Doxford Farm Camping

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  • Small, dog-friendly and family-run farm site five miles from the beach
  • A 15-minute drive from Craster, Seahouses and Alnwick Castle
  • Large field for kids and dogs to play; pubs and restaurants nearby
Nearby Northumberland sand, stargazing and plenty of scope for coastal or country walks… what a set of attractions Doxford Farm Camping has. As a small, family-run site five miles from the nearest sandy beach, there’s a lot to like about this place – especially for those who want to stay somewhere that welcomes dogs, children and couples with open arms too. It’s all well-maintained here, and some might say quite on the luxurious side, given that the communal facilities include three large shower rooms each with a large power shower, basin, loo, mirror and hair dryer. So, feel free to dress up for any visits to the local pubs and restaurants within five to 15 minutes’ drive of the site – they sell delicious food locally sourced from the land and sea. What sort of places can you set sail to, then? Low Newton-by-the Sea beach (10 minutes’ drive) and Embleton Bay (15 minutes) are some of the closest sandy stretches. Further out, between 15 minutes and 20 minutes’ drive, are more dog-friendly beaches and coastal havens like Bamburgh, Seahouses, Craster and Beadnell Bay (and Alnwick is 15 minutes’ drive inland for attractions like a castle and a huge second-hand book shop with model trains). Back at your base, which is located on a family-run working farm, there’s heaps of space and peace for walks, stargazing or stopping to smell the large bank filled with daffodils and tulips in the spring or wildflowers and other plants in the summer. There’s a large field for kids, dogs (and any big kids) to let off steam, as well as a pot wash area with a large double sink and hot and cold water to deal with any barbecue leftovers.

Campground type

Caravan sites 7
RV & Motorhome sites 7
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Rent a tent 4
Open now
Opens 1 January
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 1 Jan to

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Reviews

9.5

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This tidy, peaceful campsite boasts generous spots with stunning country outlooks. Reviewers rave about the spotless, top-notch loos and showers. Great base for exploring the Northumbrian coast and castles, handy to the A1. Despite a few minor water pressure or sink quibbles, most want to come back.

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Lovely little site, would definitely recommend

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Beth D.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Lovely little site, very friendly owners who came over to say hello. The toilets and showers were lovely! Great location for a day in Alnwick and not that far from Bamburgh Castle.

Disliked A little bit damp on the grass pitches end of October so we had to push to get going but that's just an issue anywhere this time of year on a grass pitch!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant site, great location for Alnwick visits and fab beaches

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Adele C.

2 bedroom camping pod (four person)

Liked The pod, the location, it was great. The set up inside the pod is cleverly done to feel like it’s bigger than it looks from outside. The whole site is a lovely setup.

Disliked I can’t say there’s anything we disliked

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really nice treat, cosy, warm, excellent location just off a1

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Simon R.

2 bedroom camping pod (four person)

Liked Luxurious camping pods
Warm and cosy
Good use of space
Well kitted out

Disliked Could be more dog friendly, struggled to settled ours especially in the wind.
Unable to turn off corridor light night next to main room - only a problem because we had a baby with us

Recommend to friends Visit again

Neat site. Good location. Good toilet…

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Anonymous

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Neat site. Good location. Good toilet block. Hot water.

Disliked Functional, organised but soulless. No evidence of anyone ... No WiFi.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi,
Thank you for taking the time to review our family run little site. I am very sorry that you felt it was ‘soulless’. I can honestly say I have never had this as a comment before. It is owed a ran by myself and I love nothing more than seeing how full of life the site is throughout the year, however during October, which is when you stayed, we close most of the site off as we are grass pitches. I only allow 3 pitches to be open and most of the time guests enjoy the peace and tranquility hence why they come at this time of year. The wildlife that surrounds the site in Autumn is my favourite as it is much less busy so they potter around the site. I pop out onto the site everyday as we live right next door. If I see guests I chat but I don’t go and knock on anyone’s campers doors. If the free WiFi wasn’t working then all you had to do was give me a call or message and I could have popped out and had a look. I’m very sorry to see you wouldn’t recommend or want to stay again but I’m wondering if a peaceful, small country site in October maybe isn’t your cup of tea. Thanks, Katryna

Well situated location lots to see…

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Anonymous

2 bedroom camping pod (four person)

Liked Well situated location lots to see and do nearby.
Pod was very well appointed, lots of thought put into decorating. Had a lovely stay and can’t wait to go back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

100% recommended

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Lorien C.

2 bedroom camping pod (four person)

Liked Loved the layout and interior design, and loved the underfloor heating. What a fantastic pod. We absolutely loved our time there and would love to return. Its cosy, quiet, loads of space for kids to run around, brilliant hands off customer service approach and we found everything we needed including great WiFi for our stay. Loved the BBQ / firepit beside our pod and the immediate toasted marshmallow kit that we ordered with a simple SMS to the owners.

Disliked Can't fault it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic little site! The check in was…

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Dominic L.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Fantastic little site!
The check in was very easy and the welfare facilities where some of the best we have used.
Would defiantly recommend!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely inland site close to Newton-by-the-Sea and other coastal towns.

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Ms G.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Lovely site, clean facilities, great starry skies.

Disliked Nothing. Although taxi number should be update in the information details.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A little gem!

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Angie P.

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked Lovely quiet campsite set back from A1. Level pitch. Great modern unisex wet rooms, which were spotless, with hot showers. Polite signage...not lots of laminated sheets telling you what not to do!

Disliked No check in as such...didn't see the owners.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A wonderful little individual rural site with plenty of amenities!

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Luke W.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Clean toilets/bathroom, washing-up facilities, quiet rural location, large pitches with EHU, friendly staff and plenty of helpful information around!

Disliked N/A

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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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Luxury Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans

Location

Doxford Farm Camping

Chathill

Alnwick

Northumberland

England

NE67 5DY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

55.49447°N
1.70513°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.1 km Bus station
35.7 km Bus Station
35.7 km Bus Station
Rail
4.7 km Chathill Rail Station
12.1 km Alnmouth Rail Station
21.1 km Acklington Rail Station

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

Here primarily for the sea? With sand dunes, castle ruins in the background and a view of Lindisfarne Island, Bamburgh beach (20 minutes’ drive) is a pretty good place to start. Dine on the classic Craster (15 minutes) kippers before taking a fishing trip from the harbour or head for Seahouses (15 minutes) if you fancy spending some time puffin and seal spotting on boat trips to the Farne Islands. Holy Island (35 minutes) is another island destination, accessible by car depending upon the tide, with a huge castle and priory. Compare notes with the castle in Alnwick (15 minutes), which runs re-enactments, jesting and other historical workshops. Leave enough time for an earl grey tea at Howick Hall Gardens & Arboretum (15 minutes) too – after all, the earl it’s named after once lived there. Local wedding venues include Doxford Barns (15 minutes’ walk), Charlton Hall (20 minutes), Doxford Hall Hotel and Spa (five minutes’ drive) and Newton Hall (10 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Low Newton 6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beadnell 7.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seahouses North 10.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bamburgh Castle 13 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Warkworth 17.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Northumberland Coast 5.8 km

Howick Gardens & Arboretum 7.7 km

Alnwick Castle 8.8 km

The Alnwick Garden 8.9 km

Bamburgh Castle 12.8 km

National Trust

Dunstanburgh Castle 7.3 km

Lindisfarne Castle 20 km

Cragside 22.8 km

Wallington 41.2 km

Seaton Delaval Hall 47.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Doxford - Falloden Hall Circular 1 km

Rock Farm Trail 2.5 km

High Newton by-the-Sea - Embleton Circular 5.5 km

Craster - Dunstan Steads - Dunstanburgh Castle - Craster 7.3 km

ALNWICK CASTLE 7.7 km

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 Doxford Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Doxford Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Doxford Farm Camping? Here primarily for the sea? With sand dunes, castle ruins in the background and a view of Lindisfarne Island, Bamburgh beach (20 minutes’ drive) is a pretty good place to start. Dine … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Doxford Farm Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Doxford Farm Camping? From $459.53 (for 2 nights, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.