Newton Lodge Campsite

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  • Quiet family site a few minutes' walk from Mickleton and its two pubs
  • On the edge of the North Pennines, 15 mins' drive from Barnard Castle
  • Set in the grounds of a traditional farmhouse; bus stop just outside
Set up camp, then set out on foot – Newton Lodge Campsite is in a handy spot Co. Durham countryside location a few minutes’ walk from the Tees Valley Railway Walk and (crucially) the pair of pubs in the pretty village of Mickleton. Settle in at this Teesdale site and you’ll be well set for roaming around the local countryside and heading into the North Pennines National Landscape. The Pennine Way is a couple of miles away, and popular spots like the waterfalls of Summerhill Force and High Force are within a 15-minute drive. You may also like to explore the town of Barnard Castle – it’s about 15 minutes’ drive away, or you can hop on a handy bus service from just outside the site. Buses stop at several villages along the way, which can be useful for walkers. This site is in the grounds of a traditional farmhouse and it’s a low-key kind of place that’s all about preserving the rural peace. It caters for families and couples (no groups) and operates a low-noise policy, especially after 9pm when quiet hours come into effect. Essential facilities include a kitchen with washing-up area and kettle, and a bathroom block with toilets and showers. Being well away from urban life, the skies get very dark here at night, giving you spectacular views of the starry skies on clear nights. Barbecues are permitted on the pitches, so you may like to bring yours along for a bit of outdoor cooking as the sun goes down.

Site type

Tent sites 4
RV sites 3
Open now
Opens April 3
Please note
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 3 to

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 38 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This quiet, tidy site has large grass pitches & spotless facilities. Owners are friendly, the village setting lovely with pubs nearby. Fridge/freezer on site. Some road/rooster noise, but generally unobtrusive. One guest found dog fees steep.

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Extra quite, well maintained pitches, spotless…

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seth n.

Powered grass RV campsite

Liked Extra quite, well maintained pitches, spotless toilets and shower and a short walk to the pub. Also if your lucky enough free eggs for breakfast.

Disliked Had to go home

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Spacious pitches, peaceful site with really…

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David M.

Powered grass RV campsite

Liked Spacious pitches, peaceful site with really good facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean, spacious and situated in the…

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9 out of 10
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Leanne R.

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Clean, spacious and situated in the perfect place for walks.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A really nice 2 night stay

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richard r.

Powered grass RV campsite

Liked Nice welcome from the owner. We chose our preferred pitch which was flat so no wedges needed, nearest the entry gate.
Facilities very nice. Nice village with lovely pub the Blacksmiths that does pizzas which is opposite a nice walk.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really enjoyed my stay.

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Dale T.

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Very clean. Friendly owner and situated near some great tourist attractions. Fridge and kettle came in very handy. Almost everything I needed for cleaning and for the shower was provided which also came in handy.

Disliked With it being a small quiet camp site there's not allot to do with the kids while on site.

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Everything! We stay at a LOT…

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Alisdair W.

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Everything! We stay at a LOT of campsites and we have to say this has been the absolute best one yet. Cannot wait to come back.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good space, walking path near by.

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Andrea F.

Powered grass RV campsite

Liked only few pitches, spacious and in a private Farm atmosphere. Loved the hens walking round, the dogs and the sheep near by. friendly family run little farm with good facilities, very clean and nice made.

Disliked nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

First class place to stay

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David W.

Powered grass RV campsite

Liked Great place

Disliked Nothing

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Fantastic 5 grass pitches site with…

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Howard M.

Powered grass RV campsite

Liked Fantastic 5 grass pitches site with full toilet and shower block facilities. Great area for walking and 2 pubs in the village .

Recommend to friends Visit again

lovely and quite camp site. Owner…

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked lovely and quite camp site.
Owner was very friendly and great, clean facilities.

Disliked none

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

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 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

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Spectacular scenery

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 Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Newton Lodge Campsite

Mickleton

Co. Durham

England

DL12 0LG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.60861°N
2.05614°W

Nearest transport

Coach
33.8 km Dolphin Centre
35.9 km Bus Station
37.7 km High Green
Rail
14.4 km Frosterley Rail Station
15.4 km Stanhope Rail Station
17.2 km Wolsingham Rail Station
Airport
41.7 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

You’ll be just on the edge of the North Pennines National Landscape here, so bring your boots along to hit the trails to gorgeous spots like the Summerhill Force (10 minutes’ drive) and High Force (15 minutes) waterfalls. In fact, there are lots of waterfalls in this area, but you may prefer to look out for ancient landmarks like the Lune Head Stone Circle (15 minutes) or head to Hamsterley Forest (half an hour) for woodland walks, cycling and disc golf. For a different kind of walk, take a stroll around Raby Castle, Park and Gardens (20 minutes), with its medieval castle and deer park, or spend some time in Barnard Castle (15 minutes), visiting the castle ruins and Bowes Museum. Kirkby Stephen (half an hour) is another lovely town to visit, or you could have some city time in Durham (45 minutes). You may well spot some wildlife as you wander, but for surefire sightings you’ll need to go to Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre (an hour). And while you’ll often get great stargazing on site, you can learn more about what you’re looking at with an evening at Grassholme Observatory (two minutes).

Must see

High Force Waterfall 9.6 km

Barnard Castle 10.5 km

The Bowes Museum 11.7 km

Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 26.8 km

Easby Abbey (EH) 30.5 km

National Trust

Moulton Hall 33.6 km

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 35.3 km

Gibside 40.3 km

Cherryburn 40.4 km

Braithwaite Hall 41.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Grassholme Reservoir - Hury Reservoir 2.1 km

Middleton-in-Teesdale - High Force - Middleton-in-Teesdale 2.4 km

Middleton-in-Teesdale - Grassholme Reservoir 2.7 km

Cotherstone - Romaldkirk - Cotherstone 6.4 km

Bowlees Picnic Area - Low Force - Bowlees Picnic Area 7.3 km

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)

    Penrith, England 42.5 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 Newton Lodge Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Newton Lodge Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Newton Lodge Campsite? You’ll be just on the edge of the North Pennines National Landscape here, so bring your boots along to hit the trails to gorgeous spots like the Summerhill Force (10 minutes’ drive) … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Newton Lodge Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Newton Lodge Campsite? From $51.87 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.