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A lovely campsite and area to explore.
VW-Type Campervan - Campervan Hardstanding/Grass Pitches (Optional Electric) Jul 2026 Everything was very good, except for our initial visit in the reception area on arrival. I had asked specifically for a pitch near to the facilities, but the young lady, whom I later found out had only been working with you for a week, said that there were no pitches available nearer the toilets etc.
We were on pitch 90.
So all im saying to aid your help with visitors, is that perhaps she should have consulted a more senior person with regard to my request as there were pitches available as I would have preferred.
But overall a lovely place to visit, and I hope to come again, maybe in one of your “huts” next time in October.
Great wee site - highly recommend
Motorhome - Standard Plus Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric) Jul 2026 Lovely, clean and well equipped site well located for both A1 and local beauty spots/town. Staff were lovely and very helpful. We had a freshly made pizza from the site for dinner and it was delicious - little lemon hand wipes included as nice wee added touch!
Lovely place
Single Axle Caravan - XL Grass Pitches (Optional Electric) Jul 2026 Stayed 2 nights.
All amenities there, food from café very tasty. Pizzas to die for. Seahouses only 10 min drive.
Just frustrated dogs supposed be kept on leash, yet a few times, the same camper let dogs just runabout 🐶❤️
Great thanks!
Medium Tent - XL Riverside Grass Pitches (Optional Electric) Jul 2026 Would stay again. Ideal location on windy day also as well sheltered.
Great location
VW-Type Campervan - Medium Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric) Jul 2026 Great location for exploring Northumberlands coast.
Campsite is nice but its busy so if you want space book a bigger pitch.
Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Cafe onsite is good and nice place to meet other people.
Overall a lovely campsite
Roof Tent - Medium Riverside Grass Pitches (Optional Electric) Jul 2026 Overall a lovely campsite, toilets and shower block a little dated but functional. Plenty space for washing up and a small fridge and freezer available. Staff very pleasant and lovely walks close by.
A lovely campsite, wonderful location for a base to go out walking. Facilities a little dated, but functional.
Site became busy from the Friday and although pitch sizes are ample, it did start to feel a little cramped. A great little café selling breakfast, pizza's ice cream and the staff very friendly and helpful. A 10 min walk from the campsite to Budle Bay, then an amazing walk along the coastal route to Bamburgh beach and castle, passing through the golf course and lighthouse, with some lovely little stop points to take in the most spectacular views and coastline.
Approx 4 hours gentle walk in total, there and back, with a couple of dogs, couple of tea stops, absolutely beautiful.
Loved it
Medium Tent - Medium Riverside Grass Pitches (Optional Electric) Jun 2026 It was an amazing stay.
Unfortunately, my camping stove broke when we got there, but they were so kind to let us use the hut facilities to cook our meal and breakfast in the morning. Also, there is a pizza van behind the campsite using local ingredients that is a must have! Our stay was thoroughly enjoyable, with clean facilities and plentiful space between campers.
I would recommend visiting Budle Bay campsite!
Nice people, shame facilities not as expected Motorhome - XL Grass Pitches (Optional Electric) Jun 2026 Peaceful site within a couple of miles of Bamburgh. The site is large but some pitches look a little cramped.
We booked an XL which was decently spaced but as we didn't have many neighbours, it probably helped. The riverside pitches don't seem to have much of a river view, due to being overgrown. The facilities are ok but tired and the overall site could do with some smarter landscaping. Some old machinery left around and loads of gravel areas needed tidying up.
Felt it was overpriced for what was to offer. Paid nearly £60 per night, which is the most I have paid and would have expected a much smarter site for that money. The campsite cafe was closed on Sunday and breakfast was pre order only early week due to few site bookings. Only found out at 6pm on Sunday when spotted the place closed. We weren't pre advised when checking in on Saturday.
The adjacent Northumberland Artisan Pizza Co (just off site) is fantastic, however, need to pre order as they get really busy and close at 7.
On a plus, it was a good location all in all for exploring the area by vehicle. No access close by to the beach as Budle Bay is a nature reserve. There is a coast walk from the site to Bamburgh but not an easy one for less able as there are no paths for the first half mile as it's on a country lane. No shop close by, so make sure you go stocked up.
Bamburgh is beautiful with some nice pubs and eateries. Parking is easy for campers and motorhomes, next to the church, and is £6 all day. Free parking available roadside in pull in areas up to Seahouses, with access to the fantastic beach. Didn't read the site reviews before I booked, foolishly, but would check out other sites next time as would definitely go back to the area again. Can't recommend purely on being overpriced.
Lovely campsite
Sprinter-Type Campervan - Standard Plus Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric) Jun 2026 Lovely campsite great pitches and location. Toilets showers and washing up areas clean.
Cafe/bar shack was great the pizzas and burgers were lovely. Staff were amazing we stayed an extra night to what we had booked and it was no problem. Walks around the area are great country walks and walks along the beach as far as Banbury Castle.
Would definitely recommend this place and return if in the area.
Nice site
Single Axle Caravan - Medium Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric) Jun 2026 Nice site. Good location. Clean facilities. Easy to find.
Not near to shop/pub. Bit cramped.
Well Managed Site
VW-Type Campervan - Campervan Hardstanding/Grass Pitches (Optional Electric) Jun 2026 A reasonably good campsite with decent facilities. Electric hook up at £7.50 is, however, extortionate to charge a small campervan. It would appear that most sites are now charging excessively for EHU. We are now rely on batteries. A charge for electricity usage would be fairer.
Idiotic setting
VW-Type Campervan - Campervan Hardstanding/Grass Pitches (Optional Electric) Jun 2026 We enjoyed our stay, it ticked all the boxes. While the uk was in a heatwave we had lower temperatures and a restful stay, very quiet location with beautiful clear night skies.
Awesome onsite pizzas and cafe/food. Clean amenities, helpful staff 👌
Lovely site ideally situated
VW-Type Campervan - Campervan Hardstanding/Grass Pitches (Optional Electric) Jun 2026 we had a lovely walk to Bamburgh Castle & village.
Nice on site cafe
Remote basic and quiet site
Motorhome - Medium Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric) Jun 2026 Quiet (after kids left site) clean and basic campsite. Pitch sheltered from wind (276 so windy on NE coast)!
Good hard standing pitch. Annoying kids speeding on electric bikes - parents not respectful of other campers. Not a site issue but should have done something about it.
Nice to be near coast but nothing else around unless you have a car.
Good campsite but expensive for what it is
Motorhome - Standard Plus Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric) Jun 2026 Well presented campsite with good spaced flat pitches and facilities.
Food outlet very reasonable for basic burgers, pizza chips etc. However, compared to other campsites, it is expensive with the electric hook up being extra and even wind breaks (which we did not use) incurring a charge if you do! I suspect at full capacity, the facilities may struggle? Good position and easy cycle on B road to Bamburgh Castle. Good road access to other attractions also.
Great stay
VW-Type Campervan - Campervan Hardstanding/Grass Pitches (Optional Electric) Jun 2026 Great stay - fantastic place for walking & exploring. Onsite shop & hot food including pizza's. Everyone was very friendly & it was quiet.
Weekend trip
VW-Type Campervan - Medium Riverside Grass Pitches (Optional Electric) Jun 2026 Great location for exploring the coast
Our stay at Budle Bay.
Sprinter-Type Campervan - Medium Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric) Jun 2026 We enjoyed staying there, the site was clean and plenty of room for the van and awning, the only thing that I can say that might be a good idea is to have a small shelf in the shower cubicles to put your soap or shower gel and washing things on while showering, other than that it was fine.
Great stay
Glamping Cabin - Aspen Ensuite Glamping Lodge (Dog Friendly) May 2026 Great stay - only there for an evening, but a good campsite, plenty of facilities. Aspen Lodge was all I needed!
Stay again and again
Motorhome - Medium Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric) May 2026 Our first adventure in our new Motorhome with our 5 year old granddaughter and Duke the Dachshund. Liked the small, friendly site with excellent support when we needed advice on filling up with drinking water.
A great base area to explore an area we're not familiar with, so it is our intention to return again.
Noisy and poor site Large Tent - Super Grass Pitches (Optional Electric) May 2026 Great location, walking distance to beach but very poor site which overcharge, yet provide very basic facilities.
Toilet and shower area dirty, smelly and run down. Broken toilets, sanitary bins overflowing and never emptied. Sinks stained and no hooks in shower area to hang clothes / towels. Only 1 changing room for 1 person at a time. No other space/area to change after showering. Facilities only cleaned once per day which is unacceptable when so many campers using them. Hence very smelly and disgustingly dirty.
Site was advertised as quiet with a warden yet there were two very noisy clients. First night, one family with young children got up at 5am and shouted so loudly, running around site with no control from parents, meant whole campsite was woken from 5am due to their inconsiderate ways. Second night, couple in campervan started a loud domestic argument, shouting and swearing at each other and then playing loud music until 1am. No sign of a warden or any staff to quieten the dispute or disturbance to other guests.
We paid extra for 2 cars yet weren't allowed our cars next to our tent (even though other guests did). We were given a good plot with plenty space for two cars yet not allowed to have them near us which we felt was unfair seeing as we were charged extra.
Bought food from onside cafe. Garlic bread was uncooked and covered in spoonful of lazy garlic. Uncooked and uneatable. Waited over 30mins for food that went in the bin.
Site needs a warden to keep distributing guests under control and an on site cleaner/caretaker to keep facilities clean and usable. Shame as site is in a good location and most guests`/campers were families and very respectful. As usual, small minority spoil it for rest. Could have been solved if staff were proactive in keeping the quiet rules on site.
Lovely people, tired, worn out site Single Axle Caravan - Medium Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric) May 2026 Site is run by the lovely Adam.
However, the weeds, dirt roads and old shower bocks were a disappointment. 3 people showering means, low or no water pressure. Standing in a cubicle looking at mouldy sealant until your neighbour has finished is not a pleasant experience. Adam spent the winter building a cafe where he serves delicious food at reasonable prices, sadly the investment in the physical tidiness of the site let it all down. Reminiscent of a 1970s scout camp. Not a complaint but not what we expected.
Disappointing VW-Type Campervan - Campervan Hardstanding/Grass Pitches (Optional Electric) May 2026 Lukewarm showers with poor water pressure.
Shop and reception not very welcoming.
Fabulous stay
VW-Type Campervan - Medium Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric) May 2026 Great stay at Budle Bay. It was our first time camping with our campervan. Great site with good facilities. Lovely staff, very friendly and helpful. A nice quiet chilled out site. Great stone fired pizza available to purchase too!
Good location, tired looking campsite
Sprinter-Type Campervan - Standard Plus Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric) May 2026 Great location next to Budle Bay, a short walk to Bamburgh and a longer walk to Seahouses. There is a bus stop just outside the campsite to both towns which is handy although the schedule is sparse. Campsite is a mix of seasonal and standard pitches. We were allocated pitch 56, furthest end of the campsite. +ve. 1) Near to the toilet/shower and washing block 2) large pitch. -ve. 1) Absolutely no grass just hardcore, may as well have been in a car park. 2) close and straight across from the shepherd huts which look tired. The facilities are very basic, there is nothing in the shower cubicle but a shower, no seat, no divider to stop clothes getting wet, no shelving and a push button shower. The water in both the shower and washing area is tepid at best. However, the facilities were clean. Campsite was busy but managed not to queue for either the toilet or shower (4 of each in this block). All in all a bit of a mixed bag.
