Bonners Lodge

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Visitor image of the brilliant views
Visitor image of the brilliant views
Rayhans rigg fully enclosed pitch ideal for small children and dogs
Charlie’s pad
A few pitches
Ehu pitch
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View from the back of the park
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Rayhans rigg fully enclosed pitch ideal for small children and dogs
Charlie’s pad
A few pitches

  • Friendly site with rural views 15 minutes' drive from Consett
  • A short walk from the Waskerley Way trail for walking and cycling
  • Spacious pitches with access to heated shower block
A warm welcome awaits at Bonners Lodge, where chief of staff Raffi the cat oversees a small team of humans, dogs, horses, pygmy goats, alpacas, a donkey and a Shetland pony at this friendly family-run site. Officially it’s Ken and Michelle that own the place, but there’s always a helping hand from canine pals Sam, Bess and Charlie… Make the five-minute drive from the A68 and settle yourself in for a hefty dose of peace and quiet: pitches have splendid views over the surrounding farmland and woods, all part of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The plots have been deliberately well spaced to give you plenty of room, so it may be that your nearest ‘neigh’bours will be horses Rosie and Rusty in their paddock. Well-behaved dogs and human folk are invited to explore the miles of walking paths that lie beyond; you need only amble across the adjacent field to join the Waskerley Way. Kids need not even stray very far to let off steam, as they can just wander over to the site’s play area for a bit of swing and slide action. Everything you need for a comfy stay has been supplied here – a cosy, heated and modern shower block includes useful bits and bobs like hairdryers to keep the travelling barnet in check.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 9
Open now
Opens 16 February
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, 16 Feb 2025 to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 165 Pitchup.com customers View breakdown

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

The best place I have ever stayed in with my campervan.

Overall 10/10

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anthea Jayne M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked A small, excellent site with everything to recommend it. The whole site is well thought out, with the spacious pitches separated by privacy/ wind break fencing. The host is knowledgeable, friendly and usually busy caring for the many pets but still has time to chat. The large games room and kitchen is a lovely addition.
The best place I have ever stayed in with my campervan.

Disliked Nothing to improve.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic clubhouse Very clean facilities Thoughtful owners with activities Friendly people…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Fantastic clubhouse
Very clean facilities
Thoughtful owners with activities
Friendly people

Disliked A bit exposed and remote - but it’s a farm !

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful place to recharge your batteries

Overall 10/10

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Barbara J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Barkers Bay fully-serviced grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked We were pleased with the size of the enclosed pitch we booked - fantastic for the dogs to be able to mooch freely, though they were surprised when two alpaca heads appeared over the fence! We had a peaceful relaxing break and enjoyed being in close proximity to all the animals. Facilities were very good - clean washroom, well-equipped games room, big enclosed dog field and wonderful birdsong to wake up to.
We don't generally return to sites we've visited, preferring something new, but we're planning to return here because we loved it.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

My Sister and I really enjoyed this site. Small family run site…

Overall 10/10

Location
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Wifi
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Sue T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked My Sister and I really enjoyed this site. Small family run site which was friendly and practical. Well set out with picnic tables at each pitch, a playground for the children, animals and wood carvings added to the overall experience.
Everything was clean and everyone was friendly with spacious pitches

Disliked A bit windy

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet and welcoming

Overall 9/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Joanne C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Quiet, well equipped site. Very warm welcome from the owner on arrival. Toilet and shower facilities immaculate. Stunning views with addition of the farm animals to look at. Very pleasant stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything. Amazing place, very nice people. We felt very welcomed. If you…

Overall 10/10

Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Ricarda S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Everything. Amazing place, very nice people. We felt very welcomed. If you ask our son the opportunity of riding the donkey was the highlight of our holiday.
We were really happy that we found this place! Thanks for having us

Recommend to friends Visit again

Best kids site I've stayed on.

Overall 10/10

Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Bev M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Barkers Bay fully-serviced grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Wow, what a site! We were met on arrival by the owner and taken to our pitch (Barkers, with gated access for our 3yr old) the pitch is joined onto the Llamas and sheep, and the goats on the other side. And can see the horse, Shetland pony and the donkey. We were then shown around the site and made to feel very welcome.
We met Michelle on the evening who is equally as lovely, and chatted about all the animals. You can tell how well loved they are. The morning of leaving Paul took our little out on the quad, and brought the donkey to us for a little ride around the field. Such a lovely touch and made our boys day. And mine! The games room and park are an added bonus to keep kids entertained, there's plenty of toys to chose from, a great shelf of books and a great little kitchen for making cuppas, and storing food in fridge/freezer. The bathroom was clean and provided everything you would need (obviously bring your own towels etc) I can't wait to come again and stay longer.
Well done guys on a fab site 😁

Disliked Absolutely nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

friendly owners. clean facilities. quiet site…

Overall 10/10

Location
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked friendly owners. clean facilities. quiet site

Recommend to friends Visit again

All in all an excellent site

Overall 8/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (super)

Liked Nice big pitches. Wonderful location in Northumberland.

Disliked Showers just average.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

We are a little disappointed that some of your scores are a little low and would love to know what we can do to improve on them? For customer service and showers please let us know where we can improve? We show everyone onto their pitch and give them a tour of all of the facilities and normally have lovely comments about our showers and facilities.

Kind regards

Michelle

Very clean welcoming site

Overall 10/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Gary C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Clean well looked after site very clean toilet and shower area, games room pool , table tennis , table football a nice play area for kids, also mini farm area with goats donkeys and llamas which the owners bring on to the caravan park and the children can ride the donkeys and walk the llamas.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you Gary for your lovely review it is greatly appreciated.

kind regards

Michelle Ken and Paul

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Bonners Lodge

Waskerley

Consett

Co. Durham

England

DH8 9HW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.80154°N
-1.89601°W

Route directions

When you turn off the A68 follow the road until you see a stone house in front of you. Follow the road around to the left and the site is 300 yards on the right.

Nearest transport

Coach
12.6 mi Bus Station
13.4 mi South Burns Stand K
15.8 mi Newcastle-upon-Tyne: Coach Stn, St James Blvd
Rail
5.2 mi Wolsingham Rail Station
5.8 mi Frosterley Rail Station
5.9 mi Stanhope Rail Station
Ferry
22.2 mi Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
22.7 mi South Shields Ferry Terminal
22.8 mi North Shields Ferry Terminal
Airport
17.9 mi Newcastle International Airport
27.3 mi Durham Tees Valley Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Make the most of your rural location by getting your walking boots on or taking to your bike to hit the trails that crisscross this scenic area. Getting to the Waskerley Way requires you only to cross one adjacent field, and then you can join this route across the moors, past the Waskerley and Smiddy Shore reservoirs and to Hownsgill Viaduct, towering 46 metres above the woodland canopy. Other fab walks can be had around Derwent Reservoir, 20 minutes away; you can dangle a rod into the water here too, to see if you can snag one of the lake’s trout (rumour has it they can weigh up to 20lb). Cyclists, meanwhile, can find some top routes at Hamsterley Forest 25 minutes away, or get their pulses racing on the downhill tracks at Descend Bike Park (25 minutes). For family-friendly attractions, head to Hall Hill Farm 15 minutes away, for lots of furry adventures riding the donkeys, feeding the llamas and watching the sheep race, or take a trip on the steam trains of Weardale Railway, 25 minutes away. Within the same distance is the famed Beamish open air museum: bag 25% discount tickets for this before setting off from the Bonners Lodge team. Also 25 minutes away is Diggerland Durham, where kids of all ages (even ones who sometimes claim to be grownups) can drive lots of different vehicles… and take lots of pics of them doing so too.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seaham Hall Beach 22.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Seaham Beach 22.4 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Roker - Sunderland 22.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaburn - Sunderland 23.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
South Shields 23.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Gibside 10.4 mi

Prudhoe Castle 11.4 mi

George Stephenson's Birthplace 12.8 mi

Durham Castle 12.8 mi

Durham Cathedral 12.9 mi

National Trust

Gibside 10.4 mi

Cherryburn 10.8 mi

Holy Jesus Hospital 16.4 mi

Washington Old Hall 16.6 mi

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 20.7 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Waskerley, Castleside and Horsleyhope 1 mi

Tunstall Reservoir 2.4 mi

Derwent Gorge and Muggleswick Woods Circular 4.4 mi

Edmundbyers Common 4.5 mi

Wolsingham and Tunstall Reservoir 4.8 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Bonners Lodge have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bonners Lodge dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bonners Lodge? Make the most of your rural location by getting your walking boots on or taking to your bike to hit the trails that crisscross this scenic area. Getting to the Waskerley Way … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bonners Lodge?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bonners Lodge? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.