Bolbec Manor Campsite

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Field pitch with a view
Field pitch with a view
Spacious touring pitch
Lovely views over the hills from the site
Campsite view
View of the pub
Non-electric tent pitch
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Spacious touring pitch
Lovely views over the hills from the site
Campsite view

  • Spectacular views in the North Pennines National Landscape
  • A five-minute drive to Derwent Reservoir; 30 from Durham and Newcastle
  • Barbecues and campfires allowed; pub and restaurant right next door
No need to go far to conjure up magical views from Northumberland’s Bolbec Manor Campsite: it overlooks Muggleswick Moor and is on the north-eastern edge of the North Pennines National Landscape, a wildlife and walking haven making up the second biggest AONB in the country. As you’d expect, outdoor adventuring is all around here, from moorland hikes over the North Pennines and further west around the Yorkshire Dales National Park, to roaming the paths of Muggleswick woods to the south. The Derwent Reservoir, one of England’s biggest inland waterways, is five minutes’ drive away for sailing, windsurfing and lakeside cycling; fishing and golf are close by, and city days are easily sorted at Durham and Newcastle, each 30 minutes’ drive away. Bolbec Manor has toilets, shower facilities, a washing-up area and chemical disposal. Barbecues and campfires are allowed; the nearest shops are at Shotley Bridge five minutes’ drive away and Consett within 10. As a peaceful site, no loud music is allowed (the soundtrack here will be provided by the hens that scratch about on site). Please note that tents staying for three nights or more should be relocated after the third night.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 50
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 10
Motorhome pitches 50
Rent a tent 10
Caravans for hire 10
Tent pitches 50
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • 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

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 583 Pitchup.com customers

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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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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

89% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

This site offers spacious, often private pitches with excellent views across the Pennines. Visitors frequently praise the friendly and helpful owners, the cleanliness of the facilities, and the convenient location, especially the nearby pub. Many recommend the site for its peaceful atmosphere and good value, with frequent mentions of returning. Some minor points were raised about ongoing development and road noise, but overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Really nice site. Like the individual…

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Sarah A.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass tent or motorhome pitch (large)

Liked Really nice site. Like the individual pitches. Facilities good. Enjoyed our stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommend 👌…

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John C.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Highly recommend 👌

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little escape

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John S.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Plots were large with hedges around for privacy and shelter from the wind. Allowed to bring own bbq/firepit as long as you used their breeze blocks to safeguard the ground (bought our wood at Tesco garage at Consett). Central area for kids to run around. Showers were clean and well maintained. Roadways around the site were well made. Washing up area was sufficient. Could also charge electronic devices for free. Beautiful views. Lovely walk to Derwentside park. Short drive to Allensford Park by the river with a good play area. Friendly host. Pub next door.

Disliked Wish it was on a bus route even though it was on A68. Taxis to and from Consett available.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great friendly family site. Fantastic views.…

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Sharon L.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass tent or motorhome pitch (large)

Liked Great friendly family site. Fantastic views. Dog friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything, beautiful walks and appreciated the…

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Alison J.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Everything, beautiful walks and appreciated the facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little site shame about the toilets

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked The pitches

Disliked Toilets - no lock on gents toilets and very scruffy - also not enough toilets and showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site easy access, quiet location apart from the 1000s of Geese.

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John F.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass tent or motorhome pitch (large)

Liked Nice location, big camping pitch with plenty of room.

Disliked 2 men's toilets, 1 door with no lock (Easy fix) and the hotel water tap dripped rather than flowing.
2nd toilet perfect.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with good facilities.

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carol k.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass tent or motorhome pitch (large)

Liked Lovely campsite. Pub with good food next door. In walking distance of Derwent water reservoir.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Not great and won't revisit

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Louise T.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked The pub next door.

Disliked This is an expensive site at £35 a night. The basic facilities do not reflect the cost. Hosts were not particularly friendly or helpful and the site is next to a noisy busy main road. Only bonus was the fabulous pub next door which was welcoming and served amazing food.

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Not worth the money

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Friendly staff, nice views

Disliked I’m sorry to say this site was a let down. The toilets snd showers were dreadful, shabby and makeshift. The general campsite was scruffy and unkept with weeds growing everywhere. We did wonder what we were paying for because it wasn’t worth the money, in comparison to other sites of the same price. It needs serous investment

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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 Watersports

Amenities 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 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

Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

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 nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers

Location

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

Route directions

The site is through the car park for The Manor House Inn on the A68 at Carterway Heads. You will see a stone sign that says Bolbec Manor. Go through the gateway and to reception.

Nearest transport

Coach
14.3 mi Newcastle-upon-Tyne: Coach Stn, St James Blvd
14.4 mi South Burns Stand K
14.6 mi Newcastle upon Tyne: Central Station, Neville St
Rail
5.7 mi Stocksfield Rail Station
6 mi Riding Mill Rail Station
7.5 mi Prudhoe Rail Station
Ferry
21.3 mi Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
21.7 mi South Shields Ferry Terminal
21.8 mi North Shields Ferry Terminal
Airport
14.9 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

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 Hill Country Park on the south shore or Millshield picnic area on the north, or take the longer bike route around the reservoir covering some local roads as well. Drop into the visitor centre for info, the key to the bird hide on Derwent’s western edge, or a fishing permit: Derwent is a popular pick for Co Durham trout fishing. Around the North Pennines AONB, it’s well worth the 45-minute drive to Ninebanks near Hexham to access Isaac’s Tea Trail, a circular 37-mile route from there to Alston via Allendale and Nenthead. The same distance to the south and also well worth the drive is the famed waterfall of High Force, where the entire River Tees plunges 21 feet over a cliff; get to the waterfall via the Pennine Way stretch crossing the Moor House Upper Teesdale National Nature Reserve. Also to the south, the market town of Bishop Auckland is home to Auckland Castle and its 800 acres of parkland, and to Binchester Roman Fort (this is Hadrian’s Wall land), a Roman fortress on the banks of the River Wear. Somewhat more modern history is at Durham and its must-see stunning cathedral.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
South Shields 22.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Roker - Sunderland 23.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tynemouth King Edwards Bay 23.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tynemouth Long Sands South 23.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tynemouth Long Sands North 23.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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.

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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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bolbec Manor Campsite? From £17 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.