Orchard Stables

View prices & book 9.3 3 reviews
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Family-friendly stays with a secluded feel
Grassy meadows
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Spacious site surrounds
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  • Small, basic site in the grounds of a smallholding
  • Direct access to the A189; 20 minutes' drive from central Newcastle
  • Tree-lined site with farm animals; local buses nearby
When you're faced with a choice between the country and the city, this site will have you sitting pretty. Orchard Stables is a family-friendly site in a green spot that's also handily 20 minutes' drive north of central Newcastle. The smallholding site is just off the A189, a few minutes from the A1 and A19 and a couple of minutes' walk from local buses that'll drop you off right in the centre of town. There's also the option of parking at the train station (five minutes' drive) for a park and ride to the city centre. The site is surrounded by trees for a private feel, although due to its excellent road links there is some traffic noise. Orchard Stables is also home to friendly farm animals that you can spot on site (please make sure to keep a respectful distance, and don't feed or touch them). Basic facilities on site include a water supply, flushing toilet and bins (please note there is no chemical waste disposal). For easy eats, there is a wide variety of takeaways, a pub and Indian restaurants a few hundred yards from the site. The local town of Cramlington also has several large shops and a cinema. This spot is close to the culture, food and sport of Newcastle, but it's also quick to get out on jaunts to Northumbrian castles, country parks and the coast. Getting a walk closer to home is also a breeze – a footpath directly opposite the site joins up with peaceful Cramlington Nature Reserve. Travelling further afield? Orchard Stables is a great place to stop over on the way to Newcastle, Whitley Bay, Northumberland and its gorgeous beaches. Please note that, for the comfort of the animals and other guests on site, there should be no noise after 10pm. Because of nearby livestock, dogs must be kept on a lead; there's plenty of off-site walking nearby.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 5
Open now
Opens 23 May
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 23 May to

Reviews

9.3

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Child friendliness
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Arrival date (latest first)

Great location family run small site.

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Keith O.

Non-electric motorhome pitch

Liked Friendly owner , central location for exploring Northumberland for a few days. 3 non electric pitches on a smallholding with pigs chickens and ponies.

Disliked None for me , but be aware basic facilities and some road noise.

From the manager: Thank you for stopping with us and leaving such a lovely review 🌻

Flat level pitches, handy location, no facilities but ideal for us.

Overall 8/10

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Lesley K.

Non-electric motorhome pitch

Liked Flat level surface, was quiet enough later at night once the traffic had stopped. Very handy for restaurants and pub nearly, also a Starbucks in walking distance. Ideal location for our onward journey so we liked it.

Disliked It was surrounded by roads, but as I said it was pretty quiet later on except the occasional plane overhead.

From the manager: Thank you for the review and glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope you choose to stay again 🙂

On arrival was well looked after. Site was clean and quiet. Was…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Non-electric motorhome pitch

Liked On arrival was well looked after. Site was clean and quiet. Was nice to see the pigs and chickens. The hole family were helpful and friendly.

From the manager: Thank you so much for the lovely review 🌻

Features

Adults only

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 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

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Orchard Stables

Cramlington

Northumberland

England

NE23 6QU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.07833°N
1.56872°W

Route directions

Follow signs for Northumbria Hospital A & E. At the hospital roundabout do not go into the hospital, but take the road labelled Ashington (B1326). Look for the entrance 80 yards along on the left (just before the flyover/ bridge). You can see the field from the roundabout. (Don't go into a housing estate as sometimes directed by a satnav; the Pitchup location is correct and will take you straight to the site.)

Nearest transport

Coach
4.2 mi Bus station
4.2 mi Bus station
5.4 mi Whitley Bay: Maughans Shop
Rail
1.4 mi Cramlington Rail Station
6.4 mi Newcastle Airport Metro
7.4 mi Morpeth Rail Station
Ferry
7.1 mi North Shields Ferry Terminal
7.6 mi South Shields Ferry Terminal
7.6 mi Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
Airport
6.3 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

Fly through the woods on a mountain bike or take a slower woodland stroll at Plessey Wood Country Park (10 minutes' drive), a 100-acre wildlife haven with nature walks, riverside meadows and plentiful picnicking spots. There's an art-themed trail here, but those into their sculpture should make a detour to see Northumberlandia (10 minutes), a huge sculpture of a reclining female figure carved out of 1.5 million tonnes of grass and earth. Other stretches of well-maintained turf can be admired (and played on) at Arcot Hall Golf Club (10 minutes). Kids left bemused by the prospect of playing caddy for the day can instead be taken to Mr Mulligan's Newcastle (20 minutes), an indoor miniature golf course with kooky decor. Other family-friendly attractions in town include the Newcastle Discovery Museum and Great North Museum (both 20 minutes). Northumberland stately homes like Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens (30 minutes) and Bamburgh Castle (an hour) are also likely to get top marks from visitors young and old, as are boat trips from Seahouses (an hour) out to the Farne Islands National Nature Reserve.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Blyth South Beach 3.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaton Sluice 3.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Whitley Bay 5.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tynemouth Cullercoats 6.2 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorN/A
Tynemouth Long Sands North 6.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Seaton Delaval Hall 2.9 mi

Stephenson Railway Museum 5.1 mi

Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths and Museum. 5.7 mi

Great North Museum: Hancock 7 mi

Biscuit Factory 7.1 mi

National Trust

Seaton Delaval Hall 2.8 mi

Holy Jesus Hospital 7.6 mi

Souter Lighthouse and The Leas 11 mi

Washington Old Hall 12.3 mi

Gibside 12.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

SEATON DELAVAL 2.8 mi

BLAGDON 3.7 mi

St Mary's Lighthouse - Seaton Sluice 4.6 mi

Whitley Bay - Seaton Sluice - Holywell 4.9 mi

South Gosforth - Jesmond Dene -Jesmond Vale - Quay Side 5.3 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 Orchard Stables have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Orchard Stables dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Orchard Stables? Fly through the woods on a mountain bike or take a slower woodland stroll at Plessey Wood Country Park (10 minutes' drive), a 100-acre wildlife haven with nature walks, riverside meadows and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Orchard Stables?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Orchard Stables? From £15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.