Elf Hills Farm

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  • Well-maintained small rural Northumberland touring site
  • Kielder Water, Alnwick and Newcastle within a 40-minute drive
  • Dog-friendly site with peaceful pitches; great area for walking
Historic estates, castles, Roman walls and miles of spectacular Northumberland countryside… that’s some of what’s in store nearby when you put down roots at Elf Hills Farm in rural Northumberland. This may be a small place (with just a handful of pitches on site), but it is also a rather well-located one… Near the village of Cambo, this site is in a fine spot for days of walking, either in the nearby Northumberland National Park, in the area around Kielder Water or over at the coast (you can’t go wrong with any choice, really). As for those history buffs among you, there’s plenty of that around too, in the form of National Trust properties, Hexham Abbey and the Roman attractions of Hadrian’s Wall. You might even like to throw in a bit of urban time in the centre of Newcastle, 40 minutes’ drive away. Whatever you choose to fill your days with, you’ll be coming back to a peaceful site where the pitches are pleasingly spacious and have access to mains water, chemical disposal and electric hookups. Dogs are welcome too, and barbecues are permitted on site. There are also a couple of pubs about 15 minutes’ drive away if you fancy eating out.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 5
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 8 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

Reviews

9.6

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, well-maintained, and friendly rural campsite. Visitors consistently praise the helpful and welcoming on-site warden, John, and the beautiful, quiet surroundings with lovely views. Pitches are spacious and clean. While there are no toilet or shower facilities, guests acknowledge this was clearly communicated. The site is considered a great base for exploring Northumberland, though some note the remote location and narrow access road. Concerns about price without Wi-Fi were raised by one reviewer.

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Everything about the site, well maintained, never been to a quieter site,…

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lynn D.

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Liked Everything about the site, well maintained, never been to a quieter site, loved hearing the owl and sheep, John the warden and Tillie his little dog were fantastic, telling funny stories and ever so pleasant and very helpful. Lovely run out to Kielder , not far away. Had a great time. Would definitely go again.

Disliked Nothing all perfect

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Loved it Nice and rural and a great location to get around Northumberland.…

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graham b.

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Liked Loved it
Nice and rural and a great location to get around Northumberland.

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Hübscher kleiner Platz mit gepflegter Wiese und nettem Empfang.…

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Anonymous

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Liked Hübscher kleiner Platz mit gepflegter Wiese und nettem Empfang.

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We couldn't of wished for a more friendly - welcoming site to…

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John E.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked We couldn't of wished for a more friendly - welcoming site to spend the night. Booked it last minute very late in the day... and still the owners were there to greet us when we arrived. Beautiful clean site... highly recommended.

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Site manager John was a nice bloke and a good laugh, peaceful…

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Anonymous

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Liked Site manager John was a nice bloke and a good laugh, peaceful site

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Very well maintained large pitches. The warden was very helpful and great…

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Kelly B.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Very well maintained large pitches. The warden was very helpful and great with kids. Provided games for kids.
Great place for visiting the local area.
Definitely recommend

Disliked Nothing

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Beautiful peaceful well maintained site, warden John, was a great help

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Valerie M.

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Liked We absolutely loved everything about the site, the only noises were the birds, the sheep with there young lambs, & during the night, the owls which was lovely to listen to. The site was highly maintained, & John the on site warden, was very helpful, & very friendly. Very peaceful.

Disliked The only dislike was, we had to after staying the 5 nights, that we had to come home, could of stayed longer. ☹️

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Will definitely be back here, it was lovely and quiet

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Anonymous

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Liked Lovely little site, only a few pitches which added to its charm, John the warden was fab, in a great location to drive to lots of tourist locations in the area, will definitely go back to this hidden gem

Disliked No toilets or showers but we knew that when booking, had all the facilities we needed for water and Epsom so absolutely no problem at all

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Lovely clean site the guy looking after it was very pleasant and…

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Jacqui S.

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Liked Lovely clean site the guy looking after it was very pleasant and helpful .
Lovely pub near by.

Disliked You have to drive to go for a walk not a complaint just advice we knew anyway before we came .

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Friendly on site warden, very tidy pitch, quiet and scenic location.…

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Ian W.

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Liked Friendly on site warden, very tidy pitch, quiet and scenic location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

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

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby

Location

Elf Hills Farm

Cambo

Northumberland

England

NE61 4BH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.16571°N
1.98347°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.3 mi Village road end
1.4 mi Hotel
1.4 mi Hotel
Rail
11.9 mi Morpeth Rail Station
13.5 mi Pegswood Rail Station
13.9 mi Corbridge Rail Station
Ferry
19.5 mi Tower Knowe Ferry Landing
20.4 mi Belvedere Ferry Landing
21.9 mi Leaplish Ferry Landing
Airport
14 mi Newcastle International Airport

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

Live like you’re back in the old times… you may soon start to feel that way, with so many historical properties in the area surrounding Elf Hills Farm. Stroll the grounds of a Victorian villa at the National Trust’s Wallington (10 minutes’ drive), explore the Victorian rooms and tools at the National Trust’s Cragside (25 minutes) or have a good lose-yourself type of wander around the large Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens (15 minutes). More historical sites aren’t far off either – perhaps the Chesters Roman Fort and Museum (25 minutes) or Vindolanda (40 minutes), another Roman site, for a look at a whole different time period? Alnwick Castle (40 minutes), where there are Harry Potter-themed activities? Hexham Abbey (35 minutes), a Grade I-listed location? Set your sights on the stars instead at Battlesteads Public Observatory (half an hour). By daylight, it's easy to pick up the pace with cycles, walks and wildlife spotting around the lake at Kielder Water (35 minutes). In Newcastle upon Tyne (40 minutes), you’ll get a taste of the city life, and some cool landmarks, such as the 12th-century castle, the Gateshead Millennium Bridge and the Quayside.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Druridge Bay South 18.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Druridge Bay North 18.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Newbiggin South 18.5 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Newbiggin North 18.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Blyth South Beach 19.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens 6.5 mi

Cragside House, Gardens and Estate 10.9 mi

Chesters Roman Fort 11.3 mi

Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail 14.5 mi

George Stephenson's Birthplace 14.7 mi

National Trust

Wallington 1.3 mi

Cragside 11.2 mi

Cherryburn 14.9 mi

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 17 mi

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 19.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

WALLINGTON 1.4 mi

Scot's Gap Railway Ramble 1.7 mi

KIRKHARLE HALL 1.8 mi

Greenleighton Quarry - Fontburn Reservoir Circular 3.9 mi

CAPHEATON 3.9 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Elf Hills Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Elf Hills Farm dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Elf Hills Farm? Live like you’re back in the old times… you may soon start to feel that way, with so many historical properties in the area surrounding Elf Hills Farm. Stroll the grounds of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Elf Hills Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Elf Hills Farm? From £28 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.