Orchard Stables

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  • Small, basic site in the grounds of a smallholding
  • Direct access to the A189; 20 minutes' drive from central Newcastle
  • Tree-lined site with farm animals; local buses nearby
When you're faced with a choice between the country and the city, this site will have you sitting pretty. Orchard Stables is a family-friendly site in a green spot that's also handily 20 minutes' drive north of central Newcastle. The smallholding site is just off the A189, a few minutes from the A1 and A19 and a couple of minutes' walk from local buses that'll drop you off right in the centre of town. There's also the option of parking at the train station (five minutes' drive) for a park and ride to the city centre. The site is surrounded by trees for a private feel, although due to its excellent road links there is some traffic noise. Orchard Stables is also home to friendly farm animals that you can spot on site (please make sure to keep a respectful distance, and don't feed or touch them). Basic facilities on site include a water supply, flushing toilet and bins (please note there is no chemical waste disposal). For easy eats, there is a wide variety of takeaways, a pub and Indian restaurants a few hundred yards from the site. The local town of Cramlington also has several large shops and a cinema. This spot is close to the culture, food and sport of Newcastle, but it's also quick to get out on jaunts to Northumbrian castles, country parks and the coast. Getting a walk closer to home is also a breeze – a footpath directly opposite the site joins up with peaceful Cramlington Nature Reserve. Travelling further afield? Orchard Stables is a great place to stop over on the way to Newcastle, Whitley Bay, Northumberland and its gorgeous beaches. Please note that, for the comfort of the animals and other guests on site, there should be no noise after 10pm. Because of nearby livestock, dogs must be kept on a lead; there's plenty of off-site walking nearby.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 5
Open now
Opens 23 May
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 23 May to

Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 13 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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92% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

A friendly, family-run site offering great value, ideal for a stopover or exploring Northumberland. Reviewers praise the flat, level pitches, convenient location near amenities and transport, and the unique appeal of farm animals. Facilities are basic but clean, with some noting a lack of an Elsan point. Despite proximity to roads, many found it quiet, particularly at night.

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Probably won't return. Sorry.

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Anonymous

Non-electric motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely welcoming text from the owner. Great instructions about arrival. Not busy so have a much room as you want.

Disliked Pitch was on rubber shreds dressage arena.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for the review it helps people know what to expect. We just take 3 / max 4 campervans and are convenient for stopovers on the way to Scotland etc, for work or visiting the area. We aren't a 'campsite' as such but do have a toilet, water, bins and use of the shower in the static can be arranged. This is reflected in the price £15. Thanks for stopping and happy travels.

Good value, clean, level and friendly hosting

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Liz T.

Non-electric motorhome pitch

Liked Very easy to get to from the main road, friendly welcome and level pitch. enjoyed the chickens, pigs and ponies.
Easy walking access to pub, shops and restaurants.

Disliked Quite noisy at night due to proximity to road

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for the lovely review. So glad you enjoyed your stay 🌻

Ideal late stopover site after a day in Whitley Bay. Near to…

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John A.

Non-electric motorhome pitch

Liked Ideal late stopover site after a day in Whitley Bay. Near to Cramlington Village if you fancy food and drink. Friendly owner.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review. Hope you can stay again 🙂

Lovely little stop over Lovely host Very nice night Would definitely stay…

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Rosie W.

Non-electric motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely little stop over
Lovely host
Very nice night
Would definitely stay again

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for the review. Look forward to seeing you again 🙂

Great value stopover site

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Caroline P.

Non-electric motorhome pitch

Liked Email with clear directions for arrival.
Warm welcome.
Flat pitch, on shredded rubber, in the arena.
Toilet area basic but clean (in a stable unit that doubles as the yard laundry and storage)
Pigs as neighbours, yes, actual, real pigs!! So cute!!

Disliked Nothing.
Clearly stated what the facilities were in the description and everything was as stated. Nothing to complain about.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for the review. Glad you enjoyed your stay. 🙂

It was great little stop over site.

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Anonymous

Non-electric motorhome pitch

Liked Price, location worked for us, take aways in walking distance as well as a local pub.
Farm animals near pitch location but that didn't bother us. Friendly owners on site.

Disliked Road noise, but we had been advised before booking to expect it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the review, much appreciated. 🙂

Lovely place to stay

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Dean D.

Non-electric motorhome pitch

Liked This is a great little stop over
Quiet
Basic
Level
The owner is lovely
Loved the chickens, Shetland ponies n piggies in the field around us
Price
Would definitely stay again

Disliked Nothing at all

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Wow thank you so much for the great review. Hope to see you again soon 🙂🌻

It is a very basic level site with one toilet and no…

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Kelvin B.

Non-electric motorhome pitch

Liked It is a very basic level site with one toilet and no shower but with a very friendly and helpful host. There are farm animals on this site including chickens and you can by the eggs.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you fir the lovely review. Hope you can stay again 🙂

Great basic site.

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Melvyn L.

Non-electric motorhome pitch

Liked Cost. Friendly owner. Relaxed feel of place. Several food outlets nearby.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review, really appreciate it. Hope you can visit again. Happy travels. 🌻

Great location, level pitches, non slip matting

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Katherine O.

Non-electric motorhome pitch

Liked The quirkiness of the place, animals, close to town & amenities, bus stop outside the premises, adequate space between camper units, great price

Disliked Nothing, however an Elsan point would be handy

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for the review. Glad you enjoyed your stay 🙂

Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

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 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Orchard Stables

Cramlington

Northumberland

England

NE23 6QU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.07833°N
1.56872°W

Route directions

Follow signs for Northumbria Hospital A & E. At the hospital roundabout do not go into the hospital, but take the road labelled Ashington (B1326). Look for the entrance 80 yards along on the left (just before the flyover/ bridge). You can see the field from the roundabout. (Don't go into a housing estate as sometimes directed by a satnav; the Pitchup location is correct and will take you straight to the site.)

Nearest transport

Coach
4.2 mi Bus station
4.2 mi Bus station
5.4 mi Whitley Bay: Maughans Shop
Rail
1.4 mi Cramlington Rail Station
6.4 mi Newcastle Airport Metro
7.4 mi Morpeth Rail Station
Ferry
7.1 mi North Shields Ferry Terminal
7.6 mi South Shields Ferry Terminal
7.6 mi Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
Airport
6.3 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

Fly through the woods on a mountain bike or take a slower woodland stroll at Plessey Wood Country Park (10 minutes' drive), a 100-acre wildlife haven with nature walks, riverside meadows and plentiful picnicking spots. There's an art-themed trail here, but those into their sculpture should make a detour to see Northumberlandia (10 minutes), a huge sculpture of a reclining female figure carved out of 1.5 million tonnes of grass and earth. Other stretches of well-maintained turf can be admired (and played on) at Arcot Hall Golf Club (10 minutes). Kids left bemused by the prospect of playing caddy for the day can instead be taken to Mr Mulligan's Newcastle (20 minutes), an indoor miniature golf course with kooky decor. Other family-friendly attractions in town include the Newcastle Discovery Museum and Great North Museum (both 20 minutes). Northumberland stately homes like Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens (30 minutes) and Bamburgh Castle (an hour) are also likely to get top marks from visitors young and old, as are boat trips from Seahouses (an hour) out to the Farne Islands National Nature Reserve.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Blyth South Beach 3.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaton Sluice 3.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Whitley Bay 5.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tynemouth Cullercoats 6.2 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorN/A
Tynemouth Long Sands North 6.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Seaton Delaval Hall 2.9 mi

Stephenson Railway Museum 5.1 mi

Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths and Museum. 5.7 mi

Great North Museum: Hancock 7 mi

Biscuit Factory 7.1 mi

National Trust

Seaton Delaval Hall 2.8 mi

Holy Jesus Hospital 7.6 mi

Souter Lighthouse and The Leas 11 mi

Washington Old Hall 12.3 mi

Gibside 12.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

SEATON DELAVAL 2.8 mi

BLAGDON 3.7 mi

St Mary's Lighthouse - Seaton Sluice 4.6 mi

Whitley Bay - Seaton Sluice - Holywell 4.9 mi

South Gosforth - Jesmond Dene -Jesmond Vale - Quay Side 5.3 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 sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Orchard Stables have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Orchard Stables dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Orchard Stables? Fly through the woods on a mountain bike or take a slower woodland stroll at Plessey Wood Country Park (10 minutes' drive), a 100-acre wildlife haven with nature walks, riverside meadows and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Orchard Stables?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Orchard Stables? From £15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.