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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Have you ever seen such beautiful skies!

Seriously seriously beautiful skies taken by our guests last week - we have a lot of Dark Sky packages in place including a presentation night with our amazing Science Presenter Liam who literally brings the Sky to life...... contact me for more details, be it romance, serious astronomy, astro photography or just a night to chill and rela...
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Guest Photos...... Best Photos

How beautiful is the sky behind Curlew Pod taken by some lovely guests along with our made up beds - bit inviting!  I thought I'd add my pup into the mix as this week he has featured as Dog of the Week at Barter Books in Alnwick, an amazing book store that is much more than "just a book store" - go on see for yourself! Lots of Dark Sky ni...
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The only slow thing here is our new cookers!

What a cracking season we have had and no sign of slowing down in September and October - we have had some amazing guests and great craic!  The weather is getting cooler but that's no problem - we have fully heated Pods, fleecy blankets, halogen fires and lots of luxury items for some cosy nights in, duvet days or stargazing experience package...
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Just good old fashioned fun!

We have had a cracking couple of weeks at the Pods - Kite flying, rounders matches, music, food and drink - culminating last night in a "little party" with the very popular "farmers waterslide" consisting of a tanker, a silage sheet and some fairy liquid - just good old fashioned fun!  The sky was amazing - see for yourselves.  A cra...
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It's all a bit manic and great fun!

You would think by now we would be used to lots of lovely guests and we are and very grateful!  I have met so many nice people and the sound of children playing, the smell of BBQ food and good craic is now very familiar on site. Remember you can hire your own firepit for cooking, toasting marshmallows or for that extra special "night in" ...
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Nature, Food, Relax, Dark Skies, "Me" time, we have it all........

From the moment you drive through our gates we want you to relax, unwind and have fun!  Our Pods are at the luxury end of the market with a double bed, bunkbed and kingsize sofa bed, seating area with TV, fully stocked kitchen and an ensuite shower room.  We supply towels, bedding, hairdryer, toiletries, soap and hand sanitiser&...
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Welcome back...... tea for two anybody?!

SO nice to have you back, the Glamping Site is full and as I sit here there are children playing and a firepit lit - just how glamping should be! We offer lots of extras to make your stay more fun and special and a new addition this year are the amazing afternoon teas - already highly recommended by my guests staying at the moment...... "tea for tw...
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Romance, Dark Skies, Family Time, it's all here..........

We are so looking forward to welcoming you all back whether it's as a couple, stargazing or family times - everyone is welcome!  We have a childrens play and picnic area and plenty of safe and secure space to run around and have fun. Imagine....... a night under the stars on the terrace of your Pod with our STARGAZING BOX that c...
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Birds eye view!

Had a bit of drone fun on this bright and beautiful morning - spring has sprung!  Gorgeous new bird feeder in situ made by the very talented Kim...  44 sleeps to go until we welcome our guests back - may the sunshine, the birds sing and all be well with the world! "New for 2021"  Afternoon "Tea for Two Delivered to your PodLuxur...
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Look Ahead......

The Prime Minister has addressed the House of Commons yesterday and self catering accommodation will be able to reopen in Step 2 of his Roadmap to Recovery. Should it go to plan then GlamPods Northumberland will reopen from the 12th April 2021. Holidays must be from the same households only. Bookings are open now and filling up - happy times! ...
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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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