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Dunstan Hill Camping And Caravanning Club Site
Dunstan
Alnwick
Northumberland (Browse area)
NE66 3TQ
Tel: 01665 576310
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Pitches: 150
Open: 01/04/2026 to 02/11/2026
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 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 No Shop |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <1 mile |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 Watersports <1 mile |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: July 2009 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Layzeevic |
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 This was our first camping trip in 12 yrs and our first visit to a CCC site and we will definitely use it again when we are in the area.
On arrival, the man on reception booked us in quickly and then explained a little about the site, the facilities and the local area. He then got on his bike, much to the delight of our 2yr old, and showed us to the area where we were to pitch our tent. We were then given a choice of site. We chose to pitch near to the children's play area so we could keep an eye on our little one. The play area has a couple of swings, climbing frame and slide and is a magnet for all the children on the site! Our little one loved it!
The site facilities are excellent! As said previously the toilet blocks (2 of) are closed and cleaned daily and are closed at different times so the facilities are always available. They are also checked in an evening and all supplies (toilet roll etc) are replenished.
The grassed areas are mown regularly and bins emptied daily.
It was a lovely, quiet site where the other campers were very friendly. There was a 'no noise after 11pm' rule and this was definitely the case. We started our stay on a Monday and ended on a Sunday and even though the site became very busy from the Friday through to the Sunday, the evenings were quiet.
The site staff are very quick to deal with any problems you may have - a toilet became blocked one evening and after reporting it, they arrived straight away and it was cleared and cleaned up within minutes.
The dog walk is great, and a lovely facility to have on site.
It is only a 20 minute walk (with a 2yr old and trike!) to the beach and it was reasonably quiet with just a handful of people about.
The site shop is small but caters for basic provisions eg: bread, milk, eggs etc. The Fish n' Chip van visits twice weekly and we used this one evening rather than cooking, and it was a reasonable price (£4.50).
There are a choice of four pubs in Embleton for local evening meals and I can highly recommend The Sportsman for food!
Overall, the site is a lovely, friendly place for families or couples. The site staff are fantastic and always have time to chat and we will definitely visit again in the future. 
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| Date of Visit: July 2009 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Emma19 |
7 reviews from this member |
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Nice campsite which was very popular with dog owners I would say that most units had at least one, probably because of the fantastic dog walk which led onto the beach. Pleasant wardens, good facilities and well serviced - we saw a fish and chip van, and a newspaper van calls each morning.
Lovely beaches within driving distance, we also visited Berwick Upon Tweed and Holy Island / Lindisfarne. The campsite reception have tide times for driving to Lindisfarne which was useful. Nice food at the nearby Cottage Inn.
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| Date of Visit: June 2009 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Sgtzara |
6 reviews from this member |
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We only recently joined the C&CC to take advantage of the saving we would make while staying at the above site for a fortnight in June.
On arrival at the site, paid my outstanding balance to a friendly warden and then another warden escorted me to my pitch. Being not very good at reversing my caravan onto the pitch, he stayed and guided me back which was a nice touch.
Pitch itself was hard standing, level and close to the toilets, water and dog walk. Having three dogs . We couldn't ask for more. The dog walk is excellent, a nice walk through some wooded area and if you want you can walk to to the beach at Embleton or into Craster and out to Dunstanburgh Castle. Most dog walkers seem to be responsible and we came across no evidence of anyone not cleaning up after their dog.
There are two sets of WC/Shower blocks. Each one closes for about 2 hours each day for cleaning but one is always open. Three showers / three WC's / urinals and sinks in each block. For such a big site, it can get quite busy at times.
During the two weeks we stayed, the site was always busy, especially at weekends when lots more people in tents arrived but the atmosphere was good.
The site reception building sells basic supplies such as drinks / bread / milk etc. And a burger van comes to the site twice a week.
While it's great that the site is in a lovely area, your nearest petrol station is in Alnwick, almost 7 miles away and there are no takeaways nearby to get a chinese/burger though as stated, the van does come to the site twice a week.
We had a really good stay at Dunstan Hill which is well located for exploring Northumberland. We will definitely be back.
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Jimmy1980 |
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This was our second trip away with our caravan and our second experience of a Camping & Caravan Club site and yet again we weren’t disappointed!
We were welcomed warmly by the reception staff and a friendly gentleman took us, by bicycle, to our level grass pitch with close by electric point. Bins and facilities were close to the pitch which was nice rather than trekking for miles to get your fresh water!
There are 2 sets of toilets/shower blocks on site which is rather handy. Sensibly these are closed at different times for cleaning meaning there are always facilities available. The toilets were clean and well kept as were the showers.
There is a small on site shop which sold all the necessaries at very reasonable prices and they have the facility to exchange your gas bottle on site also.
The dog walk is a gorgeous wooded walk direct from the site which takes you down to the coastline with the postcard view of Dunstanburgh Castle. It was only around a mile away and perfect for an evening stroll – incredibly relaxing!
There’s a small children’s play area with a couple of swings and a climbing frame / slide which kept our little boy entertained and tired out! The site is only 8 mile from Alnwick and there is a large Morrison’s there for your big shop! There’s a £1 charge for car parking but this refunded when you spend over £5 in the store.
This site was brilliant, felt like we were miles away and very peaceful. We shall definitely be returning here in the future and were sorry to be leaving after only a weekend!
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| Date of Visit: April 2009 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Henshawcapes |
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A fabulous site. My wife thinks this is the best C+CC site we have ever stayed on.
The great thing is that you can park the car up and leave it for a few days as you walk off the site. On day 1, we walked along the beach to Low Newton to the Ship Inn and on day 2, we walked the other way to Dunstanburgh Castle and into Craster where we bought some amazing kippers for the BBQ.
The dog walk is the best I have seen - not a patch of grass in the corner, but a wooded walk!
The children loved ths site - they played in the woods and the play area was adequate.
My only gripe is that the toilet block is not heated and the dish washing area is comically small - we all tended to help each other as we were shoulder to shoulder!
The staff were great - one even dressing up as the Easter bunny!
We will be back - highly recommended!
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| Date of Visit: April 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Twoladies |
8 reviews from this member |
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Super site only about 15mins walk from the coast.
Overall the site is well laid out, level and spacious. There are two toilet blocks at either end of the site which are spotless and experience even over eater little queueing. There appears to be a large number of seasonal pitches taken up throughout the site so must be popular. The site provides a basic shop and this is supplemented by a fish and chip van twice a week - very reasonably priced and a newspaper van each morning.
Worth visiting is Alnwick Castle and Gardens buy the combined ticket as it allows you in on two consecutive days and there is plenty to fill two days. Lindesfarne is very crowded! The beach at Embleton Bay is within walking distance or a max of 5 minutes drive in the car. The beach is beautiful completely unspoilt. Embleton has a small store with very friendly staff or go into Alnwick for supermarkets and more. The open top bus is worth doing whilst there.
Overall a site and area to remember
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| Date of Visit: September 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Sunvalleysue |
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This is a lovely site only about a mile from the coast. The site is quite level with two toilet blocks. There seems to be more hardstandings every time we visit but there are still plenty of grass pitches (with or without electric)
The toilets and showers are kept to a high standard, the only downside is the disabled room. While it is spotless there is no heating. The walls are bare brick and the floor quarry tiled which makes it very cold when you are showering.
The site sells basic provisions and there is a fish and chip van calls Wednesday and Saturday (£4.50 for fish and chips).
The nearest beach is Embleton Bay which is about 5 minutes drive in the car. The beach is beautiful golden sand, ideal for children and very uncrowded. The nearest town with supermarkets and shops is Alnwick which is 8 mile away.
The surrounding area is beautiful and unspoilt.If castles are your thing then there are plenty to go round. The site has a basic play area for children and also a dog walk, which can get very muddy in bad weather.
This is the third time we have visited the site and while the weather was awful this time it will not stop us from returning to this beautiful part of the country in the future.
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Vbennett214 |
18 reviews from this member |
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This site is in a fantastic location,especially if you do not want to take your Motorhome out once you have pitched it!
There is a glorious beach just a short walk from the site.
In one direction you can walk to the village of Craster and if you walk in the other direction you reach the charming hamlet of Newton on the Sea.
Embleton Village is around a 20/30 minute walk away up the road and that has a selection of pubs.
Great area for walking,especially if you have a dog!
Good,friendly wardens who gave us a choice of pitches without any fuss.
Highly recommended site.
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Donkeykong |
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I decided to take my 6 yr old son just for the one night somewhere local and I remembered visiting here around 10 yrs ago so as it is only around a 40 minute drive rang up to see if we could get a pitch. Spoke to a staff member who was very friendly and although you can only book for a minimum of 2 nights, did say there were plenty of spaces if I wanted to just turn up and stay for one. I decided to do just that but my one criticism is I wasn't told that you can't book on before 12.30pm and when I turned up at 11.30 a.M. Reception was closed and there was just a sign on the door saying 'wait in the carpark we'll be back ASAP' (no time estimation). After 10 minutes and a 6yr old desperately wanting to put the tent up I spoke to a chap who said the staff would be cleaning the toilets. On approaching the staff they initially seemed reluctant to do anything other than make me wait however eventually said to see the 'chap on the tractor' who would sort me out.
This was 'Bill' who couldn't have been more helpful and booked us on early, showing us to a nice quiet spot (gave us a choice of near all the other families or quiet area!).
The site is generally well maintained and the clientele mainly families and while we were there they all seemed to respect others and there was no music blaring, loud talking at night etc. As seems common with a lot of sites these days.
The playpark, while small, is a magnet for the kids and my son loved it. I was happy to let him go on his own after initially going with him as there are always plenty other kids there.
The showers and toilets are clean, but could probably do with an update and the shower pressure is a little on the low side but adequate I suppose and is at no extra cost.
I was pleased we came on a Wednesday as the Fish and Chip van visits that evening and is of a decent standard and prices are reasonable (£4.50 for Cod and Chips).
Overall I would recommend this site if you want somewhere quiet but with loads of places to visit nearby. There is very little on site but for me that is great as I prefer not to have clubs/entertainment etc. The staff seem friendly and helpful, just don't arrive before 12.30p.M.!
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Sweepy |
6 reviews from this member |
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This was a splendid site in every way. It was far enough off the beaten track to give that sense of getting away from it all yet close to many tourist attractions like Bamburgh Castle and Holy Isle.
The site staff were friendly and helpful. The amenities were clean and well cared for. We were on this site for a fortnight and while it was full most of that time we always managed to get a shower or use the other facilities.
A chip van calls twice a week and a paper van every morning. The shop provides necessaries like bread or rolls and milk. There is a near by beach which was good for the children. We would go back to this site because we enjoyed it so much
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| Date of Visit: June 2007 |
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| Reviewer: The Badgers |
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We had a fantastic week at this site during the disappointing summer of 2007 - in the midst of all the floods! However despite the rainfall the pitches were well drained and the site well kept - if a little characterless.
The beauty of this site is its afinity with nature and the shower blocks are built to blend in with their surroundings, which would be great in the height of summer but they could do with some heating for when the weather's not so good - it would have been nice to have come back from a day walking in the rain to a nice shower in a warm room!
The beach is about 1 mile away and is a pleasant walk over the fields and a gorgeous coastal walk to the neighbouring village of Craster - a must if you like kippers!
The nearest pubs are in Embleton village, again about 1 mile away - reached either over the fields or via the road. Most of the pubs in this area are dog friendly and offer good food at value for money prices.
Staying at this site gives the option of seclusion when you want it, but also near enough the to the attractions of Beadnell Bay, Seahouses and Bamburgh etc.
I would stay here again purely for the location - but I have to be honest, shivering in the showers does put me off a bit!
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| Date of Visit: June 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Michmac |
5 reviews from this member |
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Despite all pitches being taken, the site had a friendly, relaxed, peaceful feel. It is very dog friendly and has a great dog walk through the trees to the beach (30 mins). Popular with families and the younger children are well-catered for with a little playpark.
The wardens are well-organised and make you very welcome. We were shown to our pitch and even guided-in so that our unit was level and there was plenty of space; excellent service when you've travelled a long way. The toilets were amongst the cleanest we have seen and the whole site was spotless and well-kept. The site road could benefit from being tarmac rather than loose hardcore as it was noisy when cars passed by and did send stones flying.
The area itself is ideal for walkers and cyclists as there are so many pathways to interesting places. Unfortunately, we are unable to walk very far due to arthritis and this made our enjoyment of the area very limited. It would be ideal for families with young children but teenagers would soon become bored with sandcastles and the abundance of real castles. There are very few supermarkets and cafes in the close vacinity unless you go to Alnwick.
We stayed a week but did everything in about 3 days, including Lindisfarne (highly recommended).
Overall, the site is perfectly positioned for everywhere within the area from Lindisfarne to Amble, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it; we give it 8 out of 10.
Best kept secret. Beadnell Bay!
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Country Girl |
21 reviews from this member |
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We first visited here in 2003 and loved it although the kids hated it as it was so rural. Now we only have one accompanying us and she's older we thought we'd take the opportunity tore-visit this beautiful area. We arrived the Sunday of the Bank Holiday weekend.
What a difference a year or two can make.
There are 6 very friendly wardens on site but somehow management of the site seems to have gone downhill. In the 20 years we've been caravanning we've never seen pitches in such poor condition. We were on the top part of the site and the grass was at least 6 inches long and wasn't mowed in the 8 days we spent there.This was interspersed with patches of completely bald earth where units have continually been sited. There didn't appear to be any attempt to try and manage the pitches -common sense surely?
Narrow hardstandings have also been added and these can only accommodate a 'van and awning with the car parked across the front.I assume that this means that pitch numbers have increased but makes everywhere appear very cramped and there seemed very little privacy.I would imagine they were full to capacity while we were there and the site looked like some sort of refugee camp. Saying that, the site settled down and was quiet by 11pm. There was about a 50/50 split with 'vans and tents.
There are 2 shower blocks, our nearest had 3 low pressure showers, half a dozen loos and a couple of wash cubicles - sometimes there were queues as you would expect at this time of year.
If you want to try quad biking I recommend Woolaw Farm nr Otterburn (dets at Alnwick tourist info). It's £20 for a good hour and the farmer takes you up over the moors showing you points of interest and history. This is a proper moorland farm, not some commercial enterprise. We found the cafe nearby at Brigantium (site of a roman fort) was great despite looking a bit dire from outside.You could combine this with a visit to the Nat Trust property at Cragside - very interesting for a long day out.
I would not have hesitated to recommend this site previously but not sure that I would now - pull your socks up Caravan and Camping Club - sadly this site isn't up to your normal standards at present.
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
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| Reviewer: Dhf1970 |
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This was our 2nd visit to Dunstan Hill, this time with my 2 stepdaughters. We have a large 8 person tent so sometimes you can feel like you are right on top of the next tent at some sites but not this one.
Dunstan Hill is a very well run, exceptionally clean site, which is a credit to the hard work of the wardens there. This site was our 1st visit to a CCC site and we were suitably impressed and have stayed members since 2007 because you know what you are going to get at their sites.
On check in we were greeted by a friendly man who checked us in quickly and efficiently and then kindly showed us to our pitch and gave us a few details of the site. We were pitched up near the road but I have to say this didn't keep us awake at night as it's not that busy at night.
The facilities were kept exceptionally clean and whilst I agree with some people, that there aren't enough showers for when they are fully booked, I tended to shower before going to bed instead and never had a problem. They run it very sensibly too in the fact that the 2 blocks are closed separately; so if one block is closed you can always walk to the other and still use the facilities.
There is a good laundry area although we didn't actually use this. We did use the washing up area which is a bit small but it was fine and very clean (as long as others clean up behind themselves). Personally, I like the fact that they also have a couple of cubicles with sinks & lockable doors so you can have a strip wash if necessary. Not all sites have this surprisingly!
There is a smallish play area, which I can understand that some people would find inadequate, however in my experience the kids tend to amuse themselves or ride their bikes once they get to a certain age, so we didn't see this as a problem personally.
The fantastic thing about this site is that it is within walking distance of a fantastic beach. The beaches in Northumberland are amazing and never seem to get very busy, most probably because the sea is cold (North Sea). Wetsuits are a must if you want to get near the water but the beaches are gloriously sandy so perfect for playing or building sandcastles. Or in the case of our girls, digging a huge hole! Much fun was had by both.
The local area is full of things to do. We love castles and are English Heritage & National Trust members so a great list of places to visit. Highlights for us would be Alnwick Castle & Gardens (privately owned). Don't leave without having lunch or dinner at the Treehouse.
The food is locally sourced and the atmosphere is fantastic. In the evening it is lit with loads of pretty fairy lights and candles. Don't miss Barter Books, Alnwick in the old railway station if you like reading - it's a haven for people like us. I love the fact that you can find books and then get a cuppa and sit in the old waiting room or on one of the many comfy seats to flick through the books to confirm what to buy.
The great thing about Dunstan Hill is that it is rural and pretty but you aren't very far from main roads to get to attractions. It is also only about 1 hour to get to Edinburgh which we did on a rainy day and went shopping instead. I would also highly recommend Tantallon Castle on the coast on the way to Scotland, if only for it's fabulous location overlooking Bass Rock.
All in all this is a fabulous site in our opinion. In fact we are going back at the end of August this year with the girls again who are now 9 & 11. They haven't stopped talking about our camping trip to Northumberland since 2007. I think that says it all considering they were only 6 and 8 at the time.
My only criticisms would be that the prices have gone up and it's quite expensive for the quality & amount of showers. However, we love the area so much that we think it's worth it.
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Brewy311 |
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We stayed here for 2 nights and what a lovely site. During the very high winds on the Friday night the warden was checking around and found all the wardens on duty very friendly and helpful. Lovely quiet site with a little park that my 5 and 3 year old loved to 'hang around' with new found friends. There was a lovely walk to the beach.
Toilets and showers were immaculate throughout our stay. There was a little shop in the village but only for basic supplies, we tended to have to go to the main shops in Seahouses.
Would definitely go back again.
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