TRANWELL FARM HOLIDAYS Morpeth

Tranwell Farm Holidays Morpeth

Tranwell Farm is a small, family-run glamping site set in tranquil woodland and open farmland just two miles from the historic market town of Morpeth, in the heart of Northumberland. Accommodation includes cosy glamping,  woodland lodges with private hot tubs and a spacious accessible self-catering cottage — a peaceful, dog-friendly glampsite for families, couples and solo travellers who want space, quiet and easy access to the countryside.  Guests can wander the on-site nature trail and farm walks, meet the rare breed sheep, take a stroll with the dog around the dedicated dog walking field, and join small-scale workshops run by local makers and creatives.

Morpeth itself is a two-mile trip, with its covered arcade shopping, independent craft shops, tea rooms, Wednesday market, Carlisle Park and the Northumbrian Bagpipe Museum. Newcastle is around 15 minutes south, and the wider county opens up from there — Alnwick Castle and Gardens, Cragside, Wallington Hall, Hadrian’s Wall, the Cheviot Hills, and Northumberland’s sweep of empty sandy beaches and dark night skies.

Sustainability runs through the whole operation. The eco lodges are off-grid and solar-powered, timber is sustainably sourced, and cleaning products are chosen with the land in mind. That commitment has earned Tranwell Farm a Green Tourism Gold Award, alongside back-to-back wins for Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year at the North East Tourism Awards.

For those travelling with their own setup, the farm also offers off-grid pitches for tents, campervans and motorhomes.

WOODLAND LODGES
Oak Lodge and Ash Lodge are two secluded Scandinavian-inspired woodland lodges, each sleeping four and open all year. Cosy, comfortable and furnished with a mix of modern and upcycled pieces that reflect the farm’s sustainable approach. Patio doors open onto a fully fenced woodland garden with direct access to the dog walking field beyond the gate, and the nature trail winds through the farm from there. Parking right by the door with room for three vehicles.

What’s included:

• Two bedrooms sleeping four — double with memory foam mattress and farmland views, plus twin singles (convertible to super king on request)
• Modern shower room with spacious walk-in thermostatic shower, basin and WC
• Boot room for muddy boots, wellies and dog leads
• Log burner at the heart of the lodge, plus full central heating and constant hot water
• Kitchen with four-ring gas hob, microwave, slow cooker and a Penguin log-burning stove with wood-fired oven
• BBQ for warmer evenings
• Fully fenced woodland garden with outdoor seating for alfresco dining
• Smart TV with streaming and catch-up via Wi-Fi
• Private log-fired hot tub, optional at £15 per night (includes all logs and preparation)
• Solar-powered with battery storage — please avoid appliances over 700W, and note there’s no EV charging on site

POPPY’S HUT
Poppy’s Hut is a shepherd’s hut on a meadow pitch with open countryside views and walks straight from the door. Oak floors and natural décor keep it calm and contemporary, with a wood-burning stove for colder evenings and a deck for morning coffee.

What’s included:

• Fold-down double bed, made up ready for arrival
• En-suite fitted shower room
• Log-burning stove
• Kitchenette with gas hob
• Small fridge, TV and USB charging sockets, all solar-powered
• Outdoor seating area with fire pit and BBQ rack
• Meadow pitch with countryside views

ROSIE’S POD

Is a glamorous glamping pod with full central heating, stylish en-suite, small kitchen with gas hob and microwave.  Comfy double bed, dining table and chair and relaxed seating area with smart tv and wifi.

• Comfy double bed, made up ready for arrival
• En-suite fitted shower room
• Central heating
• Kitchen with gas hob, microwave and fridge.
• Smart Tv and wifi
• Outdoor seating area with fire pit and BBQ rack
• Private fenced garden area with countryside views
• Solar-powered with battery storage — please avoid appliances over 700W, and note there’s no EV charging on site

HAWTHORN POD
Hawthorn is a rustic camping pod on a small private meadow pitch with countryside views and walks from the door. Hawthorn has a log-burning stove, a full-size double bed and a private outdoor seating area with fire pit — a simple, comfortable way to camp without the faff. Bring your own bedding, pillows and charcoal; everything else is included.

What’s included:

• Spacious double bed (bring your own bedding or sleeping bags and pillows)
• Log-burning stove with a starter bucket of logs and firelighting kit
• Comfy chairs and dining table
• Outdoor camping kitchen with gas stove, plus cool box
• Pots, pans, crockery, cooking utensils, tea towels and reusable dish cloth
• Solar lights and USB charging sockets
• Freeview TV with DVD player
• Picnic table and private outdoor seating area
• Fire pit with BBQ rack (bring your own charcoal)
• Use of the campsite shower and toilet block
• Access to the dog walking field and farm nature walk

ACTIVITES AND WORKSHOPS

Tranwell Farm runs a small programme of workshops and animal experiences alongside the accommodation, hosted by the family and by local artists and makers. It’s a chance to slow down, learn something with your hands, or spend an hour or two with the farm’s animals — and you don’t need to be staying to take part, though a glamping or camping pitch makes an easy add-on.

Farm and workshop experiences include:

• Meet the Lambs — one-hour session meeting the lambs and expectant ewes, with a chance to bottle-feed or even see a birth. £8 per person, maximum five people, 5pm–6pm, April dates.
• Coloured Ryeland Sheep Experience — two hours meeting, grooming and learning about the farm’s pedigree rare breed flock, followed by a farm walk with the family. £20 per person, maximum five people, 1pm–3pm, April and May dates.

Booking is essential for the animal sessions, and places are limited. Local makers and creatives interested in running their own workshops at the farm are welcome to get in touch. Prices subject to change from year to year.

LOCAL AREA

Tranwell Farm sits three miles from Morpeth — a 30–40 minute walk, or a short hop on the 777 bus from a stop five minutes from the site. Morpeth itself has an arcade shopping centre, craft and artisan shops, tea rooms and restaurants, plus Carlisle Park with its riverside gardens, rowing boats and the climb up to Morpeth Castle.

The county opens up in every direction from there. The white sandy beaches of the Northumberland coast are eight miles east, running north through Amble, Warkworth, Craster and Dunstanburgh Castle, Beadnell, Seahouses and the Farne Islands boat trips, Bamburgh Castle and tidal Holy Island. Newcastle and Gateshead are twelve miles south for museums, galleries and Eldon Square shopping. Alnwick is around nineteen miles north, home to Alnwick Castle, The Alnwick Garden and its treehouse, Lilidorei and Barter Books. To the west lie Hadrian’s Wall, Vindolanda, Sycamore Gap and the Hareshaw Linn waterfalls. Closer to hand are Whitehouse Farm, Kirkley Hall Zoo, Woodhorn Museum, and National Trust properties at Cragside, Wallington Hall and Seaton Delaval Hall.

The farm is well set up for car-free days out. The 777 bus connects to Morpeth for the town, Carlisle Park and the train to Newcastle (15–20 minutes), while the X18 from Morpeth bus station runs to Warkworth, Amble and Alnwick — enough to build a full day at the coast, in the city or at the castle without touching the car.

PRICES from

Hawthorn pod from £75 per night

Rosie’s pod from £115 per night

Poppy’s hut from £100 per night

Woodland Lodges from £137 per night

OPENING TIMES
Woodland Lodges and Rosie’s pod are open all year round
Hawthorn Pod and Poppy’s Hut – Open Easter to the end of October, minimum two-night stay.