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I stayed at the lovely Budle Bay Campsite with my boyfriend at the end of May, which is not only perfectly situated to visit the local beaches and Bamburgh Castle, but is also well equip with everything you need to make your stay enjoyable (as well as beautiful scenery and value for money)
Another fantastic part of the Budle Bay Campsite is the first rate customer service, considering we made the biggest mistake in camping and forgot our tent poles, the site managers provided us with their own tent to stay the night, saving the day.
10/10 for Budle Bay Campsite, we will most definitely be back.
We visited this site for the first time in April this year and had a great welcome from the wardens. It is a small/medium family site which is developing various areas eg play area, bunk house and more hook-up points. The shower block is large, clean and there was plenty of hot water. The washing up area is outside the shower block (again with lots hot water) but close to the camping area.
The site has recycling and laundry facilities but we didn't use the latter. There is a small river/stream at the edge of the site which we didn't investigate as it was snowing! but the wardens said the kids loved it in warm weather.
It is a great site for a base in Northumberland- we took our bikes and there are lovely quiet roads to cycle on with kids that take you to the main towns close by eg. Bamburgh, Seahouses, Holy Island and we will definitely use it again.
We had great eat in fish and chips at The Neptune in Seahouses.
First time using this campsite and our first time at Budle bay we had a great time and loved the site and people running it and will definitely go again.
The site was clean and tidy although there was lots of work in progress around the site it did not cause any problem and I'm sure when finished will be well worth all the effort being put in.
The price was ok and I just hope all the work being done wont make the prices go up, keep it simple and affordable I say.
The wash facilities did us just fine and the toilets although getting old did not bother us at all, after all we are camping.
Im looking forward to my next visit and hope I can stay for longer next time.
My third review of this site as it just keeps getting better.
The site looks a lot tidier this year as the abandoned caravans have been removed, as have some of the trees and bushes in the middle. Roadways have also been added and a lot of the EHU points (6amp) and drinking water taps have been replaced (this is ongoing and the rest will be finished soon).
A small play area has been added and the on site cafe was open this year. Recycling bins are also now provided and there is a washing machine and dryer (£5 to wash and dry).
The toilet block is still the same, although the problem with the (lack of) hot water we encountered last year appears to have been sorted out as there was always hot water available.
Very much work in progress but this is a cracking little site with very friendly and helpful staff, a really relaxed atmosphere and a fabulous location. Love it and can't wait to go back next Easter!
Our initial impression of this site was not great as the camping area is somewhat neglected and the shower block is in need of an update. We would suggest some lighting outside the shower block and provision of recycling facilities.
However, once we had settled in the place proved to be much better than we first feared. There is loads of 'free' hot water and the showers and toilet blocks are kept reasonably clean and tidy. The pitches within the caravan area, where we pitched, are flat and well drained.
The tent area slopes somewhat. The surrounding hills and trees also afford a lot of shelter and there was no traffic noise. A small shop on site offers some tuck and use of a freezer, also 'free'. The manager was friendly and helpful and overall we had a very pleasant stay.
The site is ideally situated for trips to Berwick, Holy Island, Bamburgh, Farne Islands, The Cheviott Hills and Arnwick. For BBQs use Carter & Sons Butchers in Bamburgh. Their Bamburgh Bangers are the best!
Also Swallows Fishmongers in Seahouses is worth a visit for the kippers.
There are a couple of pubs in Bamburgh but for a really good meal try The Apple at Lucker (10 mins drive).
Nearest supermarket at Belford, again 10 mins drive. Do not stay here without walking to Bamburgh at low tide along the sands!
Stayed for 2 nights, lovely site, family friendly the kids had a great time. The owners were welcoming and showed us to a nice spot to pitch our tent.
The campsite was relaxing and quiet through the night.
The downsides were the toilets and the showers. They were old and definitely need to be replaced, I did not like the thought of my 11 year old son, going in the men's loos, by himself when it was dark, he said it was scary and smelly, so he came into the ladies with me.
The campsite could do with new toilets, showers some lighting area around the outside of the Toilet block, a wooden playground for the kids and it would be great all round.
I would go back, but put off with the loo's and showers, I would prefer to pay an extra £8 more for the one up the road, where the facilities are all new, good play area for kids and a pool.
We visited Budle Bay Campsite for the first time in early August. It is in a beautiful sheltered spot with a little river running around one side of the site and a small field of lambs on the other.
As for the facilities, it’s a pity the site owners don’t care for them as they should as this could easily be the best site in the area. The showers, although spotless with plenty of hot water, were old with the walls in a poor state of repair, the shower trays were chipped and scratched and there were holes in the flooring.
The toilets again were old and needed a complete makeover. One cistern was broken but to be fair, it was repaired while we were there, and the site wardens were seen cleaning them several times a day.
When we arrived at reception, we were taken around the site by the site manger and allowed to choose our own pitch which doesn’t happen very often (if ever) and we were advised the best spot to get the early morning sun and sure enough, at 6. 30 am the next morning, we were sitting in the sun having coffee, how many site managers can arrange that
The site was very quiet at night and the “no noise after 11pm” was strictly observed. Although the site was fairly full, there was still room for the children to play and everyone was very friendly.
On the whole Budle Bay Campsite is a happy, friendly and well run site, it’s just a pity the owner doesn’t care for it the way the site manager and staff does because it could, without doubt, be the best site in the area.
A smashing little campsite in many respects. Location ideal for visiting the Farne Islands, Lindisfarne, Bamburgh Castle, Alnwick Castle etc.
Owners very friendly and helpful, site not too crowded, ideal for families as not too rowdy. However, very basic supplies of bread & milk could/should be sold at reception as the nearest shops were a trek.
I really do think that the toilet/shower block needs an upgrade - these were barely adequate, especially in peak season. They were cleaned each day but the toilets didn't always flush properly & the lack of temperature control in the shower block meant that young children would struggle to use them.
I have stayed at a number of similar priced sites where toilet/shower facilities were far superior. That said, I would return to this site.
Location - Perfect for a base around the Bamburgh / Alnwick / Berwick area.
Campsite - Friendly staff. It is not the prettiest site, the road is very bumpy, it is untidy around the site with old abandoned caravans / projects, some pitches are on a slope.
Nearby - There is some road noise and if you visit at harvest time the combine harvester in the fields next door is going very noisily until 2300 hours and kicks up a lot of dust.
Prices - I've paid less for more but the location is the advantge to this site.
Toilets - I've known much better!
Showers - Tired, need refurbishing. The water comes through extremely hot therefore I learnt to go at the end of the morning rush when they'd cooled at bit, however you then run the risk of a cold shower.
Youths - It has a bunk house next to the shower block and during my stay was a youth project using the bunk house. The language was highly unsavoury and I had to approach the project leaders to complain. I felt very sorry for the families who had to camp next to the bunk house.
Play Area - There is one. A small area with a wooden swing x 2 and a climbing frame.
Shops/Pubs/Attractions - None nearby, the nearest Co-op etc is in the next village approx 5 miles away.
Prices - A touch on the high side for what you get but you are paying for the location which in all honesty makes all the negatives somewhat unimportant.
Overall, if you plan to stay on site then I don't recommend this is the place for you but as a base for exploring Northumberland then it's superb.
First Visit here after passing it for the last 20 years or so, last Minute booking, arrived 7.30 pm Got EHU, close to reception.
Site is slightly bumpy but that aside everything else was good, plenty of room & everyone in good spirits & great service,
Toilet block was clean,
Area was great just a couple of Minutes walk to Waren Mill bay, Location makes it easy to go to Holy island, & Bamburgh & seahouses, Northumberland coast gotta be the best in the whole of England, well I do live close by & would say this but Bamburgh beach & view of castle are tops
We are just back from Budle Bay Campsite after our third visit this year and I can honestly say this is my favourite site so far.
The site manager couldn't be more friendly, he showed us where to pitch our caravan so we would get the early morning sun and helped set up our TV (there is great reception on freeview)
The toilets do I know need an upgrade, but they were as usual, spotless. The showers again were lovely and clean with bags of hot water. The first night my shower didn't drain away very quick and I spoke to the manager and he was there within minutes with his plunger.
The site isn't the most tidy site we have visited, and there are some old caravans at the bottom end of the site that does spoil that part of the site but as we were there midweek we were able to have the pick of pitches at the top end of the site, so I suppose it was a case of out of site out of mind, and I do agree I wouldn't want a pitch next to them.
There are no pubs or shops within walking distance but there is a co-op in Beford, just three miles away if you need anything.
We have already booked a weeks holiday in July but I can assure you we will be back before then. Wee Sandi
It was our very first experience of camping in our trailer tent and we booked into budle bay campsite for two nights.
On arrival we were greeted by very friendly staff and were shown to our pitch which was great, right next to the toilet and shower block, both very clean.
We had a great time as everyone on the site were really friendly and helpful.
Unfortunately we only stayed one night due to rain coming through our tent as we were lied to about the weather proofing.
We visited this site over the Easter weekend for 3 nights and it was amazing, staff were so friendly and kept the site in order at all times. There was a good clean toilet block with showers to the rear, these were clean at all times.
We visited Bamburgh & Seahouses but to be honest spend most of our time on the site as we had family & friends come to visit. One member of our family ended up booking into the WigWam at very short notice and enjoyed it that much they stayed for 3 nights.Great times & great service from the Site staff.
Just returned from 4 nights camping at the Budle Bay campsite. Before we left, we were a bit anxious having read a number of negative reviews about the site, however we found them completely unfounded.
We are a twenty-something couple with no children, but I would happily take children there and will be recommending to family and friends! It's a basic site, a field with decent washing facilities, in a good central location for visiting Northumberland. If you want any more than that, it may not be the site for you, for us it was perfect!
We were told to pitch wherever we liked, with a few tips on where we might consider and found a nice spot by the stream that runs around the outside, this gave us some privacy on that side, and no one pitched very close anyway. It seemed like the pitches that were closer to each other were those that required electric hook-ups but it seemed like that was more likely a limit of cable length than anything else!
There was a side field where about half of the tents ended up, which was on a hill - but it kept the sun for much longer in the evening (it loses the sun far earlier on the stream side!) so it depends what's more important to you (and how early you arrive to get the pick of the spots!).
The toilets were always warm (even though it was quite cold overnight!) and cleaned at least once a day, there was always toilet roll available and the showers looked like they had had a spruce up, they were also very warm (very welcoming after a cold night in the tent!) and we never had to queue even though the site was fully booked (we got up about 7:30-8ish each morning, so it may have been busier later on).
They are individual shower cubicles, with space to hang clothes up to keep them dry, there aren't separate mens and womens but that's because it's not really necessary and they were always clean, wear flip flops to keep your feet warm /dry when you get out though as the floors are tiled! The outdoor sinks were under a cover, and you could easily see when they were free.
There isn't a beach in walking distance - Budle bay is fantastic for bird watching though and is beautiful in the evenings, being only a 5 min walk away it was fantastic. Bamburgh beach is a 5 min drive away and is beautiful and very big. Seahouses is a nice town, a few touristy shops and don't miss the boat to the Farnes! All in all, everyone was very friendly. Bargain price too compared to other sites locally.
We never used the cafe on site, so I'm not sure what that is like, however local shops are a 10min drive away and if you're visiting other places it's easy to find food (we stayed over the royal wedding weekend and it was still easy to buy things!)
Went to this site when the new owners had just taken it over (said they had great plans). My first thought was oh no, anyway we booked in and pitched our tent with EHU. Then we went and checked out the toilet, showers etc.
Hmmm, showers, no way would I use them or let my kids ages 9, 7, 6 and I have showered in some poor places, having served in the army for over a decade.
Toilets not so clean and also in need of update.
Pots and pan wash area ok.
Also old run-down sited derelict caravans around the site.
One tyre swing for the kids which broke.
Child on bike smashed into the side of our car (dents). Child ok, Bad points over.
The site itself could be a dream with a little work, small stream running through it and ideal location.
Price was good to pitch however this year it has gone up 3 fold paying for the upgrades I guess.
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
Rallies Welcome 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Motorbikers Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar <5 miles 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <1 mile 
Wild Swimming <1 mile 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
Horse Riding <5 miles 
Cycle Hire <5 miles 
Golf <5 miles 
No Tennis 
Beach <1 mile 
Watersports <5 miles 
Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
Riverside Pitches 
Public Transport On Site
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
I stayed at the lovely Budle Bay Campsite with my boyfriend at the end of May, which is not only perfectly situated to visit the local beaches and Bamburgh Castle, but is also well equip with everything you need to make your stay enjoyable (as well as beautiful scenery and value for money)
