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Date of Visit: November 2015
Unit: Other
Reviewer: Webmaster
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Great location with lovely country walks in the area. Excellent access to Bolam Lake. Good pubs locally in surrounding towns and villages. Rothbury, Otterburn and Newcastle accessible by car within about half an hour.
Facilities
Basic but more than adequate facilities. Staff really helpful and friendly.
One word describes this site ' FANTASTIC', its location and the friendly and warm Northumbrian charm of the owners makes it uniquely perfect.
This site is on a working farm yet very quiet, the camping /caravan area is in its own fenced paddock, its level well kept grass area is safe for children, its toilet is in a wooden shed and inside its clean well decorated etc, it has a hand wash basin too. The chemical waste point, waste water dump etc are all well thought out, and are in one area, there are also picnic tables dotted about the large paddock too, its worth remembering there is room for the largest tent or other unit here the Paddock is very large no overcrowding.
It has spectacular views over the surrounding countryside with its gently rolling hills and local Forest.
There are well sheltered areas for tents and as many eggs for sale as you could ever eat.
It has many features but one outstanding feature is!. It is directly across a country lane to the entrance of Bolam Lake and Country Park. IT IS! just feet across a quiet country lane, so close its like it is part of the campsite.
Do you like Fishing, canoeing, horse ridding, cycling, walking, birds and bat watching? Then this is the place for you. There are areas set aside for picnics and barbecues. You are welcome to explore the park on foot free of charge and by being based at Bolam Lake House. You save on car parking fees as you don't need the car. At the country park there is also a Visitors Center with small cafe that sells sandwiches soup etc. One great feature is a lake side walk that has been laid with a surface with push chairs and wheel chairs in mind. Its advised THAT YOU DO THIS ANTI CLOCKWISE, It has a bridle way for horses and cyclists, your welcome to exercise your dogs there too, the lake is surrounded by its own woodland that provides a home for its native population of red squirrels, and you can see, many, many varieties of birds both woodland and aquatic. However that's not all. Throughout the year there are organised events many designed to keep children and adults happy. Events like Tracks and trails where staff will teach you how to follow the animal prints etc.
Then there are orienteering days, Spring Birdwatch, Dipping the lake to find its wildlife, Squirrels for kids, some organised walks from the park to local crags and the nearby Buddhist Monastery, back in the park, there are children's photo trails, Minibeast hunts, and demonstrations on insect homes and butterfly Boxes. In August there are Bat walks, and October join the staff for Fungi for all. Here is the best news it is free entry into the park and some of the events are free too.
As I said this is almost on the Bolam Lake House Camping and Caravan Site in fact the bottom of many of your gardens at home will be further away than the entrance to this park. I have stayed on many lake side sites that were further away to the lake and woodland. I think my caravan is no more than 100 yards from the the lake, and as I said the campsite is inside a completely fenced paddock so it is very safe for children.
Other things to remember is the site is very near to the Scottish Borders, Hadrian's Wall, and the fantastic Northumberland coast. Then there are the Farne Islands, and Holy Island that is completely cut off twice a day at high tide. However if its Night life your after the Party City of Newcastle upon Tyne, is only about 20 minutes drive away. For those of you who cant leave the shops behind there is again the City of Newcastle, and Europe's largest shopping center The Metro Center about 20 - 30 minutes away. So there you have it folks a little gem of a site set in the rolling countryside of Northumberland England's most Northerly County. I will give you some advice as I have seen this happen many more times than I care to remember. This is a secret gem at present, but only because its a new campsite, So visit now ! As when the word gets out about this site and how its open all year, it will be so popular it will be booking only. So go now before its to late. OH AND BY THE WAY A Word FOR ALL YOU RALLY ORGANISERS! THEY HAVE A RALLY FIELD TOO. So What are you waiting for. Don't forget to come in the Autumn
Too, the colours of the surrounding trees will be breathtaking.
Dont cheat yourself get here, tent, caravan, trailer tent or motor home, just get here, before every visit requires you to book up months before your visit.
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No Tents 
No Caravans 
No Motorhomes 
No Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
No Electric Hookups 
No Hardstandings 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
No Toilets 
No Showers 
No Washing Up Area 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
No Laundry 
No Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
No Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
No Shop 
No Bar 
No Restaurant 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
No Fishing 
No Wild Swimming 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
No Beach 
No Watersports 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport 
No Dog Walk 
Please note we have been advised that this site has closed, and no longer offers camping, motorhome or caravanning pitches. If you know that this situation has changed in the future, 
