Bonners Lodge

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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.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 9
Open now
Opens 13 February
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Reception is unmanned after 18:00. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 13 Feb 2026 to

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Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 208 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

A grand little site, quiet with a grand welcome. Showers are spotless, the games room has everything, and the pitches are roomy, some fenced for the kids or dog. Grand chance to meet the farm critters too, even a donkey ride! Lovely views and kept shipshape. A top spot for a chill-out.

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Great site really clean

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 Andrew P. 1 review

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Great shower and toilet area really clean ! I did not use the games room( pool , table tennis and table football ) loads of books and games for the kids ! Use of microwave and oven , washing up facilities and lots of animals on site great site and lovely people will definitely be going again thank you for a wonderful stay

Disliked Norhing

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Nice quiet site tucked week away…

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 steve l. 3 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Nice quiet site tucked week away from the main road, facilities very clean, and friendly welcome

Disliked None

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Fantastic site highly recommend.

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 LOUIS P. 6 reviews

Pixies non-electric hardstanding and grass campervan pitch

Liked Such friendly and accomodating staff.when we arrived we were shown our litch and around the exceptional facilities. we had booked the non electric hardstanding pitch but When booking we didn't notice the option for Barkers Bay. which is a fully enclosed and secure pitch perfect for people with dogs (ours is friendly with all and everything but guards "his van and pitch" like his house) or small children. Luckily they had availability and we upgraded. I have to say this was one of the best camping experiences we have had especially for our 9 year old Staffordshire bull terrier, he had his own garden to run around and play and we could fully relax no one elses dog would enter our pitch and make him bark ,which was worth the extra charge.
If only all campsites were able to offer such an option we would always pay more.
There was a lovely walk straight from the site. The farm Animals were great to watch and fuss.
The shower was like being in a hotel rather than caampsite.

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Lovely quiet site, good access to…

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely quiet site, good access to traffic free cycle paths ( with cafes on the way but check opening times)
Lovely and clean toilet facilities and liked the room with pool table and access to cooking if you needed it.
Although we didnt have children with us the childrens play things and playground really good.

Disliked Nothing, we look forward to using this site again.

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Lovely small site set on a…

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 MATTHEW JOHN W. 2 reviews

Rayhans Rigg electric grass and gravel touring pitch (super)

Liked Lovely small site set on a working farm, pitches are a generous size. Shower and toilets were spotless, games room ideal for families, communal fridge and freezer, cooker microwave and toaster available to use, washing up area. Always hot water, the shower was great.the owner was lovely and helpful,

Disliked We had a couple at side of us that was constantly swearing ( good job we didn’t have children with us)

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Lovely quiet site Great facilities…

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leah f. 1 review

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely quiet site
Great facilities

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Lovely little campsite, games room with…

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 kirsty d. 7 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely little campsite, games room with pool and table tennis, toilets were nice and clean.

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Fantastic views only there one night…

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Gregory C. 3 reviews

Pixies non-electric hardstanding and grass campervan pitch

Liked Fantastic views only there one night wish I could've stayed more and explored the area also nice hot shower facilities were really clean and could tell they were looked after.Would highly recommend

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The owners were amazing. They let…

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 Nick W. 1 review

Pixies non-electric hardstanding and grass campervan pitch

Liked The owners were amazing.
They let my daughter and her friend feed the animals and put them to bed which they loved.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect campsite!

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Kelsey R. 2 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Brilliant site, great facilities including a games room which has a kettle and fridge etc!
Hosts were amazing, letting my daughter help feed the animals and take them to bed.
We had a great visit and will be back!

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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 Launderette 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 Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

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.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seaham Hall Beach 35.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Seaham Beach 36.1 km Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Roker - Sunderland 36.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaburn - Sunderland 37.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
South Shields 38.1 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Gibside 16.7 km

Prudhoe Castle 18.4 km

George Stephenson's Birthplace 20.7 km

Durham Castle 20.7 km

Durham Cathedral 20.7 km

National Trust

Gibside 16.8 km

Cherryburn 17.4 km

Holy Jesus Hospital 26.3 km

Washington Old Hall 26.7 km

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 33.3 km

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 touring
    Arrive:  13:00 –  23:00
    Depart by:  11:30
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bonners Lodge? From €26.98 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.