Hilltop Huts
From £127 For 2 nights, 4 adults
- Family camping pods 10 minutes’ drive from Barnard Castle in Teesdale
- High Force waterfall 15 minutes’ drive; Raby Castle 15 minutes
- Shop and country pub on site; kids’ play park 10 minutes’ walk
Site type
12
The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Jan 19 2024 to
Pitch types & availability
Camping pod (three person)
3 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/site
Arrival daysFrom £127 2 nights, 2 adults
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Camping pod (four person)
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Arrival daysFrom £164 2 nights, 2 adults
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Camping pod (five person)
5 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Arrival daysFrom £205 2 nights, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 95% of visitors View breakdown
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Fantastic facilities with everything you need
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Camping pod (three person)
Liked: Fantastic location, great size hut and really clean bathrooms
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Great stay would definitely come back. Location is an amazing base
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Camping pod (three person)
Liked: Pod was huge!! Great having kettle & toaster & microwave available. The little heater was an added bonus to help warm the hut as it’s still very early spring. Toilet & washing up facilities are clean & close to pods. Having the pub attached is lovely. Had a lovely meal first night, portions are HUGE!! Sat outside & had a drink after our hike too. Staff very welcoming & would definitely recommend & come again!
Disliked: Nothing we disliked. Just a couple of tips if people stay, you don’t park next to your pod but where you park isn’t far. Just bare this in mind for carrying stuff back & forth if weather bad. The toilet blocks are cold, especially of an evening so time your showers to when it’s a bit warmer 🤣 The table in the pod converts to a bed so the cushions aren’t the most comfy even with mattress topper & bedding on so suggest bring an airbed too.
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Pub on site. Toilet/shower facilities spotless with plenty hot water…
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Camping pod (three person)
Liked: Pub on site. Toilet/shower facilities spotless with plenty hot water
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Easy check in/out Simple but good facilities Amazing views Dog friendly accommodation…
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Camping pod (three person)
Liked: Easy check in/out Simple but good facilities Amazing views Dog friendly accommodation
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Pub food was excellent, friendly staff, and facilities were clean.
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Camping pod (three person)
Liked: The style and cleanliness of the camping pods. It was clean, with easy access to the shower blocks and pub.
Disliked: The small panal heater was inadequate for the time of year I stayed therefore I would suggest taking a small additional fan heater for a bit more warmth during the cold winter nights.
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Lovely site. The pod was a good size (we have 2 large…
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Camping pod (four person)
Liked: Lovely site. The pod was a good size (we have 2 large dogs so booked a 4 person) and well equipped. The toilets were clean and warm. Didn’t try the pub as it was a bit full with a party on the Saturday night.
Disliked: £20 extra per dog was a bit steep
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Nice little getaway
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Camping pod (three person)
Liked: The area & views were lovely. The pod was nice, although basic is was practical and just what we needed. Also was cheap too
Disliked: Just that there was no staff to be seen, the shop wasn’t open. No one asked if we were ok or having a good time etc Also I would have expected people staying to be able to go to the pub for breakfast which would be good The area to wash dishes and showers etc could have a spruce up
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Love everything about it. We’ve been a few times now, clean and…
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Camping pod (three person)
Liked: Love everything about it. We’ve been a few times now, clean and organised. Lovely views, friendly staff, pods are clean and great facilities such at toilet/changing room/showers! Would recommend and will definitely be visiting again.
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It was ok for the price
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Camping pod (five person)
Liked: Peaceful area toilets were clean and showers lovely and warm. Pod was clean and liked how there was something to clip the dog to. Really liked that it was dog friendly.
Disliked: Says they have a shop but don’t nothing on the shelves and never open. Seems to be no staff around everything was closed at checkout and no one new where you are meant to hand keys into would be nice for a member of staff to come and say hope you enjoyed your stay. Also would be nice for the pub to have more food choices and to do breakfast. The beds were not the comfiest but alright for the 2 nights we were there. Would be nice for them to supply bedding without paying extra like most places do. First night there was a strong smell of weed not nice
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Excellent site!
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Camping pod (three person)
Liked: Clean pod, nice toilet and shower block. The site was beautiful! Very peaceful! Owners just left you alone to enjoy. Nice little play park about 6 min walk down the road and close to low force and Hamsterley Forest! We’ve had the best time!
Disliked: Booked a pod that said 2-3 people, it suited me just fine as I have 2 little ones but would say it’s more suited to just 2
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Playground
Recreation room/arcade
TV room
Takeout
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on park
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Free wifi
Grocery store
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundromat
Local produce
Parent & baby washroom
Payphone
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Restrooms
Shower available
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue grills allowed
Barbecue provided
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump station
Electric car charging point(s)
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transportation nearby
Type
Pub campground
Small (11-25 sites)
Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Location
Hilltop Huts
Moorcock Inn
Hilltop Eggleston
Barnard Castle
Co. Durham
England
DL12 0AU
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.6155°N
-2.00761°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
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
Must see
Barnard Castle 8.7 km
The Bowes Museum 10.1 km
High Force Waterfall 12.1 km
Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 23.6 km
Easby Abbey (EH) 29.1 km
National Trust
Moulton Hall 31.7 km
Gibside 38.2 km
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 38.3 km
Cherryburn 38.9 km
Braithwaite Hall 40.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Middleton-in-Teesdale - High Force - Middleton-in-Teesdale 4.9 km
Middleton-in-Teesdale - Grassholme Reservoir 5.1 km
Grassholme Reservoir - Hury Reservoir 5.2 km
Cotherstone - Romaldkirk - Cotherstone 5.5 km
Hamsterley Forest: Blackling Hole, Whisky Gill 6.4 km
Local events
- Festival of Thrift (Saturday, September 21, 2024 – Saturday, September 21, 2024)
Stockton-on-Tees, England 32.1 km
- Kendal Calling (Thursday, August 1, 2024 – Thursday, August 1, 2024)
Penrith, England 45.6 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 Co. Durham?
- Does Hilltop Huts have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Hilltop Huts dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Hilltop Huts? Keen to cross the highest waterfall in England off your bucket list? Stroll the banks of the River Tees to High Force (15 minutes’ drive), with its stunning 70-foot drop. For more … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Hilltop Huts?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Hilltop Huts? From $216.77 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.