Countryview Caravan and Camping Site
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- Peaceful pub site with large well-maintained pitches
- In Bolam and five minutes from the A68; play area on site
- Beer garden; varied food menu to eat in or take away on weekends only
Site type
15
5
15Tourist board rating
Vehicles
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Occupancy
- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Dogs
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Admission
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Please note that the pub on site is closed Monday to Friday. Reception will also be closed on those days.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 3 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
4 
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
5 people maximum Ground type: Concrete and grass
Pitch size: Max 12m width × 12m depth (144m²)
Arrival daysFrom £50 (£50)
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- 3
Powered grass tent site
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £50 (£50)
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Reviews
94% would recommend this site to a friend
92% would stay here again
What customers say
Spacious, peaceful site with great views. Excellent playground for kids. Good pub food, friendly staff. Showers/toilets could use a spruce up, and pub hours vary.
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Last updated 11/08/2026
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•Play ground. •Site felt secure. •Toilets…
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Anonymous Powered grass tent site
Liked •Play ground.
•Site felt secure.
•Toilets & showers are clean.
•Washing up area could be cleaner, but nothing concerning.
•Tipsy trailer.
•I did not go to the pub on-site therefore cannot comment.
• Checkout at 11 was good, no rushing around.
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Site is very scenic but toilet/shower facilities not great.
Powered grass tent site
Liked Pitch size was good (but the ones on the left hand side as you look down the site are on downhill a slope).
Disliked Facilities were lacking somewhat. A small 2 toilet/2 shower portacabin at the very top end of the site. Very small very cramped and in dire need of an upgrade. Mens showers were even further away and again only 2 of them. For a site that has 20 pitches which could hold easily between 2 and 8 people - not enough to go round when the small site is full.
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Loved the 2 days break with kids and dog. Safety means a lot.
Anonymous Powered grass tent site
Liked Park nice and secure feeling for single adult with kids, nice and quiet for time of year. Hot water for showers
A bit basic, exactly what I was looking for. Loved the nearby animals and waking to there noise.
Disliked I actually liked that the shop was closed until weekend so the kids didn’t spend all day in and out but it would have been nice for them to have got something.
Some campers should clean up better after their stay it would make such a difference to not have bits of things on the grass for others and any pets.
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Gorgeous views
Powered grass tent site
Liked Gorgeous views, the owner is really lovely and helpful, clean toilets, plenty space and water points, great location shops within 10 min drive, kids loved listening to all the nearby animals baa’ing and moo’ing when going to sleep
Disliked Nothing
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Nice campsite with nice views and…
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Nice campsite with nice views and play park quiet and will be staying here again
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a lovely little site, great park…
Powered grass tent site
Liked a lovely little site, great park for the kids, has a bar on site which is open Fri sat sun 12 - 2.30 then 6 -8.30 in-between they open a little caravan which sells cocktails and ice creams, toilet and shower block clean, would reccomend
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Brilliant little campsite. The play park…
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Brilliant little campsite. The play park is brilliant for kids and the food is fantastic in the pub, especially the Sunday dinners, those are a must. We stayed on pitch 1 opposite the play park which was brilliant for watching our little one right from our pitch. Best thing about the whole place is the Hospitality, really lovely owners, this one is a must.
Disliked Nothing to dislike.
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We loved this site for our…
Powered grass tent site
Liked We loved this site for our first ever camping experience with our children. Toilets/showers all clean - decent showers and hot. Pub on site good. Play park great for the kids too. We will be coming back again!
Disliked Nothing.
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Excellent site to chill out on,…
Powered grass tent site
Liked Excellent site to chill out on, quite, toilets and showers were clean and tidy, great little park for the kids and a pub on site if needed.
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Great site, great pub, i will be returning
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Quiet and clean site, everyone we met very friendly, food very nice, great park for the kids, just got left alone and left to it by the owner, shower and toilet area clean.
Disliked The owner charging me for a baby bowl on the carvery after i spent money on drinks there friday night, drinks and food saturday night and then carvery sunday morning and we asked for a spare plate for my 3 year old and was told no and that we had to pay £3 for a “baby bowl” which wasnt listed on the menu on the bar, bit of a piss take really. Its not the money its just the principle, only thing that bugged me really!
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Features
Dogs 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 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 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
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Pub campground Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service pointLocation
Countryview Caravan and Camping Site
Dunwell Lane
Bolam
Darlington
Co. Durham
England
DL2 2UW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.59805°N
1.69259°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimdon | 32 km | Sea | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaton Carew North | 33.4 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Seaton Carew Centre | 33.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaton Carew North Gare | 34.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaham Beach | 35.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 4.6 km
Barnard Castle 15.5 km
The Bowes Museum 15.7 km
Durham Cathedral 20.8 km
Durham Castle 21.1 km
National Trust
Moulton Hall 19.6 km
Ormesby Hall 33.4 km
Mount Grace Priory 34.5 km
Washington Old Hall 35.6 km
Gibside 35.9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Etherley Dene, Escomb and the River Wear 6.6 km
RABY CASTLE 7.1 km
Bishop Auckland - Jock's Bridge - Bishop's Bridge - New Coundon - Bishop Auckland 7.8 km
Bishop Auckland - Escomb - Bishop Auckland 7.9 km
Bishop Auckland - Sunny Brow 8 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 Countryview Caravan and Camping Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Countryview Caravan and Camping Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Countryview Caravan and Camping Site? If you're at the site in summer, take yourself and the crew along to the spectacular live history show of Kynren, using a cast and crew of hundreds to tell the tale … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Countryview Caravan and Camping Site?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Countryview Caravan and Camping Site? From $115.09 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.