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Orchard Stables

8.4 10 reviews

Lots of room in the central pitches (added by manager 02 May 2021)

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Small, basic site in the grounds of a well-connected riding stables
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 stables are 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. 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. 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. The site is located on the main bus and road routes with a pub, takeaways and restaurants just around the corner. The local town of Cramlington has many large shops, a cinema and a train station.You will be parked in the horse riding arena, but please note that there will be some road noise. 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 are not allowed.

Site type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Features

No 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

Disabled facilities

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

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No 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

Lanercist Park

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

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	2020	2019	2018	2017
Blyth South Beach	3.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seaton Sluice	3.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Whitley Bay	5.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Tynemouth Cullercoats	6.2 mi	Sea	Poor	Poor	Poor	N/A
Tynemouth Long Sands North	6.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

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.

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent site! Friendly owner.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2022

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: Owner very friendly and welcoming. Animals all around were we pitched up.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for your lovely comments. Glad you enjoyed our little pop up site 😊

Value for money and central

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	4
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	4

Faye P. Aug 2022

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: My daughter loved camping next to the animals, very easy pitch up stay for us visiting friends who lived nearby. Very basic facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the review. Much appreciated and glad you enjoyed your stay ☺️

Arguably more stable than campsite but still very OK

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Phil C. Aug 2022

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: Friendly, attractive, working stable with pasture, horses, pigs, sheep. Very handy location near major routes. Level pitch, water. EHU, toilet.

Disliked: No chemical loo disposal. Traffic noise.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for the review. We are a small farm providing some informal pitches, not a full blown campsite. Thank you for pointing this out as it's useful for others so they know what to expect. Thanks for stopping and hope you stay again ☺️

Easy access…

Overall	6/10
Location	8
Value for money	2
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	2
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Jul 2022

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: Easy access

Disliked: It was a little untidy very basic

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for the review it always helps people know what to expect.. As you arrived very late unfortunately I didn't get chance to meet you in person. But you had full instructions on the site via a welcome text and we had talked on the phone about late arrival and I said that would be fine. I also said to phone again if you need anymore help. I don't think we therefore warrant a 2 for friendliness. We are a tiny (4 pitch) basic site (as described) on a small farm. I think by untidy you mean the wild flowers and plants that we allow / encourage to grow for the bees, birds and general wildlife. Our site is not for everyone and at £20 we are the cheapest in Northumberland. If you want dedicated formal pitches and facilities you need to look for a more expensive commercial campsite in future.

Great first port of call for our Journey , Very Friendly &…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

chris e. Jun 2022

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: Great first port of call for our Journey , Very Friendly & defo use again !!! Just a little quiet Farm with onsite animals chilling away , Fresh water Toilet & sink so its enough !!! if you expect the earth then not for You , We Enjoyed !!!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks so much for the review. Hope to see you again soon 😎🌻

The owner was very friendly and helpful, thank

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous May 2022

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: The location and the lovely animals in the fields

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for the review. Hope to see you again soon ☺️🚐

Lovely family run campsite, stayed just the one night but will certainly…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Tim J. May 2022

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: Lovely family run campsite, stayed just the one night but will certainly be going back in the future.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the review. It means a lot to know we are getting it right ☺️🚐. Hope to see you again soon

Dit is geen camping, meer een camperstandplaats bij de boer.

Overall	4/10
Location	4
Value for money	4
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous May 2022

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: Vriendelijke eigenaar.

Disliked: Toilet zit in een oude paardenstal. De locatie is naast een drukke weg en onder de aanvliegroute van het vliegveld.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: I always ask if people are happy with the animals and offer parking away from them if preferred. We are not a campsite but offer basic facilities. I'm sorry you didn't enjoy your stay on the farm.

Great nights stop over, clean tidy site. Facilities ok functional

Overall	8/10
Location	6
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Alan W. May 2022

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: Access to major road network.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely stopover for exploring this beautiful part of the country

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Colin M. Nov 2021

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: Warm, friendly welcome, relaxed vibe, location. Level site with handy electric, water and loo. Host is very clear in terms of what facilities are available (and what isn’t) so our expectations met and exceeded

Disliked: N/a

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking time to review. Really glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you can come again 😁

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: 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Depart by: 12 p.m.

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