Dragonfly Camping
From £24 For 1 night, 2 adults
- Pop-up campsite among woodlands at a Co. Durham working farm
- Durham city centre 15 minutes' drive; 20 minutes to the coast
- Dog-friendly site; choose from main field or wilder orchard pitches
Site type
60
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Open from Fri, 7 Jun to
Reviews
Voted 88% of visitors View breakdown
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Chill site with great vibes
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Liked: Everything - quirky little pop up campsite, not been open long, fantastic reclaimed building materials for the toilet and shower blocks, beautiful camp ground, the orchard was picture perfect and a great place to camp in a little tent. Two massive camping fields for bigger tents. You can camp anywhere and the owner Matt was great, chatty and helpful. Wood £5 a bag and more than enough perfect an evening fire. It’s a brilliant spot & would be the perfect campsite for a relaxed chill summer festival of some local bands or DJ’s. The place isn’t one of those campsites with loads of rules, you’re encouraged to be respectful and nice to everyone but apart from that you’re free to just relax and enjoy yourself. Beautiful little camp ground - we will be back ❤️
Disliked: Nothing. (Future improvements for the overall campsite would be a covered over space Nate the toilets with some communal fridges to keep your milk and bits in)
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brilliant facilities, plenty of room and very relaxed. would definitely recommend…
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Liked: brilliant facilities, plenty of room and very relaxed. would definitely recommend
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Grate place to stay.
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Liked: Everything about this place was great! Matt the owner of the site was welcoming form the moment we arrived. He showed us around and we picked a nice little pitch in the paddock. Great place, dogs welcome and I must say we really enjoyed our stay. I would definitely recommend and stay again!
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Very friendly welcome, a beautiful spot , choose the spacious field or…
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Liked: Very friendly welcome, a beautiful spot , choose the spacious field or the more private walnut orchard. Loved my stay .
Disliked: Nothing
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Will return
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Liked: Matt is a great host, friendly site massive amounts of space and great value spot, firepot and logs if needed I will camp again
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Clean and friendly site, Great facilities.
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Liked: What a beautiful site, pick your spot in an open field or even the Orchard. Great location only a 4 minute drive to the village of Kelloe, or 15/20 minute walk. On site there is access to walk amongst the woods and just go for a little adventure. Matt couldn't do enough for you, Such a nice and friendly person. Always saying hello and available for a chat. The Showers pressure and heat is spot on. Multiple Water point and sinks around the site. I can't praise this place enough, I'm not sure if it was because the site has everything you need to enjoy an amazing break or the fact the brothers running it are such nice people. Probably a bit of both. Went Solo on this trip and Booked up next weekend for the Family. Also like to add that the Village of Kelloe has multiple trails and History for you to discover.
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Online site description accurate, helpful, happy owners.
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Liked: Dragonfly Camping, was just perfect for me. I love wild camping - the Walnut Orchard area was enchanting. Rustic, natural, peaceful. The owners (brothers) are welcoming, helpful and unobtrusive. I wish you both good luck with your ventures, you have a great site. As with new campsites, there are many ongoing projects; which when developed will add extra magic to this site. Really hope you decide to have a “music festival” style gathering next summer. I will be returning here, on my own and with family. The main touring area is good for families with children - plenty of space to run around. The Walnut Orchard (Wild site) more secluded discreet areas, offering privacy and a window into the world of Stoats, Squirrels and other wild creatures.
Disliked: Nothing to dislike.
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Magical escape from reality.
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Liked: The perfect place to completely relax, unwind and reset. We had an absolutely magical stay here and really did not want to leave. We stayed in the orchard surrounded by beautiful scenery and Matt couldn’t have done enough to ensure we had the best stay. The facilities were lovely and clean and the shower powerful and warm. We honestly couldn’t fault it and are already planning our return. Thank you so much Matt for welcoming us to your beautiful home, it really was a special trip to remember!
Disliked: Everything was perfect!
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Idyllic; an extremely friendly and helpful owner; just fabulous!
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Liked: We absolutely loved everything about this site; it was an idyllic stay in beautiful, peaceful surroundings. We stayed in the walnut orchard which has been well thought out with secluded spots for pitching tents, all with plenty of room to space out. Fire pits and bags of logs are provided for £5 a night and we had a number of evenings sat out, warm, whilst taking in the sunset and clear star-filled skies. It felt like a completely wild camping experience, but with the luxury of toilets and showers. These are really quirky, using recycled materials and I think these are the best I’ve had on a campsite with plenty of hot, continuous water (no stop/starting buttons that last for seconds); and plenty of hand wash, toilet roll etc. was available. The owner has the vision to make this an organic, wild campsite and it really is a success. Someone mentioned in a review the lack of bins, but this would certainly detract from the rural effect that this has. If more man-made luxuries were added this would not be the idyllic site it is. The owner was extremely welcoming, friendly, and as others have said, could not do enough for us. He was always on hand for advice and queries and we had a really enjoyable day at the pub with him and the locals, who were also very welcoming. We didn’t want to come home and cannot wait to go again, the only problem for us is the distance - if it was nearer we would be back next week.
Disliked: Absolutely nothing!
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Site staff were extremely helpful and friendly. All facilities required for a…
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Liked: Site staff were extremely helpful and friendly. All facilities required for a camping stay were available.
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Features
Pop-up campsite
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
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
D. of E. 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
Camping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitches
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Forest
Peaceful
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Type
Farm
Large (51-200 pitches)
Pop-up campsite
Location
Dragonfly Camping
Carr House Farm
Town Kelloe
Durham
Co. Durham
England
DH6 4PS
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.72923°N
-1.44885°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Crimdon | 12.9 km | Sea | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaham Beach | 14.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaham Hall Beach | 15.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Seaton Carew North | 18.4 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Seaton Carew Centre | 18.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Durham Cathedral 9.5 km
Durham Castle 9.7 km
Durham Coast 11.7 km
Hartlepool's Maritime Experience 16.1 km
Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 16.8 km
National Trust
Washington Old Hall 19.7 km
Ormesby Hall 26.8 km
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas 27.3 km
Gibside 28 km
Holy Jesus Hospital 28.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Cassop Vale 1.5 km
Cassop Vale - Cassop Moor - Old Quarrington 1.6 km
Littletown - High Haswell - Littletown 6.3 km
Haswell to Hart 6.3 km
Croxdale Hall 6.9 km
Local events
- Festival of Thrift (Saturday 21 September 2024 – Saturday 21 September 2024)
Stockton-on-Tees, England 21.2 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 Dragonfly Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Dragonfly Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Dragonfly Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Wingate Quarry nature reserve: five minutes’ drive - Durham (cathedral, castle and botanic gardens): 15 minutes - White Hill Woods: 15 minutes - Blackhall Rocks beach … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Dragonfly Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Dragonfly Camping? From €28.11 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.