Mulberry Lodge

The morning sun filters through mullioned windows onto worn flagstones — the kind of place where breakfast smells linger in the hallway and someone's already put the kettle on.

Mulberry Lodge suits couples after a comfortable base, walkers who want a proper bed after the fells, and anyone who prefers four walls and a door that locks but still wants that camping-trip sense of escape. The camping pods offer a middle ground — your own space outdoors, minus the tent pegs and dawn condensation — while the guest house rooms deliver full comfort when the weather turns. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so worth asking when you book if you're bringing one along.

It's open year-round, which makes it a solid bet for off-season breaks when most campsites are shuttered. Facilities aren't listed in detail, so it's worth checking what's included when you arrive — same goes for campfires, which may be possible depending on conditions and where you're pitched. The overall vibe feels more relaxed inn than regimented campsite, a place where you can settle in without fuss.