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Shepherd's Huts at Cheesedale

From £90.00
Pond Farm
11 Copley Lane
Butterknowle
County Durham
DL13 5LW

Tel: 07887 676397

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Cheesedale is home to award winning artisan cheesemaking couple, Allison and Jonathan, also known as Teesdale Cheesemakers, and their little shop and cheese-centric café: Café Cheesedale.

We are dog friendly - cafe and lodges.

Set in 20 acres, Cheesedale is a smallholding with a range of farm animals that support the couple’s sustainable lifestyle.

The glamping experience is a self catering offer with wood fired hot tubs.  There are only two lodges creating an exclusive feel.  

The lodges are tucked away over the hill offering: seclusion, peace and quiet, stunning views and access for the agile to our two acre wood and stream, the Gaunless.

The glamping units are off-grid so amenities are limited but offer en-suite facilities, a phone charging point, a cool box fridge and tea and coffee making facilities.

Sit on the veranda and enjoy stunning views, stroll through the woods, take a picnic to enjoy by the river or pop into our café for lunch or a late afternoon meat and cheese platter with a glass of wine. Finally soak in the deep wood fired hot tubs and take in the dark skies.

Breakfast is available at our on-site cafe if you don't wish to cook or you can order a breakfast pack made up of our farm and local produce at time of booking.

Dogs welcome - please add the surcharge at time of booking. Bed linen and towels provided.

Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units
2
Room / Unit TypeRoom / Unit Tariff*
Ash£90.00 per unit per night
Holly£90.00 per unit per night

*From £90 mid week rising to £130 at the weekend. High season may be higher.

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  • Regional and MiscellaneousDark Sky Friendly Durham Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2022

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

5 of 5 stars
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  • Travelers Choice 2022
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    5 of 5 stars
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    5 of 5 stars
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    5 of 5 stars
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Recent Reviews:

  • jackaj2022
    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
    Trip Type:
    Family
    First class stay
    5 of 5 stars
    Saturday, 18th March 2023
    When we arrived we knew by the friendliness of the cafe staff and Jonathan we had made the right decision to stay in a shepherds hut. We first started with a cheese and meat sharing platter that was... Read full review
  • HowardRoystonPotts
    Darlington, United Kingdom
    Trip Type:
    Friends getaway
    Lovely farmhouse lunch.
    5 of 5 stars
    Thursday, 23rd March 2023
    Lunch was recommended to me by one of the venues suppliers. Their homemade hamburgers were the best I have ever tasted. Friendly staff and great atmosphere. Read full review
  • Curiosity16623614506
    Cheese and glamping experience
    5 of 5 stars
    Saturday, 25th March 2023
    Two nights in Ash cabin. Fully met our expectations, Jonathan gave good advice on hot tub. Had a breakfast pack and a cheese/meat platter in the cabin,both excellent. Found out as we left they had... Read full review
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Facilities

Bookable Product Facilities

  • Non smoking rooms available
  • Pets accepted in some units
  • Tea & coffee making facilities in all bedrooms

Catering

  • Cooking facilities for guests use

Languages spoken

  • Spanish spoken

Leisure Facilities

  • Hot Tub

Parking & Transport

  • Car parking
  • Off site parking
  • On site parking

Payment Methods

  • Additional charge for pets
  • Midweek breaks
  • Weekend breaks

Provider Facilities

  • Drinking water supply
  • Linen provided
  • Pets accepted

Provider Features

  • Celebrity connection - Featured on: Robson Green Weekend Escapes Farmer Country Showdown Ainsley Harriet's Good Mood Food
  • Farm
  • In countryside
  • Non smoking establishment

Target Markets

  • Cyclists Welcome
  • Marketed as gay friendly
  • Marketed as green/environmentally friendly
  • Walkers Welcome

Access Information

Opening Times

2023 (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)

* Check website for availability

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Own car is essential and there is a parking bay next to each lodge.

Highlights...

CheeseboardCafe Cheesedale, ButterknowleCafé Cheesedale is the home of Teesdale Cheesemakers and the café reflects this with its cheese-centric menu. 

Teesdale CheeseTeesdale Cheesemakers Experiences, ButterknowleTake a tour of the dairy with Allison and see where the cheese is made or be guided through a food and cheese paring with Jonathan or why not spend the day with us and try your hand at cheesemaking!

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