Bolbec Manor Campsite
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- Spectacular views in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- A five-min drive from Derwent Reservoir; 30 from Durham and Newcastle
- Barbecues and campfires allowed; pub and restaurant right next door
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Languages spoken
English
French
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 5.5m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 44m²
Arrival daysFrom £16 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric hardstanding and grass tent or motorhome pitch (large)
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 9m width × 9m depth
Calculated area: 81m²
Arrival daysFrom £16 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass and gravel tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 64m²
Arrival daysFrom £29 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 9.5m depth
Calculated area: 57m²
Arrival daysFrom £29 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Overall rating from 505 Pitchup.com customers 
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90% would recommend this site to a friend
89% would stay here again
Highly recommend staying here.
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Such a lovely welcome from the owners, making sure we new where all the facilities were. We liked the individual hard standing pitch (no.2) which included a water point and grey water disposal. It's very handy for the pub next door for meals and drinks
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A great overnight stopover which suited us perfectly whilst en route.
Non-electric hardstanding and grass tent or motorhome pitch (large)
Liked Views are incredible, spacious pitches, well divided, natural look. Good value for a non electric hard standing pitch. Good hot showers (maybe a bit too hot!) although the utility block looks a little unfinished and the showers need a bit more ventilation to keep it comfortable. Although we didn't use it, having a pub next door could be a real bonus. Lovely walk down to the reservoir, (hard working coming back up via the road if you choose to make it a circular walk!).
Disliked Slightly scruffy first impression when entering the site (owners appear to be renovating their house maybe?).
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Perfectly good stay and couldn't really fault anything!
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Very friendly welcome by owner and loved being able to choose our own pitch. Site was nicely laid out with privacy hedges between pitches and were nice and spacious with EHU and grey waste on pitch. Water points easily located around the site. Whilst a few reviews criticise the toilet/shower facilities for not being finished off, personally I felt they were absolutely fine - dry, clean and with plenty of hot water which is all I tend to look for on a site. Washing up area had liquid and bowl provided if needed and was under cover. Easily walkable to the Derwent Reservoir but plenty of cheap car parks if you choose to drive there (about 5 mins away). Especially loved the fluffy chickens who lived next to pitch 4 - so cute!
Disliked Not a dislike but it was a little confusing to locate the entrance as we didn't realise you had to drive into the pub car park to access the site.
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we only stayed for the one night but it was a lovely stop over
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked very local to us only 45 minutes drive
very friendly management
very large pitch (we had number 8)
Clean facilities
pub at the entrance to the site
lovely walks directly from the site
very reasonable price
Disliked struggling to think of any dislikes
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Definitely booking again in a few weeks
Electric grass and gravel tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
Liked Great facilities, very friendly staff and amazing location. Onsite pub served great food and locals were very welcoming.
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Excellent site, pub next door, owner has good local knowledge
Electric grass and gravel tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
Liked Friendly owner,
Well set up pitches that should be pretty weather proof.
Clean, adequate facilities
Very chilled atmosphere with adult couples and families with well behaved children.
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Great place to stay.
Non-electric hardstanding and grass tent or motorhome pitch (large)
Liked Great pitch with plenty of room and privacy. Lord of hot water & great showers. Best of all lovely reception and care from owner. Stayed only one night as was passing through but w I'll happily stay there again on future trips.
Disliked Nothing at all
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Great 4 day stay, would book again.
Non-electric hardstanding and grass tent or motorhome pitch (large)
Liked Very quiet, got given a choice of many pitches, good shower and toilet facilities. huge pitches.
Disliked Toilet blocks could do with a bit of sprucing up, bare plaster board walls looked a bit scruffy but facilities were still good and showers were hot.
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Great for a short stay i.e. stopover or weekend relaxing.
Non-electric hardstanding and grass tent or motorhome pitch (large)
Liked Easy to find. Great views, friendly welcome. Plenty of divided up spaces.
Good walk down to Derwent Reservoir direct from site. Pub next to campsite
Disliked Toilets a bit basic. showers quite tight on space but nice hot water.
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Clean site with excellent facilities staff are friendly and will help
Electric grass and gravel tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
Liked The views were stunning. The pitches were big enough and it was secluded enough. The shower block was clean and modern and not too far from the pitches. The owner was lovely and really friendly.
Disliked The pitch when we arrived had dog poo on we had to move that there was a mole hole on the pitch which we had to work around pegging our tent. On the pitches it wasn’t all flat and we were on a bit of a dip. There is a main road and can be nosey at night
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Features
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 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
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
Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourersLocation
Bolbec Manor Campsite
Carterway Heads
Shotley Bridge
Northumberland
England
DH8 9LX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.86511°N
-1.93546°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Shields | 22.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Roker - Sunderland | 23.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Tynemouth King Edwards Bay | 23.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Tynemouth Long Sands South | 23.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Tynemouth Long Sands North | 23.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Prudhoe Castle 7.6 mi
Gibside 8.8 mi
George Stephenson's Birthplace 9.5 mi
Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail 9.5 mi
Chesters Roman Fort 13.9 mi
National Trust
Cherryburn 6.7 mi
Gibside 8.9 mi
Holy Jesus Hospital 14.9 mi
Washington Old Hall 16.8 mi
Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 17.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Derwent Gorge and Muggleswick Woods Circular 0.9 mi
Edmundbyers Common 2.2 mi
Waskerley, Castleside and Horsleyhope 4.3 mi
New Ridley - Hedley on the Hill - Whittonstall 4.6 mi
Blanchland – Pennypie Hose - Baybridge 4.9 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Bolbec Manor Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bolbec Manor Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Bolbec Manor Campsite? An easy – and recommended – first stopoff is Derwent Reservoir, in a handsome setting a few miles from Bolbec Manor. Take a hike (or stroll) on the well-maintained paths to Pow … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bolbec Manor Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Bolbec Manor Campsite? From £16 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.