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Why stay here ...
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.
Prices
| Date | Pitch + 2 Adults |
|---|---|
| 01/01/2025 - | £22.00 |
Pitches
Types of pitch: hardstanding, grass
Electric hook up available
Useful Info
Latest arrival time: 8:00 PM
Latest departure time: 12:00 PM
1 acres
Some sloping pitches
Levelling blocks required
Electric amperage: 16
Recycling Facilities
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Directions
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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
Reviews
David Pennington
Reviewed: 24/02/2025 17:24
Great for Mountain Biking
A very welcoming reception by Philip. Pitch designation on display board upon arrival. I liked the fact it was a right reverse onto the pitch (drivers side). Leveling blocks should you need them were acailable. My main interest was to visit Hamsterley Forest for a bit of mountain biking.... Show more
Simon Grundy
Reviewed: 29/01/2025 17:09
January Jewel
Lovely CL that has 5 hardstanding strips, grass margins and hedging. Access is good from either Barnard Castle or Eggleston. Pitches are lined up from the entrance in linear fashion with the service point nearest the entrance gate. Arrived with the last of the January snow lingering. Was... Show more
Richard Murdoch
Reviewed: 15/11/2024 11:39
One of the best
This site is ideally located on the outskirts of Barnard Castle. The owner, Philip is friendly, approachable and very helpful. The site is immaculate, tidy and with beautiful green spaces. The facilities are in a pristine condition, all adding to a great stay. You are next to a fairly busy... Show more
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DOTTYSTRAVELS
Reviewed: 20/10/2024 10:14
Gem of a site
What an immaculate, well presented site. A warm genuine welcome from Philip greeted us and we were directed to a great level pitch with extremely easy access to water and EHU. Sympathetic planting of trees and shrubs have created a haven for motorhomers/caravaners and wildlife alike. The site has been... Show more
Clemmie4
Reviewed: 11/09/2024 14:48
Lovely site
The host is very welcoming. The site is very clean. Chemical point is spotless, plenty of information on hand, easy excess to the site. Good base to explore. Will be back next year.
Salopianvisitors
Reviewed: 13/08/2024 16:59
What an excellent CL
We stayed for three nights on this excellent site and what a delight. The owner was so accommodating and friendly and could not do enough to make our stay such an enjoyable one. There were sweet peas growing in a tub next to the facilities area and you were encouraged to... Show more
gm0hcq
Reviewed: 11/07/2024 14:58
Beautiful site
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... Show more
Hollysmaid
Reviewed: 20/06/2024 20:49
So glad we found it!
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... Show more
Shassall
Reviewed: 02/05/2024 19:57
Excellent site
I think it’s all been said before, great site would highly recommend it.
MAB1895
Reviewed: 29/03/2024 18:06
Endorsements!
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... Show more
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David Pennington
Reviewed: 24/02/2025 17:24
Great for Mountain Biking
A very welcoming reception by Philip. Pitch designation on display board upon arrival. I liked the fact it was a right reverse onto the pitch (drivers side). Leveling blocks should you need them were acailable. My main interest was to visit Hamsterl...
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