Kirk Field Banks

Liked We recently spent a few nights at Kirk Field Banks Caravan Site near Ulgham, and it turned out to be a very pleasant and relaxing base. It easily rates as a great site, offering a laid-back atmosphere that is perfect for a getaway.
What Works Well:
Peaceful Atmosphere: The site is surrounded by mature trees, making it feel nicely secluded. They have a 10 PM quiet-time policy, which keeps the evenings calm and quiet.
Spacious Pitches: The pitches are well-sized and hard-standing and grass. A little close to the neighbours so you could hear their music, but otherwise spacious.
Friendly Management: The family running the site is helpful, welcoming, and keeps the grounds looking excellent.

Summary
If you are heading to Northumberland, Kirk Field Banks is highly recommended for its great location and peaceful vibe close to the fantastic beaches and historic castles. Just be sure to bring some flip-flops for the shower block in case other guests have left a mess behind. We would definitely stay here again.

Disliked The only Issue: Facility Etiquette
Our only real complaint during the stay was the state of the toilet and shower block. While the facilities themselves are adequate and clearly cleaned regularly, other campers often left them in a messy state. We encountered dirty, soaking wet floors and un-wiped sinks. It is a shame that a few inconsiderate guests let down what is otherwise a very well-managed setup. A few discrete signs reminding people might help.

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From the manager: Thank you for a good review I appreciate sometimes campers don’t know the basics that sent for the campsite but the benefits of other campers thanks sgain for your visit hope we see you again real soon the team

Liked The couple who volunteer on the site was very helpful site is well maintained and toilet facilities very clean was very peaceful site and will visit again

Disliked None

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From the manager: Thank you
So much for the 10/10 it mean everything to us thank you see you next time

Liked Quiet site, really peaceful and the wardens were fab.

Disliked The toilet block...one shower, one toilet, one basin wasnt great. We didnt pay the extra for the electric hookup seemed a bit expensive. We didnt even stay our 2nd night due to the limited facilities.

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Liked Peaceful quiet site and very helpful warden

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you gor a great review thanks the team

Liked We love staying at Kirk Field Banks, when in the area. The site is beautifully green and serene. It is very well maintained and very reasonably priced. We love the added picnic tables.

The site now has a lovely warden, who was so kind and helpful to us. We really appreciated the warm welcome and care.

Thank you

See you again.

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From the manager: Thanks Jane for the lovely review hope to see you again soon

Liked Site manager was polite and friendly. Nice and quite just what we wanted.

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Liked Great welcome onto site. Well kept site, obviously Chris and Dave take pride in keeping it tidy. We were in caravan, but shower block was certainly serviceable. Lovely quiet site, amazing bird song each day. good size pitches also. Enjoyed exploring different places to the usual BIG named places. Cresswell beach and Druridge country Park where gorgeous, 10 mins drive from site. Morrisons at Morpeth best for groceries.Just be aware signal not great, but hey your on holiday ;-)

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From the manager: Thanks for a great review the team

Liked Definitely will be returning

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Liked Good location, very spacious pitches, wardens were very friendly and helpful and even allowed our family an extra couple of hours after checkout time which was much appreciated.

Disliked I have to be totally honest but the toilet facilities are awful, there’s only one shower per men’s toilet and 1 per women’s toilet, the toilets are basically a porto cabin with 1 toilet. Unfortunately there was no soap throughout my 3 days and the hygiene has terrible, it’s got to be the worst toilet facilities I’ve ever experienced in my 30 years experience of camping. The owner has since contacted me to offer a refund if I reassess my score, if you look at a previous review he has also done this with a customer, it’s basically bribing you to put a higher score for a refund, this was never my intention when I completed my first review and I have evidence to show he offered a refund, when I chased this up it was apparent he didn’t want to do this unless I put in better scores, his customer service was appalling and his tone was very threatening, he even accused me of blackmailing and taking legal advice! He will no doubt came back with a different story just like he did with the previous bad review. I hope he can learn from this and not treat paying customers the lack of respect he had for me, a simple apology would have rectified the problem.

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Liked Lovely, quiet, well maintained, clean and ideally located. The staff are very accommodating and friendly. Toilet/shower block is small but clean. Nice secure site with code operated gate lock. We had a very relaxing week camping, with a hard stand for the car and electric hook up for a fridge and kettle (luxury camping!). Thanks to the team onsite! Definitely recommend!

Disliked Could be closer to a pub, but the bus service works well. The crows were a bit noisy, but earplugs helped. Apparently more toilets are on the way after a refurb, though we didn't have to wait too long for a shower in the morning, and it was easy at other times.

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From the manager: Thanks for the 10/10 Nick your right we know and want better facilities but it’s a planning and drainage planning permission job unfortunately but fingers crossed for next year so glad you enjoyed our site and there may be news on the pub very soon the team