Bonners Lodge

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Visitor image of the brilliant views
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.

Campground type

RV sites 10
Camper sites 9
Open now
Opens February 13
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Feb 13 2026 to

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Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 173 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This small, peaceful site is praised for its beautiful rural location, excellent and immaculately clean facilities including a games room, and its array of friendly farm animals. Owners are consistently described as welcoming and helpful. Enclosed pitches are a particular highlight for dog and child safety. Some guests noted limited toilet and shower facilities but found they were generally sufficient. A few mention the exposed, windy location.

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Freundlicher und zuvorkommender Empfang. Klein und…

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Freundlicher und zuvorkommender Empfang. Klein und feiner Hof Campingplatz. Waren nur auf der Durchreise und würden das nächste Mal auch zwei/drei Tage bleiben

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This is my favourite site in the UK

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Anonymous

Rayhans Rigg powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (super)

Liked I like everything about Bonners Lodge, the pitches are generous, (some are enclosures) the shower and toilet facilities are spotless and the proprietor is welcoming. If you like dark skies and quiet this will meet with your approval. It's also convenient when visiting Beamish Living Museum.

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A great find for a peaceful chilled break.

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Julie S.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Spacious pitches with plenty of privacy, the kitchen area was ideal to cook in and has plenty of games to entertain the kids. The animals on the site were a bonus and the kids were allowed to interact with them. The owners are friendly and happy to help. The sunset and views over the hills were lovely. The site was peaceful and quite. We will definitely be back over the summer.

Disliked Nothing.

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Lovely…

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Anonymous

Pixies primitive cement/asphalt and grass campervan campsite

Liked Lovely

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely and friendly staff, great site…

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Paul H.

Pixies primitive cement/asphalt and grass campervan campsite

Liked Lovely and friendly staff, great site excellent for kids and adults.

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friendly staff lovely views and great…

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Adam F.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked friendly staff lovely views and great activitys for the kids with the play park and the animals

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Really friendly owners/staff, clean and working…

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Robert R.

Pixies primitive cement/asphalt and grass campervan campsite

Liked Really friendly owners/staff, clean and working facilities and close access to waskerly way and other attractions.

Disliked NA

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An great option for an overnight stay to visit Beamish (20 min Drive)

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Stuart H.

Pixies primitive cement/asphalt and grass campervan campsite

Liked Warm welcome by the host. Lots of attention to details with the facilities provided.

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We have really enjoyed our stay…

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked We have really enjoyed our stay here. The site was great and the friendly staff made us feel very welcome. Will definitely be back again.

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Great site. Would recommend. Proprietors are very friendly.

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David T.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Spacious pitches. Site is really nicely laid out. Animals nearby (a right mixture) are really friendly and there’s lots of fantastic wood carved statues. View from our pitch was mint. It’s a great location.

Disliked Only one shower per gender. That said it wasn’t a problem so maybe I over thought it.

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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 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 Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback 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

Bus
12.6 mi Bus Station
13.4 mi South Burns Stand K
15.8 mi Newcastle-upon-Tyne: Coach Stn, St James Blvd
Rail
5.2 mi Wolsingham Rail Station
5.8 mi Frosterley Rail Station
5.9 mi Stanhope Rail Station
Ferry
22.2 mi Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
22.7 mi South Shields Ferry Terminal
22.8 mi North Shields Ferry Terminal
Airport
17.9 mi Newcastle International Airport
27.3 mi 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 22.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Seaham Beach 22.4 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Roker - Sunderland 22.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaburn - Sunderland 23.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
South Shields 23.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Gibside 10.4 mi

Prudhoe Castle 11.4 mi

George Stephenson's Birthplace 12.8 mi

Durham Castle 12.8 mi

Durham Cathedral 12.9 mi

National Trust

Gibside 10.4 mi

Cherryburn 10.8 mi

Holy Jesus Hospital 16.4 mi

Washington Old Hall 16.6 mi

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 20.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Waskerley, Castleside and Horsleyhope 1 mi

Tunstall Reservoir 2.4 mi

Derwent Gorge and Muggleswick Woods Circular 4.4 mi

Edmundbyers Common 4.5 mi

Wolsingham and Tunstall Reservoir 4.8 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.

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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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bonners Lodge? From $31.23 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.