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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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
Amazing place, loved it, would definitely go back! Really looked after us, such a unique place to stay!
Luc
22nd March 2024
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 -
Jessica was an exceptional host and the Grill Hut was a wonderful stay and experience. All the lovely little touches truely made this a perfect getaway and we will definitely... read more be visiting again.
Lilias
14th August 2022
What a quaint place to stay, so beautiful and romantic. The decoration above the bed at the sleeping end of the hut is amazing. We loved the firepit being inside... read more and made it so cosy of an evening, will have to come stay again when it's colder (who knew complaining about the lovely sunny weekend weather we had would feature!!!)
It you get chance to visit Farm Yard Brew Co. it's walking distance and just great.
We enjoyed feeding the alpacas before we left too.
Lovely hosts and a very enjoyable weekend, thank you.
Helen
27th March 2022
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 -
Absolutely amazing place with the best little touches, even though we don’t live far this place was magical and we will defo be back in the summer
Ana
30th September 2020
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 -
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
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
Wonderful quirky hut to stay in.
Everything was very clean and tidy.
The alpacas are so friendly and nice that you are able to feed them.
I would recommend... read more to anyone who wants a nice relaxing getaway. Jess the host was so friendly and helpful.
Talor
9th September 2021 -
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
Dylan
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Natasha
8th August 2021
A lovely cosy cabin that’s deceptively spacious, we stayed at SandVilla with family (using the belle tent) and all 7 of us sat around the grill in the hut for... read more a cooked breakfast one morning. Nice touches to have an honesty box on site, we purchased some fresh eggs which were yummy. A very relaxing stay, we will be back!
Louise
18th August 2021
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 -
I would recommend this stay to anyone! The hut itself was spotless and the attention to detail was above anything I could've expected. The photos don't do the place justice!... read more The surroundings are beautiful and the location is perfect for exploring the local environment. Absolutely perfect host, stay and value for money.
Ella
2nd December 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
Such a fantastic place to stay and enjoy spending time round the fire. We felt so relaxed here and all of the thoughtful touches by Jessica were amazing. Absolutely brilliant... read more stay and we definitely hope to be back!
Lily
5th May 2021 -
What a lovely little place this is! We arrived when it was dark and when we got there all the lights were on, it was really cute. Looked like a... read more fairy house.
The space itself is lovely. The view from the hut is beautiful. The bed is super comfy and the fire is such an added benefit. Really enjoyed making s’mores on the fire.
The location is brilliant. Close to all the places we wanted to be. Lots of walks around.
Feeding the alpacas was also an added benefit.
Would definitely recommend as we really enjoyed our stay.
Thank you for such a lovely stay x
Beth
16th August 2020
Really enjoyed our stay here. The location was beautiful and jessica was a great host. Little treats were provided which made it that extra special. Check in was super easy.... read more The little hut was cosy and comfortable.
Would definitely recommend and would highly consider returning if we were ever back in the area
Thanks so much!
Jennifer-Rose
5th May 2025
A truly lovely place for a quiet getaway. Everything about the hut is lovely and the Alpacas are adorable! The hut was clean, and so cozy. We... read more loved that the ceiling was painted as the night sky, and the fairy lights twinkling with the fire in the evening. Great shower and bathroom/kitchen facilities with hot running water and flushing toilet. We had an amazing weekend.
The location is beautiful and the countryside view is stunning. Definitely make time to visit the local Ice Cream Parlour, which has a cafe as well as takeaway. If you are looking for shopping, maybe give Blackpool a go, we drove to Lancaster and the drive was lovely but the city centre was disappointing. We also tried to get a taxi to the pub recommended by Jessica, but we’re too far out for them to pick us up, so make sure you have a designated driver.
Georgia
15th August 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
Such a lovely cabin! Its such a fab idea having a grill inside, and the small details made it a very memorable experience. Highly recommended
Bethany
20th December 2022
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
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 ÂŁ45 – 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!




