Bonners Lodge

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Visitor image of the brilliant views
Visitor image of the brilliant views
Rayhans rigg fully enclosed pitch ideal for small children and dogs
Charlie’s pad
A few pitches
Ehu pitch
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Rayhans rigg fully enclosed pitch ideal for small children and dogs
Charlie’s pad
A few pitches

  • Friendly site with rural views 15 minutes' drive from Consett
  • A short walk from the Waskerley Way trail for walking and cycling
  • Spacious pitches with access to heated shower block
A warm welcome awaits at Bonners Lodge, where chief of staff Raffi the cat oversees a small team of humans, dogs, horses, pygmy goats, alpacas, a donkey and a Shetland pony at this friendly family-run site. Officially it’s Ken and Michelle that own the place, but there’s always a helping hand from canine pals Sam, Bess and Charlie… Make the five-minute drive from the A68 and settle yourself in for a hefty dose of peace and quiet: pitches have splendid views over the surrounding farmland and woods, all part of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The plots have been deliberately well spaced to give you plenty of room, so it may be that your nearest ‘neigh’bours will be horses Rosie and Rusty in their paddock. Well-behaved dogs and human folk are invited to explore the miles of walking paths that lie beyond; you need only amble across the adjacent field to join the Waskerley Way. Kids need not even stray very far to let off steam, as they can just wander over to the site’s play area for a bit of swing and slide action. Everything you need for a comfy stay has been supplied here – a cosy, heated and modern shower block includes useful bits and bobs like hairdryers to keep the travelling barnet in check.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 10
Caravan sites 9
Open now
Opens 13 February
Please note

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 13 Feb 2026 to

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Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 212 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Friendly hosts, spotless amenities and generous pitches. Kids and canines will love the farm critters, donkey rides and games room. Peaceful country spot, but toilets can be a bit tight.

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Great site for a quiet getaway that is also child friendly.

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 Tina C. 3 reviews

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked This was a lovely site. Its fairly small and quiet with great views. The pitches are mainly gravel and a really good size with tables and extra private areas. The toilet block only has one toilet and shower in each section but that was enough for the size of site. They were updated and clean, one of the best kept I have seen. We didn't use it but there is an entertainment/ kitchen room with TV, pool table, games and books to use which was a great addition. Looking around the site there are wooden sculptures everywhere and we loved seeing all the different ones. There is also a play area for any children with you and garden area. Llamas, sheep goats and donkey all adds to the experience.Would definitely recommend and visit again.

Disliked Absolutely nothing

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Great site for children lots of…

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Christine R. 1 review

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Great site for children lots of animals and a playground. Toilets and showers spotless.

Disliked Nothing apart from weather rained !

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A great campsite for campers and…

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 Julie C. 6 reviews

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked A great campsite for campers and mobile homes. The views are spectacular and the facilities are very clean and well maintained. There is a large kitchen/games room with sofas and a TV, a range of animals and a large play area for children, making it a family friendly site.

Disliked Not a dislike as the remote site appealed to us, but there is no pub or shop within walking distance, so be prepared!

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Beautiful campsite in a stunning location.…

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 Colin H. 1 review

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Beautiful campsite in a stunning location. The people who run this campsite are very helpful and kind. We booked last minute and they were very welcoming.
The site is spotless, including the shower and toilet facilities are very clean.
Also, animal friendly. Would recommend this site and we will definitely return soon. Many thanks!

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Peaceful…

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 Martin L. 3 reviews

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Peaceful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Booked again for next Easter 🐣

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 Claire G. 1 review

Rayhans Rigg powered grass and gravel caravan site (super)

Liked Enclosed pitch
Games room
Campers kitchen
Animal petting
Donkey rides
Friendly hosts
Dog friendly
Kid friendly
Not too busy
Clean toilet/shower
Travelled as a 6 with kids age 2-14 and 2 dogs

Disliked Could do with an extra ladies toilet

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Will be coming back

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Anonymous

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Child friendly animals a bonus riding donkey
Hosts really friendly let children meet animals
Site spotless clean lots of extras games room toys play area

Recommend to friends Visit again

Best location, highly recommended

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 Charlotte B. 1 review

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Easy to find, large pitch with my own picnic table, great facilities, fabulous shower, fantastic location, very friendly people all around, beautiful wood sculptures around the location, site wide wifi, lovely to have the animals nearby.

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Arrived to a friendly, informative welcome…

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 Sally B. 13 reviews

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Arrived to a friendly, informative welcome and show around of the site and facilities. The site has a huge in door barn with pool, table tennis tables, books and games for children entertainment as well as equipment for cooking, microwave, toaster, washing up, etc. we chose the site for its close access to the cycling routes. Plenty of space for each pitch, very quiet site and dark skies too.

Disliked It’s not a dislike but this is an open area to the elements, it was really windy when we stayed, can’t help the weather but take extra tent pegs !

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Just brilliant, kids loved the animals…

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 Chris S. 2 reviews

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Just brilliant, kids loved the animals and the games room. Toilet/showers excellent. Kitchen facilities great. Will be back soon

Disliked Nothing!

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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 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

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

Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge 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

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Bonners Lodge

Waskerley

Consett

Co. Durham

England

DH8 9HW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.80154°N
1.89601°W

Route directions

When you turn off the A68 follow the road until you see a stone house in front of you. Follow the road around to the left and the site is 300 yards on the right.

Nearest transport

Coach
20.4 km Bus Station
21.6 km South Burns Stand K
25.5 km Newcastle-upon-Tyne: Coach Stn, St James Blvd
Rail
8.4 km Wolsingham Rail Station
9.4 km Frosterley Rail Station
9.5 km Stanhope Rail Station
Ferry
35.7 km Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
36.5 km South Shields Ferry Terminal
36.7 km North Shields Ferry Terminal
Airport
28.8 km Newcastle International Airport
44 km 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

Make the most of your rural location by getting your walking boots on or taking to your bike to hit the trails that crisscross this scenic area. Getting to the Waskerley Way requires you only to cross one adjacent field, and then you can join this route across the moors, past the Waskerley and Smiddy Shore reservoirs and to Hownsgill Viaduct, towering 46 metres above the woodland canopy. Other fab walks can be had around Derwent Reservoir, 20 minutes away; you can dangle a rod into the water here too, to see if you can snag one of the lake’s trout (rumour has it they can weigh up to 20lb). Cyclists, meanwhile, can find some top routes at Hamsterley Forest 25 minutes away, or get their pulses racing on the downhill tracks at Descend Bike Park (25 minutes). For family-friendly attractions, head to Hall Hill Farm 15 minutes away, for lots of furry adventures riding the donkeys, feeding the llamas and watching the sheep race, or take a trip on the steam trains of Weardale Railway, 25 minutes away. Within the same distance is the famed Beamish open air museum: bag 25% discount tickets for this before setting off from the Bonners Lodge team. Also 25 minutes away is Diggerland Durham, where kids of all ages (even ones who sometimes claim to be grownups) can drive lots of different vehicles… and take lots of pics of them doing so too.

Food and drink

  • Oriental Delight 7 km
  • Le Kahn's Restaurant & Takeaway 7 km
  • Trafalgar Restaurant 7.1 km
  • Remastered Spice Venue 7.1 km
  • Rumi's Indian Restaurant 7.9 km
  • Buon Appetito 8 km
  • The Swordmakers 8 km
  • Sale Pepe 8 km
  • The Pavillion 8.6 km
  • Little Italy 8.7 km

Public transport

  • Waskerley 1.7 km
  • Waskerley 1.7 km
  • Honey Hill 2.3 km
  • Honey Hill 2.3 km
  • Gold Hill 2.7 km
  • Gold Hill 2.7 km
  • Healeyfield 3 km
  • Healeyfield 3 km
  • Lyar Dene 3.2 km
  • Lyar Dene 3.2 km

Groceries

  • Tesco Extra 6.4 km
  • Morrisons 6.5 km
  • Aldi 6.7 km
  • Lidl 6.8 km
  • Heron Foods 6.9 km
  • Co-operative Food 8.1 km
  • Co-op Food 8.7 km
  • Lakes & Dales Co-operative 9.2 km
  • Lakes & Dales Co-operative 9.3 km

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Cycle routes

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

Other

Waskerley, Castleside and Horsleyhope 1.6 km

Tunstall Reservoir 3.9 km

Derwent Gorge and Muggleswick Woods Circular 7.1 km

Edmundbyers Common 7.3 km

Wolsingham and Tunstall Reservoir 7.7 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Bonners Lodge have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bonners Lodge dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bonners Lodge? Make the most of your rural location by getting your walking boots on or taking to your bike to hit the trails that crisscross this scenic area. Getting to the Waskerley Way … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bonners Lodge?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bonners Lodge? From $43.77 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.