Bolbec Manor Campsite
From £15 For 1 night, 2 adults
- 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
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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. 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
Non-electric hardstanding and grass tent or motorhome pitch (large)
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 9.0m width x 9.0m depth (29.5ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 81.0m² (871.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £15 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 5.5m width x 8.0m depth (18.0ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 44.0m² (473.6ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £18 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass and earth tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 5.5m width x 8.0m depth (18.0ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 44.0m² (473.6ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 9.5m depth (19.7ft width x 31.2ft depth) Calculated area: 57.0m² (613.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 73% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Friendly owner snd beautiful views. Nice pitches and the pun next door…
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked: Friendly owner snd beautiful views. Nice pitches and the pun next door had delicious food and a very lovely lady serving.
Disliked: The showers were cold and the toilet had no toilet paper. It doesn’t seem quite finished and is a building site.
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Nice big terraced pitches
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Non-electric hardstanding and grass tent or motorhome pitch (large)
Liked: The view, friendly owners.We are touring won’t be back in the area again
Disliked: The water in the showers was not hot enough
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Fantastic site really enjoyed it, peaceful with lovely views. Great pub right next…
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Liked: Fantastic site really enjoyed it, peaceful with lovely views. Great pub right next door with lively food. Really nice friendly owners.
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Spacious pitches with some fenced off so feels private!
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Liked: I loved the Fenced off pitches and they were staggered meaning everyone could see the view. The pitches were very roomy and it’s about a mile walk to reservoir with great walks. Dog friendly. It is an exposed location and sadly my second day was very windy and rainy so I left a day early but I’d already been for a long walk and was ready for a hot bath. Would highly recommend.
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Well maintained and very good location.…
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked: Well maintained and very good location.
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Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches
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Non-electric hardstanding and grass tent or motorhome pitch (large)
Liked: Very helpful owners Next to a pub with good food Easy to travel to places of interest Toilets & showers clean Soap & fairy liquid provided
Disliked: Showers not hot enough
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Very exposed site, clean but very basic facilities.
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Non-electric hardstanding and grass tent or motorhome pitch (large)
Liked: We chose this site as it was close to an running event we were attending and we needed a base. The owners were friendly and gave us a choice of pitch. The toilets whilst basic, were very clean and each had a sink, mirror and hooks for your towel in the cubicle. The washing up station was handy and washing up liquid and soap was provided. The pub next door was useful as they serve food in the afternoon and evening.
Disliked: The site is extremely exposed as it sits on the side of a hill running up from Derwent reservoir. Whilst the views are lovely, if it is windy, which I suspect is most of the time if the bent over trees are anything to go by, there is no shelter and you will feel the full force of the wind (it was gusting 45mph this weekend). If you are in a van or camper that’s probably not an issue, we were lucky we were in a tough little bivvy, a larger/taller or more flimsy carbon fibre tent would’ve been a problem. Just something to bear in mind when you are choosing your site. The toilet/shower building looked new from the outside but was very basic and unfinished on the inside. There are two showers but the water pressure for the warm water was so low only one was useable, if someone was already in one, the other didn’t work. For £25 a night with facilities, I suppose I did expect the showers to work. This site is on the A68 so there is some traffic noise as lorries run along there through the night. Again, if you are in a van you probably wouldn’t hear it. If you are looking for a nice relaxing site where you want to enjoy views and peace and quiet, and you are in a tent, unfortunately I would recommend you look somewhere else. Oh, and there no signage on the main road so when you see the Manor House Inn, turn there!
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Good location and great views.
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Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked: Good location and great views. Pub next door and not far from the reservoir. Will rebook for better weather.
Disliked: Had to cut stay short due to Storm Kathleen. Nothing can be done about that. No toilet seat in gents.
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Toliet blocks very clean
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked: Everything about it was great the pub at the end of the site was unbelievable for food and good price's
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Well located and a good base to explore from
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked: Owners working hard to improve what is already a popular site. Friendly welcome, pitches level and easy access to power, water CDP and grey disposal.
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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
Disabled facilities
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
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf 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
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| 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
Local events
- Festival of Thrift (Saturday 21 September 2024 – Saturday 21 September 2024)
Stockton-on-Tees, England 44.4 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.
Want to know more about camping in Northumberland?
- 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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Bolbec Manor Campsite? From €17.49 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.