Doxford Farm Camping

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Grass pitches
Sunset view
Firepit food
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  • Small, dog-friendly and family-run farm site five miles from the beach
  • A 15-minute drive from Craster, Seahouses and Alnwick Castle
  • Large field for kids and dogs to play; pubs and restaurants nearby
Nearby Northumberland sand, stargazing and plenty of scope for coastal or country walks… what a set of attractions Doxford Farm Camping has. As a small, family-run site five miles from the nearest sandy beach, there’s a lot to like about this place – especially for those who want to stay somewhere that welcomes dogs, children and couples with open arms too. It’s all well-maintained here, and some might say quite on the luxurious side, given that the communal facilities include three large shower rooms each with a large power shower, basin, loo, mirror and hair dryer. So, feel free to dress up for any visits to the local pubs and restaurants within five to 15 minutes’ drive of the site – they sell delicious food locally sourced from the land and sea. What sort of places can you set sail to, then? Low Newton-by-the Sea beach (10 minutes’ drive) and Embleton Bay (15 minutes) are some of the closest sandy stretches. Further out, between 15 minutes and 20 minutes’ drive, are more dog-friendly beaches and coastal havens like Bamburgh, Seahouses, Craster and Beadnell Bay (and Alnwick is 15 minutes’ drive inland for attractions like a castle and a huge second-hand book shop with model trains). Back at your base, which is located on a family-run working farm, there’s heaps of space and peace for walks, stargazing or stopping to smell the large bank filled with daffodils and tulips in the spring or wildflowers and other plants in the summer. There’s a large field for kids, dogs (and any big kids) to let off steam, as well as a pot wash area with a large double sink and hot and cold water to deal with any barbecue leftovers.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 7
Motorhome pitches 7
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Rent a tent 4
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Apr to

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Reviews

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9
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10
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
8

97% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a small, peaceful campsite in a beautiful countryside location, praised for its spacious pitches, stunning views, and excellent cleanliness. Facilities, including showers and toilets, are frequently highlighted as very good. Owners are described as friendly and approachable. Its location is considered ideal for exploring the coast and local attractions. A few minor issues were noted, including occasional water pressure problems and a small wash-up area, with manager replies addressing these concerns where appropriate.

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Arrival date (latest first)

A nice clean, quiet site that I would happily return too.

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9 out of 10
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8
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10
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Electric grass touring pitch

Liked The relaxed approach. You get to choose your own pitch and are not bothered by the owners. The toilet and shower facilities are fine.

Disliked Only a minor thing, but the wash up area is poorly designed. The trough sink is not practical to use.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stayed midweek and it is a…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Stayed midweek and it is a very quiet relaxed place to stay ,clean and tidy facilities
My second visit and I will return again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely small campsite in a peaceful…

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8 out of 10
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Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely small campsite in a peaceful location with great views and a beautiful sunset.

Disliked Showers were clean and tidy but the water pressure wasn’t great

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely friendly little pitch Good location

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9 out of 10
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7
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Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Friendliness of owner
Closeness of facilities
Location

Disliked Limited walks from site
Shower curtains
Brown water (only in one passion)
Limited space for washing up

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet space in beautiful countryside

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lena l. 1 review

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Beautiful small site in the middle of the countryside. Nice big pitches. Good location for the coast and a host of places to visit. I liked the self check in . Stunning sunset my last night.

Disliked Nothing

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Views, good showers and bathroom facilities.…

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Guy B. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Views, good showers and bathroom facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very peaceful, quiet and clean. Lots…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Very peaceful, quiet and clean. Lots of space in the main field. Friendly, approachable, polite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean washrooms nice and quiet…

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10 out of 10
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Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Clean washrooms nice and quiet

Recommend to friends Visit again

This is nice basic but very…

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10 out of 10
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7
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Electric grass touring pitch

Liked This is nice basic but very well kept site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet site

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Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Quiet site. Easy access in. Large pitches. Surrounded by lovely scenery. Close to the coast.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Luxury Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers

Location

Doxford Farm Camping

Chathill

Alnwick

Northumberland

England

NE67 5DY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.49447°N
1.70513°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.6 mi Bus station
22.2 mi Bus Station
22.2 mi Bus Station
Rail
2.9 mi Chathill Rail Station
7.5 mi Alnmouth Rail Station
13.1 mi Acklington Rail Station

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Here primarily for the sea? With sand dunes, castle ruins in the background and a view of Lindisfarne Island, Bamburgh beach (20 minutes’ drive) is a pretty good place to start. Dine on the classic Craster (15 minutes) kippers before taking a fishing trip from the harbour or head for Seahouses (15 minutes) if you fancy spending some time puffin and seal spotting on boat trips to the Farne Islands. Holy Island (35 minutes) is another island destination, accessible by car depending upon the tide, with a huge castle and priory. Compare notes with the castle in Alnwick (15 minutes), which runs re-enactments, jesting and other historical workshops. Leave enough time for an earl grey tea at Howick Hall Gardens & Arboretum (15 minutes) too – after all, the earl it’s named after once lived there. Local wedding venues include Doxford Barns (15 minutes’ walk), Charlton Hall (20 minutes), Doxford Hall Hotel and Spa (five minutes’ drive) and Newton Hall (10 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Low Newton 3.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beadnell 4.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seahouses North 6.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bamburgh Castle 8.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Warkworth 10.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Northumberland Coast 3.6 mi

Howick Gardens & Arboretum 4.8 mi

Alnwick Castle 5.4 mi

The Alnwick Garden 5.6 mi

Bamburgh Castle 8 mi

National Trust

Dunstanburgh Castle 4.6 mi

Lindisfarne Castle 12.4 mi

Cragside 14.2 mi

Wallington 25.6 mi

Seaton Delaval Hall 29.7 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Doxford - Falloden Hall Circular 0.6 mi

Rock Farm Trail 1.5 mi

High Newton by-the-Sea - Embleton Circular 3.4 mi

Craster - Dunstan Steads - Dunstanburgh Castle - Craster 4.6 mi

ALNWICK CASTLE 4.8 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Doxford Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Doxford Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Doxford Farm Camping? Here primarily for the sea? With sand dunes, castle ruins in the background and a view of Lindisfarne Island, Bamburgh beach (20 minutes’ drive) is a pretty good place to start. Dine … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Doxford Farm Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Doxford Farm Camping? From £28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.