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This campsite is lovely. It is just outside of Durham, the most beautiful countryside surrounding it's location. Yes, it is situated just off a fairly busy dual carriageway and there is a little road noise but this can be overlooked easily when you look at the merits of the site.
Firstly the owners are superb, extremely welcoming and helpful. We struggled with electric hook-up and we were helped immediately with our unit. The toilets are clean and in good condition with two nice and warm showers. There are laundry facilities, freezer and an information hut which is jam packed with ideas for thing to do in the area. The shop is well stocked and has the right mix of bits you need. As we went with our two year old there were a few other children staying, and he had a blast, simply running around on the open spaces. Super.
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay (despite the weather!)
You will not find a nicer and more 'laid-back' site owner anywhere than Howard. No rushing to get away before midday deadlines, and electric only charged at cost price (and works out WAY cheaper than paying up front to 'hire' the electric point).
There was traffic noise from the A181 which runs past the site, but it was never intrusive enough to spoil the stay. We can't believe that a site can be so close to so many places and still look and feel like it's way out in the countryside. Being on a hillside it looks out towards the west and the view is absolutely tremendous. We have rarely been anywhere and had a view like that. You can literally see for miles!
The site facilities are excellent, and kept in an immaculate clean condition.
If you want a nice peaceful place to stay and relax, then this it it.
This was our first visit here, but will certainly not be our last!
We have paid a recent visit to the campsite for our honeymoon as a young couple of newlyweds and have found the site to be a very pleasant experience.
There's not a lot to be said that hasn't been already but still.
The facilities were grand for a site it's size, the gents had two shower cubicles, two toilets, two sinks and a urinal all of which were constantly spotless and well stocked with loo roll and just as importantly never had to be queued for which is a bonus! The ladies were apparently similarly well equipped. There is a small laundry (£2 per load and timed charges for drier) but we didn't have to use that so I can't vouch to it's quality. There is also a small shop on site for those easy forgotten supplies (gas, windbreaks, spare mallet etc) and sweets, very handy. In addition to the toilets sinks there are two running water sinks for pot washing / food prep. Very nice.
A particularly nice touch for the site is the little, presumably self maintained, tourist information center in the shed, a few chairs but loads of ideas on what to do in the area both near and not so near. In addition on arrival we were given a map of the city, directions to Tesco, local A&E, vets etc which was a nice touch.
The site itself was mostly quiet, we did have some noisy neighbours for the last day but that's a problem with people rather than place! The bins were regularly emptied and the water pipes were clean :-)
The noise from the local A-Road was rather loud, but then we were camping on the bottom level only yards from it under canvas so that's to be expected (we were offered the level away from tents as a 'honeymoon suite' for some peace from other campers ;-) ) but that said it didn't bother us, the sheep made more noise!
We visited this site for the weekend as it was local and we wanted a relaxing break as opposed to our previous hectic weekend at Alton Towers.
We found the site really easily (if you are coming from the East (A19) like we were you will need to carry on past the campsite and turn round at the Horse Shoe pub a little way down the road as it is only accessible from the Eastbound side of the dual carriageway.
The cost of a pitch (15.50 per night peak) is very reasonable and so is the cost for electric as you only pay for what you use. We had an electric coolbox on all weekend, a fan/heater on an evening and morning and a DVD player one night and our total came to 42p!
There were a number of families in both caravans and tents and as quite a number of pitches were unoccupied there was plenty of space for kids to play. If however the campsite was fully booked I wonder where the children would play then.
The shower and toilet block was more than adequate (very impressed with the powerful showers, slightly less impressed with having to press the button every 15 seconds, but we managed) and the 2 sinks for washing up were undercover and had lighting.
There is a shed which is always left open near reception which stores a multitude of visitor info for surrounding areas and the map of Durham city centre came in very useful as we decided to visit it on the Saturday. Less than 5 miles away and parking prices even in the town centre were reasonable.
There is some noticeable traffic noise but nothing that detracted from our visit. The site has brilliant views all round but as it is fairly high up it can be quite windy so don't forget your windbreak if you're cooking outside like us!
Both Elizabeth (on the phone) and Howard were extremely helpful and made us feel very welcome. I would recommend this campsite to anyone and I think we'll be visiting again!
A small quiet touring park sitting alongside the River Wear, in a central location for for visiting all the attractions County Durham has to offer. 21 hardstandings and 1 grass pitch all with electric points, for caravans and motorhomes. Shower and Toilet Block and accessible / family shower room. Washing up area. Fresh water point, waste water point, chemical disposal point.
All the facilities of Wolsingham town are within easy walking distance. On site caravan accessory and awning shop and caravan workshop! Dogs are very welcome and there are many walks directly from the site, and it's five minutes to lovely riverside walks. Find out more here
About 1 year ago my boyfriend and I bought a 3 man tent at a bargain reduced price! Since then we've never used it, as a virgin camper I spoke with my sister and her boyfriend and we decided the 4 of us would go camping. We thought 2 nights were enough to ease me in gently and we wanted a site nearby in case I got scared of the creepie crawlers and wanted to go home! Or the weather went really bad!
Anyhoo we found Strawberry Hill Farm and after sending an email enquiry which was responded to swiftly we decided to book up.
When we arrived we were greeted by Howard and his trusty dog! bless! Howard was very pleasant and showed me the ropes - dum dum!
We got settled on the site very quickly and had a quick nosey about to see what the facilities were like and we were all really impressed. Everything was tidy and clean, the toilets both had plenty of loo roll - phew! and the showers were spotless!
We spent 2 days on the site and there were other campers there, everyone was really friendly and chatted to each other so it was great.
The second day rained but it didn't spoil our fun one bit, we were able to play cards at our table n chairs inside one tent and later on as the rain settled we were able to open the tent flap so we could enjoy our tea in the open air.
We decided not to risk trying to cook the tea we'd bought in case the rain started again so we visited nearby Braydon (I think it was called) and the chip shop. All I can say about the food was we are defo spoilt in the North East, it was tasty enough but portions were small. Luckily we'd also popped into the little shop near the chippy and purchased some sausage rolls/pies etc. And some very bargain price cans of cider - mmmmm!
All in all a pleasant trip and defo somewhere we'll be going back but next time we plan to try the fancy static caravans! with the swish decking areas!
Thanks Howard and Elizabeth! You do a fab job and we'll see you soon! xxx
We found the site really easy to find - (I dont agree with earlier comments about poor signs.)
We were only there for 1 night - OH and 8 year old boy plus dog. As we arrived 3 tents were leaving and we had the run of the field. Well the dog loved this! Howard (owner) popped up to see us, eager to ensure we were ok and we had a good stay.
Site is very clean, tidy and organised. 2 showers, 2 loos and 2 sinks and handsoap oh and fresh flowers, nice touch. FREE showers not on timer! There is also a disabled loo and shower. The owners suggested we use that when it came to showertime for our lad which was great as we had loads of room to get sorted. There was a little baby bath available too. All very practical and the shower was more powerful my my home powershower!
One thing I found missing was a hairdryer. I know most people these days have electric hookup but I went to bed with damp hair :(
There are 2 sinks and drainers separate to the loo facilities.
There is a little shop and a information hut too. The owners are very approachable and as I have said, eager to help. I wish I had used this service a bit more - as when we went out in the car for a look about, we got a tad lost. I had read that there was a local Tescos, that hid from us - did find a Coop in Trindom, but there seemed nothing to write home about in the local area. Other than beautiful views and walks.
The site is split level, the tents without hookup on the top level. This was windy and the weather was not bad at all - so just make sure the tent is fixed down well. Our son loved playing cricket, football, rounders etc and was shocked when Howard had a kick about with him as many sites do not allow ball games. The owners also made a fuss of the dog too, which made us feel even more welcome.
All in all good clean site - very basic surroundings (and car noise fromn the main road is not loud at all, the birds and animals were louder)
Would certianly revisit for a night or even a long weekend.
Visited this site for a weekend because of the good reviews. Howard the owner very pleasant & enquired which direction we were travelling from & explained about turning at Four Feathers PH. Howard took us to the tent field & explained where everything was located (water, etc.). The site is spotless & on 3 levels with the tent field on the top level. Loads of trees have been planted which are now attracting lots of birds - the best dawn chorus and evensong I have heard in a long time. Most of the pitches in the tent field are level but a few are sloping, I used a handful of rock pegs. The toilets were immaculate with constant hot water, handsoap, plugs in basins & toilet tissue. Showers are probably the most powerful I have come across on a campsite, again spotless & with hanging hooks on the walls & the backs of the door. The showers are free. The washing up area is tiled with stainless sinks & loads of hot water, plastic drainers and plugs (my pet hate). There is a laundry room but we did not use it. There is no play area but there is ample space for children to play without causing annoyance to other campers. There is no pub in what I would describe as walking distance, but I prefer this on a family oriented site. Pressing the bell on the shop door brings an almost immediate response from Howard, who is a true gem - he even lent us some matches, rather than sell us a box. An excellent site if you love to relax, we will DEFINITELY be coming back.
Just got back and I have to say we have had a fanstastic weekend, the site is very peaceful friendly and a real homely feel to it. Toilet blocks and facilities cannot be faulted and the owner and his wife are very friendly and helpful. A real nice quiet site with fantastic views, not suitable if you are wanting to go to the pub every night and have lots of entertainment on tap, but if you are like us who just want peaceful breaks then you will love this site.
One of the most friendly and relaxed site we have stayed at so far we will be back on many occasions.
I was slightly concerned with the need to pay electric on an 'as you use' tarrif but I need not have worried we were told it was very cheap and when I went to settle up found that this was very true a grand 84p for 2 days with a family of 5 using microwaves, t.V,heaters,lots of lights ect ect do not let this put you off
100% recomended site for people looking for a quite peaceful break just to get away from it all.
We personally did not notice the road noise at all so again do not let that put you off a visit here, you will not be disapointed.
Nice clean site, large pitches and even though there is no playground there is plenty of space for children to run around. The shower block is clean and nice hot showers are free, but the block itself was really cold most of the time even though we visited in May. Heating was not in use at all whilst we were there,and I have to say,I think the decision to whether radiators are in use should reflect the weather not the month of the year! Also there were no hair dryers or even plugholes in the block, making hair drying difficult if you are in a tent or do not have EHU. Talking of EHU, electricity is metered so you only pay for what you have used, which makes it much cheaper (and fairer) than paying the set amount most sites charge, which is a definite bonus of this site. The owners are friendly and helpful and take the upkeep of the site and well being of there clients seriously, which means noise at night is kept to a minimum and all areas are clean and tidy at all times. The shop is also very reasonably priced compared to many sites we have visited. The site is next to a busy dual carriageway, so there is some road noise but its nothing major and you soon get used to it. There isnt really anything within walking distance of this site, which is probably a good thing as walking along the dual carriageway with its insufficient pathway (when there is one) would be very precarious, so a vehicle is essential to get out and about. There is a Tesco and a small retail park approx 2 miles away. With regard to a previous review mentioning the entrance/exit to the site, I agree with the owner that the signs directing drivers to only turn left are adequate and think it sad that the man who made a mistake in turning right instead of left, should make it sound almost as though the site owners are at fault in some way, which is ridiculous in my opinion. All in all, a nice quiet, peaceful site, ideal for a stop over if touring the local
Area or for just a few days relaxation. We would probably visit again.
A small quiet touring park sitting alongside the River Wear, in a central location for for visiting all the attractions County Durham has to offer. 21 hardstandings and 1 grass pitch all with electric points, for caravans and motorhomes. Shower and Toilet Block and accessible / family shower room. Washing up area. Fresh water point, waste water point, chemical disposal point.
All the facilities of Wolsingham town are within easy walking distance. On site caravan accessory and awning shop and caravan workshop! Dogs are very welcome and there are many walks directly from the site, and it's five minutes to lovely riverside walks. Find out more here
We booked this site just for a few days away close to home. We loved it so much we returned the following weekend.
The site is clean and well spaced out pitches. Howard the site owner cannot do enough for you after showing you to your pitch he helps as much or as little as you require. The toilet block was really clean and modern. The site is kept clean and the waste bins are emptied every day.
We have a small child and felt relaxed when he was playing outside.
We have booked to return in August and will be back before then.
Had great time in the snow at this site. First time we had tried out our self build bus conversion. Very friendly welcome and good clean site. No play area for kids but plenty of space to kick a ball etc. Great stop off site on route or to use as a base for touring County Durham.
In response to the comments posted by Gonal. As Park owner I was sorry to learn of this camper's mistake on leaving our Park. Thankfully no one was injured and no accident caused.
We opened the Park in 2002 and to our knowledge this is the first incident of this kind.
At the exit there is one 'keep left' sign and one 'turn left' sign. I have taken the liberty of posting a photograph on our web site of the entrance / exit which you may access from our link on this web site. This should be active from 19.04.08.
When we obtained planning permission for the site the safety of our guests was our number one priority and as such we took advice from the Highways Authority who designed the entrance on our behalf.The signage is mandatory and compliant with the Highway Code.
Any camper with any concerns should not hesitate to call me at any time.
Electricity is metered; even in March with our heater on this turned out much cheaper than a fixed charge.
Bad points :-
Beautiful views because the site is on a hill. This means that the site is rather exposed. Might not be a problem during the summer, but it was a bit too windy in March.
Site entrance is on a dual carriageway, so entrance is only possible from one direction. The exit is also onto this dual carriageway; you have to be very careful to remember that this is a dual carriageway as the signage is dangerously (to our minds) inadequate (no no-right-hand turn signs, for example) and you can't see the other carriageway from the junction. Worse still the junction is just after a blind bend so oncoming cars are not visible. We actually turned right up the wrong carriageway but realised our mistake before facing oncoming traffic. We managed to turn around, but this would not have been possible with a caravan attached!
Excellent site. Facilities were modern and spotless. There are two shower cubicles in Ladies and Gents toilets (no charge), they have a proper glass door within its own locked wooden door cubicle (and hooks!). Laundry - 50p for washing machine, 50p for tumble dryer or 50p for dryer + iron & board.
There is an external chemical waste disposal, behind gate, with standpipe and hose. The shop has a fridge freezer (again, no charge for using the Ice packs). The shop is mainly unattended, but as it is an extension to the private dwelling, a push-bell is responded to, by the owners, very quickly.
The owners really care about the site and your well-being; very friendly and willing to help. There is also a large shed filled with brochures of the surrounding areas - Durham is about 4 miles away and the Beamish Museum (albeit £16 per adult in high season), is well worth 5hrs of your day.
The Pitches are split on 3 levels, as the hill descends to the dual carriageway. Pitches are all grass, but the ground underneath is hard (there is a Quarry nearby) - so for those with tents, you may need to heavy-duty nail-like pegs!
There's a lot of EHU's and large pitch sizes - I'd guess 8.0m x 8.0m - but larger areas for those 3-domed Vangos.
There a central standpipe, grid (for grey waste) and dustbin and bottle/can crate in the centre of each level. These are emptied daily. All ground is on a slight incline (only 3 degrees) though. Being on a hill, it can get battered by the wind, so make sure you batten down the tents.
One you are within 1 mile, ignore the SAT-NAV (the postcode is the village of cassock), The site is signposted on the South-West side, so those travelling from the South may need to turn around at the large pub on the bend.
The dual carriageway is right next to the site (about 50 metres), so will give background noise to those in tents. Not a lot of noise, but being a carriageway, you will hear those motorbikes and boy-racers speeding through, like jets, at 2.00am.
No play area for children, but there seems to be a lot of space around the pitches and my 9yr old loved "being out in the country". I would certainly visit again and mark this in my secret book of 'high-standard' sites!
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This campsite is lovely. It is just outside of Durham, the most beautiful countryside surrounding it's location. Yes, it is situated just off a fairly busy dual carriageway and there is a little road noise but this can be overlooked easily when you look at the merits of the site.
