Nunnykirk Club Campsite

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Beautiful site, But .........

This site is in a quiet and idyllic location. It is in a beautiful setting bounded by trees and streams. There is no toilet or washing facilities but there is a very good walk adjacent to the site. We had a seasonal pitch for 2023 and we met some very nice and friendly people during the season. Generally, we really enjoyed our stay. However, the site is a mess, the grassed areas was kept far too long, and the streams which could be one of the sites main features are completely hidden from sight by overgrown weeds and knee high grass. The site entrance is a disgrace and there are also areas of knee-high grass and weeds that were referred to as biodiversity areas by the Wardens. They were supposed to be for wildflowers but are again just a mess. Most people complained about the state of the site. I have read reviews that say the Wardens are friendly and helpful, they absolutely weren’t. They had very poor people skills and seemed determined to upset everyone by their belligerent attitude. I can only think that these reviews were referring to the Relief Wardens who were genuinely lovely, friendly people who the full-time Wardens could have learned much from.

Sparken

Caravanner

Reviewed on 10/10/2023 19:23

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Quiet site

Quite, pretty site surrounded by trees. As advertised, there are no toilet facilities, but it is clean, well maintained with plenty of waste disposal points. I was pitched at the far end of the field from the entrance and excluding the odd motorbike there was no road noise. A majority of the pitches are seasonal. My phone uses the O2 network and I had no issues with basic internet access. Even if you do not have a dog, do try the dog walk. It is a pleasant stroll between woodland, and small meadows, close to the river at times, with the sun streaming along the valley in the evening. It is an old lane, though most of the tarmac has now gone, leaving an easy walk along the compacted road base of stones etc. It's a mile to the first house and then another three quarters of a mile to the next road. From where other footpaths lead off, though I didn't try them. Although it is possible to walk up the B road by the entrance to footpaths, the road (though quiet) has several sharp bends and when I reached the footpaths south of the site they were overgrown and tough to walk along. Basically you need to use a car to do anything from this site. Great walks at Simonside, either up to the crags or a more gentle stroll around the iron age hillforts. Or drive and walk round Fortburn reservoir (pay and display) or park at Greenleighton Quarry and walk for free. Rothbury is worth a walk round and as well as fresh food there, the petrol station at Thropton has a mid sized supermarket with a great selection of local produce at fair prices, including a butcher. Petrol sensibly priced for a remote location.

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Campervanner

Reviewed on 29/08/2023 16:42

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Hidden Gem

Lovely site, friendly site managers, tv reception good (no need to extend aerial) mobile signal good, mobile Wi-Fi good. We returned to Nunnykirk after 25 years away and it hasn’t changed other than all pitches now have EHU. If you are looking for a quiet site with lots of walking and cycling then this is the place. Facilities are minimal but as most caravans / motor homes have onboard facilities then this shouldn’t be an issue. The site is well looked after by the site managers and the grass pitches well maintained.

Formentor

Caravanner

Reviewed on 11/08/2023 08:44

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Disappointing

Pleasant enough remote location. Anything away from the site requires a significant drive. The only facilities are water, toilet disposal and bins. In summary, it’s a series of fields with a lot of caravans near a stream. Mystifying to us why it’s a Club Site. I actually thought it was a CL, which is what it amounts to apart from the number of units permitted.

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Motorhomer

Reviewed on 14/07/2023 12:07

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Peaceful setting.

This site is hidden away down country lanes and it essential to use the routes suggested. We used the one in the sites book rather than the one on the website and it looked far better but care is needed. The entry is on a single track road with only one passing place which cannot be seen round the bends and could do with improvement. The site itself is a minimum facilities site with almost no external noise and totally peaceful if that is what you want. Plenty of room between pitches. There are numerous places to visit in the area though and plenty of walks so is good for either. There are no facilities and possibly not a site for children though. Perfect for those who like peace, walking or visiting local tourist sites. There are a few shops in Rothbury, but not a lot of choice there, so possibly it is as well to bring your own food if you can. My o2 phone had no signal most of time, but my wife's on 3 did work, a cable is needed for TV although we lived without and did not miss it. If it suits you it is perfect and cheap.

Wildwood

Caravanner from Lanarkshire

Reviewed on 30/06/2023 11:11

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Amazing site.

This is an amazing site for peace and quiet. The atmosphere of the site is second to none and just what I needed. The wardens are there for any little thing you may need. The site is spotless and really couldn't be better.

Yvonnesmith1999

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 11/08/2022 19:52

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Peaceful stay

I stayed here in July 2022 for the first time. I love these minimum facilities sites as I use my own on board facilities anyway and the saving is substantial. The site is beautifully kept and well laid out. The location is superb, a very quiet area with places to visit within easy travelling distance - don't miss Cragside ! The roads around the site are very quiet but beware when towing as the roads are quite bumpy. As a solo caravanner the cost of my stay was no more than a CL which I consider great value for money. I will certainly return when I next travel north.

NevChap

Caravanner from Bedfordshire

Reviewed on 21/07/2022 16:48

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Peaceful and quiet.

First stay at this site, grass pitches that are fairly solid. Needed levellers on our pitch, EHU and tv booster used. Two mile (ish) dog walk from the site to Nunnykirk Village. No toilet/shower block, but grey/chemical waste available. Overall a lovely site and the wardens, as usual are friendly and helpful.

AliRay

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 27/05/2022 09:07

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Lovely peaceful site

This site is in the middle of the country side away from everywhere. The staff were lovely and the servicing facilities are fine, the site has well spaced pitches and an adjacent dog walk. Just be aware that if you want to go anywhere or get anything you will need to drive.

MandM100

Reviewed on 29/09/2021 15:05

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ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC

What an amazing site. We only met Sue, the relief warden, what a lovely, friendly lady!!!! The site itself was so well laid out over three areas. We were in the furthest area over the little bridge. Beautiful!! Half the caravans backed onto a little stream. Would highly recommend!!! With regards to the other reviews that mention problems with dogs. Whilst we were staying there everyone had their dogs on leads, however, some sites you visit you do come across dogs that are loose.. Sadly some people don’t adhere to signage, even when it is stated clearly that dogs should stay on leads!! As a dog owner with a rescue dog that has got a lot of emotional issues due to having been previously attacked by a dog and severely beaten by his last owner, the last thing we want is a rogue dog, no matter how nice and well behaved the owner says it is, approach us. I think you will always get the odd loose dog regardless.

NIKnSInBUD

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Reviewed on 13/09/2021 08:31

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