Orchard Farm
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- Scenic pop-up site on a farm a mile from Middleton-In-Teesdale
- Barnard Castle and High Force waterfalls within 15 minutes' drive
- On the edge of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Site type
45
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
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Reviews
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Beautiful campsite. Owner is a top man very friendly. Very reasonable price.…
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Liked: Beautiful campsite. Owner is a top man very friendly. Very reasonable price. Facilities are all you need from a camp site! Bonuses come from the views and the fire pits
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Lovely little site and reasonably priced too.
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Liked: Graham - the owner is such a nice bloke. We arrived on Monday to torrential rain so decided to come back the next day instead and he insisted we stayed the next two nights so that we didn’t lose out on a nights stay - he didn’t have to do that and I was genuinely taken aback by his generosity. Would happily come back and stay here again! The site has some stunning views and it’s only a short walk into the village too.
Disliked: Toilets and shower a bit old and in need of some modernising but does the job!
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Friendly owner
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Liked: It was only us when we stayed there, so very spacious
Disliked: It's relatively unhygienic including both the pitch and the toilet, they need more work
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Disappointing stay
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Liked: The host was very welcoming. No set pitches
Disliked: The one shower on site didn't work. Facilities were sparce and not clean. The hot water tap on the one sink spun round and didn't actually work and the cold water tap was just a trickle so no way to get properly clean. Site is right next to a busy road so very noisy. The field is on a slope. Had to leave a night early due to awful weather, no mention of a refund. If you like wild camping then this is the place for you but not suitable otherwise.
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Value for money, views.
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Liked: Fabulous small camping field, relaxed atmosphere allowing BBQs with fire pits available. Graham the owner is spot on, very friendly and helpful. Short walk to pubs, shop and a chippy.
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Everything was good, access to water and bathroom. The farmer (owner) was…
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Liked: Everything was good, access to water and bathroom. The farmer (owner) was really nice as well. Overall enjoyed the stay. Logs and wood available to buy there.
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10 minute walk to nearest village ,…
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Liked: 10 minute walk to nearest village ,
Disliked: on a huge slope , noisy farmers dog which barked through the night , Very little space given for your pitch . toilets and showers were dirty .
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Worth a stay if you're looking to explore the surrounding areas
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Liked: Family friendly site with animals and easy access to high force.
Disliked: The site is on a slope, it can be slightly annoying at times
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Great location in county Durham . 5 mins walk from the Middleton…
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Liked: Great location in county Durham . 5 mins walk from the Middleton on Teessdale Fabulous walk at the riverside. Campsite got very basics toilet facilities and there is only one shower. If campsite is not overload with people it can work, however is not enough when it gets busier. On the plus side, farm owner is the most kind and lovely person ever. you can watch miniatures cows and horses, buy fresh eggs and potatoes. Yes its basic but the atmosphere there is friendly and welcoming. He makes sure everyone is ok and brings logs for your campfire :)
Disliked: toilet and showers could be upgraded but for couple of nights is doable .
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Amazing countryside, great views, close to the village, Graham is a great…
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Liked: Amazing countryside, great views, close to the village, Graham is a great host and will give good advice on local walks, pubs.
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Features
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
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
Walkers' paradise
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
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Pop-up campsite
Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby
Golf nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Orchard Farm
Barnard Castle
Co. Durham
England
Dl12 0RY
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
54.62396°N
-2.06685°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
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
Must see
High Force Waterfall 5.1 mi
Barnard Castle 7.5 mi
The Bowes Museum 8.3 mi
Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 17 mi
Easby Abbey (EH) 20 mi
National Trust
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 21.4 mi
Moulton Hall 21.9 mi
Cherryburn 24.2 mi
Gibside 24.4 mi
Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 25.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Middleton-in-Teesdale - High Force - Middleton-in-Teesdale 0.6 mi
Middleton-in-Teesdale - Grassholme Reservoir 0.7 mi
Grassholme Reservoir - Hury Reservoir 1.9 mi
Bowlees Picnic Area - Low Force - Bowlees Picnic Area 3.6 mi
Bowlees - Dirt Pit - High Force - Bowlees 3.6 mi
Local events
- Festival of Thrift (Saturday 21 September 2024 – Saturday 21 September 2024)
Stockton-on-Tees, Co. Durham 22.4 mi
- Kendal Calling (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)
Penrith, Cumbria 26 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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Want to know more about camping in Co. Durham?
- Does Orchard Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Orchard Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Orchard Farm? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Eggleston Hall Gardens: five minutes’ drive - High Force and Low Force waterfalls: 10 minutes - Summerhill Force & Gibson’s Cave: 10 minutes - Barnard Castle … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Orchard Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m.