Alpaca Pod
Our Pod is the perfect escape with an open plan interior design, set its its own private fenced garden perfect for everyone.
Grill Hut
Gorgeous BBQ grill hut with double bed, seating and grill entertainment areas, set in a wooded area on our smallholding.
Family Pod
This is our biggest pod, it has ample space inside for a family of 4-6, with a double bed, bunk beds, and sofa bed.
Touring Pitches
We have three hard standing, gravel touring pitches available for motorhomes and caravans on our beautiful family small hold.
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We had an absolutely amazing time staying in the Grill Hut! It's super clean, cosy and well equipped. Jess left us a bunch of treats that made it feel extra... read more special. We loved sitting by the fire and cooking our tea over it. We got the pizza package on one night and I really recommend it - delicious pizzas, good fun and definitely worth paying extra for. Jess was a brilliant host, super friendly and very responsive. Can't wait to find an excuse to come and stay again!
Freya
13th November 2022
A truly magical little place, we celebrated our anniversary here and this felt like a special place for it! So lovely to see the alpaca from the window and feed... read more ready in the cabin for greeting them. We had marhsmallows and bubbly waiting on arrival, and the fairy lights are so lovely lit up in the night with the outdoor swing where I would have my morning coffee. Really appreciated all the welcoming touches from Jess and Lee who were always available to help and respond quickly, excellent hosts and would recommend for any special occasion!
Chloe
17th July 2022 -
An amazing little hut in a great location! Communication was fantastic and the check in/out could not have been simpler. Thank you for a fantastic stay, the eggs were delicious!... read more
James
3rd May 2022
So so many kind touches. Even better than how it looks in the photos. The dreamiest winter escape, we felt like we’d stepped into a cabin in Finland. Would recommend... read more for anyone! Alpacas were really sweet too
Giorgia
4th December 2021
We loved our stay at the Grill Hut and can’t wait to go back. Jess and Lee are great hosts. The Grill Hut itself was spotless, warm and comfy with... read more everything you need for a relaxing stay. We loved feeding the animals on site, which made it extra special. In terms of location, it’s also in reach of some great attractions such as Farm Yard Ales and Wallings Ice Cream. Highly recommended.
Matt
4th June 2021 -
It was the perfect cosy night away! Wine and stuff to make s’mores was provided which was such a lovely touch! Jessica was very responsive and the whole process was... read more easy, would 100% recommend!!!
Caitlin
5th November 2023
We throughly enjoyed our stay. We loved the little touches like the swing, the pizza oven package and feeding the alpacas. Jess is a lovely host and was very kind... read more and accommodating. It’s a perfect little get away.
Debbie
2nd May 2023 -
We had an amazing stay and can’t wait to go back. The views are beautiful, we loved feeding the alpacas, the hut was a (Website hidden by Airbnb) relaxing cozy... read more and romantic. You won’t be disappointed
Nicole
25th May 2021
It is hard to find fault with our stay at the grill hut. Everything from the private alpaca farm to the cosy cottage with the indoor barbecue just blew us... read more away. Put all that together with amazing hosts who would go the extra mile to make their guests happy (especially Hattie, who welcomed us and showed us around) makes this place the best we’ve ever stayed at. We will definitely book again and cannot recommend enough!
Julia
14th May 2021
Booked this location for my Partners birthday. Easy to find, extremely cosy and comfy. Greeted with a great view! Definitely fun feeding the alpacas, goats and other animals.
Highly... read more recommend
Michael
9th May 2024 -
Had a lovely stay, the grill hut itself is stunning and idyllic. The little touches left by the host made it special and we fell in love with all the... read more lovely animals on site. The only downside for us was it being next to a road (which we didn't realise when booking). Although this isnt a busy main road, it becomes busier around rush hour first thing in the morning and again later on, and so we were woken up by traffic. As we live on a main road we wanted something a bit quieter in the mornings. But thank you for everything! Would recommend.
Emma
8th June 2022
Jessica’s place was a perfect little pit stop on our way to the Lake District and a great way to kick off our little holiday. Super impressed with the facilities,... read more beautiful view and accommodating nature. Clear instructions provided and highly recommend the pizza package. Thank you for our stay!
Dion
10th July 2024
Absolutely fab place to stay. Jess and Lee are so lovely, welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. We visited the butchers at Lancaster Leisure Park, along with the 40,000sq... read more ft of antiques and collectables place. The lancaster Brewery was so great too, treating ourselves to some amazing beers. We visited Blackpool for a day, then the Lake District, driving through Hardknots Pass... That was a bit hairy. And we went to Morecombe Bay in an evening. The alpacas/sheep and chickens were so funny and great to feed. We cooked delicious steaks, alabama pork shops and coffee and pepper chicken skewers all from the Lancaster butchers. Enjoyed beers and Gin by the fire and ate outside at the little table. Fabulous stay, very relaxing, cozy and we were lucky to have the weather too! We would recommend this place in a flash. Thank you Jess and Lee.
Jackie
26th August 2021 -
What can I say other than perfect, everything from the location to the hosts and the hut itself. If you are after a quiet or romantic break this is definitely... read more the place. Stay in the hut and really relax with a bbq sat by a log fire and enjoy the views, or take advantage of the great location and head into Blackpool or the Lake District.
Donna
1st September 2021
What a beautiful place to visit, I cannot recommend this stay enough! All my friends are booking.
The effort Jessica went to is unbelievable. To pumpkin carving, sweets, local beer... read more and Halloween decorations. You can tell her heart and soul goes into making the guests feel at home and welcomed.
The place is immaculate and so homely. It’s one of the best places I’ve stayed. Everything about it is perfect!
Thank you so much for making our stay so magical
Ben
20th October 2024 -
Had a really nice weekend in the grillvilla, place was incredibly clean and had everything you need, and that bed is ridiculously comfortable!!! If you book this recommending you to... read more get some bbq bits and get cooking on this fire pit, perfect
Tom
11th September 2022
We have no words to describe how amazing this place is! From the minute we arrived (even in torrential rain!) we were in love. Off grid, cosy yet with everything... read more you need, alpacas, sheep and chickens.. what more could you ask for! The pizza package was fab and highly recommended and my ex-chef Fiancé adored cooking anything and everything on the grill! We honestly didn't want to leave and are already trying to figure out when we can come back! The hosts were amazing and the location was just perfect!
Helen
2nd October 2022
Located on what is essentially a caravan park. Busy, noisy road which kept us up for most of the night. No real communication beforehand without prompts, but check-in was pretty... read more straightforward. Some of the reviews mentioned pizza etc and we were not offered any of these options. It was basically a warmer, comfier option to camping for us. Nothing more, nothing less. It was a 4.5 hour drive for us, so we had hoped for better, but we made the best of it.
Hema
5th June 2022 -
when we arrived the grill hut was open and ready for us to make ourselves at home. the grill hut is super cosy and even given the "lovely" British weather... read more (rain and wind) it didn't disrupt our stay at all. if anything it made it better. snuggled up by the fire pit.
the animals are super friendly and very characteristic. hope the lil brown alpaca gets well soon though x
making pizzas was a lovely little touch and really fun to do together.
we enjoyed a lovely local walk with beautiful scenery.
and probably one of the best nights sleep we had.
thank you so much for a lovely, memorable night away x
Michaela
8th June 2024
Dylan
10th May 2025 -
Great place to stay, friendly hosts and locals, lots of things to do nearby and a unique experience.
Zac
6th August 2021
Such a lovely little getaway. It was very cozy and really peaceful. You had privacy whilst also being close enough by if you needed help. I’d definitely recommend getting the... read more pizza package and feeding the animals was an added bonus. We’ll definitely be staying again.
Ieesha
10th March 2025
This was our second visit to Sand Villa Grill Hut. It was even better then we remembered, my partner and I loved it so much last year that this year... read more he chose it to propose to me there. The Grill hut is such a magical, fairy tale stay, complete with all the amenities you need for a glamping holiday. Located in a beautiful part of the country. We would highly recommend hiring the pizza oven for the evening as this provided great entertainment and food at a very reasonable price. We used the bus just outside the site to get to Lancaster and had a fab time there on the second day, the bus was quick and easy to use. We can’t wait to book again next year. Thank you to Jess and Lee for being such wonderful and friendly hosts.
Cassie
22nd August 2021 -
Jess and lee, were fantastic hosts. The grill hut was just what me and my partner needed, an escape from reality and a chance to unwind. They thought of everything... read more possible, to make the stay as lovely at is was. We stayed when there was a storm, however the hut was super warm and cosy. The location was fantastic as it wasn’t to far from the local tourist attractions. We can’t recommend enough
Jay
27th August 2020
The hosts have thought of everything to make the stay comfortable, romantic & enjoyable. We were lucky enough to have pleasant evenings making & cooking pizzas outside, & later enjoy... read more the warmth & comfort of the fire pit indoors. The accommodation is very well equipped & the 'pre-arrival' information is very informative & useful. The owners were very obliging although they have covered everything so there was very little need to disturb them. Feeding the animals was an added treasure. We would certainly love to return again, & recommend to anyone xx
Jane
19th September 2021
where to start with such a good weekend away, before we had even got to the hut I asked Jessica for some help to get some flowers for my girlfriend,... read more she hooked me up with a florist and even collected the flowers and placed them in the hut with no extra fee! Jessica also left some nibbles on the bed and wine on the side which is just what we needed after the long drive.
The check in was easy and no contact with the host was needed, althought a pack with everything we needed to know was in the hut waiting for us (this contained contact info, local amenities, takeout menus and much more)
The hut itself was immaculate, with cute decor and fairy lights that set the mood for any occasion.
The hut can get cold at night but soon warms up with the electric heater and/or the fire pit (which you can also BBQ on!!)
Overall we had an amazing stay.
finally Jess noticed my gf had left her rings in the hut and has arranged for them to be posted back to us with no fee... what an amazing host 🙂
Jack
15th February 2023
Luxury Glamping Experience…
Sandvilla Stays is located just outside the village of Cockerham and the village sits on the coastal planes south of Lancaster where the River Lune meets the Irish Sea.
We are on the doorstep to The Lake District and ideally situated for exploring the Fylde Coast and Yorkshire Dales. The Lancashire coastal way passes through Cockerham hosting great walks and cycle routes.
On our smallholding we have alpacas, sheep and chickens and guests are welcome to help feed them.
Our small glamping site is made up of 3 hard standing pitches and 3 glamping units. Our pitches are fully serviced and exclusively for Camping and Caravanning Club Members (yearly membership from £45 – see here for details).
We have 3 unique glamping experiences for you and your families, each unit is set within its own private area and all units have electric, heating, private toilets/showers and much more.
You might want to get back to nature in our Scandinavian style grill hut, which hosts an indoor fire pit for cooking and entertaining.
Or for a little bit more luxury book into one of our 2 pods and enjoy an outdoor hot bath looking out at the alpacas.
With a great communal playing space in our field for the children we hope you can sit back relax and enjoy switching off.
Places to visit nearby
Lancaster
The historic city of Lancaster has many places to visit including a Medieval Castle and Priory as well as the Ashton Memorial.
Blackpool
The seaside town of Blackpool is a short drive away and features its famous tower and ballroom, funfairs and entertainment.
The Lake District
With its rugged landscapes and beautiful lakes, it’s easy to see why this is one of the most popular places to visit in the UK.
Golf Courses
There is a fine selection of award-winning golf courses for all levels of player within a half-hour drive of our luxury glamping site.
Fishing
Situated between Lancaster and the Fylde & Wyre coast, you are spoiled for choice with a selection of local fishing lakes.
Beaches
Whether you choose to visit Blackpool, St. Annes, Cleveleys or Morecambe, we are in a great place for you to go to the seaside.
Eating Out
From independent cafes to Michelin star restaurants, you’ll be able to find the perfect place to eat within a short drive.
Local Brewery
Right on our doorstep, at Moss Edge Farm Cockerham, is Farm Yard Ales, a small independent brewery with a great range of beers and ales.
Ice Cream
If you love ice cream you have come to the right place. We have two award-winning ice cream parlours only a few minutes drive away!




