Our Castle Pods

Dunstanburgh

Occupying a remote Northumberland headland, the majestic ruins of the twin-towered keep of Dunstanburgh Castle are a picturesque and easy walk from the coastal fishing village of Craster, famous for its smoked kippers, and the start of one of the North East’s best walks across the beautiful wide sands of Low Embleton Bay to the gorgeous tiny pub The Ship at Low Newton. Enjoy a crab sandwich and a real ale from the on-site Ship Inn Brewery, all with a gorgeous sea view. The best beer garden in Britain! Dramatic rocky coastline, deserted beach and glorious views await. Exclusively for adults, our luxury glamping Dunstanburgh Castle Pod is decorated with coastal blues and greys to reflect the castle's beautiful Northumbrian coastal location. Our Dunstanburgh Castle Pod is pet friendly and we welcome one small well behaved dog for an additional cleaning charge of £25 per stay. Please make sure you select our dog friendly luxury glamping pod North East when booking.

Alnwick

One of Britain’s most iconic castles. Home of the Percy family and the second largest inhabited castle in the UK after Windsor, Alnwick Castle, located on the outskirts of the Northumberland market town of Alnwick, is famous for its Harry Potter connections. The castle doubled as Hogwarts in the films and broomstick training is one of the most popular activities on offer for young children. The spectacular Alnwick Garden next door is also one of the most popular days out for people new to the area, with its fabulous 120-water jet Grand Cascade and Poison Garden. For something different why not eat in the magnificent Treehouse Restaurant? Our adults only luxury glamping pod, the Alnwick Castle Pod is decorated in pastel pinks to reflect the beautiful Rose Garden of the nearby Alnwick Gardens. This pod is completely private and has one of the best views on our Northumberland campsite.

Bamburgh

One of the most evocative castles on the Northumberland coastline and perfect for a coastal day trip out from Herding Hill Farm, Bamburgh Castle is a fascinating place to visit. Why not combine a walk along a spectacular Northumberland beach with freshly caught fish and chips from the many coastal towns and villages including Seahouses? From Seahouses you could also take a boat trip to the Farne Islands, owned by the National Trust, which are a haven for grey seals and seabirds. Between April and June you will have a good chance of spotting puffins and if you are lucky you might even see a dolphin or a porpoise. Our Bamburgh Castle Pod offers luxury glamping exclusively for adults and is decorated in pink and teal to reflect the pink campion wildflowers that cover the nearby sand dunes in Spring.

Chillingham

Said to be the most haunted castle in the UK, Chillingham Castle, a Northumberland stronghold, is an evocative place to stay or visit. Its idyllic garden and grounds boast commanding views of the surrounding Northumberland countryside. With some of the highest levels of paranormal activity in the country there are highly popular guided ghost tours at night with stories of ghouls, phantoms and torture chambers. Our 5-star adults only Chillingham Castle Pod is decorated in sage green to reflect the roe and fallow deer that graze nearby so why not give luxury glamping Northumberland a try.

Aydon 

A short walk from the market town of Corbridge, the fortified manor house of Aydon Castle, which is operated by English Heritage, is perfect for a picnic in its secluded walled garden. Sometimes there are even Roman re-enactments. Corbridge is close to Hadrian’s Wall and Corbridge Roman Town is an excellent place to visit to understand what life was like in a bustling Roman community. The market town of Corbridge is a popular destination for visitors looking for cafes and independent shops. Our Aydon Castle pod offers luxury glamping Northumberland and is decorated with vibrant red accessories to reflect the nearby fields of poppies. Like our other Castle Pods our Aydon Castle Pod is exclusively for adults.

Langley

14th century Langley Castle is now an upmarket hotel and popular medieval wedding venue for Game of Thrones style weddings. Guests can enjoy a tour of the castle on their visit. The South West tower has 3 floors and 12 garderobes (rooms). The hotel is close to the market town of Hexham which has a good variety of supermarkets and amenities, as well as being on the River Tyne. Our adults only glamping Langley Castle Pod is decorated in greens and picks to reflect the wild garlic that grows nearby. Our Langley Castle Pod is dog friendly and we welcome one small well behaved dog for an additional cleaning charge of £25 per stay. Please make sure you select our dog friendly luxury glamping pod with hot tub North East when booking.

Thirlwall

The closest Northumberland castle to Herding Hill Farm, Thirlwall Castle is best combined with a Hadrian’s Wall walk and visit to the nature reserve of Walltown Quarry Country Park, from where you can climb to one of the best preserved sections of the Roman Wall. The nearby Roman Army Museum allows visitors to immerse themselves in life as a Roman soldier on the frontier. The nearby village of Greenhead has a tearoom and pub serving traditional meals with a twist. Our Thirlwall Castle pod is decorated with daisies, abundant in the fields nearby. Please note our Thirlwall Castle Pod offers luxury glamping Northumberland exclusively for adults,

Warkworth 

Warkworth Castle sits high above a loop on the River Coquet with views down to the fishing village of Amble on the North East coast. In the Spring the hillside on which the castle sits is a blanket of golden daffodils. It’s cross-shaped great tower or keep is almost complete, even though it was built by the first Earl of Northumberland over 600 years ago. The castle is owned by the Percy’s; the current Duke of Northumberland, lives in Alnwick Castle to this day. Visitors to Warkworth Castle, now managed by English Heritage, can also explore the nearby Hermitage, a religious building carved out of the rock., accessible by a walk half a mile up river followed by a boat trip. This hidden gem was probably built as a private chapel for the first Earl of Northumberland. The castle was lost to the Yorkists during the War of the Roses and reclaimed in 1470. Our adults only glamping Warkworth Castle Pod is decorated to depict the vibrant yellow daffodils that adorn the hill on which the castle sits in the early Spring and is perfect for hot tub breaks Northumberland.  Our Warkworth Castle Pod is larger than our other stargazing pods UK to provide accessible access.