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Budle Bay Campsite
Waren Mill
Belford
Northumberland (Browse area)
NE70 7EE
Tel: 01668 214 598
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Pitches: 130
Open: 01/03/2026 to 02/01/2027
01/03/2027 to 02/01/2028
Rating: 
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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 |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 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 |
| Activities |
 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 |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 Riverside Pitches |
 Public Transport On Site |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Patakrigg |
1 review from this member |
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 Just returned from Budle Bay where we had a great time. On a practical level, the site is fairly flat, quiet after 11pm, well situated for all the major attractions of the Northumberland coast and has all the facilities you could reasonably expect for the price. It is true that said facilities are a bit 'tired', but this is more than compensated for by the ambience. Slightly chaotic and old-fashioned, but who wants to be too regimented on a camping trip?
The managers, George and Jenny, were more than helpful, and it seems that with a bit of advance notice they will open up the site cafe for a great value full English - much to the amusement of the European contingent. And if George has been out fishing, fresh fish for the evening bbq.
An old-fashioned camping experience, in the best sense of the word! 
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| Date of Visit: June 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Chantal_Steven |
2 reviews from this member |
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We've just come back from a stay at this campsite and would definitely recommend it!
As previous comments, the toilet and shower blocks were a bit old and shabby, however, they were clean and always had loo roll! There are only 3 showers so best to get there earlyish to avoid the morning rush with kiddies etc.
This is a very family-friendly campsite with what seemed to be a cute play area. And the swings from the trees were used a lot - by kids and adults!
We camped right next to the wee river and the only noise we had was from the chattering birds.
There was apparently noise problems from the other side of the site the evening before but that had been dealt with by the owners quite quickly and efficiently.
The lady at reception (owner?)was very friendly and quite helpful.
We didn't see any pubs nearby, but we weren't really looking. The beach is about a 2 minute walk away from the site.
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| Date of Visit: June 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Julia21xxx |
1 review from this member |
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We stayed for one night all 12 of us and all thought it was great. Kids loved it as they could go down by river with their nets, they also loved the swings from the trees (so did we haha)
Owners were very friendly and helpful and I thought the price was reasonable.
The toilet blocks were shabby and old but the actual toilets were clean and we just took our own soap which was no bother.
We thought it was a lot better that what we expected after some of the reviews we had read we will be back !
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Jacandlrc |
2 reviews from this member |
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Situated in a lovely area near Bamburgh with access to the beach. The site was uneven for pitching the tents, however very picturesque. The toilet and shower block is the worst we have seen whilst camping. The two staff were as helpful as they could be, with over 150 tents on site. At times it was very noisy until 2am in the morning, with very little consideration for campers with children
Overall not a site we would return to until the amenities were vastly improved
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Linrob |
4 reviews from this member |
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A warm and friendly welcome but a disappointing bank holiday weekend. The campsite is in a lovely setting in a great part of the country (beaches were lovely). The facilities were terrible they weren't cleaned often enough (cold showers, no light in the ladies toilets). The site was over crowded cramped conditions and noisy - we were there over the bank holiday and on two of the three nights the noise was still going on way after 1.00am.
Previous reviews alluded to improvements having been made by new owners - these are not obvious if any have been made - apparently they are struggling to get planning permission to make the changes they want to! On a positive note the staff we spoke to were very friendly and helpful every time we saw them - there is just too much for them to do.
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Lynannhrd |
6 reviews from this member |
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We visited this site at bank holiday weekend, the only site in the county not fully booked. We were very disappointed as we read all the previous year reviews and thought that improvements would of been made for this year. It was the most expensive pitch fee we have paid and the worst facilities we have experienced. We even drove home to have a shower as they we the worst we have ever seen.
The staff were very helpful and friendly and trying to make the best of a bad job. There were a lot of old dirty caravans that looked like they hadn't been stopped in for years that spoilt the look of the site. On a positive note the kids and hubby loved the tree swings and everyone was very friendly. We would only return to this site if a new toilet and shower block was built
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Toffo |
2 reviews from this member |
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We booked Budle Bay for one night recently, the owner's were friendly and told us that they had recently taken over the site and were trying to "improve things".
The site itself is quite near a busy road, so you do get traffic noise, we were told just to find anywhere we could fit our pitch, this made the whole site look a bit ram shackled.
The toilet block was dated and dirty, with no soap available.
We had pitched near to what appeared to be resident caravans and felt intimidated by the owners.
Most tents had chose to pitch in the centre of the site, and used their car stereos for entertainment, along with the disposable BBQ.
The Canteen looked to be a bit shabby as it was an old Portakabin, we can't comment on the food as we never tried it.
Play facilities for children was a see-saw and a wooden climbing frame with 2 tyre swings.
This site has a long way to go before it appears as good as most others we've stayed in.
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| Date of Visit: July 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Morag MacDoodle |
20 reviews from this member |
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It had been raining for a few weeks before we arrived. Still managed to find an area for our tent. Good part of the tent area was like swamp.
I agree with the previous comments about their first impressions. But please, if you are considering this site, judge it on it's atmosphere and the improvement work you can witness for yourself. The new building going up behind reception for example.
A small river runs down the side of the site. The boys loved playing there. Take wellies, flip-flops and a net.
We had a great weekend there and are going back for a week in August!
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| Date of Visit: July 2007 |
Unit: Static |
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| Reviewer: Bill Chesters |
1 review from this member |
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Just to advise everyone that the site has changed hands and is now in new ownership.
Not many changes but they are installing new solar water panels which should sort out the perennial shower issues.
They also intend to renew the sewerage system, but not until the close season.
You may find the cafe is not open as much as in previous years but they are advertising for staff in order to open longer hours, especially in the school holidays.
A few vans have relocated making even more open spaces for visitors and apart from the few things above its business as usual and its still a great place to chill out and let your hair down.
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| Date of Visit: June 2007 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Philjames |
1 review from this member |
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On arriving I thought this was a settlers camp but it turned out to be a relaxed campsite with 50 odd resident vans.
Everything is quite old, but new owners seem to be improving things. The toilet and shower block are dated but loo roll given by Neil at reception, who also cooked us an amazing thai curry in the cafe(which is actually an old builders hut)
If you want a simple relaxed (occasionally noisy) site without twee pitches this is the one. If you want perfect pitches with all amenities forget it.
Neil also killed the noise at about 11.45 (does he do everything?) which was ok
No bar on site so b.y.o !
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| Date of Visit: June 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: CLAIREK |
2 reviews from this member |
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Visited this site for two nights. Had read quite friendly reviews by other visitors. Unfortunately this site didn't live up to expectations. On arrival very grubby looking reception (new one being built). Lots of long term pitched vans. No one at reception. We were told to pitch near to reception where ground was very uneven. However able to position caravan anyway we liked - great to keep an eye on the kids outside. Electric tripped off all the time, and we were given a screwdriver to sort it out ourselves which we did several times. Toilets not up to much. Playground a bog with see saw and wood frame. Tent area looked like good fun especially for young groups. Great position for local area - seahouses, alnwick, holy island and bamburgh. Expensive for what it was. Won't hurry back.
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| Date of Visit: May 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Sahara |
17 reviews from this member |
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To be honest I was in two minds about this site. It is accessed over a little bridge and that leads to a big field with another just above it. It had lots of big caravans on for those who have seasonal pitches and I assume that there are some who live there for most of the year.
The field was big with lots of lush green grass. We were told to put it where we liked. The caravans were put at different angles we didn't have to go in one direction. Which felt strange but at the same time a bit of freedom.
Our friends came later with two tents and pitched around us. Later that night the site started to fill up and we were surrounded by tents, which was great.
The top field was used by tents who didn't have electric hookups, with the field being somewhat on a slope it wasn't suitable for caravans. But it looked great, and everyone was having a great time.
The toilets were a let down, was given a toilet roll at reception and there was no soap in the toilets. The showers were around the other side and were unisex, I believe there was only three. They were the press in type and only lasted a few seconds. There was a laundry and a couple of sinks for washing up.
On site there was a game room and a cafe, didn't go in. The kids went in and said it was really cheap with homemade chocolate cakes, pop and icepops. They did sell bread, milk, bacon etc.
The reason I was in two minds about the site was that it didn't look much when we got there. But the atomsphere was brilliant. We were crammed in and for the first time I didn't mind. People were awake til after 12. And the chatter on site was really loud during the day and night - Wonderful
What made it was the party friendly feel and the freedom. Loved it.
The site is only a couple of minutes to the beach. A few miles to Bamburgh, had a sunday lunch there, smallish pub overlooking the green. 20 mins to Alnwick and the gardens and castle.
Overall a great site but I don't think we will be going back due to the price. Had to pay seperate for everything. Caravan, awning, hookup, 2 adults and 3 kids came to £28 per night, just too expensive.
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| Date of Visit: May 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Dillon1967 |
4 reviews from this member |
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Visited over may 2007 bank holiday, this site seems to be under new management but its still very friendly and reasonably priced. We have stayed here before and I think the showers and toilets have improved but are still basic.
The site was very busy but still enough room for everyone, the weather was not great but lots of trees for shelter from the wind and well drained for heavy rain.
Would visit again as you don't need to book and they seemed to try and fit everyone in
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| Date of Visit: August 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Carterjohn |
2 reviews from this member |
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Myself and my wife plus 2 kids under 5 stayed at Budle bay last summer.
This was our first camping holiday, we pitched our tent at Kielder and got attacked by midge's so we left kielder and drove up to the norh east coast.
Every campsite we stopped at was fully booked,by chance we found Budle bay. Thank god the guy at reception let us pitch where we wanted and didnt even take our fee till the next day.
We ended up staying three nights and had an excellent time. We will be going back soon.
As for the comments on the showers and w.c.'s we found them fine.
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| Date of Visit: August 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Cazz0806 |
1 review from this member |
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We love this site. Granted, it's a wee bit more "down to earth" but the friendliness of the people who run the site, the gorgeous setting, absolute characters coming to speak to you on their way home to their caravan - telling you jokes for ages and having you crying with laughter in your tent, oh and the wildlife around - FULL MARKS BUDLE BAY. We'll definitely be back soon. However, there was something that didn't get full marks.the breakfasts. ACTUALLY IT GETS FULL MARKS INFINITY PLUS ONE! Amazing - freshly cooked, a massive plateful, friendly folk in the kitchen, and a price that was never beaten at the rest of the places we visited on holiday that week.
I realise that not everyones views might be the same but c'mon folks-are you afraid a "rabid rabbit" might claw it's way through your tent and eat you! Down to earth, friendly and beautiful. Keep up the good work Budle Bay.
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