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. 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 (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The park 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 hardstanding and grass tent or motorhome pitch (large)
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 9.0m width x 9.0m depth (29.5ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 81.0m² (871.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £15 (£15) 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 5.5m width x 8.0m depth (18.0ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 44.0m² (473.6ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £17 (£17) 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass and earth tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 5.5m width x 8.0m depth (18.0ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 44.0m² (473.6ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25) 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 6.0m width x 9.5m depth (19.7ft width x 31.2ft depth) Calculated area: 57.0m² (613.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 72% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Quiet location with excellent hosts. Flat pitches and plenty of hot water.…
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Liked: Quiet location with excellent hosts. Flat pitches and plenty of hot water. Near a busy road but road quiet at night.
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A lovely little site with great views, there is a nice country…
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Liked: A lovely little site with great views, there is a nice country pub right next door to the site that does nice reasonably priced food. The showers and toilets are kept spotless and the owner could not be anymore helpful and couldn’t do enough for us. Our second visit here and definitely won’t be our last.
Disliked: None.
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Nice small site with everything we needed. Dog friendly and peaceful.
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Liked: Loved the size of the pitch allowing plenty room for our dog. The lady on site explained that there was a dog walking field beside the children’s playground which was about a 15-20 min walk which we could give the dog a good run on which was a massive bonus. The site was very quiet which is what we were looking for and had a pub just at the entrance although the sign said dogs weren’t allowed but I think that was just in the dining area. Toilet and shower facilities were really clean with the chickens tucked away in the back. We will definitely stay again thank you.
Disliked: This is a suggestion not a dislike… a hose pipe would be good to clean messy dogs like ours not sure if one was available but I didn’t see one.
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Great place, lovely views. Handy having a pub right next door.
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked: Great facilities, private pitches with dividing hedges.
Disliked: Nothing
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Beautiful but sad
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Liked: I loved the wild flowers and overgrowth, they made your pitch feel more private whilst still maintaining the natural beauty of the site. The views are outstanding and just a short drive to the beautiful Derwent water. Dogs allowed in bar and toilets not too bad at all. Owners very welcoming and personally showed us to our pitch on arrival.
Disliked: Site was not secure - no gate to entrance. We had a rather unpleasant experience whereby 2 very drunk lairy campers pitched up next to us at 2am. Noise was nowhere near kept to a minimum, neither in the pitching or for 2 whole hours after. They carried on with their mates on the phone, slammed car doors, cackled and talked, as though it was late afternoon in Wetherspoons. Notified owners who apologised and promised it should quiten down, but it never did, until they fell into a drunken slumber at 4.30am. Possibly the most inconsiderate people I have ever experienced whilst camping. Do think the owners could have done more or even stopped them pitching so late at night. Owners told us they had a car breakdown (presumably near a pub!) and were not aware they were arriving so late. We were so fed up, we considered leaving in the night, but didn’t want to cause the other campers any more unrest, it just was not fair on any of us at all. Gobsmacking
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Loverly site each has its own plot, Great view over hills and a…
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Liked: Loverly site each has its own plot, Great view over hills and a loverly couple who run the site. Can be hard to find the site . Justvstay on the A86 and it's behind the pub opposite the motel , loverly site for a peaceful stay..
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Very peaceful and facilities were good. Lovely location. Owners were very helpful…
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Liked: Very peaceful and facilities were good. Lovely location. Owners were very helpful and friendly
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Fabulous place for a relaxing stay.
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Liked: Nice friendly helpful owners. A lovely site, plenty of wildlife friendly areas. Liked the way that all the pitches were cordoned off, in their own space with plenty of room plus nice and flat. Good amenities although didn’t use the showers. Would definitely recommend and return.
Disliked: If being picky would be the fact there were no hand drying towels in the toilets.
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Fabulous quiet site really clean has everything you need friendly too
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Liked: The site was well maintained with a beautiful view. Plenty of room for each pitch. Most had hedging around the pitch so plenty of privacy. Plenty of water taps all around Toilets and showers were nipping clean. On arrival ring the number and someone comes out and walks you to your site. On the way into the site there is the pub and the meals were delicious but if you have a dog book in advance as only 5 tables in the bar where you can bring your dog. Sunset was beautiful A fabulous site that we will visit again
Disliked: Absolutely nothing
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Nice but rules not enforced
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Liked: The layout
Disliked: Some campers blaring music until the early hours even though this was supposedly not allowed Cold showers
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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)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf 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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.86511°N
-1.93546°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| South Shields | 36.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Roker - Sunderland | 37.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Tynemouth King Edwards Bay | 37.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Tynemouth Long Sands South | 37.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Tynemouth Long Sands North | 37.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Prudhoe Castle 12.2 km
Gibside 14.2 km
George Stephenson's Birthplace 15.2 km
Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail 15.3 km
Chesters Roman Fort 22.4 km
National Trust
Cherryburn 10.8 km
Gibside 14.3 km
Holy Jesus Hospital 24 km
Washington Old Hall 27 km
Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 27.6 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Derwent Gorge and Muggleswick Woods Circular 1.4 km
Edmundbyers Common 3.5 km
Waskerley, Castleside and Horsleyhope 7 km
New Ridley - Hedley on the Hill - Whittonstall 7.4 km
Blanchland – Pennypie Hose - Baybridge 7.9 km
Local events
- Festival of Thrift (Saturday, 21 September 2024 – Saturday, 21 September 2024)
Stockton-on-Tees, England 44.4 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 sites
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Want to know more about camping in Northumberland?
- 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. – Anytime 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 R346.81 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.