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Unpowered grass and earth tent site

From £17 (£17) 1 night, 2 adults

6 people maximum 9.1/10 117 reviews
One Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 5.5m width × 8m depth (44m²)

Ground type

Grass and earth

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Tent, (Camper trailer not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 4 max.
Car parking by site/unit
Firepit
Picnic table

Other restrictions

Extras

Additional dog (3 max) £5 (£5) per stay
Extra car (1 max) £6 (£6) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Availability
Arrive or depart on this date
Your booking From £17 (£17)
Based on 1 night, 2 adults
2 adults

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Bolbec Manor Campsite

View prices & book 8.9 593 reviews
Field pitch with a view
Field pitch with a view
Spacious touring pitch
Lovely views over the hills from the site
Campsite view
View of the pub
Non-electric tent pitch
Scenery
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Spacious touring pitch
Lovely views over the hills from the site
Campsite view

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Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 593 Pitchup.com customers

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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

89% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

Great site with roomy, private spots offering amazing Pennine views. Owners are super friendly & helpful, facilities are spotless, and the location is spot-on, especially the pub. Peaceful, good value, people love returning. Some noise & development mentioned, but mostly ace.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Really lovely campsite. Showers and toilets…

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Laura M.

Powered grass and gravel tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked Really lovely campsite. Showers and toilets are VERY clean. The owners are extremely helpful - even helped to give us a jump start when I car died!

Disliked The road is a bit noisy - we were okay, but some might not be.

Recommend to friends Visit again

great camp site

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Simon B.

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked great location on way to Scotland

Disliked none

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good

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Anonymous

Unpowered concrete and grass tent or motorhome site (large)

Liked Lovely site friendly owners

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definite use afain

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10 out of 10
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Jacquie B.

Unpowered concrete and grass tent or motorhome site (large)

Liked Beautiful location and views. Very welcoming staff. Clean campsite and facilities very good. Showers were suberb and water was very warm.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site, nice owners.

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6 out of 10
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Anonymous

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Nice site, good facilities. Clean, privacy hedges round the pitches. Understand owners when we had a problem. Loverly walk to reservoir.

Disliked Some road noise fairly late into the night.
Ignorant people walking through your pitch with their children.
Late check in time 14:30. Most sites we have been to, are between 11:00 and 13:00.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pitch was a good size and…

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Michelle G.

Unpowered grass and earth tent site

Liked Pitch was a good size and we were given the option of which one we would like. Views are spectacular. Good price and female toilet and shower were clean. Site was peaceful (except from traffic from main road).

Disliked Only slight issue was noise from passing traffic but it wasn’t a big problem as we knew we were by a main road. It still felt lovely and peaceful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Layout of the site was well…

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Harriet P.

Powered grass and gravel tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked Layout of the site was well done with the pitches feeling relatively private. Shower nice and hot and powerful. Toilets and showers were clean. Friendly owners and lovely dogs. Pub next door was great.

Disliked A light that comes on in the daytime for the pot wash area would be helpful as it was quite dark there.

The button for the shower could have lasted longer. No lock on men’s toilet. Bins were hugely overflowing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely, peaceful site with great facilities.

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Robert W.

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Location was excellent, very quiet and peaceful. Owners were very friendly and welcoming. Hot showers, decent clean toilets. Generous pitch sizes too. Would definitely revisit.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really nice site. Like the individual…

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9 out of 10
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Sarah A.

Unpowered concrete and grass tent or motorhome site (large)

Liked Really nice site. Like the individual pitches. Facilities good. Enjoyed our stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommend 👌…

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John C.

Unpowered grass and earth tent site

Liked Highly recommend 👌

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 site/unit 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 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 Dump point 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 sites)

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 caravans

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

Route directions

The site is through the car park for The Manor House Inn on the A68 at Carterway Heads. You will see a stone sign that says Bolbec Manor. Go through the gateway and to reception.

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 2020201920182017
South Shields 36.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Roker - Sunderland 37.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tynemouth King Edwards Bay 37.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tynemouth Long Sands South 37.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tynemouth Long Sands North 37.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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 caravan
    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.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Bolbec Manor Campsite? From $38.77 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.