EcoPod Holidays

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Ash shepherd's hut
Ash shepherd's hut
Outside we have a bbq area.
Its big and beautiful warm and light, weather what weather..?
Hazelwood cabin
Hazelwood cabin
The windows let lots of light into the kitchen.
Heated by the sun to lower you carbon demands but not your sprit.
The talbot in the village of alton is a 45min walk. the food is great especially sunday lunch.
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Outside we have a bbq area.
Its big and beautiful warm and light, weather what weather..?
Hazelwood cabin

  • Remote pods in a spacious orchard in rural Staffordshire
  • Alton Towers 10 minutes’ drive; Peak District National Park 15 minutes
  • Farm and woodland walks; pub and shops five minutes’ drive
Set high on a hill with spectacular Staffordshire views, the units at EcoPod Holidays provide a cosy, warm and sustainable living space made from locally sourced timber combined with reclaimed wood. Five minutes’ drive from Rocester village, the pods look over the Weaver Hills and Churnet Valley (both good for walks and bike rides direct from the pitches), and it’s very quiet – apart from the birds, which can be noisy… especially at dawn and dusk. There are no main roads nearby, and the place is not on a flight path so there’s nothing to disturb that birdsong or the peaceful vibe. Fruit trees and lots of space around each pod guarantee your privacy; you can simply lie back and daydream, or if you’d rather get active, there are games like swingball, badminton, Jenga and boules all free to use at the site. For more sedate pursuits, try the woodland walks through pretty leafy glades or have a meditative wander around the farm – there’s no need at all to get in the car and rush off sightseeing, although Alton Towers Resort (10 minutes’ drive) is something of a siren call for many families. Barbecues are allowed by your pitch, and you’ll also be within easy reach of convenience stores, a pub and takeaways in Rocester.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 6
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 1 Apr 2025 to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9

Overall rating based on 2 reviews View breakdown

100%

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I will recommend it to my friends and we already done it

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

The Bunkie camping pod (no pets)

Liked: It was very good time:)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities

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

Great Oak cabin

Liked: We will definitely comeback and stay longer days… it was a great farm life experience. Family friendly cabin with complete basic needs to stay. Surrounded by fruit trees.. Craig is so nice. Safe and peaceful place, if you need a complete relaxation away from stress and introduce the mother nature to your kids visit Ecopod, I booked it thru pitchup.com. Higly recommended! Lovely place!

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Naturist (nudist) Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

EcoPod Holidays

Manor farm

Prestwood Lane

Alton Towers

Staffordshire

England

ST14 5DD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.97734°N
-1.84318°W

Nearest transport

Coach
14.2 mi Bus Station
14.2 mi Bus Station
14.2 mi Bus Station
Rail
5.6 mi Uttoxeter Rail Station
9.4 mi Blythe Bridge Rail Station
10.3 mi Tutbury & Hatton Rail Station
Airport
23.8 mi East Midlands 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

Top of your Staffordshire to-do list may be Alton Towers Resort (10 minutes’ drive), where you can spend your day trying the Nemesis Sub-Terra ride, braving the Master Blaster water coaster and watching the Teletubbies Big Band cavort on stage (maybe leave that one to the kids?). And talking of kids, they might also like to be mini-keepers for the day and look after rare animals at Peak Wildlife Park (15 minutes). Keen to feel the earth beneath your feet? It’s time for long hikes or cycle rides in the Peak District National Park (15 minutes), where you can follow the Tissington Trail from the cute village of Ashbourne, or explore the limestone ravine in Dovedale (both 20 minutes). There are family-friendly woodland walks around the nature reserve at Cotton Dell, as well as picnic spots and places to build dens for younger kids in the grounds of Ilam Park (both 20 minutes). And when your little darlings get tired, take the weight off their feet with a steam-train ride along the Churnet Valley Railway (15 minutes).

Must see

Alton Towers Resort 2.1 mi

Sudbury Hall 6.7 mi

Kedleston Hall 12.5 mi

Royal Doulton Factory Shop, Trentham 13.6 mi

Wedgwood Visitor Centre 13.6 mi

National Trust

The Old Manor 1 mi

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 6.9 mi

Kedleston Hall 12.8 mi

Winster Market House 14.1 mi

Shugborough Estate 14.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ellastone - Swinscoe - Stanton - Ellastone 1 mi

Ellastone - Rocester - Marston Montgomery - Roston - Ellastone 1 mi

ALTON TOWERS 1.9 mi

Oakamoor - Churnet Valley - Dimmings Dale - Oakamoor 3.7 mi

Ashbourne (Bellevue) - Hanging Bridge - Clifton - Wyaston - Osmaston - Ashbourne 5.2 mi

Local events

  • Download Festival (Friday 13 June 2025 – Friday 13 June 2025)

    Derby, Derbyshire 22.1 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 pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does EcoPod Holidays have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is EcoPod Holidays dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near EcoPod Holidays? Top of your Staffordshire to-do list may be Alton Towers Resort (10 minutes’ drive), where you can spend your day trying the Nemesis Sub-Terra ride, braving the Master Blaster water coaster and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of EcoPod Holidays?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3:30 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at EcoPod Holidays? From £160 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.