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
Amazing tranquility
Fire pit and field view
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Firepit and picnic table
Private cabins
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

Accommodation

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0 children

Reviews

9.9

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Guests consistently praise the exceptional cleanliness, peaceful atmosphere, and beautiful rural location with stunning views. The pods are described as well-equipped, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed for privacy. The friendly and helpful nature of the owners, particularly Sarah, is frequently highlighted. Minor suggestions include the provision of hand soap and a sieve, and some found mattresses thin. Overall, visitors highly recommend the site and express a strong desire to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

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

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

Excellent clean accommodation

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Rhiannon B.

Hazel camping pod (pet friendly)

Liked Loved every thing, the site, the peace and quiet and the views. Everything was clean and comfortable and being able to check in before 2pm was much appreciated.

Disliked Nothing at all

Recommend to friends Visit again

Immaculate site, friendly staff

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Fiona T.

Hazel camping pod (pet friendly)

Liked We loved everything from start to finish. Beautiful views, exceptionally clean and everything that was needed was at hand. The owners have left no stone unturned in terms of what is needed to just sit back and relax and that we did. I also thought the information/recommendations left by the owners was a loverly touch should you not have pre planned your day trips 🙂 we will definitely be returning.

Disliked We had to go home

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful views, very clean glamping pod and fab hot shower! Very cute…

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Anonymous

Elder camping pod (no pets)

Liked Wonderful views, very clean glamping pod and fab hot shower! Very cute lambs too!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Another great stay

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Paige C.

Oak camping pod (no pets)

Liked Beautiful pod, over looking a field of sheep and lambs. Great location. This was our second visit in 4 weeks and we can't wait to come back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic stay!

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Paige C.

Oak camping pod (no pets)

Liked Beautiful site, our pod OAK was spotlessly clean. Sarah was a great help with restaurant recommendations and nothing was too much trouble. The views from our pod looking out over the fields were amazing! A couple minutes in either direction and you are in small villages with a few pubs and restaurants. We can't wait to return.

Disliked Everything was great!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic destination, super friendly and helpful staff

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Kayleigh H.

Hazel camping pod (pet friendly)

Liked The destination was beautiful, the pod was extremely clean and I loved the little home touches will definitely go back

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.