Old Rectory

View prices & book 9.3 7 reviews
Aerial view of the site
Aerial view of the site
Shepherd's hut with alfresco dining and firepit
The main building
Bell tent among the trees
Shepherd's hut with path to shower and composting toilet
Shepherd's hut and bbq area
Shepherd's hut view to howick village
Entrance to the site
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Shepherd's hut with alfresco dining and firepit
The main building
Bell tent among the trees

  • Luxury five-metre bell tent in the grounds of a Georgian country house
  • A 10-minute drive from Dunstanburgh Castle; Alnwick 15 minutes
  • Hot breakfast available
Grab your gear and get on down to the grounds of a Georgian country house close to the gorgeous Northumberland coast – stays at the Old Rectory are pleasantly peaceful and have interrupted views over green farmland. It’s a lovely set-up at the glamping accommodation here – you'll be staying in a six-metre bell tent in a quiet corner surrounded by trees. It's kitted out with a double bed, a woodburning stove and handy bits like a fridge and kettle, as well as lots of gorgeous furnishings. A 50-metre walk takes you to a private shower and toilet in the refurbished dovecot. Tummy grumbles? No worries. Book a hot breakfast butty for delivery to your tent (place your order the night before). For other meals, a barbecue area is available outside the tent, and there's a small fridge inside for storing basic provisions. Brews are sorted too, as tea and coffee are both provided. Guests staying here have a key to the main bed and breakfast, where there is a guest lounge and fully licensed bar. If you're happy to order ahead, a dining room is also on hand where you can have dinner with the other guests. One big perk of this place (aside from the spectacular scenery) is that it’s only about 400 yards from the coast in the peaceful village of Howick. The slightly larger fishing village of Craster is also accessible via the coast path about 30 minutes’ walk away, where there is a tourist information centre and a pub.

Campground type

Rent a tent 1
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

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

Languages spoken

English

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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0 children
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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 7 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Guests loved the bell tent's comfy furnishings, cozy wood burner, and great field views. Hosts Jude and Dave got rave reviews for their warm welcome, helpful tips, and tasty food. The peaceful, private spot is perfect for exploring local sights and coastlines. A few mentioned the dovecote shower window could be better. Highly recommended!

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely site to stay on Highly recommend

Overall

10 out of 10
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Accommodation
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Sharon H.

Bell tent

Liked The bell tent was perfectly situated to take in the views across the fields
It was very comfortable
Loved the wood burner for the evening when it got a little bit chilly , made the tent so cosy
Jude and Dave were so welcoming
We had breakfast brought to the tent which was fab and a meal in the evening which was delicious
Lots to see around the area.
We plan to visit again (probably stay in the shepherds hut next time, which looks lovely) as we could not visit everything we wanted to
Would highly recommend a visit to The Old Rectory

Recommend to friends Visit again

The bell tent, the location, the bed, the welcome, the ducks, the…

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9 out of 10
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Stephanie F.

Bell tent

Liked The bell tent, the location, the bed, the welcome, the ducks, the woodstove, the wildlife, the coastal path, the shower!

Disliked Nowhere to wash up

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff, very helpful, clean facilities l, good site

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8 out of 10
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Tracy C.

Bell tent

Liked It was peaceful, a good location and private.

Disliked Nothing really

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely tent, nicly furnished, clean with great veiw and close to sea.

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10 out of 10
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Hannah R.

Bell tent

Liked Check in easy, host lovely, showed me round. clean and tidy. Funished beautifully.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Rustic charm and privacy,use of fire pit and BBQ. Friendly hosts…

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Susan J.

Bell tent

Liked Rustic charm and privacy,use of fire pit and BBQ.
Friendly hosts

Recommend to friends Visit again

Jude and Dave are really friendly are very easy to contact, and…

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Alice A.

Bell tent

Liked Jude and Dave are really friendly are very easy to contact, and gave us great tips about where to go. The Bell Tent was warm and comfy in a beautiful setting.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for your lovely review Alice. We enjoyed having you to stay and hope we'll see you again before too long.

Owners were very friendly and helpful.

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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
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Bell tent

Liked Back to nature. The Bell Tent was a comfortable alternative to our normal camping. facilities provided. Option of camp cooking or guest house alternative ( with 24 hour notice). Within travelling distance of Northumbrian beauty spots, historical areas etc.

Disliked We are aware that this is a historical building, however, the window of the dovecote (shower room) may benefit from a ‘frosted’ and vented covering.

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 Car parking by site/unit 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 Luxury Peaceful Wildlife haven

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

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Old Rectory

Howick

Northumberland

England

NE66 3LE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.45199°N
1.59577°W

Nearest transport

Bus
5.2 mi Bus station
18.6 mi Bus Station
18.6 mi Bus Station
Rail
4.4 mi Alnmouth Rail Station
7.3 mi Chathill Rail Station
10.3 mi Acklington Rail Station
Airport
29 mi 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

Straight off to the coast, you go… some smoked kippers for a snack in Craster Harbour (30 minutes' walk/five minutes' drive) first? Setting sail for the seabirds of the Farne Islands from Seahouses (40 minutes) or crossing the causeway over to Holy Island (35 minutes) for pubs, an ancient priory and castle ruins? With your first taste of a castle under your belt, there are many more to add to your wishlist, including the twin-towered Dunstanburgh Castle (10 minutes), the medieval Warkworth Castle (20 minutes) and the artefacts-packed armoury, state rooms and king’s hall at Bamburgh Castle (30 minutes). Perhaps a dose of earl grey and flower sniffing around the arboretum at Howick Hall (five minutes) is rather your cup of tea? If not, then Newcastle (an hour) might be your next port of call, as it has activities of all sorts, from trips to the theatre or sprees in the large shopping centres to tracing some of the Hadrian’s Wall path through the city centre and checking out the Tyne Bridges over the river Tyne.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Low Newton 4.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beadnell 6.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Warkworth 7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Amble Links 8.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seahouses North 9.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Howick Gardens & Arboretum 0.6 mi

Northumberland Coast 4.5 mi

The Alnwick Garden 4.8 mi

Alnwick Castle 5.1 mi

Warkworth Castle 7.4 mi

National Trust

Dunstanburgh Castle 1.5 mi

Cragside 14.8 mi

Lindisfarne Castle 16.7 mi

Wallington 25.1 mi

Seaton Delaval Hall 25.9 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

HOWICK HALL 0.6 mi

Craster - Dunstan Steads - Dunstanburgh Castle - Craster 1.3 mi

Boulmer - Howick - Boulmer 2.4 mi

Rock Farm Trail 3.8 mi

Alnmouth Station - Bilton Circular 4.4 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Old Rectory have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Old Rectory dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Old Rectory? Straight off to the coast, you go… some smoked kippers for a snack in Craster Harbour (30 minutes' walk/five minutes' drive) first? Setting sail for the seabirds of the Farne Islands from … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Old Rectory?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Old Rectory? From $382.43 (for 3 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.