Spindlestone Farm
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Add your business details- Camping field overlooking Bamburgh Castle and Northumbrian countryside
- A 30-minute walk to Budle Bay beach; 25-minute drive to Alnwick Castle
- Small, back-to-basics farm site near pubs, restaurants and shops
Site type
3Languages spoken
English
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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 Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. 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
Budget/backpacker Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Spindlestone Farm
Spindlestone
Belford
Northumberland
England
NE70 7ED
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.59461°N
-1.74922°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamburgh Castle | 3.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seahouses North | 5.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Beadnell | 8.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Low Newton | 12.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Spittal | 23.5 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Bamburgh Castle 2.9 km
Lindisfarne Castle 8.6 km
Lindisfarne Priory 9 km
Northumberland Coast 11.9 km
Howick Gardens & Arboretum 18.3 km
National Trust
Lindisfarne Castle 8.5 km
Dunstanburgh Castle 16.6 km
Cragside 32 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Bamburgh - Budle Bay Circular 2.9 km
BELFORD HALL 4.5 km
Belford - Swinhoe Circular 5 km
Warenford Circular via Chatton Moor and Brownridge 5.5 km
Seahouses - North Sunderland Circular 6.1 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.
Reviews
Voted 85% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Not really any nice walks away to get out the farmers field
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Liked: Nice views
Disliked: Very poor facility’s and massively over priced for what it was £50 was not value for money. Location was hard to find and no answer when ringing the number provided for information
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From the manager: Dear Liam, Thank you for your time in leaving a review. I am sorry that the campsite was a disappointment to you. However I do believe that your review is somewhat unfair; the campsite is not £50 per night, it is £25 and therefore this comment is very misleading. I have never before had a comment that the site is hard to find. Instead , guests regularly comment on how clear the instructions are to reach the field. I get a high volume of phone calls and can only apologise that yours was missed. However I always respond to any voicemails and messages I receive yet you left none. Regarding your comment about having no walks, this really did make me laugh - bamburgh and the surrounding area is renowned for beautiful walks for miles and miles. With the beach only a 15 minute walk away, I don’t think you looked very hard. We always welcome guests to walk around the farm if they ask, yet you didn’t ask. So this is another very unfair comment.
Super! Just what I wanted. Quiet and near the beach!!
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Liked: Location. Quiet campsite
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Fantastic and would recommend more but for the bug bites
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Liked: Beautiful setting, great view of the castle, lovely secluded area, had the site to ourselves for 2/3 nights, fire pits were good to have use of
Disliked: Bug bites - presumably made worse because there were sheep grazing in the field at the same time. I cleared litter left by earlier campers but later found more in the corner of the site
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We'll be back
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Liked: it was the first time we camped as a family, we loved it all, never laughed so much about the toilet (it was brillaint). we loved how the dogs didn't have to be on leads 24/7.
Disliked: only a few which were mother nature's fault
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quiet and real wild camping the children thrilled !…
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Liked: quiet and real wild camping the children thrilled !
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It is what it is
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Liked: The view
Disliked: None cut straw, 18th century toilet, lack of security, flying ants. Overpriced.
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From the manager: Hello Robert, Thank you for your time to leave a review. While I appreciate you were not satisfied with your stay at the farm, several complaints listed here are out of my control. Regarding your 'straw' comment, I presume you mean the grass felt like straw? Unfortunately we have had an exceptionally dry summer so I cannot do much about this. Equally, with the flying ants, this is something we have not experienced on the farm before but they have been spotted much more frequently in the area this year - also due to the continuous hot weather. Regarding security, as clearly stated on the pitch-up listing, we are a farm with a pop-up, seasonal camping field, not a permanent campsite, meaning there is not much more we can do for security. I believe our site is far more secure than a busy campsite with hundreds of people roaming about. I advise all guests prior to arriving to bring a padlock for your tent/belongings if you are concerned about security, but because of our very quiet location, and small number of guests, this has never been raised as an issue for us before. Regarding your comment about the toilet, again the pitch-up listing clearly states the facilities are very basic and the only toilet is a long drop - if this makes it 18th century, we believe this adds to the charm of the site. For your next camping trip to the area, I'd recommend that you book into one of the busy nearby campsites with flushing toilets and 24 hour security, although I can't promise you will escape the flying ants there, and the views may not be as good.
A beautiful location with stunning views and very peaceful.…
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Liked: A beautiful location with stunning views and very peaceful.
Disliked: Nothing
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Would happily stay here again. Loved it!
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Liked: It was so quiet, gorgeous view of the castle and coast. Lucy was very hospitable and closest you’ll get to wild camping.
Disliked: N/a
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Highly recommended
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Liked: Very nice views,quiet place. Quick respond from the owner with an updates. Very pleased!
Disliked: None
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It was excellent, quiet, amazing view, five minutes from the beach!
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Liked: We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at spindle stone farm! It is my new favourite campsite we already looking forward to coming back!
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Spindlestone Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Spindlestone Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Spindlestone Farm? Local attractions and activities include: - Biking: the field is directly adjacent to a cycling route - Bamburgh: five minutes’ drive - Budle Bay beach: five minutes - Seahouses (for trips to … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Spindlestone Farm?
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