Spring Clean Over, Guests back in - YAY!

Varnish, paint, everything and anything cleaned and cleaned again and all over a two day closed period - phew!  Even the gates and parking posts have had a makeover absolutely ready to welcome our next guests. The BBQ Hut has been very popular this month and it has been lovely to hear the sound of guests laughing and socialising..... Firepits ...
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In honour of His Majesty.......

An exciting weekend ahead and our Coronation guests have a "Royal Welcome Pack" and something cold and fizzy to enjoy whilst Toasting Marshmallows outside our newly varnished Pods under the magical Dark Skies - a fab way to celebrate.... We have had some lovely guests and some fantastic guest photos which as you know are my favourites.  The at...
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Sunny spring days.... and a nosey equine...

We have had some lovely sunny "proper spring" days with Daffodils, Crocus, Snowdrops and the sound of the returning Curlew - all signs of spring that lift us all just that little bit... Hanging baskets are in situ at the site and Dolly is finding our younger guests completely fascinating so much so that she had a little nap over the fence!&nbs...
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Crisp Days, Dark Nights....

We've had a few "white(ish)! days and all of our guests comments have surrounded the brilliant Dark Skies and how warm and cosy the Pods are.    We have underfloor heating, a heated towel rail and fleecy blankets as well as the obligatory Hot Chocolate!  Each Pod has two parking spaces and we have plenty of space and a Play Area...
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Castle and the BBQ Hut!

Sounds like the start of a fairytale doesn't it!  Our recent guests have had a lovely time with a pre-wedding Party in our fabulous Hut and a visit to our cottage at Bamburgh where they were blown away by the beauty of the castle (I fear we take it a bit for granted!)  The coast is a 45 minute drive from the Pods and beyond beau...
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Love is in the air - and I've gone a bit Arty!

Glorious sunshine at the Pods this week, I thought you'd appreciate Pod views from my lovely George - he's popular with our guests more so because they are an excellent source of goodies - devil horse! We've had guests in for Valentines this week which included Fizz and our Stargazing Box for a night under the stars by your own fire toasting marshm...
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So much to do......

 "Our Northumberland" - the largest County with the smallest population and we have SO much to do and see!  From our wild and beautiful coastline to our 7 Castles (Bamburgh, Alnwick, Warkworth, Mitford, Lindisfarne, Prudhoe and Dunstanburgh) to Hadrians Wall, Kielder Water and too many attractions to mention for our younger...
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"Sleep Tourism" We've been doing it for years!

 Sleep Tourism is the new buzz word with options for complete darkness, complete peace and tranquility, pillow options (we don't do options but we do lovely pillows!).  SO if Sleep Tourism is your thing we have plenty of it, in bucketfuls!  Comfy beds, blackout blinds, insulated Pods for complete silence, outside noise is very minima...
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We do SNOW and we do it well!

Thought I'd give you a few pictures from the GlamPods this morning, I've left a sledge at Wren Pod as we have two very excited children staying tonight and according to their Mum they are bursting with excitement to play in the snow - love it! Doesn't our HUT look magical in the snow, twinkly lights outside and inside...... Lots of guests taking ad...
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November weather - it has had moments!

And by moments I'm not discussing the rain but taking a positive slant on the early morning sunshine!  These photos were taken by guests last week with breakfast - I love guest photos......  Remember we do Gift Vouchers for that "something different" for Christmas this year, all personalised and valid for one year from the date of purchas...
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"In a Sky Full of Stars"

It's that amazing Dark Sky time of year and BBQ Hut Nights - we have had some beautiful clear skies and amazing guest photos which I am going to leave you with!....... We also do: ~ Romantic Packages ~ A night with the stars (Dark Sky) ~ One night winter breaks with a treat! ~ "Just Switch Off" time...........
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It's been a while!

From toasting marshmallows on your own firepit to time spent together in our Lapland BBQ Hut, everyone is welcome.  We have a lovely play area for our younger guests and the site is totally secure so grown ups can have their "me time" as well.  Each pod has an ensuite shower room and lots of extras from tea, coffee, sugar, hot chocolate, ...
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Just lovely to have you back......

 I think I took guests toasting marshmallows on our firepits and the sounds of kids playing a bit for granted - so lovely to see and hear these sounds again - it's good to have you back!   A full glamping site surrounded by fields full of lambs.  Curlews are here, swallows are swooping and everything is basking in sunshine.....&...
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You know that saying, "A place for all weather"!

Well today we had it all, snow shower, rain shower, massive rainbow, sunshine, rain shower and repeat.......!  Signs of spring are here on the glamping site, planters in situ, hanging baskets filled, weeding done, first grass cut.  Lambing is underway so fingers crossed the weather does not get too nasty.  Over the next few weeks the...
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"Me" time, "We" time, "Their" time

Whether it's as a couple, family or individuals, we cater for everyone.  This is the place to switch off, relax and get back to being you.  We have a lovely little play area and plenty of space for "their" time, for Mum and Dad this gives you a bit of "we" time and the "me" time is always present!   Our Pods are fully ...
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Cos in a Sky, in a Sky Full of Stars!

In the words of Coldplay..... how beautiful is this of the Milky Way taken two nights ago at the Pods - our ever amazing Liam did a presentation from the Pod for these lovely guests and what a night it was!  Liam brings the skies to life whether you are an experienced Astonomer or an absolute beginner and I really couldn't recommend&...
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Too lovely not to share.........

Just a few pictures taken this morning  - just love them!  We are having amazing sunrise and sunsets with skies so clear you feel you can touch the Stars!  Lot of different stargazing packages available and remember we do single night stays from the 31st October to the 31st March subject to availability...... Come and see for yoursel...
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The seat says it all........and spot the dog!!

Winter jobs getting done between guest visits.  New bathroom floors and shower seals, new signs and I think the seat says it all - ready for our next guests tomorrow....... The weather is bright and chilly and the sun a very welcome addition after Arwen tried his best! Lovely to see firepits lit, bright, starry skies and toasting marshmal...
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She came, they stood!

Well thank you Storm Arwen, you came, you raged, you went and the Pods are intact  - strong little Pods thank goodness - my guests said there was an "occasional wobble" and we did lose electricity but much luckier than others who are still without. I did lose my field shelter and storage but no one was hurt.  A massive thank you from...
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There's S'more!!!

Sorry, couldn't resist but look at this delicious S'more cooked in our BBQ Hut whilst under our beautiful starry skies - couple and family goals and you are all very welcome! 
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