We were looking for somewhere for a retreat, but nowhere would take us and our dog. So we started looking to construct a DIY retreat and came across champing. It was perfect.

We chose Longsleddale so that we could cook our own meals and completely retreat from shops, restaurants and anywhere with WiFi. It certainly provided all of that, and in a beautiful setting. The weather was perfect and we found ourselves walking much more than we had planned. And we met and were welcomed by many members of the local community.
Sleeping in a church was not spooky and it was not cold. It was cosy and homely – even our dog felt very comfortable there (and he’s scared of everything).