Bolbec Manor Campsite

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Field pitch with a view
Field pitch with a view
Spacious touring pitch
Lovely views over the hills from the site
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Bolbec manor
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Spacious touring pitch
Lovely views over the hills from the site
Campsite view

  • Spectacular views in the North Pennines National Landscape
  • A five-minute drive to 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 National Landscape, a wildlife and walking haven making up the second biggest National Landscape 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

Touring caravan pitches 50
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 10
Motorhome pitches 50
Rent a tent 10
Caravans for hire 10
Tent pitches 50
Open all year
Opens
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. XL Bully, 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

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 633 Pitchup.com customers

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

89% would recommend this site to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-maintained campsite offers spacious, private pitches with stunning views. Visitors praise the friendly and helpful owners, clean facilities, and excellent hot showers. Its convenient location near Derwent Reservoir and Hadrian's Wall is ideal for exploring. While some mention ongoing development and minor road noise, the peaceful atmosphere, dog-friendly nature, and adjacent pub contribute to a highly recommended stay.

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Views accessibility to Northumberland area…

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Elizabeth G.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Views accessibility to Northumberland area

Disliked Being so close to the main road

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would revisit.

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Mike G.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Spacious pitch with hedges for privacy. Fantastic views. Dog friendly pub with good food next to site - book in advance, closed Mondays. Lots to do in local area. Some road noise but easy access through pub car park from A68. Facilities adequate.

Disliked Don't think toilets were cleaned while we were there. Couldn't arrive until 2.30. Never known such a late arrival time.

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Adequate facilities with a pub next…

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geoff s.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Adequate facilities with a pub next door, nice walk down to Derwent Reservoir.

Disliked Little bit strict about arrival and departure times and hooking up and disconnecting from the power supply

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pitches were semi-private with hedges, well…

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Jeanette M.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Pitches were semi-private with hedges, well kept and clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Such a lovely campsite it's the…

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Martin R.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Such a lovely campsite it's the second time staying, with a friendly welcome. Great set up of the pitches, with such a view. The pub next door is welcoming too, with good beers and food

Disliked None

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Will be returning

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Will T.

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

Liked Friendly, easy to find, lovely little individual pitches, the view, the pub 2 mins walk away, access to walk in the beautiful surroundings, for the price the shower block etc is perfectly adequate

Disliked Needs a little tarting up but thats just a little cosmetic and didnt take away from stay

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Incredible views, level pitch, clean facilities…

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Dennis M.

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

Liked Incredible views, level pitch, clean facilities

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful place our goto place

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Gary M.

Electric grass and gravel tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked The views the owners the facilities are good
Next to a pub and derwent resovour great for walkers cyclists, everytime we come here there is always something new

Disliked Nothing

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Warm welcome, easy to find, good…

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George P.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Warm welcome, easy to find, good facilities nice pub at entrance and good food. Plenty of toilets and wash up facilities. Little fluffy chickens roaming around too.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities and friendly staff upon arrival

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Anonymous

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

Liked Great campsite, clean facilities and bonus having a pub in walking distance. Although lessons learnt as food at the pub requires a reservation.

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Great campsite friendly highly recommend…

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Anonymous

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

Liked Great campsite friendly highly recommend

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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)

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 GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.86511°N
1.93546°W

Route directions

The site is through the car park for The Manor House Inn on the A68 at Carterway Heads. You will see a stone sign that says Bolbec Manor. Go through the gateway and to reception.

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 National Landscape, 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 2020201920182017
South Shields 22.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Roker - Sunderland 23.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tynemouth King Edwards Bay 23.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tynemouth Long Sands South 23.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tynemouth Long Sands North 23.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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

  • Farnborough International Airshow (Monday 20 July 2026 – Monday 20 July 2026)

    Farnborough, Hampshire 253 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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Frequently asked questions

  • 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
  • When can I check in and check out of Bolbec Manor Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bolbec Manor Campsite? From £17 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.