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From €18.79 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Bolbec Manor Campsite

View prices & book Last booked 9 hours ago 9 491 reviews

Lovely views over the hills from the site

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. 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

French

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Clean site with excellent facilities staff are friendly and will help

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	4
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	3
Wifi	3

Anonymous Jun 2025

Electric grass and gravel tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: The views were stunning. The pitches were big enough and it was secluded enough. The shower block was clean and modern and not too far from the pitches. The owner was lovely and really friendly.

Disliked: The pitch when we arrived had dog poo on we had to move that there was a mole hole on the pitch which we had to work around pegging our tent. On the pitches it wasn’t all flat and we were on a bit of a dip. There is a main road and can be nosey at night

Recommend to friends Visit again

Second time here cant go wrong would definitely recommend for a couple…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	9
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Jun 2025

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Second time here cant go wrong would definitely recommend for a couple nights away
Showers are lovely and warm
toilets available and clean
Water taps dotted around the campsite
Bar/restaurant 1 min walk
Friendly owners very welcoming

Disliked: Nothing

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Exceptional site with level pitches and 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	10

Martin H. Jun 2025

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: A beautiful place with amazing views on pitch 1, the owners were fantastic, always on hand if there was any problems, only there wasn't any. Toilets and showers were an excellent touch and nicely done.
I can't recommend Bolbec campsite enough it has to be experienced. With Derwent reservoir a short distance away, Hadrian's wall a stones throw away, it's a great springboard to a lot of great things Northumberland has to offer. Even a trip into Newcastle and Gateshead's MetroCentre is within reach. A real treat

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Excellent site

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

Anonymous Jun 2025

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

Liked: We had a fabulous time over the weekend at Bolbec Manor, the views were stunning and the amenities were great.

We will absolutely be back :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would we visit again ... no. Would we recommend to others ...no.

Overall	1/10
Location	7
Value for money	1
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	1
Customer service	1
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	2
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Jun 2025

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Close to Derwent Water.

Disliked: Signage to campsite very poor, hard to see from roadway, obscured by pub. Access behind large metal gate. Telephone number to ring on arrival down the driveway, hard to see from gateway. No hand towels/dryer in loos. No toilet roll in Gents loo. No disabled facilities.
Site could be wonderful with tlc as is close to Derwent Water. At present it looks uncared for and run down.
Definitely over priced at £35 a night ! Have paid the same for better facilities elsewhere whilst travelling in the last 5 weeks in Shetland, Scotland, and England.

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The surrounding is beatifull. Nice campsite. Is nice and clean. Friendly staff.…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	5
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	1

Anonymous Jun 2025

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: The surrounding is beatifull.
Nice campsite. Is nice and clean.

Friendly staff.

Disliked: The weather....:).

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site will return

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	7

Anonymous Jun 2025

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Very clean and very helpful host

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely relaxed catch up with friends

Overall	9/10
Location	10
Value for money	7
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	9
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	9
Wifi	No rating

Roy M. May 2025

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

Liked: Friendly, helpful owners. Private pitches. Friendly pub next to site. Free range chickens

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Will not visit again!

Overall	4/10
Location	5
Value for money	3
Accommodation	3
Facilities / Activities	3
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	3
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	1

John R. May 2025

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Area was good to visit.

Disliked: Toilet facilities were very poor.
General condition of the site lacks effort in maintaining the site.
Not suitable for caravans or Motorhome!

Recommend to friends Visit again

View Size of pitch Very hot showers…

Overall	8/10
Location	9
Value for money	9
Accommodation	7
Facilities / Activities	7
Customer service	7
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	9
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous May 2025

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

Liked: View
Size of pitch
Very hot showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.86511°N
-1.93546°W

Nearest transport

Coach

23.1 km Newcastle-upon-Tyne: Coach Stn, St James Blvd

23.2 km South Burns Stand K

23.5 km Newcastle upon Tyne: Central Station, Neville St

Rail

9.2 km Stocksfield Rail Station

9.6 km Riding Mill Rail Station

12.1 km Prudhoe Rail Station

Ferry

34.2 km Newcastle International Ferry Terminal

35 km South Shields Ferry Terminal

35 km North Shields Ferry Terminal

Airport

24 km 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	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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Safety

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

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

General

Generators and drones are not permitted.

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).

Dogs

Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

General

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.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

General

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.

Occupancy

Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

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.

General

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

The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Dogs

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).

Admission

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

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.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Dogs

Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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. –	7:30 p.m.
Depart by:	10 a.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	2:30 p.m. –	7:30 p.m.
Depart by:	10 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Bolbec Manor Campsite? From €18.79 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.