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Derecroft Glamping

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Luxury pods with gorgeous hill views near Lanchester, County Durham
Durham 20 minutes' drive; half hour to Hadrian’s Wall
Fully equipped kitchen, private decking with hot tub and pizza oven

Bigger than traditional pods and just a tad smaller than a lodge, Derecroft Glamping Luxury Lodgepods sit on a hilltop near the village of Lanchester, with spectacular views across County Durham countryside. Lovingly designed and hand-built on a family farm, the pods are close to historic Durham (20 minutes’ drive) and all manner of family attractions. Breath-taking views of Durham Valley farmland can be spied from all the windows of the ultra-spacious pods. Each sleeps up to four people in total comfort, with hot showers in the en-suite bathroom (bed linen, towels, bathroom products, robes and slippers are all provided). In the dining and seating area, there’s ample space for chilled downtime in front of the smart TV with sound bar. The nattily designed open-plan kitchen has everything to make conjuring up meals a breeze: oven, microwave and fridge. Basic condiments and olive oils come as part of the package along with a (very) welcome hamper containing essentials like tea, coffee, pastries, juice and Prosecco. Outdoors, the pods each have private raised decking with farmland panoramas, plus picnic benches, barbecues and pizza ovens for leisurely alfresco dining under the stars. Everything you need is on hand, including cooking utensils, crockery, charcoal, logs and fire lighters. Extra-special touches include the Jacuzzis under wooden pergolas – ideal for use in all sorts of weather. When out and about exploring the place, you’ll see sheep and horses grazing in the fields and – if you’re lucky – Canada geese on the wildlife pond.

Site type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Hot tub

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

Disabled facilities

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

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Luxury

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

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

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Derecroft Glamping

Derecroft

Lanchester

Co. Durham

England

DH8 7TG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.84068°N
-1.78125°W

Nearest transport

Coach

8.3 mi South Burns Stand K

9.1 mi Bus Station

10.7 mi Washington (T&W): Galleries Bus Stn

Rail

8.2 mi Chester-le-Street Rail Station

8.9 mi Wolsingham Rail Station

9 mi Durham Rail Station

Ferry

16.9 mi Newcastle International Ferry Terminal

17.4 mi South Shields Ferry Terminal

17.5 mi North Shields Ferry Terminal

Airport

13.9 mi Newcastle International Airport

26.7 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

Walkers and cyclists are in for a treat, with many local routes through lovely landscapes. Derwent Valley Railway Path (10 minutes’ drive) reveals river views and a sculpture park, while the Waskerley Way (15 minutes) traverses wild moorland into rugged Weardale (half an hour). If cycling is your thing, local routes include demanding off-road forestry trails. Combine getting active with a history lesson along Hadrian’s Wall, with Roman garrison remains near Corbridge and museums like Binchester Roman Fort (all half an hour). The carriage rides and period houses at open-air Beamish Museum (15 minutes) showcase regional life over the last 200 years, and in summer a live show with a cast of hundreds relates a millennia of history at Kynren (half an hour). Fancy changing the pace with a day or night out in the big city? As well as its stately cathedral, Durham (20 minutes) has pubs and restaurants aplenty in its hilly cobbled lanes. Newcastle upon Tyne (40 minutes) has some excellent art galleries and museums along the River Tyne and morphs into party-central after dark, with bars, pubs and clubs open until the wee hours.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Seaham Hall Beach	17.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Roker - Sunderland	17.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seaham Beach	17.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Seaburn - Sunderland	17.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
South Shields	18.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Gibside 5.7 mi

Prudhoe Castle 9.1 mi

The Angel of the North 9.2 mi

Durham Castle 9.3 mi

Durham Cathedral 9.4 mi

National Trust

Gibside 5.8 mi

Cherryburn 9.1 mi

Washington Old Hall 11.3 mi

Holy Jesus Hospital 11.3 mi

Souter Lighthouse and The Leas 18.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Dipton - Hamsterley Mill - Dipton 2.7 mi

Rowlands Gill - Derwent Walk - Pontop Pike - Rowlands Gill 5.5 mi

Beamish Woods - Causey Arch and Railway - Beamish 5.7 mi

Highfield - Spen Banks - Hookergate - Highfield 5.8 mi

GIBSIDE 6.1 mi

Local events

Festival of Thrift (Saturday 21 September 2024 – Saturday 21 September 2024)
Stockton-on-Tees, Co. Durham 22.9 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.

Reviews

would recommend this site to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Our stay here was perfect from start to finish! So relaxing ☺️

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Sept 2022

Beech lodge (hot tub)

Liked: This place was amazing! Perfect in every way.

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Does Derecroft Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
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What attractions are near Derecroft Glamping? Walkers and cyclists are in for a treat, with many local routes through lovely landscapes. Derwent Valley Railway Path (10 minutes’ drive) reveals river views and a sculpture park, while the Waskerley … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Derecroft Glamping?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more