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Bell tent

From £110 1 night, 2 adults

2 people maximum No dogs allowed

Bring all camping equipment minus the tent (linen, sleeping bags, pillows, cooking equipment, etc.)

Dimensions

16.4ft width × 16.4ft length

1 room

Open space 2 x Single camp bed

No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.

No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.

Features

Car 2 included, 2 max.
Barbecue
Car parking by pitch/unit
Dining table and chairs
Dry toilet / eco toilet
Firepit
Lanterns/fairy lights
Outdoor furniture
Picnic table

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Bed linen not provided

Availability

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Based on 1 night, 2 adults

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Dragonfly Camping

View prices & book 9.8 53 reviews
Camping field
Setting up in the walnut orchard
Walnut orchard pitches
Wilder pitches in walnut orchard

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98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

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Hidden gem

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Proper campsite with a few really nice bespoke touches around the site like the pallet seating and fire pit in the woodland adjacent the camping field . Very relaxing space with nature all around. Matt is very friendly & chilled host . Highly Recommended .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly owners, lovely campsite, clean facilities. Will definitely be booking again!…

Overall 10/10

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Lucie F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Friendly owners, lovely campsite, clean facilities. Will definitely be booking again!

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would highly recommend this site, very spacious and great hosts

Overall 10/10

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Anthony M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Loved the opportunity to camp in the forest yet still be in a safe environment, the owners were lovely and welcoming, the site was clean and the whole experience was amazing. We will absolutely be returning as soon as possible.

Disliked: There was nothing to dislike at all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly and very welcoming also lovely woodland and the option of…

Overall 10/10

Location
8
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10
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8
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Dylan B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Very friendly and very welcoming also lovely woodland and the option of the field too toilet facilities on site too

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant location. The wild camping experience was great! Very peaceful and owners…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Brilliant location. The wild camping experience was great! Very peaceful and owners were fantastic. Have told all my friends about this gem of a camping site that's right on our doorstep! Definitely will be coming back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect, clean, beautiful views

Overall 10/10

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Stacey Y. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Owners are lovely , campsite very clean and easy access we will definitely be back

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with good facilities

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
8
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: We stayed in the woodland tent pitches, which were fantastic b it the fields were also available. Plenty of areas between the trees and shrubs to choose from, compost toilet nearby. Campfires were permitted, with wood to buy there. Matt was fantastic, showed us around and was helpful with any questions.

Disliked: Occasional groups of people using portable speakers for disturbing, loud music, but this would be turned off by the later evening at least.

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Great site

Overall 10/10

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Trevor M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Very friendly owner. Great area to camp. Toiler and shower provided. Will go back again. Very quite

Recommend to friends Visit again

The sitting of the camp is amazingly relaxing. The owners were extremely…

Overall 8/10

Location
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Maria F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: The sitting of the camp is amazingly relaxing. The owners were extremely welcoming.

Disliked: The facilities are not the best, but clean. The access is not great and can be tricky if wet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spacious site with clean facilities and friendly owners.

Overall 8/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: The booking process was quick and easy. The campsite owners were welcoming and helpful. The facilities were clean and well maintained and serviced. The site was spacious with plenty of choice of pitches including open fiend and enclosed woodland.

Disliked: Price was a little higher than I usually pay for a non electric pitch for just a tent, 2 humans and a dog and I like to go camping to be in a natural environment so disappointed when people around us feel the need to play loud music.

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Features

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

D. of E. 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Location

Dragonfly Camping

Carr House Farm

Town Kelloe

Durham

Co. Durham

England

DH6 4PS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.72923°N
-1.44885°W

Route directions

Turn down the signposted track (marked Carr House Farm) at Town Kelloe and follow all the way to the farm.

Nearest transport

Coach
6.3 mi Bus Station
10 mi Interchange Stand 1
10 mi Interchange Stand 2
Rail
6.3 mi Durham Rail Station
8.6 mi Seaham Rail Station
9.8 mi Newton Aycliffe Rail Station
Ferry
13.4 mi Transporter Bridge North Side
13.4 mi Transporter Bridge South Side
18.2 mi Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
Airport
15.1 mi Durham Tees Valley Airport
23.7 mi Newcastle International 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Wingate Quarry nature reserve: five minutes’ drive - Durham (cathedral, castle and botanic gardens): 15 minutes - White Hill Woods: 15 minutes - Blackhall Rocks beach and Durham Heritage Coast: 20 minutes - National Trust - Crook Hall Gardens: 20 minutes - Adventure Valley theme park: 25 minutes - Binchester Roman Fort: 25 minutes - Angel of the North: 25 minutes - Beamish, the Living Museum of the North: half an hour - Kynren live attraction: half an hour - Raby Castle, Deer Park & The Plotters' Forest: 35 minutes - Heddon-on-the-Wall (for Hadrian’s Wall): 45 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Crimdon 8 mi Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaham Beach 9.3 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Seaham Hall Beach 9.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Seaton Carew North 11.4 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Seaton Carew Centre 11.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Durham Cathedral 5.9 mi

Durham Castle 6 mi

Durham Coast 7.3 mi

Hartlepool's Maritime Experience 10 mi

Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 10.4 mi

National Trust

Washington Old Hall 12.3 mi

Ormesby Hall 16.7 mi

Souter Lighthouse and The Leas 17 mi

Gibside 17.4 mi

Holy Jesus Hospital 17.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cassop Vale 0.9 mi

Cassop Vale - Cassop Moor - Old Quarrington 1 mi

Littletown - High Haswell - Littletown 3.9 mi

Haswell to Hart 3.9 mi

Croxdale Hall 4.3 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

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Dragonfly Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Dragonfly Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Dragonfly Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Wingate Quarry nature reserve: five minutes’ drive - Durham (cathedral, castle and botanic gardens): 15 minutes - White Hill Woods: 15 minutes - Blackhall Rocks beach … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Dragonfly Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Dragonfly Camping? From £36 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.