Everything that makes a stay at Tarn Sike special
Four individually designed woodland pods, each sleeping up to four guests. King-size bed, fully equipped kitchen, ensuite, private decking, BBQ and firepit — all included as standard.
Discover the pods → EnjoyPrivate woodland, a serene lake and the Tarn Sike stream running through the land. Birdsong, kingfishers, curlews and the quiet of a landscape that has barely changed in centuries.
Discover the setting → SwimThe private lake at Tarn Sike is available for guests to swim in throughout their stay. Cold, clear water surrounded by woodland — one of those simple things that stays with you long after you leave.
Discover wild swimming → RelaxEvery pod includes a private stone resin outdoor bath — large enough for two, set into your decking, open to the sky. Fill it when the moment feels right and let the woodland do the rest.
Discover the baths → ExploreWild fells, ancient stone circles, market towns and two national parks within easy reach. Whether you walk, cycle or simply drive and stop — the landscape around Raisbeck rewards every kind of explorer.
Discover the area → Follow AlongStories from the woodland, seasonal notes, wildlife sightings and updates as the retreat takes shape — follow along as Tarn Sike comes to life ahead of opening Autumn 2026.
Read the latest →Tarn Sike Woodland Retreat is in the hamlet of Raisbeck, Cumbria — just 10 minutes from Junction 38 of the M6.
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Tarn Sike Woodland RetreatBy Road
10 minutes from Junction 38, M6.
Follow signs for Orton, then Raisbeck.