Pencob House

The smell of a proper cooked breakfast drifts upstairs on a cold morning, while your boots dry by the door and the fells wait outside for round two.

This is one for walkers who want a bed after a big day out, couples after something cosier than canvas, or anyone testing the camping-pod waters before committing to full canvas living. The guest house rooms give you the comfort side of things, while the pods let you sleep outside without quite sleeping outside — useful if the weather's turned or you're easing someone into the outdoors gently. Dogs might be welcome, but you'll need to ask ahead rather than just turning up with a muddy spaniel.

It's open all year, so you can dodge the summer crowds or tackle a proper winter trip without frozen guy ropes at 2am. Campfires are a maybe — check when you arrive, as it'll depend on conditions and where you're pitched. The setup's straightforward: a bed, a roof, and the hills on your doorstep. No frills listed, but sometimes that's exactly what you're after.