When can I check in and check out of Newlands Hall?

On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Newlands Hall?

From £290 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Newlands Hall

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Weardale Retreat, with private patio, wood-fired hot tub, barbecue and firepit

Private patio with wood-fired hot tub and barbecue

Secluded shepherd’s hut with stunning views of the North Pennines
Half an hour’s drive from Durham; near a network of local footpaths
Private patio, woodfired hot tub, firepit, barbecue and ensuite

When you’re seeking solitude, the secluded shepherd’s hut at Newlands Hall is just the spot – wend your way to this working hill farm overlooking the dreamy dales of County Durham for memorable views and a private hot tub. Inside, the accommodation is small but swish: it packs in an ensuite shower room and toilet, a double bed with bed linen and towels provided, and a working logburner. The compact kitchen area includes a fridge-freezer for keeping food fresh and a microwave for warming up meals, plus a private firepit and barbecue are just outside the hut on the outdoor patio area for alfresco evenings. When it’s time to tour the countryside, there’s no need to remember where you’ve left the car keys – simply set off on strolls right from the site on the network of local footpaths running through the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are ample attractive market towns, villages and cities to poke around in this part of the world as well – including Durham (30 minutes’ drive) – and the park’s close to Hamsterley (15 minutes) for forays in the county’s biggest forest by bike or on foot. If you’re needing to run errands, the nearest town is Bishop Auckland (20 minutes).

Site type

Open all year

Please note

Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Weardale Retreat shepherd's hut (hot tub)

Adults only

2 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Dimensions: 5.5m width x 2.2m length (18.0ft width x 7.2ft length) Calculated area: 12.1m² (130.2ft²)

2 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Please bring your own cooking equipment.

Dimensions

5.5m width x 2.2m length (18.0ft width x 7.2ft length) Calculated area: 12.1m² (130.2ft²)

Year of manufacture: 2020

2 rooms

Open space 1 x Double bed

Bathroom 1 x Shower, 1 x Toilet

Features

Bed linen 1 included, 1 max.

Car 2 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 1 max.

Duvets and pillows 2 included, 2 max.

Fridge 1 included, 1 max.

TV 1 included, 1 max.

Gas and electricity included

Heating

Kettle

Kitchen corner or kitchenette

Lanterns/fairy lights

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Wood-burning stove

Extras

Afternoon Tea basket (max unlimited)		£25 (£25) per item
Breakfast (max unlimited)		£17.50 (£17.50) per item
Dog Free (2 max)		£0 (£0) per stay
EV charging (1 max)		£5 (£5) per 2 nights
Light hot tub (1 max)		£20 (£20) per item
Local wild venison burgers (max unlimited)		£10 (£10) per item
Log basket (max unlimited)		£7.50 (£7.50) per item
Small bag of charcoal (max unlimited)		£3 (£3) per item

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

Arrival days

From £290 (£290) 2 nights, 2 adults

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A very welcome local cheese left in the fridge

The views, nice owners, the peace and quiet…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

Anonymous Jul 2024

Weardale Retreat shepherd's hut (hot tub)

Liked: The views, nice owners, the peace and quiet

Disliked: N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location. shepherds hut and facilities.…

Overall	6/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	4
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	2

Jonathan S. Oct 2023

Weardale Retreat shepherd's hut (hot tub)

Liked: Location.
shepherds hut and facilities.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Access to shepherds hut

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great accommodation, beautiful location.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Jul 2023

Weardale Retreat shepherd's hut (hot tub)

Liked: The accommodation was really comfortable and well put together. We had stacks of extras that made our stay wonderful. We had everything we needed and more. The location is idyllic, peaceful and secluded. The family were very welcoming and helpful. We really enjoyed being surrounded by the farm and the animals. We’d definitely stay again. Wonderfully relaxing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Outstanding in every way location, views, cleanliness, thoughtfulness.

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

Becky W. Jun 2023

Weardale Retreat shepherd's hut (hot tub)

Liked: This was a gem of a retreat- the shepherds hut was beautiful- really thoughtfully equipped with everything we could possibly need- including local products, including burgers and sausages, eggs and cheese.
The location is spectacular an uninterrupted view across the Dale, with incredible views in every direction, and some very friendly sheep. The site is set in its own space making it really private. The wood fired hot tub was just brilliant- easy to use and plenty of wood available. There was a bbq and also a fire pit, which made fora cosy evening under the stars. The newly mown path to the hut had solar lighting, and part of the space was left wild so there were lots of insects and birds. We would thoroughly recommend visiting, and intend to go back to explore the area in foot. We had our Labrador with us, and she had her own special welcome with a dog blanket, and a bag of treats. And It’s only 30 minutes into Durham.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant

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

Anonymous May 2023

Weardale Retreat shepherd's hut (hot tub)

Liked: Excellent set up, owners have thought of everything to make your stay relaxing as possible, from the little cart to transport your gear to the hut to the bag of marshmallows for the wood pit. No problems what so ever. Definitely recommend this but to anyone looking for a peaceful few days or a location to do some walking in the Durham Dales.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub 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

Adults only 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

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Newlands Hall

Frosterley

Co. Durham

England

DL13 2SH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.73168°N
-1.93038°W

Route directions

After leaving the A689, follow the tarmac drive up over a cattle grid. Fork right and follow the concrete drive up, around a corner and over a second cattle grid – only now will you see Newlands Hall, a yellow/ cream house on your left.

Nearest transport

Coach

14.3 mi Bus Station

16.7 mi South Burns Stand K

19.7 mi Washington (T&W): Galleries Bus Stn

Rail

1.4 mi Frosterley Rail Station

1.9 mi Wolsingham Rail Station

3 mi Stanhope Rail Station

Ferry

26.3 mi Newcastle International Ferry Terminal

26.8 mi South Shields Ferry Terminal

27 mi North Shields Ferry Terminal

Airport

22.9 mi Newcastle International Airport

25.1 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

Recommended areas to roam in the local area include the high wild fells of Weardale and Teesdale. Get your hiking boots muddy in these parts of the Pennines, then swap them for clean shoes for strolls around the smart centre of Durham (half an hour). This university city has a cathedral and castle to check out in the centre, but is also a top-notch spot for just meandering around the medieval streets. Travel to the Killhope Lead Mining Museum (half an hour) to learn how the county got its riches in the 19th century and, once you’re back above ground, follow the nature trail in search of red squirrels. Another intriguing place to visit is the Bowes Museum (35 minutes) for its selection of fine and decorative arts sourced from all across Europe. While the displays are generally aimed at adults, kids are also welcome – activities for young art aficionados are often organised here. A spot that’s perhaps more suitable for small fry is Diggerland Durham (half an hour), an adventure park that allows visitors to drive real machinery.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Seaham Hall Beach	24.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Seaham Beach	24.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Roker - Sunderland	26.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seaburn - Sunderland	26.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Crimdon	27.2 mi	Sea	Good	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

High Force Waterfall 11.6 mi

Barnard Castle 12.2 mi

The Bowes Museum 13.1 mi

Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 13.6 mi

Durham Cathedral 14.4 mi

National Trust

Gibside 15.2 mi

Cherryburn 15.7 mi

Washington Old Hall 20.2 mi

Holy Jesus Hospital 20.9 mi

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 22.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Circular Walk by Wolsingham 1.8 mi

Wolsingham and Tunstall Reservoir 1.8 mi

Tunstall Reservoir 2.7 mi

Stanhope - Crookledy Crag - Stanhope 3.2 mi

Stanhope - Stanhope Dene - Stanhope Burn Mine 3.2 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

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Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Newlands Hall have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Newlands Hall dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Newlands Hall? Recommended areas to roam in the local area include the high wild fells of Weardale and Teesdale. Get your hiking boots muddy in these parts of the Pennines, then swap them for … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Newlands Hall?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Newlands Hall? From £290 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.