Crowdy Hall

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  • Luxury off-grid cabins 10 minutes’ drive from Sedgefield, Co Durham
  • North East Wake Park 20 minutes’ drive; Durham 25 minutes
  • Solar-powered cabin in 200 acres of countryside; pubs 10 mins’ drive
There must be few places better for taking a breather than the County Durham countryside. And you should find plentiful amounts of peaceful space and fresh air at Crowdy Hall, an off-grid retreat with hand-crafted accommodation set in farmland that's been owned by the same family for almost 100 years. A king-size bed, cosy sofa, kitchenette with twin gas hobs and ensuite bathroom with a solar-heated shower add a large dollop of luxury to these timber-framed hideaways. Small dogs are allowed, but please keep them off the bed and sofa. You should be able to keep cosy here no matter what the weather, thanks to the woodburning stove – and as there’s no wifi signal, this is your chance for a digital detox. There's plenty of entertainment though: grab a book from the shelf, play cards, cosy up by an open fire, explore the 200 rural acres that surround you – perhaps with a compass and map in hand – or maybe just gaze up at the stars on clear nights. From the parking area, your cosy cabin is a short walk down the driveway, through the farmyard and across a field. Please shut gates behind you to keep the sheep in, and be sure to wear boots after any rainfall, as it can be wet and muddy (in fact, it's a smart idea to take them with you whatever the weather). If you’re short on provisions, head to the pretty market town of Sedgefield (10 minutes’ drive), which has a couple of essentials stores, as well as a brilliant choice of pubs, cafés and restaurants.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Open all year

Languages spoken

English

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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

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise

Luxury

Peaceful

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

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Location

Crowdy Hall

Foxton Lane

Sedgefield

Co. Durham

England

TS21 2HU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.61959°N
-1.45383°W

Route directions

Using the postcode in satnav may take you to the neighbours. Continue past Foxton Kennels and turn first right. Crowdy Hall is the black gate set back from the road on the right-hand side.

Nearest transport

Coach
10 km Roseberry Road
10 km Swan Hotel
11.2 km Bridge Road Stand 29
Rail
8.6 km Heighington Rail Station
8.8 km Newton Aycliffe Rail Station
10.4 km Stockton Rail Station
Ferry
15.1 km Transporter Bridge South Side
15.1 km Transporter Bridge North Side
41.5 km Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
Airport
12.2 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

Keep active with wakeboarding adventures at North East Wake Park (20 minutes’ drive), cycle the circular trail from Sedgefield (10 minutes) to Shildon, or go wild swimming at Durham Heritage Coast beaches including dune-backed Crimdon Dene or dog-friendly Blackhall Rocks sands (both half an hour). For more sedate days out, turn west to Raby Castle (35 minutes) and marvel at sumptuous apartments stuffed with priceless antiques; if you fancy a lakeside walk while you’re there, look out for the resident deer herds in the park. Lively Barnard Castle (45 minutes) reveals medieval castle ruins and the outstanding Bowes Museum – home to a collection of art, fashion and design including paintings by Goya and El Greco. There’s more history to be found at Beamish, the Living Museum of the North (40 minutes), famed for its open-air displays depicting northern life in times gone by. Lovely UNESCO-listed Durham (25 minutes) is home to a photogenic cathedral and castle, as well as lots of indie shops to browse in steep cobbled streets.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Crimdon 17.9 km Sea Good Excellent Excellent Excellent
Seaton Carew North 17.9 km Sea N/A N/A Good Good
Seaton Carew Centre 18.1 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Seaton Carew North Gare 18.9 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Redcar Coatham 24 km Sea N/A Excellent Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 12.1 km

mima 15.1 km

Captain Cook Birthplace Museum 16.8 km

Hartlepool's Maritime Experience 17.7 km

Durham Cathedral 18.7 km

National Trust

Ormesby Hall 19.4 km

Moulton Hall 25 km

Mount Grace Priory 28.2 km

Washington Old Hall 31.7 km

Gibside 37.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ceddesfeld Hall Gardens 3.6 km

Hardwick Hall Country Park (Durham) 3.9 km

HARDWICK PARK 4 km

WYNYARD PARK 6.4 km

Brafferton 6.8 km

Local events

  • Festival of Thrift (Saturday, September 21, 2024 – Saturday, September 21, 2024)

    Stockton-on-Tees, England 9.6 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.

Reviews

10

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Comfy & snug, views great Facilities👌🏼 Owner friendly and helpful

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Samantha S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Raffer Yem cabin

Liked: The Cabin - super snug, had everything you needed. Great for an off grid get away 🥰

Disliked: The Mud 😂 Could have done with a couple of sign posts

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  • Does Crowdy Hall have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Crowdy Hall dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Crowdy Hall? Keep active with wakeboarding adventures at North East Wake Park (20 minutes’ drive), cycle the circular trail from Sedgefield (10 minutes) to Shildon, or go wild swimming at Durham Heritage Coast beaches … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Crowdy Hall?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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