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Glamp it up in the comfy camping pods at Hillcrest Park, ideal for those who want to escape to the country without straying too far off the beaten track. This tranquil six-acre site in the grounds of a former farm is encircled by pastoral panoramas, yet it’s very close to the delightful market towns of Barnard Castle and Richmond, and only a ten-minute drive from the trans-pennine A66.
The well-insulated, heated pods offer all the joys of camping without any worries about what the weather might do, and the essential amenities on site are good: cosy, clean showers and loos, laundry and dishwashing, a large exercise area for dogs, plus a small campers' kitchen in the dishwashing room with fridge, kettle, toaster, microwave and hob. The helpful owners will even arrange for little essentials, given a bit of notice.
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Languages spoken
✓ English
Visitors may be surprised at just how many interesting places are crammed into this northern corner of the Yorkshire Dales. For a start there’s Raby Castle, which you can see from Hillcrest; it’s one of the greatest medieval piles in the country, and its 200-acre deer park contains the spectacular foaming cascades of High Force waterfall. Then there’s the world-beating art collection at the Bowes Museum, housed within a grandiose faux château in Barnard Castle, the ancient capital of Teesdale (seven miles away from Hillcrest).
Venturing a bit further afield, holidaymakers can reach Head of Steam (the Darlington Railway Centre and Museum) to inspect George Stephenson’s Locomotion No. 1, the first steam train to take paying passengers; and the fascinating open air museum at Beamish, which transports visitors back to daily life in Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian times via its living exhibits - take a ride around the village on a vintage tram, talk to the inhabitants of the historic buildings preserved with original contents, or see what it’s really like going down the mines...
Teesdale is one of England’s Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with glorious walking and cycling on the various National Cycle Network routes in close proximity (a night in a pod at Hillcrest makes a perfect stopover for those following the cross-country Walney to Whitby route).
Last but not least, the site is surrounded by villages with good food pubs - there are three around a mile away.
Must see
- The Bowes Museum (5.9 miles)
- Barnard Castle (6.3 miles)
- Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon (8.2 miles)
National Trust
- Moulton Hall (9.1 miles)
- Braithwaite Hall (18.5 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
- Brignall Banks - Brignall Mill - Greta Bridge – Brignall (5.2 miles)
- Egglestone Abbey - Greta Bridge - Brignall (5.5 miles)
- Barnard Castle, Green Lane and Mount Eff Lane. (5.9 miles)
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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
Disabled facilities
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Touring and motorhomes
Electrical hook-up points for tourers
Hard standings
Seasonal pitches
Rules
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Gay friendly
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wildlife haven
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Restaurant nearby
Tennis nearby
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Camping 2.0
Camping pods
Ordnance Survey maps (GB and Northern Ireland only) are available at lower levels via the drop-down menu.
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Barnard Castle: Galgate Coach Stop — 6.3mi
Scotch Corner Services A1: Coach Stop — 7.5mi
Darlington: Feethams opp Town Hall Coach Stop — 8.7mi
- Train stations
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Shildon Rail Station — 8.3mi
North Road Rail Station — 8.7mi
Heighington Rail Station — 8.7mi
- Ferry ports
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Transporter Bridge South Side — 22.0mi
Transporter Bridge North Side — 22.1mi
- Airports
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Durham Tees Valley Airport — 13.6mi
From A1(M), north or south, take the A66 Westbound at Scotch Corner. Travel 2 miles and take right turn onto B6274 signposted 'Winston'. Go through Caldwell Village, then continue for 1 mile and Hillcrest Park is on the left-hand side.
If travelling South from Scotland on M6, take A66 East at Penrith, J40. Head towards Scotch Corner and take B6274 signposted ‘Winston’. Go through Caldwell Village, then continue for 1 mile and Hillcrest Park is on the left-hand side.
If travelling North on the M6, at J38 take the A685 to Brough. From Brough, take A66 Eastbound towards Scotch Corner and take B6274 signposted to Winston and Staindrop. Go through Caldwell Village, then continue for 1 mile and Hillcrest Park is on the left-hand side.
Permitted arrival/departure time
| On-site accommodation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 2 p.m. – | 7 p.m. |
| Depart: | 11 a.m. | |
Cancellation policy
No refunds within 1 week of arrival date.
No refunds for late arrivals or early departures.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment of balance
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Hillcrest Park will debit the balance from your card 4 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 4 weeks before arrival then the balance will be taken immediately.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditionsPlease note
Hillcrest Park is a quiet site and therefore we do not accept groups of under 25s, or party groups.
Check availability at Hillcrest Park…
Max. persons: 5x
Dimensions: Avg 3.0m x 8.0m (9.8ft x 26.2ft)
Ground type: Hardstanding
Includes grass area for one awning only, as well as use of centrally heated amenities, with free showers, loos and coin operated laundry.
We also accept folding campers / trailer tents. No pup tents or gazebos.
Max. persons: 3x
The standard camping pod is an insulated wooden structure that provides comfortable accommodation for 2 adults and 1 small (under 10) child. Please bring everything you would if you were camping, apart from the tent!
It has good headroom, a carpeted interior floor area and a porch to provide shelter. There is timber decking, and each pod has its own bench/picnic table.
The lockable French doors are double glazed and the Cumbrian sheep's wool insulation and fitted heater mean that the pod really is a year-round option. There is a small window in the back wall to provide light and ventilation and the lamp and electric sockets add that little bit of extra comfort and convenience.
You also have full use of our centrally heated showers, loos, dishwashing and laundry facilities.
Please note that smoking, cooking, open fires or barbecues are not allowed inside the pods. Nor should hot items be placed on the timber decking.
| Max. persons | 3 x |
| Features | |
| Car | 1 included |
| Dog(s) allowed | 2 included |
| Car parking by pitch | yes |
| Double glazing | yes |
| Outdoor furniture | yes |
| Extras | |
| Extra car (1 max) | £5/€6.34/AU$9.18/$8.05 per night |
Max. persons: 5x
The family camping pod is an insulated wooden structure that provides comfortable accommodation for up to 5 people (maximum 2 adults). Please bring everything you would if you were camping, apart from the tent!
It has good headroom, a carpeted interior floor area and a porch to provide shelter.
There is timber decking, and each pod has its own bench/picnic table. The lockable French doors are double glazed and the Cumbrian sheep's wool insulation and fitted heater mean that the pod really is a year-round option. There is a small window in the back wall for light and ventilation and the lights and electric sockets add that little bit of extra comfort and convenience.
You also have full use of our centrally heated showers, loos, dishwashing and laundry facilities.
Please note that smoking, cooking, open fires or barbecues are not allowed inside the pods. Nor should hot items be placed on the timber decking.
| Max. persons | 5 x |
| Features | |
| Car | 1 included |
| Dog(s) allowed | 2 included |
| Double glazing | yes |
| Extras | |
| Extra car (1 max) | £5/€6.34/AU$9.18/$8.05 per night |