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Bolbec Manor Campsite

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Field pitch with a view (added by manager 08 Aug 2022)

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Spacious touring pitch (added by manager 08 aug 2022)

Lovely views over the hills from the site (added by manager 08 aug 2022)

Campsite view (added by manager 08 aug 2022)

Spectacular views in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
A five-min drive from Derwent Reservoir; 30 from Durham and Newcastle
Barbecues and campfires allowed; pub and restaurant right next door

No need to go far to conjure up magical views from Northumberland’s Bolbec Manor Campsite: it overlooks Muggleswick Moor and is on the north-eastern edge of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a wildlife and walking haven making up the second biggest AONB in the country. As you’d expect, outdoor adventuring is all around here, from moorland hikes over the North Pennines and further west around the Yorkshire Dales National Park, to roaming the paths of Muggleswick woods to the south. The Derwent Reservoir, one of England’s biggest inland waterways, is five minutes’ drive away for sailing, windsurfing and lakeside cycling; fishing and golf are close by, and city days are easily sorted at Durham and Newcastle, each 30 minutes’ drive away. Bolbec Manor has toilets, shower facilities, a washing-up area and chemical disposal. Barbecues and campfires are allowed; the nearest shops are at Shotley Bridge five minutes’ drive away and Consett within 10. As a peaceful site, no loud music is allowed (the soundtrack here will be provided by the hens that scratch about on site). Please note that tents staying for three nights or more should be relocated after the third night.

Site type

Open all year

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Languages spoken

English

French

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

The food at Manor House Inn next door, however it’s closed from…

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

Ann M. Jul 2024

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: The food at Manor House Inn next door, however it’s closed from 4pm Sunday and on Mondays.

Disliked: The non-electric tent pitches are close to the road and it’s noisy. You need to be on one of the higher ground pitches to have any chance of seeing the view due to the hedges. Dodgy toilet seat in one cubicle, it’s not the right size.

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Loved the privacy of the pitches, each one sheltered by hedges, you…

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

Amanda B. Jul 2024

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Loved the privacy of the pitches, each one sheltered by hedges, you felt like you had all your own space. Very peaceful site with cows for neighbours. Nice clean facilities, showers, toilets. Washing up area and chemical toilet.Would definitely recommend. Handy pub, nut with limited hours.

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Think twice

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

Synetta M. Jul 2024

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Nothing really. Only what we did like was watching house sparows and the walk to Derwent Rezervoir. But the path from the camp till the road which lead to Rezervoir was unable to use, so we walk on the road. That is shame.

Disliked: Price of £25 is high for only 2 persons and tent. No road sign for camping site. We missed it. Unkept camping site. No view anywhere. A lot of noise from the road. As the camp is basicaly by the A68. If you are looking for quiet and relaxing camping this one isn't for you.

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Shower and toilet block was clean and close by, easy to find…

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

Ellie M. Jul 2024

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Shower and toilet block was clean and close by, easy to find and a lovely area

Disliked: Other Tents/campervans are really close to eachother as share a pitch

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Lovely views from the camper van pitch

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

Richard C. Jul 2024

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: The views

Disliked: The cold showers

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Clean facilities, staff were rude and like baby sitters.

Overall	2/10
Location	4
Value for money	2
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Kirsty B. Jul 2024

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Nothing

Disliked: Everything

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Great site, tidy pitches, lovely staff…

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

Anonymous Jul 2024

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Great site, tidy pitches, lovely staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean facilities

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

Anonymous Jul 2024

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Lovely views, staff very helpful and attentive, lovely little hid away quite site, facilities good, definitely be back 🙂

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Good pitch…

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

Jade P. Jul 2024

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Good pitch

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site clean facilities level pitch.

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

Anonymous Jul 2024

Non-electric hardstanding and grass tent or motorhome pitch (large)

Liked: Views are great easy access to main rds. Plot size lovely

Disliked: Grounds need a bit of attention. Showers need hot water.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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

Spectacular scenery 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

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers

Location

Bolbec Manor Campsite

Carterway Heads

Shotley Bridge

Northumberland

England

DH8 9LX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.86511°N
-1.93546°W

Nearest transport

Coach

14.3 mi Newcastle-upon-Tyne: Coach Stn, St James Blvd

14.4 mi South Burns Stand K

14.6 mi Newcastle upon Tyne: Central Station, Neville St

Rail

5.7 mi Stocksfield Rail Station

6 mi Riding Mill Rail Station

7.5 mi Prudhoe Rail Station

Ferry

21.3 mi Newcastle International Ferry Terminal

21.7 mi South Shields Ferry Terminal

21.8 mi North Shields Ferry Terminal

Airport

14.9 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

An easy – and recommended – first stopoff is Derwent Reservoir, in a handsome setting a few miles from Bolbec Manor. Take a hike (or stroll) on the well-maintained paths to Pow Hill Country Park on the south shore or Millshield picnic area on the north, or take the longer bike route around the reservoir covering some local roads as well. Drop into the visitor centre for info, the key to the bird hide on Derwent’s western edge, or a fishing permit: Derwent is a popular pick for Co Durham trout fishing. Around the North Pennines AONB, it’s well worth the 45-minute drive to Ninebanks near Hexham to access Isaac’s Tea Trail, a circular 37-mile route from there to Alston via Allendale and Nenthead. The same distance to the south and also well worth the drive is the famed waterfall of High Force, where the entire River Tees plunges 21 feet over a cliff; get to the waterfall via the Pennine Way stretch crossing the Moor House Upper Teesdale National Nature Reserve. Also to the south, the market town of Bishop Auckland is home to Auckland Castle and its 800 acres of parkland, and to Binchester Roman Fort (this is Hadrian’s Wall land), a Roman fortress on the banks of the River Wear. Somewhat more modern history is at Durham and its must-see stunning cathedral.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
South Shields	22.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Roker - Sunderland	23.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Tynemouth King Edwards Bay	23.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Tynemouth Long Sands South	23.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Tynemouth Long Sands North	23.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Prudhoe Castle 7.6 mi

Gibside 8.8 mi

George Stephenson's Birthplace 9.5 mi

Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail 9.5 mi

Chesters Roman Fort 13.9 mi

National Trust

Cherryburn 6.7 mi

Gibside 8.9 mi

Holy Jesus Hospital 14.9 mi

Washington Old Hall 16.8 mi

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 17.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Derwent Gorge and Muggleswick Woods Circular 0.9 mi

Edmundbyers Common 2.2 mi

Waskerley, Castleside and Horsleyhope 4.3 mi

New Ridley - Hedley on the Hill - Whittonstall 4.6 mi

Blanchland – Pennypie Hose - Baybridge 4.9 mi

Local events

Festival of Thrift (Saturday 21 September 2024 – Saturday 21 September 2024)
Stockton-on-Tees, Co. Durham 27.6 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

General

generators and XL American Bully dogs are not permitted.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Pitches

Units should not be left unoccupied unless previously agreed with the management. Please speak to reception when the need arises, a fee may be charged for unsupervised units.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Open fires are prohibited.

Vehicles

The car is only included in the rate if you are travelling with a touring caravan or a tent. If you wish to bring a car along with your motorhome/campervan please select the extra.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Does Bolbec Manor Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Bolbec Manor Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Bolbec Manor Campsite? An easy – and recommended – first stopoff is Derwent Reservoir, in a handsome setting a few miles from Bolbec Manor. Take a hike (or stroll) on the well-maintained paths to Pow … Read more