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This is a very nice little site in a lovely location. The site is well kept and very tidy. It has a beautiful little river running around the edge of it and it's perfect for pitching your tent near, it gave it a real outdoors feel. The facilities were clean and tidy and replenished regularly.
We did a few walks while we were in the area and immediately out of the campsite the scenery is fantastic. Five minute walk from the bay and within ten minutes of walking you get the most fabulous view of Bambough castle. Two miles from Bambough and a five minute drive from a shop makes up for the lack of shop on site, which isn't needed.
Holy Island and the gorgeous white sand beach of Bambough and very close and a must see if your in the area.
The staff were very friendly and did everything to meet our needs. One thing I did like a lot was that you can leave freezer blocks in their freezer (like most places) but instead of a charge they asked for a donation to help for heroes.
I camp with a tent for 4 nights at Budle Bay and had a lovely stay. The owners were lovely, very friendly and helpful and I was given free reign as regard to where to pitch my tent. Admittedly slightly off season and the site was quiet. It's a small campsite, with static caravans occupying the central area, pitches for tents running down one side, with caravan/camper area and a short stay area - all in the outer area. I chose to camp near to the small stream running alongside the site, which was very quite and calming.
Toilet block very clean and the showers, situated to the rear of the block had proper hot water! Two deep sinks alongside the block were for dishwashing. Location wise, it is well situated close to all of the major sites ie Bamburgh Castle, Holy Island, Lindisfarne Priory, Dunstanburgh Castle etc and the Coast and beaches are very nearby.
Two miles off the A1, a couple of miles from superb, uncrowded beaches. Budle Bay, quarter of a mile away, is a muddy estuary with great bird life. Roads are twisty, busy: car needed to get to the beach.
Edge of site is a small, shallow river (Waren Burn) good for older children to play in, but a worry with younger children as river bank up to four or five feet (1. 5 metres) high, and steep. There are a couple of swings and a slide. When we stayed at end of August ambience was good, family atmosphere, no noise problems, not too crowded. Insect repellent might be needed sometimes. Wardens very kindly lent us their own! Nearest shops including Coop at Belford, lovely quiet village on other side of A1. Parking far easier there than in Seahouses.
We used an 'ecotent'. Small wooden sheds, with pleasant outlook across the site and river. Most are fitted out with four bunks, plywood table and benches, plywood work surface, electric sockets and a single lightbulb. Rather cramped, very basic, sloppily put together with some big panel gaps. For a small family they make a good tent substitute, reasonably priced at least in high season terms, and weatherproof. Ecotent cooking and fridge/freezer facilities are shared, in a separate shed – arrangement worked well when we were there. Two washing up sinks for the entire site, inadequate.
Panelling etc for shower and toilet cubicles beyond shabby, urgently needs replacing. Site facilities seem to have been done on the cheap, bodged, shoddy. There was a cordoned off grass area below the toilets, a chronic leak with smell of drains.
Perhaps the site’s best assets or its saving grace are this year’s wardens, who are gems. They deserve better, and so do the customers. This place could be so much better, even if it could never compete with sites right by the beach, such as the lamented former Beachcomber site nearby. Have booked to return to this beautiful area at half term, but to a different site. Wouldn’t rule out returning to Budle Bay site.
We stayed in the campsite's 'Eco-tents' for a couple of nights starting on the day after the bank holiday weekend. These were effectively large garden sheds with bunks, a table/chairs and a worktop. It was a bit rough and ready, but was clean and the mattresses were new. The sheds are set aside from the touring and static caravans, but close to some tents. They have a good fields close to the small river for games, although the cars parking directly on front of the Eco-tents spoils this a little. Canopies between the sheds would also add to the 'liveable outdoor space'.
The wardens were very welcoming and friendly and staff a useful essentials shop at reception. The toilet block was ok, but (as with all sites) could do with cleaning twice a day. There is a little playground to keep younger kids happy, although the 'river ropeswing' others have mentioned is now gone.
On reflection the ecotents didn't work for us. We are used to tent camping and found them a little dis-connected from nature. If they were not in a 'line' and spread amongst trees it would be better.
The surrounding area is amazing with Bamburgh, Seahouses, Beadnell and Low Newton-by-the-sea. Local pubs in each of these locations are superb, with The Ship in Newton the best in my opinion.
We would return for a few nights, but probably in our tent.
Spent over a week at the site and enjoyed it. Site is smallish and never feels busy or cluttered even when the sign at reception says 'full'. Site managers are very friendly and helpful.
We were allowed to take up loads of space with our tent. Great for kids. The small play area is adequate, but nothing to rave about - it's a couple of swings and a slide. Toilet block was cleaned daily, but is looking a bit past it (cubicle panels are swelling from water damage at the bottom) and would benefit from a refit.
The showers at the rear are hot, but could also do with a refit (panelling on walls are looking a bit past it, lino flooring a bit unsightly and shower tray drains occasionally block). Site is fairly flat and very well drained. Grass is regularly cut.
Very good beaches within a mile or so. You need to head out to Belford for provisions.
Overall, fine, but don't expect glamping, this camping!
We arrived at the campsite and we given a very warm welcome from the campsite wardens Jane and Alan, who were really friendly and were fantastic throughout our stay. Anything we needed, they were more than willing to help, giving us ideas of where to get food and supplies, to places to park in Bamburgh!
The campsite was lovely and very well looked after. We camped by the river which was lovely and a lot of people were taking advantage of having a little cool down in it!
There was a bunk house and some eco tents which looked great and there was the option to have electric hook ups!
The toilet and shower blocks were ok, however a little dated but this didn't really matter too much and were kept fairly clean. We were informed that they will be updated for next year which really improve an already great campsite! If you are someone who likes to be able to dry their hair or even straighten it there was a plug socket in the toilet block!
There is a small play area for children and a rope swing, that swung over the river! This was very popular! :)
The reception has a small shop which sells drinks and a few snacks but there is a Co-op in Seahouses (just down the coast) or in Belford (on the otherside of the A1)
We would definitely stay here again and would highly recommend it!
I was very pleased with this site. We went for a few days with our 15 month old and despite it being high season and fully booked on the Friday night it was extremely quiet and peaceful. I think the wardens make a point of ensuring even large groups don't disturb their neighbours.
We requested a quiet spot even if it was far from the wash block and were given a large (vast!) space behind the reception building. It was the furthest spot from the wash block but was still only approx 200m as this is not a big site.
The area was very flat if not totally smooth which was great as my partner hates camping on even a tiny slope.
The facilities are simply a basic shop (in the reception building), two washing up sinks, male and female toilets and a few shower cubicles. There also a small park with a couple of swings and a slide (too advanced for our daughter).
Our only complaint was that the showers are not hot enough - they were just about warm enough to stand under and wash my hair but I got out as soon as I could. The toilets are also quite old but cleaned regularly.
The site is in a fantastic location - a couple of miles drive (if that) to stunning Bamburgh Castle and a long long gorgeous sandy beach. I can't recommend this part of the coast enough.
Overall, this site suited us because of the extremely welcoming and helpful staff, its small size and quietness and superb location.
We stayed here for 2 nights over a weekend with 3 children (aged 7, 4 and 2) and found it to be a lovely site. It was only our 2nd ever camping trip so I haven't got a huge amount to compare it to but the wardens were friendly and made us feel very welcome and the site was mostly peaceful overall (apart from a few people talking loudly until fairly late on the first night).
When we arrived there was a sign saying the site was fully booked but they obviously take care not to overcrowd as there was still plenty of space between pitches and open spaces for the children to play games in. The kids also really enjoyed the rope swing over the river, although the children's play area is just a slide and a couple of swings so more suited to quite young children. I also felt it was a bit unfortunate that the bins were situated right next to the play area as they were all full and smelled a bit but the kids didn't seem to mind.
The toilet and shower block were basic but functional and clean with plenty of hot water so fulfilled their purpose and we didn't have to wait to use them at all. There is also a small shop in reception selling basics which is handy.
The location is great for exploring the Northumberland coast. We spent a day at Alnwick Garden, had fish & chips in Seahouses, had another day at Bamburgh Castle and also squeezed in a trip to Holy Island to see a Viking battle re-enactment, all in just 2 days!
I would definitely recommend this site and we hope to be paying them another visit soon.
What a great family friendly campsite! I can’t fault it.
I stayed there for two nights (10th - 12th August 2012), with my 8 year old son, two friends and their two children (aged 8 years and 3 years).
The campsite is in quite a beautiful setting, surrounded by trees and fields with a small river running along side it. You can occasionally hear the road in the distance, but this is not really an issue as it is drowned out most of the time by the relaxing sound of the flow of the water in the river.
Budle Bay Campsite is very child friendly. There is a small play area for the children, consisting of some swings, a climbing frame and a slide. They owners don't allow campers to be packed in like sardines and thus there are some open spaces for playing football etc. However, the children simply adored playing in the river! We couldn't get them out! Ensure you take swimwear or some old clothing for them to wear, as our children became rather muddy!
The owners were lovely and very helpful. They regularly carry out walkabouts around the site, which I found quite comforting. It's nice to know that they care enough about their site and campers to do this. Not many do! My son had forgotten his football and they were kind enough to lend him one for the duration of our stay. They also provided us with a map for the Budle Bay coastal walk. We walked to Bamburgh and back, which is around 2. 5 miles away if you follow the road or 3 (?) miles if you take the Budle Bay Coastal walk back, which we did. We also visited Lindisfarne Nature Reserve, which is only a short walk away.
If you’re a fan of wildlife, you’ll love this site! Whilst there, we were lucky enough to spot dear and rabbits in the field on the other side of the river. At dusk, because our tent was next to the river, many bats flew around above, some of them swooping quite low and close! At night we could hear an owl and through the day many different species of bird were spotted.
There is a small shop at reception that sells some basics, such as milk, insect repellent (which is required if you’re prone to being bitten), citronella candles and other odds and ends. For this we were very thankful. We ran out of gas for our stove, so they opened reception in order for me to purchase some (it was after opening hours).
There are large toilet facilities and five shower rooms at the back. They are basic (it's all you need!) but kept clean and are surprisingly warm. Plenty of toilet rolls were provided and there was always soap in the dispensers. The showers are free and hot and the shower rooms warm.
There are also laundry facilities, but we did not use them, so can't comment. They appeared sufficient.
This site is easy to get to if you don’t own a car. None of us drive and thus had to use public transport. This was not an issue, as the 501 (Newcastle to Berwick) bus runs fairly frequently from the Haymarket and drops you off at the campsite gates. Tickets are £6 for an adult and £3 for a child. There is no actual bus stop, so when catching the bus back to Newcastle you have to flag it down. Budle Bay Campsite is listed on the bus timetable.
The owners and clientele were very warm, friendly and welcoming. It was lively in the evenings (bbqs, kids playing etc) but quiet once dark. This site has such a wonderful atmosphere. I can safely say that the adults and children enjoyed every moment of staying on this site. The children even made some new friends!
In conclusion, I would recommend Budle Bay Campsite to families and to anybody who appreciates the beautiful Northumberland coastline.
What a wonderful campsite! We have tried almost all of the alternative campsites in the area and none compare to this site for us. The welcome was so personal and attentive. The pitch was ideal and for my daughter, the rope swing over the river made a great campsite perfect.
Thank you to Jane, who made us feel we were going to love the place from the first booking phone call. We will definitely be back!
This is a lovely site, mainly flat with very generous pitches. The toilets and showers are a little 'tired' but are kept nice and clean and there was always plenty of hot water.
What really makes this site special are Jane and Alan who run it they could not be more friendly and accommodating and nothing is too much trouble!
There are a few campsites in the surrounding area but we'll be coming back to this one because of them!
We have just returned from budle bay camp site. It was only our 2nd time camping so we are very new at this.
On arrival we were met and greeted by the park wardens jane and alan. They were excellent and throughout our stay helped us when we needed us and shared useful tips and advice for future trips.
There was a slight problem in that we had an electric hook up yet we were on the wrong pitch, it wasn't an issue at all, jane and alan refunded this immediately and offered us a battery operated lamp. They appeared to be helpful and friendly to everyone creating a good atmosphere on the site.
The toilets and showers are basic but fine, as a nervous novice camper I expected to dislike them but it really was ok!
My 2 year old son loved it, the site was safe for him to play, he loved throwing stones into the river, this occupied him for hours along with the play area.
I would visit this site again. Good location for a laid back break.
Last minute decision to go over to the NE. Stayed in their 'Eco Tents', very impressed - warm and well laid out. Felt a bit of a wimp as the weather was better than expected so could've tented easily.
We were made very welcome on arrival, site is lovely, well laid out and plenty of space. Kids loved the play area and of course the rope swings.
'eco tents' are glammed up sheds but with electric supplied (not obvious on the website) - communal cooking hut is very new and well equipped.
The nearby beach at Bamburgh is a 5 min drive - one of the best beaches we've enjoyed - beautiful!
Will be recommending the site to all and sundry!
Facilities are the weakest point - they look 'well used' but are perfectly functional and clean. With younger kids would be wary of the riverbank but we were more than comfortable to let our gang roam and enjoy.
As novice campers we were a bit worried about what to expect but thoroughly enjoyed our time here. Alan and Jane were very welcoming especially to our 3 year old who were rewarded with a wave on leaving.
We were given a choice of two pitches and chose a sheltered pitch which was ideal. The showers and toilets were clean and there was always hot water and were lit at night.
The surrounding area is beautiful and there is plenty to see. We will definitely return again.
This is a great site. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Even though this is a popular and busy tourist area, this site maintained a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere (and there were lots of people staying). There is good space around each pitch and very plentiful taps and electricity spots.
The showerblock was adequate - plenty of hot water. A stream runs through the grounds with a rope swing - great fun!
There is loads to see in the area; we enjoyed Banburgh Castle and a visit to Lindisfarne (the site staff will help you with safe crossing times as it is cut off with high tide).
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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 
This is a very nice little site in a lovely location. The site is well kept and very tidy. It has a beautiful little river running around the edge of it and it's perfect for pitching your tent near, it gave it a real outdoors feel. The facilities were clean and tidy and replenished regularly. 
