Unbox at Poplar Tree was conceived, designed and delivered by locals for the North East. Run by two local Durham families, your main point of contact will be James who also lives in the village itself. Situated in the beautiful grounds of one of Durham's most poplar garden centres, there'll always be someone at hand to help with anything you might need or offer handy tips about getting the most out of your stay. Whether that's a favourite local restaurant or pointers for nearby attractions and walks, we're here to help you enjoy your stay at the same time as allowing you to just settle in and relax in your own private lodge. Durham is famed for being a friendly, warm and inviting place to live with a rich cultural heritage. We're always keen to point you in the right direction or offer a secret recommendation as the entire project is about showcasing the very best of this beautiful place we're lucky enough to call home.

Unbox at Poplar Tree offers four magnificent twin converted shipping container holiday lodges minutes from the historic heart of Durham city centre. Surrounded by spectacular countryside and bounded by the River Wear, the Unbox at Poplar Tree cabins offer the very best of both worlds. Completely clad in cedar and with naturalistic landscaping, the lodges sit in 7.5 acres of the beautiful grounds of Poplar Tree Garden Centre in the picturesque and historic village of Shincliffe overlooking stunning woodland and open countryside adjacent to the ever popular Weardale Way. Boasting floor to ceiling picture windows, Unbox at Poplar Tree offers comfortable and stylish accommodation with a contemporary touch in a unique setting. Each cabin has a super-king sized bed, and beautiful modern bathroom with both bath and walk-in rain shower and a generous open plan living area with a 55" flat screen smart TV and sofa bed. A full kitchen is offered with a 4-6 seater solid oak dining table with a large sliding door onto a private south/south-west facing entrance deck and balcony. Conceived, designed and delivered in the North East to promote the best of the region, Unbox at Poplar Tree aims to deliver a spectacular self-catering experience in a home away from home, whether it's for a special romantic retreat for two, a small family getaway or you're looking to explore the UNESCO World Heritage City of Durham with the benefits of the countryside on your doorstop.

Unbox at Poplar Tree lodges truly offer the very best of both worlds. Situated only 5 minutes from the heritage heart of Durham city centre and yet offering unbroken views across rolling fields, woodland and open countryside, the site sits within 7.5 acres of Poplar Tree Garden Centre's own grounds in the beautiful and historic village of Shincliffe. Poplar Tree is one of Durham's most popular garden centres with a 50+ year family history on the site. Offering not only a fantastic array of plants, trees and a collection of special gifts it is also home to the wonderful Brambles Coffee Shop serving teas and coffees, cakes and home-cooked food throughout the day. Sympathetically and naturalistically landscaped, the lodges are raised within the grounds to maximise the views and elevate the complete connection to nature the site offers. The Weardale Way offers miles and miles of walks along the beautiful River Wear right from the doorstep and can take you further into the spectacular countryside or directly into the heart of the city. Renowned for its nature and wildlife, Shincliffe natives include otters, king fishers, barn owls, buzzards, deer, badgers and hedgehogs to name a few! With not one but two ancient woodlands on the doorstep, getting out into the open couldn't be easier. Whether you time your trip to visit the famous bluebell woods or want to see the ground carpeted with wild garlic and wood anemones, you are no more than a couple of minutes away from immersing yourself in nature. Shincliffe is one of County Durham's most picturesque villages and boasts a beautiful setting for the two local pubs at either end of the village. Centred around historic St Mary's Church, which was consecrated in 1851, there is a host of history on the doorstep. It also has its own fantastic children's play park and just over the bridge, you'll find an award winning Indian restaurant situated in the old Victorian Water Pump House on the banks of the river.