Northumberland's Best Glamping Spots
Escape to the Northumbrian countryside for a few days of luxurious glamping
Doxford Farm Camping
In brief: Luxurious glamping pods and bell tents nestled in Northumberland countryside on a family-friendly site.
Our highlight: The site is ideally situated for Northumberland’s finest attractions – only a few miles from Alnwick, Bamburgh Castle, the Farne Islands, Seahouses and Chillingham Castle.
Insider guide: In the charming countryside on a family-run farm, each of the glamping pods here sleeps a maximum of four guests and boasts underfloor heating and king-sized beds. Each has its own unique rustic charm, perfect both romantic breakaways and family staycays – including the four-legged members. The pretty bell tents promise all the fun of camping with the added luxury of mattresses and comfy bedding.
Doxford Farm, Chathill NE67 5DY
01665 579456
doxfordfarmcamping.co.uk
Hesleyside Huts
In brief: A luxury glamping retreat in Northumberland National Park.
Our highlight: Skylark – an ornate treehouse with a fairy-tale turret and treetop walkways, as well as a king-size bed and outdoor copper bath.
Insider guide: Set in 4,000 acres of outstanding natural beauty, whether you’re warming up by the campfire, gazing at the stars or enjoying a woodland walk, this is the perfect base. Hesleyside Huts has shepherd’s huts, cabins, a treehouse and a tower hidden around the Hesleyside Estate, each individually designed and offering a unique glamping experience. From a shepherd’s hut which featured on George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces to a chapel on wheels and a watchtower in the woods, there’s something different for everyone.
Hesleyside Hall, Bellingham, Hexham
NE48 2LA
hesleysidehuts.co.uk
Woodland Chase Glamping
In brief: A luxurious adult-only escape with Robson Green’s seal of approval.
Our highlight: The Fieldhouse boasts its own private spa with sauna, outdoor shower and cold dunk bucket.
Insider guide: In the heart of Northumberland, just a stone’s throw from Northumbrian coastlines and heritage sites, there’s so much to see and do if you manage to drag yourself away from your home-from-home here. Individually handcrafted, each space at Woodland Chase comes with a private wood-fired hot tub and firepit. It’s the little touches that matter and Woodland Chase take that seriously – take The Treehouse’s Chesterfield sofa and Bose speaker for example, or Saddler’s Cabin’s handcrafted horseshoe hook to hang your keys. Bringing your pet along? Book your stay in the Crofter’s Cabin.
Old Felton Farm, Felton, Morpeth NE65 9NT
07931 334275
woodlandchaseglamping.co.uk
Hygge at Vallum
In brief: Contemporary cabins to unwind in luxury in the beautiful Northumberland countryside.
Our highlight: Enjoying dinner at the Michelin-starred Restaurant Pine next door but don’t forget to book in advance!
Insider guide: ‘Hygge’ means an atmosphere of warmth, wellbeing and cosiness, and that is exactly what guests will experience staying in these cabins. Here you can escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life with everything you could possibly need including a modern kitchen, luxury bathrooms and outdoor decking, not to mention eco-friendly heating throughout.
Military Road, East Wallhouses NE18 0LL
07307 187992
hyggeatvallum.co.uk
Blossom Plantation
In brief: Luxury lakeside cabins and treehouses with hot tubs in the heart of Northumberland.
Our highlight: Each pod has unbeatable views across the lake.
Insider guide: Whether you want to explore the local area or relax in tranquillity, this adult-only location is the ideal base, complete with a wood-fired hot tub and an electric log burner. Choose from their octahedron stilted pods or boat-house style wooden cabin for a totally unique stay. Top tip: the hot tubs are perfect for a nighttime dip whilst stargazing.
Charlton Hall, Chathill NE67 5DY
blossomplantation.co.uk
Northumberland Nook
In brief: A secluded glamping retreat for those seeking both comfort and luxury close to nature.
Our highlight: Their focus on sustainability – their luxurious hut has been designed with reclaimed wood and metal inside and out and they are now working on the next stage of development by planting just over 2,000 trees to help with biodiversity regeneration and improving the local environment for future generations.
Insider guide: Northumberland Nook is a relaxing glamping location where guests can reconnect with the natural world. Hyem (meaning home) is their luxurious hut which was designed and built locally to keep their carbon footprint as low as possible. Take a walk through the farmland, cycle quiet roads, or have a friendly Alpaca encounter (there are seven that call Northumberland Nook home). Northumberland Nook also offer a Hire a Hen service where guests can have their own hen coop outside Hyem with three hens, so you can collect your own eggs at breakfast time, and you’ll love the wood-fired Hikki tub on their roofdeck – at night gaze at the stars. Your four-legged friends are welcome too!
Tongues Farm, Kirkheaton NE19 2DJ
northumberlandnook.com
