Woodpecker Pods
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- Peaceful location near the North York Moors National Park
- Half an hour from both York and the Yorkshire coast
- Luxury pods with firepits and patios
Campground type
2
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Jan 31 to
Wifi at the unit/site
Reviews
Voted 93% of visitors View breakdown
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Liked: Quiet site with safe field for children to play
Disliked: Stray dogs running loose a white one nearly bit my 2 year old and was urinating around the pods, fridge smells like wet dog and microwave is full of old food splashes inside. Shower runs hot for about 3 minutes then is freezing cold for the rest of the day. Be prepared to be accused of things you Have Not done. Overpriced logs and bbq coal as very stingy with the amount they give you, also wouldn’t bother with the gas stove which is an extra £10 but lasts as many minutes. Carpets in cabins could do with a clean.
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From the manager: I have already banned these people from coming back.
Total lack of respect for other people's property. They ripped bark and soft wood from our tree trunks edging our car park. Please see my comments on cancellation booking page.
Never had anyone like this visit our site, we were devastated to see the damage when they left.
The dog was visiting next door - we spoke to our neighbour and they said they would sort it. We didn't know it came back - not sure how we are responsible for it?
Never had complaints about the shower?
As for theft - the big churn was last seen being used by their children full of water the day before they left - bearing in mind they were the only guests on our very small site we did assume they would know where it had gone?
Amazing site, very clean, lovely pods great owners
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Liked: This place is incredible! We stayed as 2 family's of 4 with children aged 4-8.
The pods are fantastic with so many amenities that we just did not expect to have.
The showers are great, good pressure and temperature. The toilets are perfect!
We had one toilet and one shower per family which is a real luxury whilst camping!
The place was very clean and tidy.
The space outside of the pods is perfect for the kids to run around, play football with the goal and our kids played for outs on the swing, climbing frame and slide.
Each pod has its own fire pit and the owners sell wood for £10 a bucket.
The bbq is huge and the owners sell coal for £6 a pack.
The owners were really friendly when they came over with wood etc and to greet us when we arrived. But they just left us to it whilst we were there which was great.
Cannot recommend this place enough and I'm already thinking about pur next trip back!
Disliked: The only thing to mention and this really isn't a dislike is to be careful with children on the top bunk.
On the first night my 8 year old slipped down the side as the gap is quite big between the mattress and the bed guard and unfortunately he got trapped. We moved the kids to the floor mattress after this which was much better for them.
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From the manager: We have added another guard rail to top bunks - so little ones cannot slip down anymore
Own friendly and very helpful
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Liked: Beautiful surroundings, quiet area, ideal place for young children to play with out the worry of road. Clean and tidy, lovely toilet and shower pod right next door. Great barbecue area.
Disliked: Nothing to dislike
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Excellent site with clean facilities and the lady is lovely.
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Liked: We love it here we go every year there is a little park with plenty of space to run round right next to the pods so the kids can run around with pace on mind.
I also like that there is only 3 pods so its never over crowded.
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Excellent site with clean facilities cosy little homes an lovely staff
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Liked: Love this place.. not to pricey enough for the kids to do lovely owners an had everything we needed perfect for a relaxing escape kids loved it. Beautiful place!
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Clean, quiet & helpful owners.
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Liked: Close to Flamingo Land & Good showers. No fixed heater in the pod but the owners fetched us a plug in one when we asked.
Disliked: Fixed heaters in shower pods didn’t come on.
Says there’s Wi-Fi but the connection is terrible.
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Liked: This is our 4th visit to the Woodpecker Pods, and it was just as good as the all of the other visits. Fiona is amazing at what she does! The Pods are clean, warm and cosy. They have separate toilets and showers for each pod and they are also warm and very clean. In front of the Pods is a field with swings slide and a football net. They are surround by high shrubbery so everything is safe and secluded for younger kids. Each pod has a fire pit (wood can be bought from owner) and each Pod has its own picnic table too. There is also an off road car park. We are looking forward to re-booking our 5th visit for the summer. I beautiful quiet little Glamping gem for your family at an affordable price.
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Thanks for good experience lowly Fiona. The pods is clean, nice…
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Liked: Thanks for good experience lowly Fiona. The pods is clean, nice picnic aria, clean toilets and shower. Have all you need to for the perfect rest. Very good location for York or York Mors. I'll be definitely recommended it!
Disliked: Nothing at all!
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Excellent and private
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Liked: I love that there are only 2 pods, which make it more private as my little one likes to scream a lot and that there is a little play area right next to the pods.this is my second time here
Disliked: Could do with a microwave
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Rural location and very quiet. Spotlessly clean. Owner available if needed. Large…
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Liked: Rural location and very quiet. Spotlessly clean.
Owner available if needed.
Large outdoor space for children to play.
Disliked: A local dog that would sit and stare at us. Then stole our food.
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Features
No dogs allowed
Campfires 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Woodpecker Pods
Welburn Grange Cottage
Kirkbymoorside
Helmsley
North Yorkshire
England
YO62 6HJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.23743°N
-0.94626°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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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| Robin Hoods Bay | 21.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Sandsend | 21.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Whitby | 21.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Runswick Bay | 21.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Scarborough North Bay | 22.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Duncombe Park 5.2 mi
Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 6 mi
North Yorkshire Moors Railway 6.8 mi
Rievaulx Terrace & Temples (NT) 6.8 mi
Rievaulx Abbey 7.1 mi
National Trust
Nunnington Hall 2.5 mi
Rievaulx Terrace 6.8 mi
Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 13 mi
Mount Grace Priory 17.8 mi
Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 18.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
NUNNINGTON HALL 2.4 mi
Beverley and The Westwood: 'Minster, Mills and Markets' 4.7 mi
DUNCOMBE PARK 5.1 mi
Pickering to Levisham Station by Train - Return on Foot 6.8 mi
RIEVAULX TERRACE 6.8 mi
Local events
- Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, July 8, 2025 – Tuesday, July 8, 2025)
Harrogate, England 28.5 mi
- Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday, September 19, 2025 – Friday, September 19, 2025)
Ripon, England 28.9 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
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Woodpecker Pods have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Woodpecker Pods dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Woodpecker Pods? The site is close to the splendidly scenic North York Moors National Park for walks, bike rides and essential picnics, with more of the same available at Dalby Forest about half an … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Woodpecker Pods?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Woodpecker Pods? From $172.82 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.