Berwick Seaview Club Campsite

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Once was enough

We found this site very congested and cramped - we prefer a bit of space around us. We arrived at 12.57 as we knew we couldn't get on site until 1pm - what a queue! We couldn't believe it, seeing so many vehicles all down the access road that we had to park in the road!! I assume this queue is so that people can get a pitch with a view. We didn't use the toilet block as we use our own, so can't comment on that, but we did think another service point towards the south end of the site would be very beneficial, as we had to walk a fair distance for water and waste (and even further to the toilet block). The wardens were very nice and helpful after I mentioned that a selfish dog owner had let his dog foul on the grass by our car door. They dealt with it immediately, very kind but surely that's not in their job description!! This was the day after our visiting nephew, who lives in Berwick, had trodden in another pile of dog poo that had been deposited next to the wall bordering our pitch. Lovely!! We knew about the trains and really that was not a major nuisance, although the 5.30am one wasn't welcome! Wifi was supposedly 'Gold' but it was very bad where we pitched, even though we could see the mast just a couple of pitches away. The site was full, but then it seems this is normal for this site, yet the wifi system is woefully incapable of meeting demand. As has been mentioned by another review, nice but not for us.

heddlo

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Reviewed on 27/09/2017 14:13

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Sorry but not for us...

Plus points...great seaviews...if you're lucky enough to get one...but look the other way for a far more 'industrial' vista, or enjoy what we had, very high, very thick, very thorny rose 'trees' that totally block all views beyond, whatever they may be. The site is tidy and the toilets clean. Against...are you sitting comfortably? This is essentially a transit site for people travelling to and from Scotland with the high turnover of visitors making it very busy indeed. Site access is too narrow, creating severe congestion, made much worse by newcomers being allowed on too early and those leaving having to stop and call in to reception to drop off their barrier cards. The site has a tight layout with very little room for manoevre. The wardens were friendly enough but we witnessed one tell an elderly man to move his small, awning-less caravan as it wasn't tight onto the pitch marker...which is fair enough however the next day, the owner of a 7m long double-axle Hobby 650 arrived but wasn't challenged when he pitched totally on the wrong side of his pitch, facing directly into our caravan and awning. Rather than parking his 4x4 between us in order to preserve some degree of privacy, he left it on the grass at his blind side between him and the pitch beyond, leaving the face to face gap between us totally exposed. Surely, as members, the Club Rules should apply to all. Not only was this form of pitching obtrusive to us but from thereon in, our caravan and awning was filled with the smell of constant cigarette smoke from our chain-smoking neighbours, a source of huge annoyance as we are non-smokers. The noise of the trains was of course there but not an issue for us...far rather listen to them than having our space invaded in the way that it was. As for the town of Berwick, this is the first time we have been for 10 years and by comparison found it somewhat run down which is a great shame for such a historic gem. Probably an okay enough site for a stop over but not as a holiday base in our opinion.

B Bismor

Reviewed on 17/09/2017 15:56

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A Word Of Warning

A word of warning about this site.... If you are using a Sat Nav to find this site, be extra careful, especially if you are traveling from the South. Whatever you do DO NOT let it take you onto COW ROAD it is a dead end and very narrow and there is a Manned Railway Crossing Gate at the end, but you are not allowed through. I had to unhook and use my mover to turn my Van around, took just short of an hour, because it is a large Van + its not a job you can do without a mover. Also, Caravan Clubs own Sat Navs will also send you down this route, because they are programmed exactly the same as all Sat Navs except the Post Codes are all plumbed in for every site, there are no warnings regarding problems such as this one. Apparently, this happens quite regularly, the guy on the gate told us that he once had three Vans in a row so they could not turn and had to back up a 1/4 of a mile. You have been warned.

Oldburyite

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Reviewed on 12/09/2017 11:26

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People Power and Wardens

I wrote a report about this wonderful site. But commented on inconsiderate people. A number of people complained to the warden about the noise and the noise had been removed. Well done wardens. The previous report mentioned buses to Berwick they are every 30 minutes at 23 and 53 pass the hour. Check bus stop for Sat and Sun service and last bus. Lots to do around the area. We've used the bus to Seahouses and Bamburgh Castle great way to see the countryside.

MotorHome

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Reviewed on 04/09/2017 08:33

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Train noise split us 50/50

Lovely site with good views and within a short walk of the promenade with views both to Berwick upon Tweed and South to Lindisfarne and Bamburgh castle. Staff were very helpful when our key for the gas/electric/ cassette toilet snapped upon arrival, we managed to order replacements from www.replacementkeys.co.uk and the shoe repair shop in Berwick cut one too. There are no pubs serving food within walking distance but it is easy to park in Berwick in the evening and there is a bus stop directly outside the entrance, with buses every 20 minutes (not sure what time they finish). Pitching at the top of the site gives good views but is closest to the train line. There were three trains or so an hour during our stay, all high speed. This did grate on my nerves somewhat but my girlfriend hardly noticed them after a while.

anorth

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Reviewed on 03/09/2017 15:23

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Inconsiderate People.

The site is beautiful but it is being spoilt by inconsiderate people. The train noise is fine if you want to avoid just park away from the back of the site. We have just been disturbed at 7 am by people leaving site and slamming doors and leaving engines running. Plus inconsiderate dog owners who just let their dogs bark. The few are spoiling it for the many who have delightful dogs and leave at sensible times. The view over the bay this sunny morning is a delight, plus the food:beer festival is a wonder to behold. So fellow caravan people please consider others.

MotorHome

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Reviewed on 03/09/2017 08:35

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Good Site

Just spent 8 days on this lovely site,if you get a pitch with a view out to sea or across the river to Berwick you've got it made. Berwick is a nice town with some good eateries,we especially liked the Queens Head where we had a fantastic lunch. We went by train to Edinburgh for £38 for two return tickets,a good day out. Plenty to do and see in Berwick,we hope to go back next year. Well worth the hike from Staffs. Thanks to the wardens for keeping everything in shape.

Gritzz

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 27/08/2017 12:59

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4 night stay August 2017

Love this site. We pitched our twin axle 'van at the back of the site, adjacent to the railway, and got a cracking view across the bay to Berwick. Trains, although quite frequent, are not as intrusive as say being adjacent to the constant hum of a main road. It wasn't a problem for us. Lovely walk into Berwick, or down onto Spittal beach with the dog. Check out the small French cafe in West Street. It's dog friendly, as are many places in the area, and serves lovely food. The site is also handy for visiting many places of interest. Check out the villages of Ford and Etal, and the towns of Kelso, Alnwick, Rothbury, and Coldstream to name a few. Take the train from Berwick north or south, or travel to Tweedbank (near Melrose) and ride the new Borders Railway to Edinburgh. Can't wait to get back up there!

marknsandra

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Reviewed on 15/08/2017 10:52

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Noise

We stayed here for 3 nights Spittal beach and Berwick both very nice the site was crowded and the noise of trains constantly passing not peaceful at all but then we had to endure the local speedway event droning on for hours not a site I will return to

Appleby

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Reviewed on 11/08/2017 21:13

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Our Favourite Site

We always love staying here. The view is to die for and the location is great for us. There are trains but they don't bother us. The site is compact but we are just so pleased that it is here. We have met many lovely caravanners during our trips here and never tire of it. There are no play areas and for us that is a big plus. Berwick is a very real town full of friendly people. Spital beach is very close and great for dog walking. The pier is close by (25 min walk) and the Town walls are really worth walking. All in all this is a great location. The Wardens go by the book and after all isn't that why we are all members of the club.

mmagowan

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Reviewed on 19/07/2017 18:55

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