 😂☔️

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16/10/2026

Sleep is overrated. Unless you’re testing the new beds (see last image haha!). 💤🤣

It’s been all hands on deck at Tarn S**e Woodland Retreat of late, and we’ve got some exciting things happening...

🛁 Outdoor baths are being installed beside the pods. Bubble baths under the trees? Yes please!

🔥🪵 We’ve been busy creating a social firepit area for those long evenings, good company and toasted marshmallows (of course).

🛏️ Inside the pods, we’re starting to work our magic to make everything feel cosy, welcoming and a little bit special. ✨

The days are long, the to-do list is even longer… 🤪 but at least we have discovered that our new mattresses are VERY comfortable! x

Before you know it, we'll be ready to start welcoming guests to Tarn S**e Woodland Retreat ... who fancies being one of the first?! 👋

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14/10/2026

Farming has been at the heart of life in the Westmorland Dales for centuries. From the dry-stone walls that criss-cross the hills to the sheep and cattle grazing the surrounding fields, agriculture has helped shape the landscape we know and love today. 🌾

In fact, the Westmorland County Agricultural Society dates all the way back to 1799! 👀 A reminder of just how deeply rooted farming is in this part of the world.

Here at Tarn S**e Woodland Retreat, we’re located on a farm ourselves, with a few animals of our own. We’ll have to introduce you to some of them in future posts! 🐑🐄

We hope they’ll add a little something extra to the glamping experience, particularly for guests who haven’t had the chance to experience farm life up close.

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12/10/2026

A few more steps forward at Tarn S**e Woodland Retreat! 🌿

Our newly completed dry stone wall by P W Hughes Stonework is looking right at home, overlooking the surrounding countryside and rolling fields.

Work is now progressing on the outdoor areas around the pods, A&R landscapes Cumbria are creating level spaces, completing pathways and laying paving flags to bring everything together.

With the electrics now in place ⚡️, attention is also turning to the interiors, where we’re beginning to add the thoughtful little details that will make each pod feel that bit more special.

🏕️ Be sure to follow Tarn S**e Woodland Retreat for more behind-the-scenes updates as our woodland retreat comes to life!

09/10/2026

There’s more to the rolling hills surrounding Tarn S**e Woodland Retreat than first meets the eye… 🧐

Mysterious stone circles, ancient burial grounds and the remains of long-forgotten settlements are scattered across this landscape, steeped in thousands of years of history and full of unanswered questions.

We have a feeling Tarn S**e Woodland Retreat is going to be the perfect base for curious minds and history enthusiasts alike.

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07/10/2026

A big milestone at Tarn S**e Woodland Retreat ✨🏕️ the electrics are officially in! ⚡️

After all the time and effort gone in to get to this point, there's something pretty magical about seeing Tarn S**e lit up for the first time.

Another big job ticked off.

Another step closer to welcoming our first guests!

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05/10/2026

🥾 Walking the Coast to Coast next year? We’re practically on the way… 👋

The famous trail passes just a 10-minute walk from Tarn S**e Woodland Retreat - through Raisbeck and onwards towards Kirkby Stephen.

We’re not quite open to the public just yet 🤫, but we have a feeling we might be welcoming one or two slightly tired 2027 Coast to Coasters to our woodland retreat next year! 🌲

After a long day on the trail, a proper bed, hot shower and a soak in your own outdoor bath might be rather appealing... 🛁

Address

Holme Bottom, Raisbeck
Penrith
CA103SG

Telephone

+447811451639

Website

https://www.tarnsike.co.uk/

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