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As previously stated the facilities are basic and do need some updating but are still usable. The cafe was a welcome surprise although a bit hit and miss with opening times, I did enjoy a good fry up a couple of mornings. I think a small shop within the Cafe would be ideal
Locally what can one say absolutely stunning landscape everywhere you look although I thought the trips out to the Farne Islands a bit steep (but I'm a miser). Holy Island is a must for every visitor to the area as are all the castles Seahouses is very nice for fish and chips
The famous Alnwick Castle and gardens are only half hour away
This was our very first camping trip. We have a 3 man vargo tent. The site was basic. No new toilet block yet! Still everything you needed was there.
The tree swings no longer exist(health and safety). We were a little bit disappointed with the children's play area. Our boy is five and there wasn't much there for him.
Our pitch was by the river, fairly flat and the site was quiet at night. A bit pricey at £40 for 2 nights given the facilities available. Overall a good experience for first time though.
Just returned from Bank Holiday at this site having had generally good weather although it was brass monkey's at night! We had to stay here as all the other sites were booked up in advance
First the good points: the site has plenty of space and the ground was good for getting pegs in. There are plenty of water points and when we arrived the friendly manager directed us to a quiet spot on the site, near the small play area and close to the river. There is a cafe which is useful as the nearest shops are a good 5-6 miles away although we didn't try the food.
Okay bad points: the place seems to be based on Mr Fiddler's site in Carry on Camping - very run down and with derelict caravans scattered along the river edge - clearly the site has been flooded fairly recentlyand there is still evidence of this around the lower end of the site even to the extent that one of the caravans is just a chassis! The toilet block desperately needs updating; we were there for 2 nights so didn't brave the showers as they looked dangerous to be honest! There is now a cover over the outside sinks but there was only one plug between 5 sinks in the gents and the block needed a good clean - not just the floor but all over. Some of the tent pitches are on a pretty steep slope, although the site did appear to be well drained overall. Although the river does run along the edge of the site - there is quite a lot of rubbish in it including breeze blocks which have been dumped on the edge, perhaps an attempt to slow down the erosion? The site is also bordered across the river by the main Bamburgh to Belford road which got quite busy in the mornings and late at night with the boy racers - we live in Newcastle so are used to noise but this was intrusive in an otherwise pretty spot.
Overall it's a nice site in a nice position but sorely neglected however I'd be happy to use it again just for a weekend if it wasn't for one last thing - yes it's a simple budget site but £35 for 2 nights is not a budget price however you look at it.
31 October - end of the season. Really sorry to pack up for the winter. This is an idyllic site marred only by the loo and shower facilities. I have to grit my teeth before contemplating wrapping myself in my towel and heading for the shower block. Not a mirror in sight and nowhere to hang your clothes while showering - hence the towel [ in all weather]!
However, rumour has it that new facilities are planned SOON - great!
George and Jenny, who manage the site, are very helpful and George handles any noisy visitors to perfection. The 11pm rule is strictly adhered to!
The cafe was a hit and miss affair this year.Campers need to know that good food is available throughout the season so let's hope that problem is resolved next season.
I stayed at this campsite in may. Arrived off the bus from newcastle to berwick right outside the camp. I was greeted by a friendly man who told we where to pitch & offered did I need any help for anything, I didn't but said thank you anyway. I was charged 8 pound which I thought was a bit steep for a 2 man tent with just one camper using it. The normal rate is about 5-6 pound & they are on better sites. The toilet/shower facilities were looking as if they need a big upgrading but were still quite clean. The positives were being in such a beautiful area surrounded by some lovely towns like Bamburgh & Seahouses. The negatives are tired facilities & nothing within a couple of miles of the camp site.
PS but its on the Newcastle/Berwick busline so another bonus.
I have just returned from a fantastic week in northumberland. I would recommend Budle bay to families, it is a peaceful and friendly site. On Arriving at the camp site I was greeted by the very friendly campsite owners, throughout my stay they demonstrated some of the best customer service I have ever seen any where, I am very grateful for their help when it was needed.
The facilities on the site are fine, everything you could need, toilets, shower, lots of power hookups, and lots of taps (no hunting for water or trailing a long way with water cans) not amazing quality, everything is clean enough, if you want 5 star facilities stay in a five star hotel.
The on site cafe is particularly welcome, providing good camping food, breakfasts, toasted sandwiches, all very good value - nothing flash but perfect for camping, I have to recommend a slice of home made cake, different everyday and a bargain at 50p a slice, great with a cup of tea. The cafe also doubles as the camp shop selling most essentials - other wise I used the Co-op in Berwick.
The location of this site is great, the beach is very close, though you should be warned if you walk to the beach you will have to walk a short distance along a busy country lane, with no pavements, fine for me not great with small children, though their are many free parking spaces very close to the beach - and the beaches are fantastic, ideal for children - not crowded and very clean. For those not wanting beaches Budle bay is close to Bamburgh castle ( you can walk their along the beach if you are so inclined). Also close by Lindisfarne, Berwick upon Tweed and Sea houses, not too far to Alnwick.
This is a great family site with lots of space, a play area and tree swings ( very popular), the owners do not over fill the site so all everyone has lots of space to relax. As it was mostly families the site becomes very quiet from about 10pm - I loved this as we where able to chill out in piece under stunning clear skies.
I do love this site, it is slightly run down, I felt that I had gone back in time to the 1970's - which I loved. This site has a number of old caravans around the site, some obviously never used. The new owners are working hard to improve the site but this will take time, I just hope they do not take out the heart of this wonderful family site.
One final piece of advise bring citronella candles and bug spray, the site is in a valley next to a stream, so lots of mosquitos in the evenings- not too bad but a little irritating, Avons Skin so soft worked for me along with the Citronella candles meant I was only bitten once.
Visited the site on speck having decided on a last minute break for three nights only. The dilapidated site entrance should have warned us. The grass was overgrown and an excuse from the warden about having paid someone to cut it recently. Showers and toilets - No hot water until the last day and two showers without water at all. Toilets in a disgraceful state and the one hand dryer didn't work in the gents. Cafe was a greasy spoon with sky-high prices. Overall, this has to be the worst site I have ever stayed on in over 30 years of camping. Couldn't stand another day of cold showers so left after the second day. There are no nearby shops so take everything with you. Surrounding area fantastic but stay somewhere else.
Welcomed by very nice lady, free to choose pitch for tent. However site advertised as having a nice river running through it which was actually a bit whiffy. Derelict caravans dotted site making it unsightly. Facilities basic, showers hot though. However shower block and toilets filthy. When reported to cafe, staff proceeded to pick up some loo roll from the floor and gas the blocks with industrial strength air freshener. Blocks need to be checked regularly and cleaned. The site was in a convenient location close to Belford which we visited for supplies. However would not visit again. Poor value for money due to state of facilities.
We had pre booked a week at Budle Bay with a mains hookup. Eventually we found the Managers with some help of friendly fellow campers. Manageress appeared pleasant and told us to go any where - so we pitched next to the river, which looks great and across from a field of sheep (lots and lots of them!). The mains hookup unit does not have circuit breakers in them! So we assumed that they tripped from a four ring system but never found the actual circuit breaker for our hook up.
Site should be fantastic but appears to be in a state of being run down. Grass is left long and is the type that irritates dogs paws, be warned. Cafe was shut all week during our visit. Lacking in refilling soap containers and general cleaning of toilet blocks - aged dirt in pipe work etc. Plate washing is outside and consists of two sinks with no rain cover. Those who have kids will find the tree swing great, however those without kids might find the noise of 4 year olds swinging and yelling like no tomorrow a little tiring at 10.30pm. Yes there is a 11pm no noise rule which is observed.
As a woman, I do like to keep fairly clean and tidy (even whilst camping!) and trotted off to the shower block (free). Good job it is free too for it was simply the worst shower block that I have ever been into in my whole life - one visit was once too often. The ground at the river side of the site is poorly drained and pretty bumpy. Power pegs struggled in a few places despite plenty of rain and soft ground.
Budle Bay is a fantastic location, the nearby beaches are some of the best in the country. St Cuthberts cave is worth a trip - a few miles inland. As is Holy Island, of course.
Conclusion. A reasonable no thrills budget site but do not have any pretensions about what to expect from the shower block or general cleanliness - because it is unfortunately run down compared to my previous visit when it was a top site.
Only had a short stay on this site but the weather was fantastic - not something we've had the pleasure of during camping for some time! We booked our pitch the previous day by telephone.
On arrival there was a notice stating you must book in before pitching but the reception was locked and a sign on the door gave a mobile number to ring. Unfortunately the mobile was switched off so we headed up the track towards what looked like the toilet block overlooking the site. We found the cafe next to it and there was a young girl inside who did not seem to know anything so we drove onto the site and decided where to pitch our tent.
At that point a man appeared (without any introduction) asking if he could help. There were no marked pitches but we wanted a hook up, he advised us to pitch our tent on high ground as the site floods in heavy rain. (yes we have done this before) We later discovered an emergency evacuation instruction sign near the reception, informing us that the site is built on a flood plain. Perhaps not the best spot for a campsite then? Anyway that was no problem the weather being glorious during our stay.
The site is in a beautiful spot and is only 10 minutes walk to unspoilt Budle Bay which is fantastic for birdwatching. The nearest shop and pubs are in Bamburgh and there are some smaller shops and a co-op in Seahouses. Plenty of fish and chip places there too but don't expect to get any in the evening as the latest they stay open til is 7pm. The coastline here is the major attraction as it is completely unspoilt and you can walk for miles along the beautiful beaches and sand dunes. Bamburgh castle makes a stunning backdrop as does the one on Holy Island. You can take a trip out on a boat to the Farne Islands from Seahouses harbour. In the summer it is a nationally important breeding site for our endangered seabirds and the sights and sounds of the nesting birds is fantastic. In the autumn you can go out to see the grey seal colony who come onto the islands to breed and give birth to their young.
The main problems with the campsite is that it is very run down and the facilities are not the best. It also helps if there is someone visible on site on arrival. I understand from a previous review on this particular site that planning permission was being sought for a new toilet/shower block. It definitely needs one. I noticed they had splashed out on a new reception. Perhaps the toilet/shower block should have been given priority? OK it is basic and I don't have a problem with that but it gave the overall impression that the owners cannot be bothered maintaining it. The showers which were around the back of the toilet block and both sexes shared, were not cleaned throughout our stay (one didn't work and in another the extractor fan was broken), the grass had grown long on the site, there were 3foot high thistles growing out of the drains from the water taps, some of the electric hook ups were broken and there were uneven slabs on the paths around the toilet/shower block so you had to watch where you put your feet. The ladies toilets appeared to be cleaned every day and there was a supply of toilet paper and liquid soap in the dispensers, can't comment on the standard of the mens. There were two washing up sinks outside and an extra one in the ladies toilets.
We tried to have breakfast in the cafe the following morning but there were no opening times displayed and no sign of life at 9am so we decided to go into Seahouses for something to eat. The same thing happened the next morning and when a queue appeared, someone had to go and find the warden to ask when the cafe was going to open up as there were people waiting.
It wasn't particularly busy throughout our stay so it was never a problem using the showers, they were of the push button variety and they were hot and free. The site seemed OK for families, there was a play area near reception and a tree swing near the toilet block. There is a small river running through the site which they could explore under supervision. It was pretty quiet during our stay on the campsite and it was mostly families on site with the exception of a group of older men sat outside a caravan in front of the toilet block, who started drinking alcohol at 7 o clock in the morning and had their barbecue smoking away all day. They were no trouble but it was a bit offputting. I don't know if the site normally allows large same sex groups but there was nothing to confirm what their policy is on this.
The tent tariff system was a bit strange: small tent, medium tent, large tent, compartment tent? We had a small compartment tent so which category does that fall into? Electric hook up was two pounds fifty pence per night which is about the going rate. We ended up being charged for a medium sized tent with hook up and two adults which came to 17.50 a night. For this price I would have expected a better standard and overall maintenance of the facilities.
To sum up: a basic site in a beautiful spot but spoilt by the lack of care and attention. I don't think we would choose this site again even if the facilities were improved, as we found the fact that it is on a flood plain a bit offputting in Britain's usual inclement weather.
Just got back from a short stay at this camp site. Jenny who greeted us was really friendly, and basically just said choose where you want, it only cost us £4.50 to pitch our large tent and then £5.00 per night per person, very reasonable. We chose a nice quiet spot just on the entrance to the site, beside the small play park. This was definitely the best spot, nice and quiet away from the main field, which was quite busy. We heard no noise at all from neighbouring tents / vans, and there seems to be a strict no noise after 11.00pm rule, although this was never an issue.
There is a small stream running through the park, with fields surrounding it, which does have sheep in it, but we never heard them.
The park has a small Cafe, where we got a great cooked breakfast for £3.00, nice and hot and freshly prepared.
The toilet/shower bloke is small and adequate, not the best I've been too, but definitely not the worst!
I thought the toilet floor was a bit dirty looking, but considering the weather, which was damp and misty, they were probably ok.
The showers were hot but the space was not great if you have small kids, as you can just about squeeze yourself in.
Plenty to do in surrounding areas, Bamburgh and Seahouses, we had wonderful Fish and Chips sitting in the harbour!
Overall we would go back to this site if only for the peace and quiet.
What a good site. Level grassy pitches with good access to hook ups. By the managers own admission site was somewhat run down by the previous owner and there appear to be what look like abandoned gypsy caravans dotted around. But don't let that put you off.
As the site wasn't booked up we had free reign where we pitched our tent as pitches aren't marked out.
The 'facilities' are 'basic' at best, but planning permission is being sought to build a new block. Once built this will be gem of a site. Must admit - took the family to Alnwick leisure centre for showers - 50p each!
Location is excellent. Well placed for all local attractions and touring the area.
Would really recommend. Location and friendliness by far outweigh the facilities. Expect this site be fantastic once upgraded.
We set off to Budle Bay on the first bank holiday of may. We were greeted by the most friendliest people you could ever wish to meet. We were shown are pitch and off we went.
- Practical Minded -
The pitches are on soft ground ideal for pegs. The pitches are near 4 socket hook-up pillars which are 10 amps I thing. The hook ups wasn't the best I saw myself going out to reset it about 5 times over 3 nights but that was probably my fault. Water points are near to pitches. Toilets and showers no comment.
- Location -
A beautiful site looking over Waren Mill. There is a river running through the site which is beautiful. The site is aprox 2.5 miles from bamburgh (not a good idea to walk it if your not a walker) and is about 10 miles from Bewick.
Me, my partner and our 6 year old son went to this site on 14th April for 2 nights. It is a lovely site, nothing fancy but it did the job. The Manager was really friendly on our arrival. There wasn't many tents pitched, so we had a great choice of where we could go. The weather was lovely which enhanced the look of the surroundings. The womens toilets were clean and there was plenty of them, my partner said the male toilets were a tad smelly (but aren't all male toilets?!). Our son loved the tree swings and I had a go myself, as did other adults campers! Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash, which was fine. A couple of dogs did get loose though, to which we heard the Manageress ( I think) shout 'Get that dog on a lead please'. Which is good, as you don't want dogs roaming around peeing up the side of your tent etc!. The on site cafe was open nearly all day, we didn't really need to take our camping stove/kettle etc as there was enough on the menu to satisfy anyones hunger or thirst. The prices are reasonable as well and our son got a decent portion of chips for 50p and a lovely cheese toastie for £1.50 (he didn't want the salad which went with it)! There's ample seating inside and sheltered seating outside to enjoy your food/drinks. We didn't notice an on-site shop so we went to a large Morrisons store in Berwick (follow the A1 north and look out for the MacDonalds sign on the right), which had everything we needed for the weekend and was about 10 - 15 minutes drive away. Theres's no pub/clubhouse on the site, which was fine by us. There's a 'small' park on site, which children didn't seem to bother with much as they preferred the tree swings at the other end of the site. There were electric hook up points here and there but I don't know if these were solely for caravanners or for use by campers!It's a very short walk to the bay which was just beautiful. Bamburgh Castle was about five minutes drive away and then to Seahouses was about another five minutes. The only noise we heard was someone playing music loudly out of their car in the afternoon but the sheep in a nearby field didn't shut up, which is expected of course! Other caravaners/campers were friendly, as were the staff in the cafe. Overall, we had a lovely time at Budle Bay Campsite and will definitely go again. Our son just wants a tree swing!
Just spent 5 great days at Budle bay. We were welcomed on to the site by Goerge and Jenny.Amenities were ok (not the hilton so don't expect luxury). Kids loved it and didnt even ask for the lap top. Park a bit water logged but that didn't dampen their enthusiasm
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Rallies Welcome 
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Groups Welcome 
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Laundry On Site 
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No Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar <5 miles 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
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Fishing <1 mile 
Wild Swimming <1 mile 
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Horse Riding <5 miles 
Cycle Hire <5 miles 
Golf <5 miles 
No Tennis 
Beach <1 mile 
Watersports <5 miles 
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Public Transport On Site
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
I stayed at this site for 4 nights and enjoyed it 
