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Peace and tranquility

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Access to local places of interest

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Beauty of surroundings and scenery

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Ease of arrival/welcome

A perfect introduction for our first time in a motorhome

One night only and not too far from home - these were the stipulations when choosing a location for the first trip in our newly-acquired motorhome, and Chillingham Barns ticked all the boxes. Ami could not have been more helpful, from accepting our fairly late booking for just one night even though it was a Bank Holiday weekend, to letting us stay on well past midday. On the edge of the Northumberland National Park surrounded by fields, woods and sheep, the site is in a perfect location if you're seeking peace and relaxation. We enjoyed an evening meal and good beer at the Percy Arms in nearby Chatton (a half hour walk), then headed back to the site to bask under an amazingly starry sky. The site is on the edge of the UK's 'Dark Sky Park' area (https://www.visitnorthumberland.com/darkskies) and if you're a stargazer this is the perfect spot. The amenities are simple but everything works - electric hook-up, water, chemical toilet disposal, recycling bins. Being novices we had no idea what to expect and maybe this is just standard, but the simplicity of the site and helpfulness of the owner made it all, well...simple. There's access to a woodland walk which is handy if you have a dog, and nearby Chillingham Castle and Wild Cattle Park (no dogs) are within easy walking distance. But as the sun was shining so brightly and we had to test the awning, we set out table, chairs and cold drinks, and just chilled out. Our first taste of life in a motorhome couldn't have been better, and we'll definitely be back.
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