Country Glamping Co.

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  • Luxury glamping 10 minutes’ drive from Bishop Auckland, County Durham
  • A 20-minute drive to the Bowes Museum, half an hour to Durham
  • Smart TV, central heating and well-equipped kitchen; café on site
Making a journey to/from Scotland or keen to explore the dales and stately homes of County Durham? No matter whether you’re overnighting or sticking around for a few days, you’ll certainly be rewarded with lots of luxury touches when you stay at Country Glamping Co., handily located just off the A68 road to the Borders. The nattily furnished pods are custom built with comfort in mind, with fully insulated, welcoming pine interiors and central heating to keep you warm all year around. Each has a well-equipped kitchen, a bathroom with walk-in shower, hot water on demand and super-comfy beds made up with quality linens. Snuggle up in front of the smart TV on the sofa – cosy cushions and throws provided. There’s also a smart TV in the bedrooms, so bring along your streaming account details and relax watching your favourite shows on any early-to-bed evenings. Outside, there’s a private decking area with picnic tables and seating, plus secure private parking for all the pods, accessed by an electronic barrier for guest use only. Each pod also has secure bike storage for up to two bikes. Picnic on the menu? Prep everything in your private kitchen or ask at The 68 Café, where staff will make up a portable feast for you, showcasing the food of regional producers and tempting homemade cakes.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 10
Open all year
Opens

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 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 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

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Country Glamping Co.

The 68 Cafe

A68

Toft Hill Lane

Bishop Auckland

Co. Durham

England

DL14 0JF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.65112°N
-1.76969°W

Nearest transport

Bus
11.5 mi Bus Station
12.4 mi Dolphin Centre
16.3 mi South Burns Stand K
Rail
3.7 mi Bishop Auckland Rail Station
5.6 mi Shildon Rail Station
6.9 mi Wolsingham Rail Station
Ferry
22.2 mi Transporter Bridge South Side
22.2 mi Transporter Bridge North Side
26.9 mi Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
Airport
16.6 mi Durham Tees Valley Airport
26.8 mi Newcastle International 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

For one of the biggest outdoor spectaculars in England, head for Kynren (10 minutes' drive; open summer only) to learn about the history of County Durham as performed by a cast of hundreds. To discover some of that history in reality, tour Auckland Castle (10 minutes) to see the ornate Throne Room and St Peter’s Chapel, or spend an afternoon in the Bowes Museum (20 minutes) watching the famed Silver Swan automaton in action. To embrace some fresh north-country air, take the scenic hike up to High Force Waterfall (35 minutes’ walk from Bowlees Visitor Centre, itself half an hour’s drive from Country Glamping Co.), or don the hiking boots and strike out into rugged Weardale (20 minutes). If you have kids in tow, try Hamsterley Forest (10 minutes), where rambles lead to a Gruffalo-themed sculpture trail. Historic Durham (half an hour) certainly warrants a day’s exploration of its castle, which was built over many centuries, the medieval cathedral (used as a set in the Harry Potter film franchise), and colourful jewellery in the Oriental Museum. When you’re done with sightseeing, the city’s buzzing, hilly streets are packed with bars and restaurants for a well-earned rest.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Crimdon 21.5 mi Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaham Beach 21.9 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Seaham Hall Beach 21.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Seaton Carew North 23.3 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Seaton Carew Centre 23.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 5.4 mi

Barnard Castle 9 mi

The Bowes Museum 9.5 mi

Durham Cathedral 11.4 mi

Durham Castle 11.5 mi

National Trust

Moulton Hall 16.5 mi

Gibside 18.6 mi

Washington Old Hall 20 mi

Cherryburn 21.7 mi

Holy Jesus Hospital 23 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Witton le Wear 1.7 mi

Witton-le-Wear 1.9 mi

Low Barnes Nature Reserve (Witton Le Wear) 2 mi

Etherley Dene, Escomb and the River Wear 2.8 mi

Around Cockfield Fell 3.3 mi

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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Reviews

10

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Excellent

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Gavin L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Family camping pod

Liked: The family pod was absolutely beautiful, surprisingly very warm and not as small as I had expected. The bed was so comfortable and the bedding is lovely. The pods have everything you could need .These are very new so I wouldn’t say we didn’t like anything but there was a few things to maybe change or slightly improve on, everything was there but I did expect it to have a travel iron and a hairdryer, but that’s all I could say was missing. We did manage to use the hob while staying but we couldn’t figure out the oven, I think instructions in the welcome manual would be helpful.The rugs in the pod while do look lovely we had to put them away as they were a falls and slip risk not just to the little one but we slipped and tripped as they just slide away from your feet, we did book a family pod and only had 2 towels so would definitely benefit from extra towels. There was no Wi-Fi available but that again could be down to being very new site.We did discover the games room pod which was limited in choice, the vending machine wouldn’t accept and £1coins , the air hockey table will let you play but if you score on the side nearest to the door you don’t get the puc back, also it was very cold in there but we then realised there was a window missing so that’s the reason. I do think an outdoor play area would be great for those with family’s . Other than those few little snags I honestly couldn’t fault the pods or out time there, hence why I didn’t add any of this to the disliked section because it would be unfair to do that when the site is very new and all new business’s have little snags. I would highly recommend and definitely stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review Gavin.

We have taken your feedback on board, and we will be looking into everything you have suggested.

We're so glad that you and your family enjoyed your stay with us, regardless of the snags you outlined, and appreciate your understanding as we find our feet.

You and your family were superb guests and we'd love to have you back in the near future!

Thanks!
The Country Glamping Team

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Country Glamping Co. have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Country Glamping Co. dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Country Glamping Co.? For one of the biggest outdoor spectaculars in England, head for Kynren (10 minutes' drive; open summer only) to learn about the history of County Durham as performed by a cast of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Country Glamping Co.?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more