EcoPod Holidays

From GBP 90 For 1 night, 2 adults 1 review
Ash shepherd's hut (added by manager 30 May 2023)

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Ash shepherd's hut (added by manager 30 may 2023)
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Spectacular landscape (added by manager 02 jun 2023)
View towards willow (added by manager 21 jul 2023)
Lots of on-site game to play (added by manager 06 jul 2022)

  • Pods in an orchard five minutes’ drive from Rocester in Staffordshire
  • Alton Towers 10 minutes’ drive; Peak District National Park 15 minutes
  • Farm and woodland walks; pub and shops five minutes’ drive
Set high on a hill with spectacular Staffordshire views, the units at EcoPod Holidays provide a cosy, warm and sustainable living space made from locally sourced timber combined with reclaimed wood. Five minutes’ drive from Rocester village, the pods look over the Weaver Hills and Churnet Valley (both good for walks and bike rides direct from the pitches), and it’s very quiet – apart from the birds, which can be noisy… especially at dawn and dusk. There are no main roads nearby, and the place is not on a flight path so there’s nothing to disturb that birdsong or the peaceful vibe. Fruit trees and lots of space around each pod guarantee your privacy; you can simply lie back and daydream, or if you’d rather get active, there are games like swingball, badminton, Jenga and boules all free to use at the site. For more sedate pursuits, try the woodland walks through pretty leafy glades or have a meditative wander around the farm – there’s no need at all to get in the car and rush off sightseeing, although Alton Towers Resort (10 minutes’ drive) is something of a siren call for many families. Barbecues are allowed by your pitch, and you’ll also be within easy reach of convenience stores, a pub and takeaways in Rocester.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Rent a tent 2
Open all year
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

10

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would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent site with clean facilities

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Nina R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Great Oak cabin

Liked: We will definitely comeback and stay longer days… it was a great farm life experience. Family friendly cabin with complete basic needs to stay. Surrounded by fruit trees.. Craig is so nice. Safe and peaceful place, if you need a complete relaxation away from stress and introduce the mother nature to your kids visit Ecopod, I booked it thru pitchup.com. Higly recommended! Lovely place!

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Features

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

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Naturist (nudist)

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Bush

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

EcoPod Holidays

Manor farm

Prestwood Lane

Alton Towers

Staffordshire

England

ST14 5DD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.97734°N
-1.84318°W

Nearest transport

Coach
22.8 km Bus Station
22.8 km Bus Station
22.8 km Bus Station
Rail
9 km Uttoxeter Rail Station
15.1 km Blythe Bridge Rail Station
16.6 km Tutbury & Hatton Rail Station
Airport
38.4 km East Midlands 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

Top of your Staffordshire to-do list may be Alton Towers Resort (10 minutes’ drive), where you can spend your day trying the Nemesis Sub-Terra ride, braving the Master Blaster water coaster and watching the Teletubbies Big Band cavort on stage (maybe leave that one to the kids?). And talking of kids, they might also like to be mini-keepers for the day and look after rare animals at Peak Wildlife Park (15 minutes). Keen to feel the earth beneath your feet? It’s time for long hikes or cycle rides in the Peak District National Park (15 minutes), where you can follow the Tissington Trail from the cute village of Ashbourne, or explore the limestone ravine in Dovedale (both 20 minutes). There are family-friendly woodland walks around the nature reserve at Cotton Dell, as well as picnic spots and places to build dens for younger kids in the grounds of Ilam Park (both 20 minutes). And when your little darlings get tired, take the weight off their feet with a steam-train ride along the Churnet Valley Railway (15 minutes).

Must see

Alton Towers Resort 3.3 km

Sudbury Hall 10.7 km

Kedleston Hall 20.1 km

Royal Doulton Factory Shop, Trentham 21.8 km

Wedgwood Visitor Centre 21.8 km

National Trust

The Old Manor 1.7 km

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 11.1 km

Kedleston Hall 20.6 km

Winster Market House 22.7 km

Shugborough Estate 23.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ellastone - Swinscoe - Stanton - Ellastone 1.6 km

Ellastone - Rocester - Marston Montgomery - Roston - Ellastone 1.6 km

ALTON TOWERS 3 km

Oakamoor - Churnet Valley - Dimmings Dale - Oakamoor 5.9 km

Ashbourne (Bellevue) - Hanging Bridge - Clifton - Wyaston - Osmaston - Ashbourne 8.4 km

Local events

  • Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday 8 August 2024 – Thursday 8 August 2024)

    Swadlincote, England 28.7 km

  • Buxton Festival (Thursday 4 July 2024 – Thursday 4 July 2024)

    Buxton, England 31.6 km

  • Download Festival (Friday 14 June 2024 – Friday 14 June 2024)

    Derby, England 35.6 km

  • Rewind North (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)

    Macclesfield, England 40.3 km

  • Camp Bestival Shropshire (Thursday 15 August 2024 – Thursday 15 August 2024)

    Telford, England 44.1 km

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 Staffordshire?

  • Does EcoPod Holidays have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is EcoPod Holidays dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near EcoPod Holidays? Top of your Staffordshire to-do list may be Alton Towers Resort (10 minutes’ drive), where you can spend your day trying the Nemesis Sub-Terra ride, braving the Master Blaster water coaster and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of EcoPod Holidays?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3:30 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at EcoPod Holidays? From $172.35 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.