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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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
An unique place, amazing.Jess and Lee done an amazing job here.The experience of wood cabin/log fire is just incomparable.A nice clean farm around with animals. A few words can't... read more express my feelings,experience there. It is a must go and try.Easy acces from M6,Aldi or other shops close by.Just nothing to worry about in place,
Silviu
6th August 2020 -
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
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
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 -
absoloutly amazing place. gorgeous and hope to come again and hopefully check out the family pod and bring the kids.
Mark
15th October 2023
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
Everything about our stay was perfect. We were made very welcome by Jess and Lee and our granddaughter Mabel had the time of her life with all the animals and... read more little playmate Hattie. I’m sure we will be making a return visit.
Janet
8th June 2021 -
Such a cute and relaxing stay. The host cover every detail from starter kits for the fire and feed to feed the alpacas. Would definitely recommend if you just want... read more to get away from it all.
Melissa
11th July 2021
Fantastic from start to finish.
Extremely clean, cosy and welcoming.
The shower was amazing too and a proper flushing toilet - really special.
Highly recommend. Cannot wait to return in... read more the winter when we can make the most of the internal bbq.
Amy
18th July 2021 -
A beautiful getaway! The hut is gorgeous and we had the best time. Jess and Lee were really attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. They went above... read more and beyond. Really recommend the pizza making and feeding Fudge (the alpaca) was certainly a highlight! Would love to come back one day!
Anisha
13th June 2021 -
The most comfortable beds, lots of little bits to make it so much easier to travel light with kids, washing up liquid, tea and coffee, camping chairs. We took one... read more bag of clothes and one bag of food. Would recommend the pizza kit, was such a nice treat and kids can create their own pizzas.
Karrina
3rd September 2021
We had a magical stay with Jessica and her family at the Alpaca hut! We were taken aback by the attention to detail, they really had thought of everything and... read more they took great care of us. The place was spotless, facilities were amazing and Jessica was always at hand to answer any questions we had. We spent lots of time at the alpaca field feeding them and they were just beautiful. We have recommended you to everybody we know!
Jen
25th October 2021 -
Wow, just home from this magical little place. Everything is considered and there is not one thing we would change about the experience. Such a great location for exploring, we... read more managed to fit in a farm trip (Greenland’s Farm Village - where you can feed pigs, goats and ponies) a coastal walk (Silverdale - untouched beauty) and the local brewery (Farmyard Ales), not to mention feeding the alpacas (on-site!) but the highlight really is the hut itself. In here you could be anywhere in the world, such a perfect escape. We are already planning our next visit!
Elizabeth
16th January 2022
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 -
Lovely stay out in the country. Hut/shower kitchen area very clean.. I am a light sleeper so could hear traffic initially but once I put earplugs in it... read more was fine and it wasn’t a busy road. Would suggest you need a car if you want to get about as there are no paths on the side of the road so not safe to walk. Just a note that you need to bring towels for showering as the literature said towels provided but it’s tea and hand towels only. Jessica was very kind though and loaned us a couple. Lovely brewery a short drive away and of course the alpacas, sheep and chickens were entertaining. It just felt very relaxing and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it.
Lisa
13th July 2021
We absolutely love this hut especially at Halloween 🎃 love the spooky decorations and pumpkin to carve out if you wanted to . So cosy with the fire pit lit... read more on the winter nights. Definitely be returning. Thank you fir a great stay !
Mercedes
27th October 2024
We absolutely loved our stay at the Grill Hut. We spent the evening sat making S’mores by the fire and the hut was beautiful. Also a great local brewery just... read more a short walk away, perfect! We will be back.
Becky
27th May 2024 -
Amazing place, loved it, would definitely go back! Really looked after us, such a unique place to stay!
Luc
22nd March 2024
We had a lovely stay in the Hut and all the little touches were greatly appreciated.
It was a first for myself and my partner when it came to feeding... read more animals but we really enjoyed ourselves.
Unfortunately the weather wasn't on our side the night we arrived as it would have been nice to chill outside a bit more than what we got chance to... But that's the UK for you!
Overall, we had a really comfortable and enjoyable stay away for a couple of nights. The hut had everything that we needed and the stay was as advertised/expected.
Only slight negative, for me, was the road noise as it wasn't as remote as what I had imagined and I'm a light sleeper. However, my partner slept brilliantly and didn't hear a thing!
The place is really lovely and I would definitely recommend it if you are looking for a sweet little staycation for a night or so.
Emma
10th August 2021 -
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
what an amazing hut this is. beautiful place and interior. the fire is a lovely touch.
the alpacas are close buy and are friendly. Great place to just come... read more and chill. Will highly recommend this place to family and friends
Steven
19th May 2022
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!







