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Reviews of Old Hartley Caravan And Motorhome Club Site

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Old Hartley Caravan And Motorhome Club Site
Old Hartley
Whitley Bay
Tyne and Wear   (Browse area)
NE26 4RL
Tel: 01342 327 490
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Pitches: 59
Open: 16/03/2024 to 05/11/2024
           16/03/2025 to 05/11/2025

Rating: Average Review Score: 9/10 from 63 Reviews
                9/10 from 63 Reviews

 No Tents   Caravan Pitches   Motorhome Pitches   Small Campervans 
 No Glamping Units   No Statics for Hire   No Statics for Sale   No Seasonal Pitches 
 Electric Hookups   Hardstanding Pitches   No Fully Serviced Pitches   Show Full Facilities
Who's it for
 Families Welcome   Club Members Only   No Rallies   Not Naturist Site 
 Dogs Welcome   No Dogs Allowed   Groups 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 
 No Kitchen Facilities   No Freezer / Fridge    Motorhome Point   Wifi Access 
 Shop <1 mile   Bar <1 mile   Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
Activities
 No Playground   No TV Room   No Games Room   No Evening Ents 
 Fishing <5 miles   Wild Swimming <1 mile   Indoor Pool <5 miles   No Outdoor Pool 
 No Horse Riding   No Cycle Hire   Golf <5 miles   No Tennis 
 Beach <1 mile   Watersports <1 mile   Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles 
Other Features
 Sea Views   Not Working Farm   No Campfires Allowed 
 Coastside Pitches   Public Transport <1 mile  Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 

This is a club member only site - you may be able to join on site - please check direct with the site

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Date of Visit: October 2015 Unit:  Motorhome
Reviewer: Brendanr2004 657 reviews from this member

 Second visit to this lovely site. It's between Whitley Bay and Seaton Sluice and located right on the clifftop so there are excellent views. Great coastal walks, lovely pubs and St Mary's Lighthouse all accessible from the site. Facilities are spotless and staff welcoming. , 


Date of Visit: October 2015 Unit:  Motorhome
Reviewer: PilgrimPhil 86 reviews from this member

 This was our second stay at Old Hartley. This time it was as a base for us to attend two Rugby World Cup games at St. James Park. We were surrounded by avid New Zealand & Scottish supporters in their hired motorhomes, which was fun!

The site does feel a bit cramped at times but the general slope means that most people will get some sort of coastal view.

Again the wardens were most helpful and, even though they were the “relief” wardens, they were still knowledgeable about the area. All the facilities were what you would expect of a Caravan Club “main” site.

The local bus service was as efficient as before and Haymarket in the city centre was reached in under an hour. There are two providers and, if buying a day return, you must use the same one. I. E. The tickets aren’t interchangeable between bus companies.

When we previously visited we didn’t realise that the NCN 1 cycle route ran right past the site entrance. This then gives access to a mainly traffic free route northwards towards Blyth in amongst the dunes and Whitley Bay & beyond to the south. 


Date of Visit: September 2015 Unit:  Motorhome
Reviewer: Mulberrybush 21 reviews from this member

 We had a great few days on this little site, the units are well spaced out and cleverly put at an angle so most units have a sea view. The facilities are a little dated but clean and fine. There is easy access to the coastal path which leads to Seaton Sluice in one direction and Whitley Bay in the other. The site also has a lovely view of St Mary's Island/lighthouse which is accessible via a causeway at low tide. We didn't try the nearest pub the Delavel Arms because it looked a little dingy but we can highly recommend the food at the Kings Arms in Seaton Sluice which is approximately 20 mins walk from site. There is also a gorgeous beach at Seaton Sluice which our dogs loved. There is also a tiny beach near St Mary's Island depending on the tide times. I would say that the site is not very child friendly as there are no play facilities and high cliffs nearby. 


Date of Visit: June 2015 Unit:  Campervan
Reviewer: Timsinc 13 reviews from this member

 Fantastic sea view and cliff top walks make up for site's drawbacks - only one fresh water tap (a climb to it at busy mh service point) and uneven pitches (levelling blocks a must). It is on a cliff top hill after all. Recommend nearish--by The Alnwick Garden with its huge treehouse/cafe and restaurant. Good for youngsters too. 


Date of Visit: June 2015 Unit:  Motorhome
Reviewer: GrumpyBoaby 58 reviews from this member

 Our second visit here and we love coming back, managed to bag number one pitch this time at the top of the site behind the wall.

Although we had a nice sunny weather, it was cold at night and very windy, gale force at times, lots of nice walks along the coast and out to the lighthouse.

We didn't patronise to local pub so unable to review their meals and prices,

Spotlessly clean, but dated shower block, recycling areas around site.

As mentioned before the motorhome service point is located on the hill on the way out and can block the way out, I have plenty of water hoses and was able to full my water tank from my pitch.

Can be very noisy overhead from landing aircraft, especially if the jets cut the corners on finals.

Really friendly staff, always on hand to help, nice wee basic shop for local eggs, milk. No daily papers.

Look forward to returning 

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Date of Visit: April 2014 Unit:  Motorhome
Reviewer: Brendanr2004 657 reviews from this member

 Old Hartley is great site perched on the cliffs between Whitley Bay and Seaton Sluice. It makes a great base for walking as it's situated on the main coastal paths. Within walking distance are done excellent beaches and St Mary's Lighthouse. Whitley Bay is a traditional sea side resort town, but this site is nicely secluded from this.

Facilities on site are excellent - though the site is sloping, so you need to level your van. Staff on site very friendly and helpful.

Great little site! 


Date of Visit: March 2015 Unit:  Motorhome
Reviewer: KeithChesterfield 12 reviews from this member

 The site is in a stunning position on the Coast, the site is clean, tidy and well maintained and easily accessible to the Coast paths and local transport.

The close-by Delaval Arms has a decent menu at a very reasonable price.

The price for large main courses, ample desserts, four glasses of red wine and coffees for two people came to £30.

The only gripe I have with this site is that almost all the pitches are not level and levelling blocks are required.

A few hours with a JCB, 40 tonnes of crush and run, a heavy roller, 20 tonnes of pebbles and a few days work would transform the pitches into excellent level areas that would be ideal for both Caravans and Motorhomes.

This site collects around £1, 500 a day when full during the High Season, and I imagine it is usually full at that time of year, and investing a proportion of the weekly income of over £10, 000 would be of benefit to all Members for years to come.

Why it hasn't already been done is, in my opinion, either short sighted or penny pinching and could turn a good site into an excellent one. 


Date of Visit: September 2014 Unit:  Motorhome
Reviewer: Bigedd 4 reviews from this member

 We have visited this site a number of times mainly because my daughter lives just round the corner at Seaton Sluice.

Its difficult to book this site, its almost always full. WE have only managed once to get the exact weekend we wanted. Book well in advance is my advice.

The site facilities are good but not among the best, most of the pitches are not level, you will need ramps. Its clean and tidy though.

There are a few pubs locally to eat, one just outside the entrance but I would walk down Seaton Sluice to the far end for a better choice.

If you get chance visit the chip shop in Blyth, it will be crammed with people but it served the best fish and chips I have ever had. 


Date of Visit: July 2014 Unit:  Touring Caravan
Reviewer: JKnott 2 reviews from this member

 Nicest club site we have visited.

Stunning views of St Mary's light house.

The site is of the usual excellent standard offered by the Caravan club. Clean toilets, excellent showers, laundry etc.

Levelling blocks needed but you wouldn't get the views without. The site is very well laid out.

Children welcome but there is no children's play area.

Plenty of attractions e. G. The beach off site though.

Lots of walks from the site and within easy reach of Holywell Dene, Seaton Sluice, Seaton Deleval Hall. Good public transport to Whitley Bay, Blyth and Newcastle.

We had a wonderful day trip to the Farne Islands watching puffins, seals etc.

Pub next door offers a friendly welcome, cheap good food and is dog friendly.

Local people were all very welcoming and willing to chat. 


Date of Visit: August 2013 Unit:  Motorhome
Reviewer: GrumpyBoaby 58 reviews from this member

 WE had a 4 night stop over at 'Old Hartley' and enjoyed every minute, weather was very warm and sunny until the last night.

As mentioned in previous reviews you will need levelling blocks, the very top of the site along the wall is nearly level as with the bottom of the site near the coastal footpath.

Caravan and motorhome awning are not allowed from May this year.

Excellent sea and coastal views from most pitches, good dog walks along the sea front.

The Gents W/C and shower room looks a bit shabby with lots of tiles removed from a wall near the entrance, otherwise spotless.

The motorhome service area is located on the way out on a hill and blocks the way out for other campers.

Two well known superstores in Whitley bay, with local shops and pub nearby. 


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