Woodcroft Farm

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View of the cabins
View of the cabins
Firepit and picnic table
Private cabins
Interior of the elder pod
View of the site
Sheep and lambs in the spring
Fire pit and field view
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Firepit and picnic table
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Interior of the elder pod

  • Luxury cabins featured on Robson Green's Weekend Escapes
  • Hamsterley Forest 20 minutes’ drive; Durham 35 minutes
  • Firepit, fully equipped kitchen and ensuite shower room
For a taste of a simpler life (but not so simple that you’d have to forgo any luxuries, of course…), you can take yourself on a glamping break to Woodcroft Farm, a five-minute drive from the County Durham villages of Frosterley and Stanhope, in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. At this traditional hill livestock farm (run by the same family since 1947), you’ll be staying in a luxury cabin with a blond-wood interior that gives it a modern and clean Scandinavian vibe. Cosy and cleverly designed, the accommodation has a comfy bed and ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower and heated towel rail. (By the way, there’s no need to weigh yourself down with bed linen and towels either, as you can hire them on site.) The kitchenette comes with all you might need to keep your family fed. Alternatively, you can start the firepit (provided) and devour your meals alfresco. Having said that, though, you’re meant to be on holiday, right? So you might just want to hit one of several local pubs for a home-made meal. The site owners will be happy to help with suggestions on the best walks, starting with the Weardale Way, which passes right through the farm. Or you can drive to Slitt Wood (15 minutes’ drive), a former mining area that’s now been given over to nature, with small waterfalls and wooded trails where you might spot redstarts and dippers. For those who are into angling, the site has its own stretch of private fishing on the River Wear (a licence is required), and there are also several well-stocked lakes in the vicinity, such as Derwent Reservoir Fisheries (20 minutes).

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Reviews

9.9

Overall rating from 83 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, secluded farm site offers immaculate glamping pods with excellent, modern facilities and thoughtful touches like outdoor games. Guests praise the beautiful views, cleanliness, and the friendly, helpful owners. The pods are well-spaced for privacy and suitable for families. The location is ideal for exploring the surrounding countryside, with villages and attractions a short drive away. A highly recommended, tranquil retreat.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great place for a quiet chilled out short break with the family.

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Anonymous

Hazel camping pod (pet friendly)

Liked Nice views, lovely and quiet and log cabins clean with good facilities. Can't ask for more!!

Disliked Only a small issue but bins were quiet far away from cabins. Would be good if they were a bit closer.

Recommend to friends Visit again

excellent clean and friendly family

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Anonymous

Oak camping pod (no pets)

Liked everything so peaceful lovely location lovely family who run it and looked after the pods very well so clean and we where a family with 2 little ones everything is so set up well they can play there is outdoor games and a couple in door games even the area around the pod is well thought of as they could do little adventures by themselves but able to keep an eye on them loved it so much we are looking to go back with all the family and also just are self's definitely going to make it a yearly trip

Disliked nothing at all

Recommend to friends Visit again

Intimate site with only three pods, excellent facilities in the pods.

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Hayley F.

Elder camping pod (no pets)

Liked Beautiful, secluded setting which is well maintained. Glamping pods are very clean, and well equipped.
Pods are set in a fenced off area making it safe for children to play.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with brilliant facilities and a beautiful setting

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Sara H.

Oak camping pod (no pets)

Liked Loved the location, so peaceful and beautiful setting.
Pod perfectly clean and lovely fixtures and fittings. My boys loved the outdoor games and the visiting sheep!
Well lit path to and from the car parking area.
Amazing dark skies for stars and planet watching!

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Setting was beautiful. Cracking location. Good facilities in the cabin.…

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Neil M.

Oak camping pod (no pets)

Liked Setting was beautiful. Cracking location. Good facilities in the cabin.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything…

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Anonymous

Oak camping pod (no pets)

Liked Everything

Disliked Having to leave

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely, family friendly stay. Would definitely stay again.

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Anonymous

Elder camping pod (no pets)

Liked Beautiful setting.
Modern, clean accommodation.
Thoughtful touches like outdoor games.
Plenty to do in nearby area.
Friendly owners.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent would definitely return

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Anonymous

Hazel camping pod (pet friendly)

Liked The hut was beautiful, clean and spacious. We loved that there was a tv with lots of different apps and Wi-Fi.
The outdoor games was a nice touch!
Loved looking out in the morning to the cows on the opposite field.

Disliked The only thing was, I didn’t order bedding so brought our own sheets etc however there was no duvet to put our own bedding on. That might have been an error on my behalf but everywhere we have ever stayed where you need to take your own bedding, it just requires sheets and duvet covers, duvets have always been provided.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: I wish I'd known, I would have helped. We don't leave them in the cabin because past guests have used them without covers, which is not hygienic.

Friendly staff, excellent cleanliness and facilities

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Martin H.

Oak camping pod (no pets)

Liked Cleanliness, friendliness of the welcome, clear directions, reasonably priced.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent cabin with good facilities, friendly owner and very peaceful

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Anonymous

Hazel camping pod (pet friendly)

Liked All very good, comfortable, peaceful and good experience. We will be back next year.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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

Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Woodcroft Farm

Frosterley

Co. Durham

England

DL13 2TQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.73026°N
1.98692°W

Nearest transport

Coach
16.5 mi Bus Station
18.7 mi South Burns Stand K
21.6 mi Washington (T&W): Galleries Bus Stn
Rail
0.9 mi Frosterley Rail Station
1.1 mi Stanhope Rail Station
4.1 mi Wolsingham Rail Station
Ferry
28.1 mi Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
28.6 mi South Shields Ferry Terminal
28.7 mi North Shields Ferry Terminal
Airport
23.9 mi Newcastle International Airport
26.9 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

If you’re itching to hurl yourself down a hill on your mountain bike, Hamsterley Forest (20 minutes’ drive) is the place to go and get muddy. There are routes for most abilities here, from (relatively) gentle off-road tracks for less experienced riders to technically demanding black trails. The North Pennines have dark sky status, and you can make the most of the night sky at Grassholme Observatory (half an hour). This facility on the banks of Grassholme Reservoir holds regular events that start with an informative talk and conclude with a look through powerful telescopes. Stretching along the River Wear, the university city of Durham (35 minutes) is known for its medieval cathedral, home to splendid stained-glass windows and Harry Potter filming locations. For a breather with a scenic view of the cathedral, head to Crook Hall Gardens.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seaham Hall Beach 27 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Seaham Beach 27.1 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Roker - Sunderland 28.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaburn - Sunderland 28.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Crimdon 29.5 mi Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

High Force Waterfall 9.6 mi

Barnard Castle 12.3 mi

The Bowes Museum 13.3 mi

Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 15.5 mi

Gibside 16.5 mi

National Trust

Cherryburn 16.3 mi

Gibside 16.5 mi

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 21.3 mi

Washington Old Hall 22.1 mi

Holy Jesus Hospital 22.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Stanhope - Stanhope Dene - Stanhope Burn Mine 1.4 mi

Stanhope - Crookledy Crag - Stanhope 1.5 mi

Circular Walk by Wolsingham 4 mi

Wolsingham and Tunstall Reservoir 4.1 mi

Tunstall Reservoir 4.2 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Woodcroft Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Woodcroft Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Woodcroft Farm? If you’re itching to hurl yourself down a hill on your mountain bike, Hamsterley Forest (20 minutes’ drive) is the place to go and get muddy. There are routes for most abilities … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Woodcroft Farm?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Woodcroft Farm? From £115 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.