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General
- Eco site in Northumberland National Park and Dark Sky Park
- BYO woodland bar and barbecue area, firepits, play area and sauna
- Wildlife pond, bird hide and five-acre area for walking dogs
If you haven't been to Northumberland National Park or Kielder Forest before, you should go forthwith. For here you'll find spectacular stargazing, Kielder Water, Roman forts, the Cheviots Hills and many other goodies – and then the Scottish Borders are just to your north.
And if you're looking for an eco-friendly place to stay right in the heart of all this fabulousness and close to its main attractions, go forthwith to Tarset Tor Bunkhouse and Bothy Holidays. For here you'll find a five-acre park set in North Tyne's Tarset Valley, deep inside Northumberland National Park (a dedicated Dark Sky Park that's popular for stargazing), and close to Kielder Water, Kielder Forest, Hadrian's Wall and the centre of Bellingham. And it's on the Reivers Cycle route too.
The team at Tarset Tor has gone to great lengths to make their place as sustainable and green as possible: the hot shower uses a pellet boiler system and there's an eco toilet. The site also has its own wildlife pond and bird hide that doubles as a sauna (available to hire at a small charge).
Also most popular with guests is the BYO woodland bar area that comes complete with firepits (go here forthwith too) and the logs, charcoal and eggs for sale on site. Dogs are welcome, and if they could speak, it's likely they'd find the five acres of dog walking area a barkingly good Tarset Tor feature too.
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
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).
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Max. persons: 8 x
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 10.0m length (16.4ft width x 32.8ft length) Calculated area: 50.0m² (538.2ft²)
Bedrooms: 2
Bed linen
Max. persons: 8 x
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 10.0m length (16.4ft width x 32.8ft length) Calculated area: 50.0m² (538.2ft²)
Bedrooms: 2
Max. persons: 8 x
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 10.0m length (16.4ft width x 32.8ft length) Calculated area: 50.0m² (538.2ft²)
Bedrooms: 2
Max. persons: 14 x
Dimensions: 6.0m width x 22.0m length (19.7ft width x 72.2ft length) Calculated area: 132.0m² (1420.8ft²)
Bedrooms: 4
Reviews
Amazing place, excellent facilities. Very friendly staff.
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Hidden gem, great views, comfortable beds and lovely hosts.
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Features
Leisure on park
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Playground
Recreation room/arcade
TV room
Takeout
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on park
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Dog park
Drying room
Free wifi
Grocery store
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundromat
Parent & baby washroom
Payphone
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
Pub toilets
Restrooms
Shower available
Washing-up area
Wheelchair access
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Scouts welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue grills allowed
Barbecue provided
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Bush
Hikers’ paradise
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Communal fridge
Dump station
Electric car charging point(s)
No drinkable water point
No hot water
No running water
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transportation nearby
Type
Tiny (1-10 sites)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Otterburn (Northumberland) Coach Stop
— 11.9 kilometres
Rochester Northumberland: Village Coach Stop — 12.8 kilometres
Rochester (Northumb): Redesdale Arms Coach Stop — 12.9 kilometres
- Train stations
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Bardon Mill Rail Station
— 21.3 kilometres
Haydon Bridge Rail Station — 21.8 kilometres
Haltwhistle Rail Station — 23.7 kilometres
- Ferry ports
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Tower Knowe Ferry Landing
— 9.5 kilometres
Belvedere Ferry Landing — 11.1 kilometres
Leaplish Ferry Landing — 13.4 kilometres
- Airports
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Newcastle International Airport
— 41.9 kilometres
Local attractions
There are so many tiptop places around Tarset Tor, whether you're into sedate pursuits like visiting historical sites or white-knuckling ones on fast-paced outdoor activities.
Tarset is close to the Kielder mountain bike trails, the 7stanes network and a nicely diverse range of other outdoor activities like learning bushcraft, foraging or how to use crossbows; archery, quad biking, horse riding, fencing, canoeing, skating or clay pigeon shooting… A good selection of golf courses is in the area as well, as is some smashing fishing on the River Tyne.
For walkies, hit the nearby Pennine Way north to Bellingham or south to Stonehaugh, or wander around the old Roman market towns of Hexham and Corbridge, both within easy reach and with boutique shops, galleries and restaurants. (More good local eats can be had in neighbouring Greenhaugh, Charlton and Bellingham villages.)
And if you're in Northumberland you have to take a run around the coast, especially as the road to the sea from Tarset Tor meanders through old forests and moorland on its way to Bamburgh Castle and Holy Island.
There's much too much to recommend on the Northumberland coastline, but faves of the Tarset Tor team include the beaches of Alnmouth and Craster; stop off at Alnwick Castle on your way.
Must see
- Housesteads Roman Fort (17.0 kilometres)
- Chesters Roman Fort (19.4 kilometres)
- Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Hadrian's Wall (19.5 kilometres)
National Trust
- Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort (17.1 kilometres)
- Allen Banks and Staward Gorge (22.1 kilometres)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
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| Arrive: | Anytime – | Anytime |
| Depart by: | 10 a.m. | |
| On-site accommodation | ||
| Arrive: | 3 p.m. – | Anytime |
| Depart by: | 10 a.m. | |
Tarset Tor Bunkhouse and Bothy Holidays cancellation policy
No refunds within 4 weeks of arrival date.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. Tarset Tor Bunkhouse and Bothy Holidays will debit the balance from your card 4 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 4 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
Hired accommodation: £75 damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. During COVID-19 you can transfer your deposit to a future stay booked within 3 months of your arrival date. Read more.You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking.
Payment methods accepted on the park
Bank transferCash
Visa
MasterCard
Maestro
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Tarset Tor Bunkhouse and Bothy Holidays have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Tarset Tor Bunkhouse and Bothy Holidays dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Tarset Tor Bunkhouse and Bothy Holidays? There are so many tiptop places around Tarset Tor, whether you're into sedate pursuits like visiting historical sites or white-knuckling ones on fast-paced outdoor activities. Tarset is close to the Kielder mountain … Read more
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When can I check in and check out of Tarset Tor Bunkhouse and Bothy Holidays?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Tarset Tor Bunkhouse and Bothy Holidays? From $161.14 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
