Hilltop Huts

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Pods on the landscaped site
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Pod with covered decking
Pods on the landscaped site
Pod and picnic table

  • Family camping pods 10 minutes’ drive from Barnard Castle in Teesdale
  • High Force waterfall 15 minutes’ drive; Raby Castle 15 minutes
  • Shop and country pub on site; kids’ play park 10 minutes’ walk
For your next adventure in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, how about choosing the North Pennines? Or more specifically, the smart wooden pods at Hilltop Huts, tucked behind a popular pub in Teesdale, and 10 minutes’ drive from Barnard Castle in County Durham? Sleeping up to five people, all the pods are equipped with a kettle, toaster, microwave, small fridge and storage. Outside, there’s a picnic bench for open-air eats on warmer days, as well as a covered pot-wash area, coin-operated washing and drying facilities, and a modern shower block, with hot water heated by green energy. There’s no need to fret if you’ve left anything vital behind at home, as there’s a well-stocked shop on site, where you can pick up disposable barbecues, charcoal and kindling if you fancy honing your alfresco cooking skills. And don’t forget that the Moorcock Inn, where you can be sure of a warm welcome as well as home-cooked food using produce from the owners’ farm, is (literally) steps away from your cosy pod. There’s masses to keep kids happy too. A games room in the pub has a pool table, darts board and dominos (handy for any drizzly days), while Eggleston Play Park (10 minutes’ walk) is all set up with zipwires, slides, swings, mini football and a basketball court. Or how about a family excursion to follow the Gruffalo Trail in Hamsterley Forest (20 minutes’ drive)?

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 12
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 46 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Beautiful spot, peaceful vibe for exploring. Pods are clean, cosy, kitted out. Pub gets props for good grub, fair prices, friendly faces. Facilities mostly good, though showers could be better. A few grumbles about limited help and pub noise. Overall, a highly recommended stay, with many keen to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Quiet, great views, ample parking…

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8 out of 10
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Allison P.

Camping pod (three person)

Liked Quiet, great views, ample parking

Disliked Poor cleaning.
- Bird poo on sides where wash up never cleaned up
- cabin floor sticky and full
Of sugar and bits when arrived. Swept it ourselves. Wiped table and the cloth was black when finished.

Advise Need to review cleaning

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Beautiful setting ideally located for visiting High Force, Raby Castle and Barnard…

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Anonymous

Camping pod (four person)

Liked Beautiful setting ideally located for visiting High Force, Raby Castle and Barnard Castle. Peaceful site with pub serving lovely home cooked food. Clean camping huts and toilets / showers.

Disliked Onsite shop and reception has closed down making it difficult to get any assistance other than speaking to public staff during opening hours, but they did not necessarily have the means to respond as I didn't get the impression they had a lot to do with the site other than giving keys out on arrival.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet site. Very clean and well equipped glamping pod. One of…

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Deborah K.

Camping pod (three person)

Liked Lovely quiet site. Very clean and well equipped glamping pod. One of the best we have stayed at.
Just behind a great pub which serves lovely food.
Definitely will be returning !

Recommend to friends Visit again

Enjoyed our stay here,perfect location for our walk along the penines!

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Colleen W.

Camping pod (three person)

Liked Beautiful surroundings, lovely pods and clean amenities!
We enjoyed a meal in the Moorcock Inn which was lovely and reasonably priced.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean facilities amd toilets were always clean

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Anonymous

Camping pod (five person)

Liked The pod was very clean and spacious. Amazing views and friendly people.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would highly recommend…

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Anonymous

Camping pod (four person)

Liked Would highly recommend

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site was well kept. The facilities were very clean.

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Camping pod (four person)

Liked We were visiting family so the accommodation was in a good location.

Disliked The pods needed a mirror

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little site. Clean and quiet (we were the only ones there)…

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Debbie S.

Camping pod (three person)

Liked Lovely little site. Clean and quiet (we were the only ones there)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great spot for a winter break

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Anonymous

Camping pod (three person)

Liked Camping pods were comfortable and had a kettle and microwave and a heater!
The location was convenient for walking and in a spectacular area

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, great facilities, friendly staff. Great location.

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Gaynor W.

Camping pod (three person)

Liked The pods were great, very cosy and clean and we loved that they had a little kitchenette and fridge which made our stay more comfortable. The wash facilities were really nice and clean and showers very good.The location was excellent with plenty to see and do in the local area. The pub is a few feet away with lovely staff and fabulous well priced food (the steaks are a must).

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Local produce 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

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

Pub campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Hilltop Huts

Moorcock Inn

Hilltop Eggleston

Barnard Castle

Co. Durham

England

DL12 0AU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.6155°N
2.00761°W

Nearest transport

Coach
31.1 km Dolphin Centre
32.8 km Bus Station
36 km High Green
Rail
12.7 km Frosterley Rail Station
14.2 km Stanhope Rail Station
14.7 km Wolsingham Rail Station
Airport
38.9 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

Keen to cross the highest waterfall in England off your bucket list? Stroll the banks of the River Tees to High Force (15 minutes’ drive), with its stunning 70-foot drop. For more watery spectacles, amble up to Summerhill Force from Bowlees Visitor Centre (15 minutes), or head for Cow Green Reservoir (25 minutes) to hike up to Cauldron Snout, carved out of volcanic rock. Cyclists of all levels can follow the mountain-bike trails in Hamsterley Forest (20 minutes), where you can also take mindfulness walks through the trees, and for after-dark adventuring, wait for a cloudless night and head for the telescopes at Grassholme Observatory (10 minutes) to gaze up at the universe. To introduce a bit of culture into your holiday, tour medieval Raby Castle (15 minutes) for a romp through centuries of history in antique-filled rooms, and if the kids behaved, let them have a run around in the adjacent deer park afterwards. For impressive decorative-arts collections – including the famed Silver Swan automaton designed in 1773 – head for the Bowes Museum (15 minutes), and then have a poke around the indie shops in Barnard Castle (10 minutes).

Must see

Barnard Castle 8.7 km

The Bowes Museum 10.1 km

High Force Waterfall 12.1 km

Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 23.6 km

Easby Abbey (EH) 29.1 km

National Trust

Moulton Hall 31.7 km

Gibside 38.2 km

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 38.3 km

Cherryburn 38.9 km

Braithwaite Hall 40.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Middleton-in-Teesdale - High Force - Middleton-in-Teesdale 4.9 km

Middleton-in-Teesdale - Grassholme Reservoir 5.1 km

Grassholme Reservoir - Hury Reservoir 5.2 km

Cotherstone - Romaldkirk - Cotherstone 5.5 km

Hamsterley Forest: Blackling Hole, Whisky Gill 6.4 km

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, 31 July 2025 – Thursday, 31 July 2025)

    Penrith, England 45.6 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Hilltop Huts have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hilltop Huts dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hilltop Huts? Keen to cross the highest waterfall in England off your bucket list? Stroll the banks of the River Tees to High Force (15 minutes’ drive), with its stunning 70-foot drop. For more … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hilltop Huts?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hilltop Huts? From R3 020,95 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.