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Viewforth Meadow is situated amongst farmland on the outskirts of Barnard Castle, positioned on a hill overlooking the town with spectacular views across Teesdale and the North Pennines.
The site is in a large gently sloping field with a recently planted wooded area and a spacious open area for relaxing and enjoying the peace.
Each south-facing grass pitch is separated by trees and shrubs and is spacious enough for an awning, ready for you to enjoy the wonderful views and beautiful sunsets. We advise you to use awning straps if the weather is blustery.
Pitches have electric hook-up points.
Watch out for the resident barn owl, there are also curlews, buzzards and woodpeckers. We have our own hens on site and the fact that we are surrounded by our neighbours’ sheep and horses, we will accept dogs only by arrangement. On site dogs must on a lead at all times.
Viewforth Meadow is ideally based for making the most of such a beautiful area catering for many outdoor recreation activities including walking, golf, cycle routes, sailing, canoeing and mountain biking at Hamsterley Forest which is only 9 miles away.
Barnard Castle offers a range of restaurants, pubs and takeaways, as well as a weekly market, various supermarkets, independent shops and antique shops. Not forgetting Specsavers for those with poor eye sight!!
Places definitely worth a visit include the Castle, Egglestone Abbey, Egglestone Gardens and tearoom, Bowes museum, High and Low Force and Raby Castle.
A local bus passes the entrance to the CL.
If you wish to travel further afield, Richmond, Durham, Beamish Museum, the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales are all within an hour’s drive.
Price per night inclusive of electricity.
Please leave the site by noon on the day of departure.
We do not offer car charging facilities on site, but there are several locally.
We look forward to welcoming you.
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Latest arrival time: 8:00 PM
Latest departure time: 12:00 PM
1 acres
Some sloping pitches
Levelling blocks required
Electric amperage: 16
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Sites key:
- Postcode:
- DL12 8QS
- GPS:
- Lat 54.569897 / Lon -1.92833
- OS field ref:
- NZ047194
- OS map ref:
- 92
Transport links
- Bus stop within 1 mile
- Buses go to: Barnard Castle
- Daily public transport within 1 mile
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Beautiful site
Viewforth Meadow
This is a beautiful CL. The five pitches are in a row with facilities at one end. The layout for water and waste is one of the best I have seen on a CL.
A warm welcome from the owner and then left in peace for our stay.
The walk into nearby Barnard Castle is initially along the main road until the golf course when there is a choice of the footpath beside the road or cut across the golf course via a well signposted path.
There is some road noise but this did not disturb us during the night.
Access into the site is very good.
I would highly recommend this CL
So glad we found it!
Viewforth Meadow
Finding Viewforth Meadow was easy with really good access to the site and our pitch number was on a board by the gate.
We were given a warm welcome by Phil soon after we arrived.
The site is beautifully kept and has four large hard standings and one grass pitch, all of which are separated by shrub hedges, overlooking a wildflower meadow.
Phil has planted a copse of various types of trees all entwined with paths and little glades with seats. Perfect for walking the dog or just a wander and a sit in the sun.
The water, waste and bin area is clean and easily accessible.
Road noise has been mentioned, but I can honestly say it is not a problem and at night the loudest thing you'll hear is an owl.
Barnard Castle is a small town just how they used to be and the stunning surrounding countryside is largely unspoiled.
If we lived nearer we would be back in a heartbeat.
Excellent site
Viewforth Meadow
I think it’s all been said before, great site would highly recommend it.
Endorsements!
Viewforth Meadow
All the previous reviews really say it all. All are accurately commending this immaculate CL. It is a testimony to Philip & Clare that they have so many superb reviews. The site is a credit to their dedication to campers and wildlife alike. The attention to detail including in person welcomes is outstanding.
We agree with previous reviewer’s comments regarding road noise but it is what it is (will be less noticeable over time as all trees & hedge planting matures over time). All the benefits greatly outweigh some road noise during daytime. Certainly don’t let it deter you missing out on excellent CL.
Windy Christmas 2023....
Viewforth Meadow
What a lovely christmas break. We expected rain and we expected it may be cold but what we didn't expect was 60-70mph winds for 12 hours all at once, very exciting it was. The next morning we moved to a pitch where we would be able to put the motorhome cab and the main weight of the vehicle straight on facing into the wind. All this was orchestrated by one Phillip Bastow the owner of the site.
Lovely surroundings here with unbelievable drinking water pressure along with a floor grated grey waste access for
motorhomes.
The black waste looks very new still with a metal hinged cover and hosepipe.
Barnard castle was a lovely place with loads of different private shops and businesses along with a backup from Morrisons and the coop.
We will certainly return soon.
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