When can I check in and check out of Hidden Retreat Glamping?

On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 9:30 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Hidden Retreat Glamping?

From $828.81 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Hidden Retreat Glamping

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Luxury glamping pods on the banks of the River Derwent, County Durham
A 15-minute drive to Derwent Reservoir; half an hour to Durham
Private bathrooms, well-equipped kitchens, hot tubs on the patios

Set in a grassy paddock on the banks of the River Derwent, Hidden Retreat Glamping offers a real touch of luxurious living in hand-crafted wooden pods. Set in gorgeous countryside near Consett in County Durham, each pod has an arched glass entrance to make sure you make the most of the glorious views, even when you’re pottering around inside. The cleverly designed pods maximise space to sleep four in comfort – on a double bed and a corner sofa bed that converts into another double – and each has its own decorative theme. They are equipped with pretty much everything you could need during your stay, including a bathroom with shower, loo and basin (complimentary luxury toiletries are a thoughtful touch here). A sink, microwave and cooker come as part of the deal in the kitchens, as well as a welcoming starter pack of tea, coffee and similar in case you haven’t had a chance to stock up on essentials. The spacious living areas offer feet-up time in front of the TV, and a dining table for eating inside on cooler evenings, and the pods are heated for extra cosiness too. All set up for alfresco dining with a barbecue (the nearest shop is at Shotley Bridge, five minutes’ drive) and firepit, the patio areas catch the evening sun, so why not really up the wow factor and take a sunset dip in the hot tub, glass of something chilled in hand?

Campground type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 14 Apr 2022 to Fri, 2 Jan 2026

Site types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Clean, quiet and stunning

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

Anonymous Aug 2024

The Annandale 1 bedroom camping pod

Liked: Property was stunning and in private gardens, great location with several things to do within a short drive. Even met the deers!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, owners really helpful too!

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

Samantha G. Feb 2024

The Oley 1 bedroom camping pod

Liked: Perfect location looking on to the river. The pod was fully equipped with everything you need and super clean. So cosy and the hottub was a lovely extra :) we will definitely be back!

Disliked: Not a dislike as such but check out is 9.30am, a little later would be better so we didn’t have to dash away.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing!

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

Danielle S. Jan 2024

The Annandale 1 bedroom camping pod

Liked: Oh where to start.......

We came to stay in The Annandale Pod for 4 nights for New Year as a couple. Before we arrived we recieved a very detailed email with all of our check in info which was very handy and appreciated.

On check in we were rather excited by the electric gates, it felt very secure and private which was just what we had hoped.

The parking is seconds away from the pod so no need to trail your luggage far.

The pod itself was much bigger than we were expecting for a glamping pod. It was spotlessly clean and we were greeted with some fresh made brownies and cookies which was such a nice touch and were delicious. It immediately felt very homely.

The pod had everything we needed and more for our stay, all the little details like the bread knife, trays, plastic cups for outside, full bbq utensils, tinfoil, lighter for the fire pit were great as these were things we didnt think about. There was wifi, we enjoyed chilling on the couch with a movie in the afternoon.

There was a guest book which was very cute and a guest information book which had all the information you could need, there was even take away menus in there which was great.

Location is perfect with river walks close by but also a small town with bus stops that take you into the metrocentre and Newcastle so it really does give you options for your stay to be as busy or relaxed as you want.

The hot tub was amazing, warm and spotless, really missing this now we are home!!

Overall amazing stay, hosts were very friendly and only a text away. Definitely will stay again and 100% reccomend

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely comments! We are over the moon you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to welcome you back in the future! 😀

Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 No dogs allowed

Themes

Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Hidden Retreat Glamping

7 Shotley Grove Road

Shotley Bridge

Consett

Co. Durham

England

DH8 8SF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.86086°N
-1.86946°W

Nearest transport

Coach

18.9 km South Burns Stand K

19.8 km Newcastle-upon-Tyne: Coach Stn, St James Blvd

20.2 km Newcastle upon Tyne: Central Station, Neville St

Rail

10.1 km Stocksfield Rail Station

11.7 km Prudhoe Rail Station

11.8 km Riding Mill Rail Station

Ferry

30.7 km Newcastle International Ferry Terminal

31.4 km South Shields Ferry Terminal

31.5 km North Shields Ferry Terminal

Airport

22.1 km Newcastle International Airport

48 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

Outdoors buffs can take dinghies and paddleboards out on the water at Derwent Reservoir (15 minutes), which is also a hub for peaceful waterside strolls, fishing from the banks and possibly being lucky enough to spot the resident ospreys flying overhead in summer. Walkers and cyclists will also be happy here: you can pick up hiking paths along the River Derwent directly from site, and join the 12-mile Derwent Walk Railway Path at Shotley Bridge (five minutes’ drive) – this popular trail runs between between Consett and Swalwell, taking in landmarks including the former steelworks at Consett. If you’d like to find out more about regional industrial history, head for Beamish, the Living Museum of the North (25 minutes), where outdoor displays include housing from a 1900s pit village and farm cottages laid out as if in the 1940s. Durham (half an hour) is the place for spectacular medieval architecture in the cathedral and riverside castle, as well as lively nights out in pubs and restaurants, and for a day in the big city, Newcastle (35 minutes) has all bases covered with shops, museums and art galleries.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Roker - Sunderland	33.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
South Shields	33.2 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Seaburn - Sunderland	33.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Tynemouth King Edwards Bay	33.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Tynemouth Long Sands South	33.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Gibside 10.8 km

Prudhoe Castle 11.6 km

George Stephenson's Birthplace 13.9 km

Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail 18.8 km

The Angel of the North 18.9 km

National Trust

Cherryburn 10.8 km

Gibside 10.9 km

Holy Jesus Hospital 20.7 km

Washington Old Hall 22.9 km

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 31.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Derwent Gorge and Muggleswick Woods Circular 5.3 km

Dipton - Hamsterley Mill - Dipton 7.2 km

Edmundbyers Common 7.2 km

Waskerley, Castleside and Horsleyhope 7.3 km

New Ridley - Hedley on the Hill - Whittonstall 8.1 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Safety

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

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 30 day(s) of arrival.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: a GBP200.00 ($416.23) damage/cleanliness deposit hold is required prior to arrival and will be released within 24 hours of your departure date after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found. The damage deposit will automatically be pre-authorised in advance on the card used to make your booking.

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.

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.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 9 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.

Arrivals and departures

The campground/park will send you further check-in information 3 day(s) before your arrival.

General

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.

Arrivals and departures

There is no reception at this campground/park. Please check-in at the Gate entrance instead.

Reception

There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

General

You'll need an Environment Agency rod licence (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Hidden Retreat Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Hidden Retreat Glamping dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Hidden Retreat Glamping? Outdoors buffs can take dinghies and paddleboards out on the water at Derwent Reservoir (15 minutes), which is also a hub for peaceful waterside strolls, fishing from the banks and possibly being … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Hidden Retreat Glamping?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 4 p.m. – Anytime

Depart by: 9:30 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Hidden Retreat Glamping? From $828.81 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

On-site accommodation
Arrive:	4 p.m. –	Anytime
Depart by:	9:30 a.m.

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Site types & availability

Clean, quiet and stunning

Excellent site, owners really helpful too!

Amazing!

Leisure on site

Amenities on site

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Nearby leisure

Timezone

GPS

Nearest transport

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

Nearest campgrounds

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