Old Hartley Club Campsite
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Perfect weekend
We have just spent another brilliant two night stay here. The weather was not the best as it was very windy and snow and hailstones but when you are pitched on the top of a cliff with a brilliant view of St Mary's Lighthouse and the waves crashing over the rocks the weather doesn't really matter. As usual the facilities were spotless and the wardens friendly and
helpful. Ten minute walk to a beautiful sandy beach where you could walk to Blyth. Will be back as soon as possible.
Grey seals at the Lighthouse
Our first visit to Old Hartley and what a lovely site it is. Entrance is unsigned but yes it really is that tarmac track in front of the Delaval Arms pub (the pub can be described as unpretentious, take that as you will). Lovely walks from site on the coastal path. Bird and seal watching at the lighthouse, great rock pooling on the beach. Super views and the sound of the sea, loved it. (And we came through the Tyne Tunnel, bonus!).
A little gem.
This was our first visit, on the way back from Scotland and what a lucky find. The site is in a super spot on the cliffs, overlooking the sea and St Mary's lighthouse. The wardens were lovely and so helpful and the facilities were extremely clean, if a little small.
We love to walk and there is a good footpath alongside the coast into Whitly Bay. Also great bus links into Newcastle, which is handy. The highlight for me, was seeing seals close up at the lighthouse, amazing! The beach at Sutton Sluice is lovely, all sand dunes and open beach and the food at the white pub (Kings Head or Kings Arms) was really good. We would most definitely come back and bring our bikes next time.
First visit
This was our first visit to Old Hartley and will certainly be returning. Came with our two small grandsons who thoroughly enjoyed the site and area, especially St Mary's lighthouse, the beach and rock pools. All good fun. Excellent wardens who keep the site spotless and can't do enough for you, nothing was a bother.
HandJ1
Reviewed on 09/04/2016 10:36
lovely site
lovely site first time for us but we will be coming back, set in in lovely surroundings .very clean site, only thing for us it was a bit far from the shops , so make sure you have everything you need for your stay,
jewelsgems22
Reviewed on 07/04/2016 21:04
One of our favourites
We have been visiting Old Hartley every year since 2010 (sometimes twice a year) and it never fails to please. Walk, cycle or run in any direction, excellent eating places within walking distance and the views are simply stunning. The sea view is an ever changing picture and to watch the causeway to St Mary's Lighthouse cover or uncover at high or low tide is picture to behold. I would recommend the Kings Arms for an evening meal or the Harbour Cafe for fish and chips and don't forget the Delaval Arms (100 yds away) for a pint of real ale or some home cooking. This site has it all!
A Pitch with a View
We have visited Old Hartley on a number of occasions now and it delivers on so many fronts.. The location is excellent for visiting many attractions, the local shopping is adequate and the takeaway establishments are some of the best we have found in the country !!! yes I don't say that lightly.. The beaches are some of the best in the atea. As always the wardens are excellent on our sites but the wardens on duty over the Easter period were without doubt the best we have ever encountered, there was no hesitation on their part in dealing with boisterous children and members ignoring the one way system and nothing was too much bother to them.
Easter break
Made first visit to this site for a 5 day break. Very impressed both by the location of the site and its facilities. The Wardens are excellent and the site is very clean. Made good use of the bus that stops closr to the site including a day in Newcastle. Worth visiting the Millennium Bridge. Walked to Tynemouth and vidited the castle and priory. The pub just outside the site is great, food good. Also recommend the Harbour chippy at Seaton Sluice. The portion sizes are enormous. We certainly will return.
lovely views
Second time here still as good as the 1st time lovely walks & bIke rides splendid views the only down side was the male warden I've met some grumpy ones In my time but he beats the lot would'nt put me off going back though.
Harvey Dog
Reviewed on 01/04/2016 07:04