Woodpecker Pods
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- Peaceful location near the North York Moors National Park
- Half an hour from both York and the Yorkshire coast
- Luxury pods with firepits and patios
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sun 15 Feb to
Reviews
94% would recommend this site to a friend
88% would stay here again
What customers say
This well-maintained, peaceful campsite is highly recommended, particularly for families. Guests praise the spotlessly clean private toilet and shower pods, well-equipped pods with kitchen facilities, and a large play area for children. Owners are frequently noted as friendly and accommodating. Some minor issues with shower temperature and Wi-Fi have been mentioned, along with a past concern regarding dog behaviour and facility damage, which the manager has addressed.
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Last updated 16/06/2026
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We had a wonderful stay and…
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Liked We had a wonderful stay and highly recommend this place. The welcome was incredibly warm, and the hospitality was exceptional from start to finish. The hosts were fantastic at accommodating our every need. All amenities were spotlessly clean. We were lucky enough to have the entire site to ourselves, making the peaceful surroundings even more enjoyable. Thank you for a lovely stay!
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Fabulous place, really well serviced, great facilities-will be back!
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Liked Great space, lovely big area for children to play, really good covered cooking area and new, clean toilets and showers dedicated to your own pod.
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Lovely quiet site with fantastic toilet…
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Liked Lovely quiet site with fantastic toilet and shower block. Loved having one just for our use. We had the place to ourselves the first night and then had lovely neighbours for the rest of the stay. Play park was brilliant and the host was lovely and really welcoming. Fire pits were a huge bonus!
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I would highly recommend to any family.
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Liked Communal bbq, plenty of space for the kids to run around. Owners were incredibly helpful and on hand when we had problems with the lights. The owners very kindly decorated the pod and left chocolates for a birthday we were celebrating. It was quiet and Peaceful at night, clean and well equipped pods and kitchen/ bbq area and a lovely campfire. Can a family ask for anything smore 😊
Disliked Nothing
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Wonderful location, really peaceful. We…
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Liked Wonderful location, really peaceful. We were lucky to have clear night skies and saw shooting stars, zero light pollution around. The fact you have your own shower and toilet is a big plus in the ablutions pod. There are plug sockets in the pods so you can bring a hairdryer, charge your phone etc..The lady who runs it is really friendly and makes you feel welcome. We'll be going back in the future as it's such a lovely place. Nice little park too for kids.
Disliked Having to leave.
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We have just left after a…
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Liked We have just left after a 2 night stay, myself and my daughter’s first time in a pod. It was amazing and we have loved every second.
20 mins from flamingo land which we visited 2 days, Our pod had everything we needed, with a pod next door with our own shower to use for our stay and seperate toilet.
The site was peaceful and very quiet, apart from the cockerel in the morning 🤣 which was actually quite nice to hear…. Morning has broken ☀️ There is a park area which my daughter played in, plenty of little villages nearby that we popped to for a mooch about.
We have loved our stay, the lady that owns it was lovely too, we will deffo come and stay again 😊
Amazing value for money 😊
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Brilliant site
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Liked Really enjoyed our stay. It is a lovely quiet site, and well maintained.
The bathroom / shower room best I've had while glamping.
There is a well maintained kitchen area as well as benches / firepits at every pod.
We chose to have a bbq at the picnic bench which was set up for a disposable BBq but there is also a BBQ to use there.
Kids also loved the park
Disliked Nothing, really enjoyed our stay
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Very warm welcome from the owners very helpful and friendly
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Liked The location is excellent very relaxing and peaceful. Toilet/ showers are clean with plenty of hot water. Lovely play field so kids can play without parents being worried about them.
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Fabulous stay
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Liked The allocated toilets
The play ground
The quietness
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Would highly recommend
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Liked Informative comms prior to arrival. Check in was 2pm, we arrived later as we stopped of for a jolly on route. Lovely peaceful setting with great facilities. Set away from the main property, giving a secluded feeling. More than enough parking space available. The showers were brilliant and warm. Clean. Great area for kids to play safely and explore. Liked it so much that we invited our family down for a couple of days and ended up with all the pods. Big BBQ and individual fire pits, with the option of buying wood from the owner. Loved sitting of an evening, when the children were in bed. Lovely clear skies, when weather permitted.
Good cleaning facilities for dishes, after meals, with added fridge and microwave to use. Good location for exploring Yorkshire, as there is so much to do in and around the area. Owners were very friendly and checked in on us upon arrival and before departure. We accidently left an item behind which was promptly returned via post.
There was sightings of a little dog who visited one day, from next door but he was absolutely no trouble, very timid. Ran away if approached. He was quite cute and some of our party members hate dogs.
Disliked The only things I disliked was the weather - could have been better... however this is out of the realms of our or anyone's control. And I could have taken some more pictures of the place to upload on here.
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Features
No dogs allowed
Campfires 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Woodpecker Pods
Welburn Grange Cottage
Kirkbymoorside
Helmsley
North Yorkshire
England
YO62 6HJ
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.23743°N
0.94626°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Hoods Bay | 21.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Sandsend | 21.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Whitby | 21.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Runswick Bay | 21.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Scarborough North Bay | 22.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Duncombe Park 5.2 mi
Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 6 mi
North Yorkshire Moors Railway 6.8 mi
Rievaulx Terrace & Temples (NT) 6.8 mi
Rievaulx Abbey 7.1 mi
National Trust
Nunnington Hall 2.5 mi
Rievaulx Terrace 6.8 mi
Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 13 mi
Mount Grace Priory 17.8 mi
Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 18.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
NUNNINGTON HALL 2.4 mi
Beverley and The Westwood: 'Minster, Mills and Markets' 4.7 mi
DUNCOMBE PARK 5.1 mi
Pickering to Levisham Station by Train - Return on Foot 6.8 mi
RIEVAULX TERRACE 6.8 mi
Local events
- Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, 14 July 2026 – Tuesday, 14 July 2026)
Harrogate, North Yorkshire 28.5 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.
Want to know more about camping in North Yorkshire?
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- Guide To Visiting The North Yorkshire Moors Railway
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- Discover the Cultural Highlights of the North York Moors
- Cycling in the North York Moors
- A family-friendly guide to the North York Moors
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- Stargazing on the North York Moors
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- North East England Area Guide
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Woodpecker Pods have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Woodpecker Pods dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Woodpecker Pods? The site is close to the splendidly scenic North York Moors National Park for walks, bike rides and essential picnics, with more of the same available at Dalby Forest about half an … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Woodpecker Pods?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Woodpecker Pods? From £130 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.
