Viewforth Meadow
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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....
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.
New To Us, Great Site
Stayed for a short three night break beginning of September 2023 and were really impressed, not just be a great well laid out site, but also the enthusiasm of the owner. We were given a warm welcome by Philip and were quickly pitched and set up.
There are four hard standing pitches and one grass pitch, all are a good size and well maintained. The site slopes towards the entrance and you will need levelling blocks, but we had no difficulty getting levelled. All the facilities are in pristine condition and well positioned. There is a lovely meadow and some area's have been planted with shrubs and tree's, with walkways cut through to make an short walk for an evening stroll. The access to the site is good, although we would recommend not arriving before lunch to give departing guests a chance to leave.
We were fortunate, we had three days of amazing September weather, although it did break on the final day and we woke to some of the wet stuff. There is plenty of thing to do and see in this area, and even though this is not far from our home, we easily filled our three days.
This is a great site and the owners deserve a lot of credit for their efforts. I thoroughly recommend this site.
PS I marked low for peace and tranquillity, this was no fault of the owners, the local farmers were busy in to the late evening - it is the countryside and you have to accept they have their work to do.
Beautifully kept
We have just spent three nights here with our 2 dogs. The site is immaculate and a lot of effort has been made to plant trees and make the site attractive. The dog walk along mown paths through the recently planted arboretum is lovely, as is the owner Phil. The water/CDP area is spotless. There are now 5 hard standing pitches, separated by shrubs and trees. These are a bit tight for a van, awning and car but there is a large grass area opposite so they feel spacious. The only downside for us was the road noise. It died down a bit at night but was constant throughout the day, but I do accept that we are very sensitive - others might not be bothered.
A Fabulous Site.
This site is just perfect, the owners have spent a lot of time, thought and money on the site. It's laarge but not massive but the owners have landscaped it with walks and seating in little hidden corners and the views and skies are stunning. The owner is very helpful and cannot do enough to ensure everyone is happy. Its very close to the lovely town of Barnard Castle and Teesdale is full of walks for every taste. Would we go again? Oh yes we would.
COBIE's Report
BRILLIANT C,L.
Everything there exactly where it should be, from the pitches to the essential services. Oh and did I mention the personal reception?
Philip and Clare you have produced a C.L. which you are obviously proud,and so you should.Well done!
Ideally sited and in time your arboretum will do you proud. That should keep members guessing?
We enjoyed our stay and will be back! We'll there is nothing perfect in life! and you put up with us.
Seriously, lovely site congratulations, an excellent venue in beautiful surroundings. Things of interest to all campers all around even a bus service at the end of the lane ,a pie at the end of the lane for dinner, excellent hostelries within a few miles in all directions.
We stayed for a week!!!
We agree with all the reviews for this CL - beautifully cared for and managed by Philip and Clare who are lovely hosts. The area is truly beautiful and there is so much to visit and some great (and challenging) walks along the rivers and up onto the hills. The site also is on a hill, so it was pretty breezy, but we were blessed with good weather overall. The only reason I have given a four for peace and tranquility is the road is closer than I imagined it to be, and there is some road noise. Not a deal breaker but at times you are aware of it. Would we stay again... yes, as we throughly enjoyed our week.
Can't recommend highly enough
We booked a night on our way up from Newark to start the NC500. This was our first experience of a CAMC CL site, having only recently bought our first motorhome, and we couldn't have been happier. Booking was easy and the owner, Phil, gave clear instructions for our arrival and couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful. We were greeted by a noticeboard at the entrance with our names on showing us exactly where to park up.
The site is immaculate, in a lovely setting with an assortment of colourful free roaming hens (locked up at night) and views of cattle grazing. We regularly watched a pair of curlews flying overhead busy protecting their young and feeding in the adjacent field.
The facilities (fresh water, grey waste disposal point and elsan disposal) are together in a very clean and well designed and maintained area. There are some useful leaflets in a plastic box hanging on the fence, including one for a local supplier of freshly baked cakes who can deliver direct. We were given lots of information on what to see and where to go. There is a very good local bus service into Barnard Castle, which you flag down outside the entrance, for just £1 each one way. Can highly recommend The Three Horseshoes for lunch. We had a nice walk back, via the woods (where there was lots of wild garlic) and golf course.
We enjoyed our stay so much that we booked another night. The hard work that has gone into creating the site by the owners is evident, and we look forward to revisiting in the future to see how the new wood they have created has matured.
Fabulous site.
We have just spent a week at this fabulous site. It is beautifully laid out and immaculate. A huge amount of thought, time and effort has been used to make this site so beautiful and welcoming. It is a credit to the thoughtful owners, Philip & Clare Bastow. We will definitely be visiting this site again. Linda & Peter
Peter3
Reviewed on 25/06/2023 15:39