When can I check in and check out of Bonners Lodge?

Camping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 11 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Bonners Lodge?

From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Bonners Lodge

View prices & book Last booked 3 days ago 9.8 159 reviews

Challenge your neighbours for a table tennis/ pool competition

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.

Site type

Open now

Please note

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).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, 16 Feb 2025 to Mon, 5 Jan 2026

Pitch types & availability

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Min 2.7m width x 4.6m depth (9.0ft width x 15.0ft depth) Calculated area: 12.5m² (135.0ft²)

6 people maximum

One Campervan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Min 2.7m width x 4.6m depth (9.0ft width x 15.0ft depth) Calculated area: 12.5m² (135.0ft²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Suitable for

Campervan, (Motorhome not allowed)

Features

Chemical disposal point

Other restrictions

Awnings not allowed
Gazebos not allowed
Pup tents not allowed
Cars not allowed

Extras

Dog (3 max)

£2 (£2) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults

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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Hardstanding and grass

Pitch size: Min 7.9m width x 9.1m depth (26.0ft width x 30.0ft depth) Calculated area: 72.5m² (780.0ft²)

6 people maximum

One Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Min 7.9m width x 9.1m depth (26.0ft width x 30.0ft depth) Calculated area: 72.5m² (780.0ft²)

Ground type

Hardstanding and grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome

Features

Electric: 10 amp included

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Picnic table

TV aerial

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Dog (3 max)		£2 (£2) per stay
Extra car (1 max)		£5 (£5) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £35 (£35) 1 night, 2 adults

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Barkers Bay fully-serviced grass and gravel touring pitch

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Grass and gravel

Pitch size: Min 7.6m width x 9.1m depth (25.0ft width x 30.0ft depth) Calculated area: 69.7m² (750.0ft²)

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

This pitch is fully enclosed with gated access - ideal for those bringing dogs or small children.

One Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Min 7.6m width x 9.1m depth (25.0ft width x 30.0ft depth) Calculated area: 69.7m² (750.0ft²)

Ground type

Grass and gravel

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome

Features

Electric: 10 amp included

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Firepit

Picnic table

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Dog (3 max)		£2 (£2) per stay
Extra car (1 max)		£5 (£5) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £40 (£40) 1 night, 2 adults

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Rayhans Rigg fully enclosed pitch ideal for small children and dogs

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (super)

7 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Grass and gravel

Pitch size: Min 7.6m width x 9.1m depth (25.0ft width x 30.0ft depth) Calculated area: 69.7m² (750.0ft²)

7 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

This pitch is fully enclosed with gated access - ideal for those bringing dogs or small children.

One Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Min 7.6m width x 9.1m depth (25.0ft width x 30.0ft depth) Calculated area: 69.7m² (750.0ft²)

Ground type

Grass and gravel

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome

Features

Electric: 10 amp included

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Firepit

Picnic table

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Dog (3 max)		£2 (£2) per stay
Extra car (1 max)		£5 (£5) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £40 (£40) 1 night, 2 adults

View prices & book

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great site, great location. Was clean and tidy. Showers were…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Darren W. Apr 2025

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Great site, great location. Was clean and tidy. Showers were good, too. Only stayed for one night but would have happily stayed longer. Staff were very helpful, met us on arrival and showed us where everything was.

Disliked: Only 1 male and 1 female toilet/shower. This wasn't an issue for us but I could see this being a problem if the site were busy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The pitch area is well maintained and really spacious

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Sara S. Apr 2025

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: The shower/toilet was immaculate for our full stay!
The full site is absolutely stunning and has the added bonus of the animals who live on site and lots of lovely walks around.
Michelle, the owner, is such a lovely lady and made us feel right at home. By far the best site we have ever stayed on and would recommend to anyone!

Disliked: Not a single dislike, the site is 10/10

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site and facilities very clean

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Peter R. Apr 2025

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Nice scenic site, great facilities with good WiFi and very friendly staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly owners, great facilities with generous pitches.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Rachel M. Mar 2025

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (super)

Liked: Large, spacious, private gated pitch. Close to amenities which include very clean shower and toilets and also a recreational room with sink and cooker and lots of games including tv.
Friendly owners and very helpful staff in a peaceful area with some friendly farm animals close to the C2C route.

Disliked: Nothing. Would definitely visit again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing site - we couldn’t fault it!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Rebecca D. Mar 2025

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: We absolutely loved our stay at Bonners Lodge and can’t wait to return! Toilet and shower facilities are lovely and very clean, the games room is brilliant and has a range of activities for all ages, even some baby toys which was great for our little boy. Our daughter is 3 and had the best time at this site, she loved riding the donkey and walking all of the animals and hasn’t stopped talking about it since. The park is great too with plenty on for all ages and was another favourite for our daughter. The pitch sizes are perfect and the views you get from your caravan are brilliant. It is so peaceful at night and the atmosphere around the caravan is warm and relaxed. The staff are amazing and so friendly, we felt really welcome and loved staying here. We will definitely be returning soon! Thank you for a lovely weekend, we have loved it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing site and hosts

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Claire C. Feb 2025

Barkers Bay fully-serviced grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: Good size pitches, amazing views, friendly hosts, meets with the animals, well equipped game room, clean facilities . We had an amazing weekend and can’t wait to book again

Disliked: Absolutely nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Level pitches fantastic facilities extremely clean . Just great .

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Jan L. Feb 2025

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (super)

Liked: Another fantastic stay at Bonners Lodge . Hosts are great , facilities are amazing for a campsite with the added bonus of the beautiful animals .

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stunning location perfect for dogs

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Wendy M. Jan 2025

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Stunning location, spotless facilities. Great pitch large, gated for dog with outside seating area

Disliked: Not much

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommended

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Greg P. Dec 2024

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Nice and helpful owner
Separated pitch
Quiet place
High quality
Clean toilets
Playroom with pool table

Recommend to friends Visit again

What an absolute delight to stay at Bonner's Lodge. Everything you will…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

John E. Nov 2024

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: What an absolute delight to stay at Bonner's Lodge. Everything you will need for a quiet stay in a beautiful rulral setting surrounded by variuos animals ... My son especially enjoyed the interacting with the animals the following morning. Michelle the owner brought all the animals up to our motorhome so we could expericence them close up... from goats to very large sheep!! alpakos.. and the best for my son was a ride on the beautiful Donkey... he loved it...
Pitches and facilities are brilliant.
Thank you to Michelle for making our stay very enjoyable.

Disliked: Nothing negitive to say... loved our stay.

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 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 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

Themes

Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse 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 BST (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

Coach

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	2020	2019	2018	2017
Seaham Hall Beach	22.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Seaham Beach	22.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Roker - Sunderland	22.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seaburn - Sunderland	23.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
South Shields	23.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent

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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
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).

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

Reception is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. between 01/06 and 31/08.
Reception is open from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. between 01/03 - 31/05 and 01/09 - 31/10.
Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.
The car is only included in the rate if you are travelling with a touring caravan or a tent. If you wish to bring a car along with your motorhome/campervan please select the extra.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 11 p.m..

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 3 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 £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.