Garth Hill Farm
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- Dog-friendly site with views of the Wear Valley and Teesdale
- A 10-minute drive from Hamsterley Forest; half an hour from Durham
- Within five minutes' walk of a pub and two cafés; petting farm on site
Site type
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This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat, 26 Jul to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 2.4m width x 2.4m depth (8.0ft width x 8.0ft depth) Calculated area: 5.9m² (64.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 69% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Very nice place to visit with your family , nice and quite…
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Liked: Very nice place to visit with your family , nice and quite with lovely views would definitely recommend
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Lovely campsite
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Liked: Exactly we wanted - a field, a couple of toilets, water tap and a nice view. With a cheap price and friendly hosts.
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Arrived here on the Friday and Karen the owner was lovely, met…
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Liked: Arrived here on the Friday and Karen the owner was lovely, met us by the gate to welcome us. We stayed for two nights with our two young children and we loved it here. So peaceful, you can see for miles. The children loved the little Shetland pony, horses and sheep. A group of our own family arrived with us with older children and we all agreed we would definitely be coming back. Karen recommended a little pub just a 7 minute walk from the campsite itself and the lady who owns this was lovely and attentive to our young children.
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Nice, clean and quiet but description needs updating
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Liked: Lots of space with no marked porches meant we could choose where we wanted to be. It was beautifully quiet.
Disliked: The main reason for booking here was the number of animals listed in the site description. Unfortunately there were no goats, donkeys or hens which put a dampener on it for us
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From the manager: Thanks for your review, I have moved Donkey from info due to it not having it anymore, we still have goats, Hens, horses,Shetland pony, sheep and lambs, I could not let goats out in paddocks at the moment due to horse arena construction.
Sorry thanks Karen
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Liked: Lovely , friendly campsite. Beautiful views , plenty of room and open space for the kids to run round safely. Would highly recommend .
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Lots of space and great views. Karen was very helpful and advised…
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Liked: Lots of space and great views. Karen was very helpful and advised us in local places to eat which was much appreciated.
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Brilliant
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Liked: The place was beautiful and quiet. It was the perfect family retreat. Stunning views on a beautifully situated field. Karen the host was brilliant. S is so welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable about the local area. She could not have been more helpful and made out stay very enjoyable 😊
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peaceful and kids loved it met some friends to play with…
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Liked: peaceful and kids loved it met some friends to play with
Disliked: nothing
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From the manager: Thank you love for you to visit again 😊
Very clean, friendly staff and a good area to camp on
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Liked: I loved how there was so much space at garth hill farm, the owner was so welcoming and left us be after she pointed out where everything was, there was a lovely pub nearby and the field was quite sheltered too which was a bonus. We cant wait to return
Disliked: Nothing, everything was perfect
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Very nice chilled vibes and peacefull for a nice night away ..would…
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Liked: Very nice chilled vibes and peacefull for a nice night away ..would defo go back and Karen the owner seems realy lovley, I would defo recommend and will use again 👍
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From the manager: Thank you very much welcome back anytime 😊
Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campsite
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Garth Hill Farm
Toft Hill Lane
Toft Hill
Bishop Auckland
Co. Durham
England
DL14 0PY
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
54.6508°N
-1.77133°W
Nearest transport
Coach
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimdon | 21.5 mi | Sea | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaham Beach | 22 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaham Hall Beach | 22 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Seaton Carew North | 23.4 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Seaton Carew Centre | 23.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 5.4 mi
Barnard Castle 8.9 mi
The Bowes Museum 9.5 mi
Durham Cathedral 11.4 mi
Durham Castle 11.6 mi
National Trust
Moulton Hall 16.5 mi
Gibside 18.7 mi
Washington Old Hall 20.1 mi
Cherryburn 21.7 mi
Holy Jesus Hospital 23.1 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 2.9 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 pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Garth Hill Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Garth Hill Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Garth Hill Farm? What was going on here in the centuries past? Well, you’ll get to know a little about the local history at the Beamish, the Living Museum of the North, (35 minutes’ drive), … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Garth Hill Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Garth Hill Farm? From £25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.