Bolam Lake Camping Paddock Reviews
Situated opposite a picturesque county park, Bolam Lake Camping Paddock offers a relaxing almost wild camping stay just 25 minutes from Newcastle. This dog and family-friendly site offers non electric grass tent pitches surrounded by beautiful farmland. Within 30 minutes of the Northumberland Coast and Hadrian's Wall, you will also be in a prime location for days out!
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Just what we needed
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Deborah M
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A last minute booking just to get away for the night. Well kept fields and immaculate toilets. Drinking water available and recycling/ rubbish facilities. Beautiful setting and plenty of wildlife. Spotted two deer and squirrels in opposite field. Fire pit starter pack was a good choice. Everything you need to get your fire going. Jill and David are delightful owners. Very friendly and helpful. Thoroughly enjoyable stay. We will definitely be back. Thank you x
Site's response
Thanks so much for making the time to share your feedback - we really appreciate it. It was lovely to meet you and we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay - we are a Wanderlust campsite so we offer simple camping but it's really important to us that you have everything you need and that you are comfortable during your stay with us. We are pleased that you spotted some of the wildlife that comes to visit us too. Thanks for staying with us and we hope that you visit again soon.
Family weekend
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Keith B
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Great weekend with the family. Good location. Friendly site and the owners couldn't do enough to help if needed. Will be back.
Site's response
Thanks so much for taking the time to share your review as we really appreciate your feedback. It was great to meet you all and you certainly had an action packed, fun weekend. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with and hope that you visit again very soon. Thank you :)
Cracking spot
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Victoria R
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Fabulous site. Nice size pitch, good views and really clean toilets. Hosts were really friendly and attentive
Site's response
Thanks so much for your great feedback as we really appreciate it. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we had such lovely weather this weekend too. Our campers enjoy the great walks and the lovely views near to the campsite or if you fancy exploring the area there are lots of interesting places to visit on the countryside and at the coast. Thanks for staying with us and we hope that you visit again soon.
Amazing find.
kirsty g
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Just wanted to write to say how much I loved my stay at bolam. Hosts were wonderful, and immensely helpful. I was very impressed at how clean and tidy the site was. I’ll 100% be back again. Thank you.
Site's response
Thanks so much for taking the time to share your feedback as we really appreciate it. Thanks too for staying with us and we are pleased that enjoyed your stay in lovely Northumberland. We hope that you return soon.
Fabulous stay!
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Sophie B
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We had such a lovely stay and would definitely be back. The owners were just the best. So lovely and nothing was a problem. We loved the little touches like giving out crème eggs on Easter Sunday. David spent his time towing all of us out when our cars got stuck from the rain, which added another unforgettable touch! Having horses right next to the tents was wonderful for our daughter (and for us). The washing facilities weren't there as we had thought, as there was a delay in the cabin being, delivered but it didn't really affect our stay. They offered to run them through their own dishwasher if needed and also offered to let us park our car at their house if we were worried about getting stuck. A toilet block would obviously be lovely, but we knew that there wasn't one and the portaloos were kept stocked and clean! Plus, from 10 until 5, you can use the toilet blocks over the road at Bolam Lake! We would 100% return. Thank you for having us!
Site's response
Thanks so much for sharing your feedback as we really appreciate it and it's so helpful. It was really lovely to meet you all and you truly made the best of what proved to be an Easter weekend of glorious sunshine and really heavy rain showers - which proved challenging at times for our lovely campers and us :) The horses love meeting their camper neighbours and Bolam Lake Country Park has great walks and a lovely coffee shop too. We hope that you visit us again in the future - the new washing facilities are being installed very soon and we hope that we can guarantee warm, sunny weather next time. Thanks so much for staying with us.
Very helpful
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Simon G
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Thank you Jill and David for making arrangements for us to camp for the night. It's very much appreciated. We had a great time.
Site's response
Thanks so much and you truly are the most resilient campers. We are so pleased that you managed to have a great time after such stormy weather. We are pleased that we could help and hope that you stay with us in the future - we'll book lovely weather for you next time :) Our very best wishes.
Beautiful and peaceful
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Kate M
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Absolutely gorgeous site with large horse paddocks on two sides- loved watching the horses. Only facilities are portaloos, but these were spotlessly clean. Owners were incredibly friendly and helpful and made us feel really welcome. Very close to the lake for a lovely walk.
Site's response
Thank you for sharing your review - we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay even though the weather was not so good. The horses enjoy having campers as their neighbours and there are lots of lovely walks near the campsite. It was great to meet you and we hope that you visit us again in the future - warm, sunny weather next time! :)
Lovely location
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Nick S
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Decided to book in for an overnight stay. It was clearly evident this site was well cared for by its owners who welcomed us not long after we arrived. The entrance was clearly signposted and the plots well marked out. Excellent views of rolling countryside and close proximity to walk to Bolam Lake and within range of other tourist attractions easily reached by car. First visit and would highly recommend and will be returning again in near future.
Site's response
Thanks so much for your feedback - we really appreciate your positive and constructive comments as it helps us to improve our lovely little campsite and it also provides great information to help our guests make informed choices when booking. Thanks so much and we hope that you stay with us very soon.
En route to Scotland
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Andrew B
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Beautiful location, great hosts, would return when back in area.
Site's response
Thanks so much for sharing your feedback and it was lovely to meet you all. Enjoy your camping trip to Scotland and very best wishes.
Great two night stay!
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Gavin C
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Stayed two nights and really enjoyed our stay. Great location and views, quiet, nice walks nearby and very well kept facilities. Great hosts and very helpful with any needs you may have. Say hello to the horses too!
Site's response
Thanks so much for sharing your feedback as it is so helpful to us and future guests too. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we hope that you visit again soon. The horses really like our camper guests and often wander over to the fence to say hello :) Thank you again.
Beautiful campsite in a great location
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Sarah F
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Toilets and water tap are the only facilities but they're in excellent condition and very clean.
Site's response
Thanks so much for sharing your feedback and it was lovely to see you all again. We are a Wanderlust site so we offer simple camping in a lovely location- but it's really important to us that we offer spacious pitches, very clean facilities and that our guests have everything they need. Thank you all for staying with us and we hope that you visit again in the future.
Beautiful location, lovely owners
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Craig M
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Lovely location surrounded by fantastic views. When we arrived the weather wasn't great, with heavy rain forecast for the rest of the day and evening. As we started setting up, David offered us the use of a gazebo and some extra tent pegs. This was at no additional charge. This helped us hide from the rain and make the most of our day. We realised we had forgotten our chairs and David quickly returned with some for us to use, including a mini one for our son. Jill regularly came to check on us and stood chatting to our little one, answering his questions about the neighbouring horses. The loo's were super clean with Jill cleaning them every morning and evening. The pitch size was generous and we were allowed to choose where ever we wanted. Bolam lake is just opposite the opening of the campsite and we walked around it most evenings. Overall, a lovely getaway with helpful and kind hosts who go above and beyond. We will definitely be back.
Site's response
Thanks so much for your very detailed and informative feedback. It's really important to us that guests have everything they need to make their stay comfortable and enjoyable - we can help with most requests :) We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and it was lovely to meet you. Thank you once again and we hope that you visit again very soon.
A great camping spot in the North East
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Gareth G
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This is a lovely camping space with marked pitches, clean toilets and running water, beautiful views and excellent service. After camping here on a very rainy night, I met Jill, the owner, who wanted to check that everything was OK. It was. Facilities here are basic but well-kept and clean. It's adjacent to the lake where there are good walking paths, a cafe (check opening times!) and more toilets.
Site's response
Thanks so much for your helpful and informative feedback. We are a Wanderlust certified campsite and our aim is to offer great camping, in lovely countryside but always make sure that the facilities are clean and that our guests have everything they need to make their stay with us enjoyable. It was lovely to meet you and we hope that you visit again very soon.
Lovely site, would go again.
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William H
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The site was clean and tidy, the toilets were clean as well. David and Jill were very polite and helpful. The site is in a lovely area.
Site's response
Thanks so much for making the time to send us your feedback - we really appreciate it. It was lovely to meet you all and we are pleased that you enjoyed your camping trip. We hope that you visit again soon.
Fantastic site
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Harriett B
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Already recommended. Beautiful site and David, the owner was incredibly kind and attentive. Kids had a fabulous time and it was so peaceful. You get what's mentioned in the article, two portapotties, but they were very well maintained and there was water onsite. Well kept, and the firepits are a definite must have. Thanks to both owners for a picturesque and safe space.
Site's response
Thanks so much for your positive and informative comments - we really appreciate your feedback. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope that you visit again very soon.
First time camper
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Susan E
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First time camping for me and Daisy. Not far off the beaten track, dog friendly. Super friendly hosts checking in daily.
Site's response
Thanks so much for your comments which are so helpful. We are so pleased that your first camping experience has been a positive one and truly hope that this trip is the first of many for Daisy and you :) It was great to meet you both.
Great stay, lovely site
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oliver d
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Surprisingly nice stay in great location. As described. Lovely hosts.
Site's response
Thanks so much for your feedback and we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. We live in a lovely area and the views from Shaftoe Crags and Simonside are stunning. We hope that you visit again soon.
Quiet and peaceful
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Jess G
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Really beautiful quiet site. It was our first time camping and this was perfect for a first go: it felt secluded and in nature but also had good phone signal and clean facilities, and was literally 30 seconds from the entrance to Bolam Lake Country Park. The owners are friendly, gave us lots of info, and checked if we needed a hand with anything. I would fully recommend booking here.
Site's response
Thanks so much for taking the time to give us your feedback as we really appreciate it. We hope that your first camping trip has been a positive experience and that you plan more trips very soon. We are pleased that you enjoyed the peaceful location of our campsite and hope that the weather is a little brighter for you next time.
Fantastic site
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Jamie L
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Fantastic site, clean toilets. Great views. Owners are really approachable and will do their best to make sure your welcomed and give you the best experience.
Site's response
Thank you so much for giving us your feedback. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay - we love meeting new guests and we are always happy to help. Thanks so much for staying with us and we hope that you visit the area again soon.
Brilliant, if Carlsberg did campsites...
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Dave E
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How can you make a basic field into a great camping spot? Jill and David certainly have managed that, from a friendly warm welcome, beautiful location maintained exceptionally, to the cleanest portaloos I've ever seen. We'll definitely be back. So close to home but felt we were miles away. Lovely walks locally short one round Bolam lake which has a café to a longer one up to Shafto Craggs, giving lots of options of things to do. Thanks for a great time see you soon. Dave.
Site's response
Thanks so much for your review as we really appreciate your very informative and constructive feedback. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us - there are lots of lovely walks and the views from Shaftoe Crags of the surrounding area are spectacular. We are all so lucky to live in Northumberland where there are great places to visit and so close to home - we hope that you visit again soon.
Lovely, quiet site, overlooking the paddock
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Zoe D
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Lovely, tranquil site with bird song and horses in the paddock. Picnic tables, clean facilities and mains water. Great back to basics site. Possible to book just 1 night over bank holiday, which was very welcome compared to most sites.
Site's response
Thanks so much for your helpful feedback and so pleased that you had a quiet, relaxing and restful evening. We will always offer a 1 night stay option as we are keen to offer walkers, cyclists and other guests this as part of their planned trips where they need an overnight stay in different locations. Thanks so much, safe journey and we hope that you visit us again very soon.