Bolam Lake Camping Paddock
View prices & book- Dog-friendly wild camping site opposite Bolam Lake Country Park
- A 25-minute drive from Hadrian’s Wall; 40 minutes from the coast
- Barbecues permitted; walking/cycling routes and a food shop nearby
Campground type
- This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 29 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
Voted 83% of visitors View breakdown
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Excellent camp site
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Liked: Excellent location - we like peace & quiet which it certainly was - lots of lovely walks around and spectacular views. Dave and Gill (the owners) were so very helpful, friendly and informative.
Disliked: Need to drive to eat out - but we barbecued anyhow
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From the manager: Thanks so much for your lovely feedback and we really appreciate your positive comments and all of the helpful information. The rural location of our campsite does mean that you have to drive if you prefer to eat out but we do have some lovely country pubs and good coffee shops close by. We include lots of information about local amenities in our guest information pack which we send out to all guests prior to their stay and we are always around to give advice if you are looking for somewhere great to eat or visit. Thanks for staying with us and we hope that you visit again soon. Great photos too! :)
I don't want to shout too much about this site as I…
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Liked: I don't want to shout too much about this site as I want to keep it all to myself! We had the best time - fabulous views, great location, owners where fantastic nothing was too bother. Facilities are basic but immaculate -this is a proper camping site back to basics, arrive, set up and chill. Will definately be using again and again as our bolthole weekend escape more often. Our doggie loved the early morning walks around Bolam lake (we had all to ourselves) and although i've had many day trips to bolam lake I hadn't realised it had so many paths leading off to hidden spots and views, great for kids too, stacks of places to play and build dens etc. Thank you David and Jill and keep this up its fabulous.
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From the manager: Thanks so much for your very kind and informative feedback. We consider ourselves to be very fortunate to live in this lovely area and we love sharing it with our guests too. Bolam Lake is beautiful and there are lots of lovely walks from the campsite - it's a great base to visit the coast and surrounding countryside too. Thanks so much and we hope that you stay with us again very soon.
Lovely site, will be back!
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Liked: The owners were helpful and friendly. The pitches were well laid out and toilets were clean and tidy.
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From the manager: Thanks so much for sharing your feedback - it's so helpful to us and other campers who are planning a camping trip in Northumberland. We are a Wanderlust campsite so we offer simple camping in a beautiful location but it's important to us that our guests have spacious pitches and very clean facilities. Thanks so much and we hope that you stay with us again very soon.
Clean, beautiful area and David and Jill always take great care of…
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Liked: Clean, beautiful area and David and Jill always take great care of us.
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From the manager: Thanks so much for your feedback. It was great to see you again and we are pleased that it was warm and sunny for your camping trip. We hope that you visit again in the future. Best wishes and thank you.
A nice quiet site the owners are so lovely offering any help…
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Liked: A nice quiet site the owners are so lovely offering any help needed and making sure your stay is lovely. This was my second stay and already booked again. With other booking to be made for the summer. Thank you David and Julie
Disliked: Nothing at all
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From the manager: Thanks so much for taking the time to share your feedback as we really appreciate it. We love it when guests stay with us again - we are always on hand to help and it's important to us that our guests are comfortable and have everything they need so that they can just relax and enjoy the countryside. Thank you and we hope to see you very soon.
Hosts Jill and Dave are lovely, very welcoming, friendly and cannot do…
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Liked: Hosts Jill and Dave are lovely, very welcoming, friendly and cannot do enough for you.
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From the manager: Thanks so much for sharing your feedback as we really appreciate it. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay - great weather too! It was a great pleasure meeting you all and we hope that you stay with us again soon. Thank you :)
I went there with my 6 year old daughter and she loved…
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Liked: I went there with my 6 year old daughter and she loved the experience. A really nice site despite the rain. The views were fantastic and Jill the owner couldn't be more friendly and helpful. We will definitely be going back.
Disliked: There wasn't anything to dislike!
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From the manager: Thanks so much for sharing your feedback as we really appreciate it. It was great to meet you both and you definitely made the most of your camping trip - the great scenery and the lovely walks. Just a shame that the weather was not so kind to you. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and hope that stay with us again in the future. Thank you
Lovely quiet short break
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Liked: Beautiful views across the field, the campsite was nice and quiet as we went just after the bank holiday. The toilets were checked morning and night and stayed clean and well stocked throughout our stay. The dish washing facility is basic but works, a kettle is supplied for hot water, they also supply eco friendly washing up detergent, bowl and scrubbing brushes. Bolam lake is just across the road for a lovely walk which was enjoyed by everyone, even the teenager! The owners are lovely and gave a very friendly welcome and checked in to see how things were going and if there was anything they could do to help.
Disliked: Nothing to dislike, enjoyable stay. Unfortunately due to the amount of rain I needed assistance to get out of the field but this is no fault of the owners.
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From the manager: Thanks so much for your informative feedback as it's so helpful to us and to other campers who may be looking to book a campsite in this area. It was great to meet you - just wish the weather had been a little better during your stay. Thanks for staying with us and we hope to see you again in the future.
This was a lovely immaculate run site with a really family feel…
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Liked: This was a lovely immaculate run site with a really family feel ran by people who really cared and nothing was too much trouble. We were welcomed both on and and off the site. The weekend brought very wet weather and campers who found themselves struggling to get off the site were quickly assisted. The portaloos and dishwashing area were regularly cleaned and all campers were regularly checked upon.
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From the manager: Thanks so much for sharing your lovely comments as we really do appreciate your feedback. It was great to meet you all and you truly are the most resilient campers as the weather during the bank holiday weekend was awful. You were all so positive and cheerful and the children had a great time. Thank for staying with us and we hope that you visit again soon - we'll book great weather next time! :)
Excellent facilities, David & Jill are really nice and helpful hosts. Would…
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Liked: Excellent facilities, David & Jill are really nice and helpful hosts. Would recommend to families with young or older children as the area is secure. Will definitely be booking again!
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From the manager: Thanks so much for sharing your feedback as it's so helpful, especially to families with children of all ages. Our camping fields are safe and secure for children to play in and enjoy a bit of freedom. Bolam Lake Country Park which is just across the road is great for lovely walks and spotting wildlife. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay even though the weather was not so kind and we hope that you stay with us again very soon. Many thanks.
Features
Portable toilet
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
Disabled facilities
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
Wild camping
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump point
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Tiny (1-10 sites)
Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby
Cycling nearby
Location
Bolam Lake Camping Paddock
Belsay
Northumberland
England
NE20 0HE
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.1332°N
-1.8688°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Newbiggin South | 23.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
Newbiggin North | 23.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Blyth South Beach | 23.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Druridge Bay South | 23.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Seaton Sluice | 25.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens 3.6 km
George Stephenson's Birthplace 17.5 km
Prudhoe Castle 18.7 km
Cragside House, Gardens and Estate 20.1 km
Chesters Roman Fort 20.8 km
National Trust
Wallington 6.1 km
Cherryburn 19.5 km
Cragside 20.6 km
Seaton Delaval Hall 24.3 km
Holy Jesus Hospital 24.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Bolam Lake - Shaftoe Craggs circular 0.1 km
BELSAY HALL 3.7 km
Hartburn Circular 4.6 km
CAPHEATON 5.1 km
WALLINGTON 5.9 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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- Is Bolam Lake Camping Paddock dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Bolam Lake Camping Paddock?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Bolam Lake Camping Paddock? From $48.25 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.