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
Durham – and Darlington? And holidays in a comely countryside location… with a fine food pub (closed Monday through to Friday, along with the reception) and beer garden right on site? But of course… come to Countryview Caravan and Camping Site. The Countryman pub on site has a properly hefty menu of eats to suit all tastes. It's open for lunch, dinner and Sunday carvery, with takeaways available at lunchtimes and evenings (pizza, parmesans, kebabs and fish and chips being among the options), and includes a large function room for rallies or for big groups. Well-behaved dogs are allowed in the pub. (Please note that the pub is closed on weekdays.) The accommodation part of the park has well spaced pitches, scenic views and a big play area. Showers and toilets are available: toilets in the bar as well as the 24-hour access on site. There are disabled facilities too, plus a parent and baby washroom, chemical disposal and a washing-up area. Free wifi is available in the pub. Countryview's nicely and niftily placed – its peaceful rural setting is five minutes' drive from the A68, in the village of Bolam, and with plentiful shops, restaurants and cafés in Darlington within 15 minutes' drive.

Campground type

Camper sites 15
Tent sites 5
RV sites 15
Open now
Opens April 3

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • 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, Apr 3 to

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0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

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Child friendliness
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Peaceful

95% would recommend this campground to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

Highly recommended, especially for families. Guests love the spacious, neat sites, amazing views, and great kids' playground. The pub gets rave reviews for its delicious food, particularly Sunday roasts and takeout. Clean restrooms, friendly hosts, and staff are frequently praised. Some noted occasional pub hour inconsistencies and slightly older amenities, but overall, a very positive experience.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 7/21/2026

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Brilliant little campsite. The play park…

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Anthony E. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

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…

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Jade B. 1 review

Powered grass tent campsite

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,…

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Scott J. 2 reviews

Powered grass tent campsite

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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, great pub, i will be returning

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Ryan H. 2 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

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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Lovely stay, close to local amenities

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Pitch sizes were huge. Views were superb. Play area was great for our 9 year old boy. Showers were clean and really powerful for an electric shower. Close to a Bishop Auckland with shops and restaurants, we had a fab visit to Auckland Palace. Close to Beamish. Close to Shildon Railway Museum.

Disliked Prices of drinks in the pub were quite high.

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Great location great for the kids…

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 stephen s. 1 review

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Great location great for the kids to run around and play on park without the escaping also great to have an electric supply

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Well kept. Very tidy, clean, and…

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Well kept. Very tidy, clean, and good facilities.

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Very clean and pleasant, with a…

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 Arkadiusz M. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Very clean and pleasant, with a beautiful view.

Disliked -

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Lovely quiet site. Great for familie

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Evelyn A. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely views. Quiet. Great little park for the kids. On site pub (didnt buy anything so cant comment on the food).
Decent sized pitches. Tidy.

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Amazing views on a clear day. Lovely…

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Diane K. 4 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Amazing views on a clear day.
Lovely rural setting.
Generous pitches

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pub campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point

Location

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

Bus
7.6 mi Dolphin Centre
13.2 mi Bus Station
15.4 mi High Green
Rail
3 mi Shildon Rail Station
4.1 mi Bishop Auckland Rail Station
4.3 mi Newton Aycliffe Rail Station
Ferry
18.7 mi Transporter Bridge South Side
18.7 mi Transporter Bridge North Side
29 mi Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
Airport
12 mi Durham Tees Valley 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

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 of two thousand years of English history and legend as seen by a child. Durham has history galore all year round too: you could also steam along to Locomotion (the Shildon railway museum, within 15 minutes), Bowes Museum (25 minutes), the open-air exhibits of Beamish Museum (45 minutes) and the Kynren backdrop of Auckland Castle (15 minutes). And then there's mighty old Durham (30 minutes), home of spectacular Durham Cathedral as well as – possibly of more interest to the kids – a maze and gardens at Crook Hall. The Hartlepool seaside town of Seaton Carew and the North Yorkshire resort of Redcar are within 40 and 45 minutes' drive for beach days; hikes and bike routes are close by, and the famed High Force waterfall is 40 minutes away. Info on local tourist attractions is at the pub.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Crimdon 19.9 mi Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaton Carew North 20.8 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Seaton Carew Centre 20.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaton Carew North Gare 21.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaham Beach 22.3 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 2.9 mi

Barnard Castle 9.6 mi

The Bowes Museum 9.7 mi

Durham Cathedral 12.9 mi

Durham Castle 13.1 mi

National Trust

Moulton Hall 12.2 mi

Ormesby Hall 20.8 mi

Mount Grace Priory 21.4 mi

Washington Old Hall 22.1 mi

Gibside 22.3 mi

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 4.1 mi

RABY CASTLE 4.4 mi

Bishop Auckland - Jock's Bridge - Bishop's Bridge - New Coundon - Bishop Auckland 4.9 mi

Bishop Auckland - Escomb - Bishop Auckland 4.9 mi

Bishop Auckland - Sunny Brow 5 mi

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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Countryview Caravan and Camping Site? From $66.92 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.