Bolbec Manor Campsite
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- 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
Site type
- 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
English
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 5.5m width × 8m depth (44m²)
Arrival daysFrom £17 (£17)
View prices & bookNon-electric hardstanding and grass tent or motorhome pitch (large)
6 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 9m width × 9m depth (81m²)
Arrival daysFrom £17 (£17)
View prices & bookElectric grass and gravel tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £29 (£29)
View prices & bookElectric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 9.5m depth (57m²)
Arrival daysFrom £29 (£29)
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Reviews
89% would recommend this site to a friend
87% would stay here again
What customers say
Lovely, well-kept site with generous, private pitches and cracking views. Owners are grand, facilities spotless, showers piping hot. Handy for Derwent Reservoir and Hadrian's Wall. A few folk noted ongoing work and a bit of road noise, but it's a peaceful spot, dog-friendly, with a pub next door. Top marks!
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Incredible views, level pitch, clean facilities…
Non-electric hardstanding and grass tent or motorhome pitch (large)
Liked Incredible views, level pitch, clean facilities
Disliked None
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Beautiful place our goto place
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…
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
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Excellent site with clean facilities and friendly staff upon arrival
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…
Non-electric hardstanding and grass tent or motorhome pitch (large)
Liked Great campsite friendly highly recommend
Recommend to friends Visit again
Open views Pitch size Hot showers…
Non-electric hardstanding and grass tent or motorhome pitch (large)
Liked Open views
Pitch size
Hot showers
Disliked Toilets dirty and no lock on mens
Very noisy on a morning, dogs barking/ babies crying
Recommend to friends Visit again
Friendly owner. Ample space. …
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Friendly owner. Ample space. Lovely area close to resivour
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great location with a lovely pub…
Non-electric hardstanding and grass tent or motorhome pitch (large)
Liked Great location with a lovely pub next door.
Nice owners who did a good job trying to quieten the yobs on the site who were rowdy late on.
Disliked Can’t blame the site for the dreadful people who were staying next to me.
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Individual hedged pitches with excellent dog friendly pub next door
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Site owner was very welcoming & accomodating. Pitches had their own hedges for a bit of privacy & if its windy. Owner has built the site up himself from a windswept field over 8 years.
Pub next door dog friendly in small bar, so booking recommended & check food service times if you plan to eat there as like a lot of pubs no food Sun evening & closed Mondays. Food was excellent & good quality.
Loo & shower block were functional with a nice long timer on the shower push button & plenty of hooks. I'm bug phobic, esp spiders & being more wood than tiles & melamine there were a few about, but my hubby did a spot check & told me which loo & shower were bug free to avoid frightening everyone with me shrieking & running naked round the site!
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Beautiful scenery but not ideal for motorhomes!
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Spacious pitch. Scenery. Chickens. Probably a great site for campers in summer or cyclists.
Disliked Toilet/shower block very basic. Nowhere to walk to directly from the campsite without walking along a busy main road with no pavement. Would have helped to know the only pub/restaurant nearby closed on Mondays.
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
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 nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourersLocation
Bolbec Manor Campsite
Carterway Heads
Shotley Bridge
Northumberland
England
DH8 9LX
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.86511°N
1.93546°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
South Shields | 36.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Roker - Sunderland | 37.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Tynemouth King Edwards Bay | 37.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Tynemouth Long Sands South | 37.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Tynemouth Long Sands North | 37.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Prudhoe Castle 12.2 km
Gibside 14.2 km
George Stephenson's Birthplace 15.2 km
Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail 15.3 km
Chesters Roman Fort 22.4 km
National Trust
Cherryburn 10.8 km
Gibside 14.3 km
Holy Jesus Hospital 24 km
Washington Old Hall 27 km
Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 27.6 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Derwent Gorge and Muggleswick Woods Circular 1.4 km
Edmundbyers Common 3.5 km
Waskerley, Castleside and Horsleyhope 7 km
New Ridley - Hedley on the Hill - Whittonstall 7.4 km
Blanchland – Pennypie Hose - Baybridge 7.9 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 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. - How much does it cost to stay at Bolbec Manor Campsite? From €19.53 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.