Normality is in sight - yay!

So I thought I'd post a happy sunshine post taken from my swingseat today, my dogs accompanied me in fact they were basking on the seat and looked very guilty when I politely asked them to leave!!!! I'll keep you updated as and when we know what is happening, we have been getting a lot of bookings and it's looking like they will be going ahead - th...
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Snow, sledging and preparation.....

We do miss you all, the Pods are ready and waiting for less surreal and happier times returning...... We have had a drop of snow and have an amber weather warning for lots of snow today - shame we can't have the Snowman building competition our guests did in previous years but I'll do my best to build something !  New firepits, paths and lot o...
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Funny Old Times BUT satisfying jobs complete!

Look at my beautiful new firepits, brickwork courtesy of my clever brother Ken aided last weekend by eldest son Joseph and the piece de resistance the amazing metal firepits and grillwork courtesy of PD Fabrication - thank you so much Phil.  We also have new grill racks in the BBQ Hut - he's one talented man!   Despite not being...
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Just thank you!

The last grass cut (hopefully!) thanks to my fantastic Dad, the last guest has left and the Pods have been stripped and steamed to an inch of their lives by the amazing and lovely Kim who has worked so incredibly hard this season and kept the Pods looking beautiful resulting in lots of happy guests.  Thank you so much Mrs B, you've b...
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Staycation, staycation in funny old times.......

We are happy to be still welcoming guests although I am very aware that other parts of the country/hospitality establishments are not so lucky, surreal times..... The Autumnal weather is bringing its own beauty with the leaves performing just a little bit of colour magic and the Pods were basking in the bright sunshine this morning. From Dark Skies...
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Walks, walks and a night under the stars!

I have been on some fantastic walks recently, pictured is Hareshaw Linn at Bellingham,  so worth the short drive. Finish off with coffee and cake at the lovely Fountain Cottage Cafe in Bellingham, GlamPods Northumberland guests get 10% discount on any food and drink- again well worth a visit!   We have many lovely places to visi...
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Special offers, Dark Skies and more......

Well there is now a real autumnal feel to the air and time to look to the Dark Sky evenings - hasn't time flown.... We offer amazing Dark Sky packages here at GlamPods Northumberland with Liam our Science Presenter who does a fantastic presentation of the Skies from the comfort of your own Pod.  All Dark Sky evenings can be booked in conjuncti...
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Pods of Gold at the end of the Rainbow!

Couldn't resist this - tonights offering from the skies over the Pods - nature sometimes make you stop in your tracks doesn't she!!! 
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Just look up - lovely aren't they!

Our Dark Skies at night are amazing - seriously, just amazing!  Clear skies brim full of stars, well worth a visit to us for that alone...... (night sky pictured from our very own BBQ Hut is features in this photo).  We have a stargazing box that is complimentary to guests booking in November through to February and contains everythi...
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Staycation, Staycation, Staycation!

Phew, what an absolutely scorching few days we are having.  Sunshine blazing down, children playing, BBQ's lit and a little drink on the swing seat - it doesn't get much better than this! So lovely to welcome so many guests back, we are completely fully booked in August and I hate saying no to people coming on holiday but have h...
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Welcome back!

So lovely to have a completely booked Glamping Site, hearing children playing and the smell of food cooking on the BBQ  - we've missed you!  Here are some fantastic pictures taken by one of our guests from toasting marshmallows to spectacular views - we have it all and hope to welcome you here very soon. Most of our local pubs and re...
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Silage time, Glamping Time, Happy Times!

So lovely to walk across the hay field tonight to the view of a full Glamping Site complete with children playing, BBQ's lit and the sound of laughter along with a full silage team - toot toot, flat oot!! We have been officially open since the 4th July and are completely fully booked until the middle of September - have had some lovely guests ...
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Look up to the skies#NlandStars

We are literally looking Up Up and Away to happier times!! Here at GlamPods Northumberland on a clear night our Dark Sky official reading is 21.23 – what better way to watch the sky from the comfort of your own Pod surrounded by vast open space, peace and quiet.  We have available for a small hire fee, a stargazing pack containing bi...
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Spring Clean Galore!

​Sadly still no guests to enjoy this amazing sunshine and the sight of lots of lambs leaping and blaring but on the positive side the Pods are looking great having been Oiled, Painted, Polished, Deep Cleaned and Landscaped - all jobs that have been made more fun in the sunshine! We are closed for the whole of May and are awaiting guidance from Bori...
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Lambs, Calves, Daffodils and Fizz

Lambing 2020 is well underway and in these surreal and testing times it is lovely to see them chasing their buddies around the field then lying flat out in the sunshine - a true sign of spring. Calving is also well underway and the cows are starting to get turned out - one of my favourite sights when they realise they are FREE and off they go to ea...
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Isolation Coffee...

​Lots of lambs, lots of sunshine, missing our lovely guests????stay safe everyone and hopefully see you all in the not too distant future #stayhome #staysafe
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There is Beauty in Simplicity......

A truly beautiful day  here at GlamPods Northumberland, birds singing, sun shining and a little bit of joy in a scary situation.  All of our Pods are situated apart from each other and have an ensuite shower room, kitchen and TV/seating area - perfect for a remote getaway.   We regularly deep clean and our cleanliness and hygien...
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Celebrate Good Times, Come On!!

You're singing it now aren't you??!!!  We offer a "Celebration Package" at GlamPods Northumberland, Bunting, Balloons, Card, Fizz and Fizz Flutes with twinkly lights -  all in the luxurious, cosy surroundings of your Pod.  Why not hire the Lapland BBQ Hut as well - let the fun times begin!!! Oh and joy of joys, I heard a Cu...
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Spring is Sprung!

Well spring must be on the way, the hens are laying, the Daffodils, Crocus and Snowdrops are here in their spring beauty and I just need the Curlew to arrive then all is well!  We have had a very busy few months here at GlamPods Northumberland, fantastic Dark Sky nights with Liam from Stonehaugh Astronomy who not only does an amazing pres...
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It's all about the Beef..........

I tend to focus very much on the Glamping side of GlamPods but I thought I would introduce our newest boy - meet Jermaine - a hunka hunka burning Simmental!!!  First and foremost Troughend is a working family farm and Granda Joe and Joshie had a nice day out at Stirling Bull sales returning home with the aforementioned boy!  Over the comi...
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