great for dogs
I returned to this site after having to leave early last year and was delighted to find the extended dog field. The wardens were extremely helpful and friendly and I wish more sites had the fantastic drying room
Teesdale Barnard Castle Club Campsite
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A Perfect Site
Our second visit this year to this walkers paradise. Brian and Janet keep the site and facilities in pristine condition. They have to be one of the most pleasant and helpful hosts on the network, nothing is too much trouble. I hope they are there again next year. If you are there on a Saturday or Wednesday please, try the fish and chips from the visiting van..wow are they special! I would also recommend a trip to Raby castle. Forget any negative comments re road noise as I think the level is totally acceptable. I think I might squeeze another 4 days in before the season ends!!
peyto
Reviewed on 04/08/2015 14:47
Spotless site
We stayed here 2 nights in July as stop off heading north. Fantastic site, facilities immaculate, showers like new. We had our 2 kids with us and got a pitch close to the little play park which was great. The play area is cleverly situated down a small path so won't disrupt other guests but close enough to keep an eye on them. Excellent dog walk in neighboring field. Barnard Castle a lovely little market town, 15 mins walk through the woods or 5 mins drive. Road noise was mentioned in other reviews, wasn't an issue for us, the odd car drove past fast in the evening but it certainly didn't wake us or anything.
Great Site
Spent a couple of nights at the site although we only live in Durham. It was our first trip with a caravan. (previously camped) & the first Caravan Club site we have visited. Site wardens couldn't have been more helpful. Site well laid out with good access to pitches & although next to road didn't notice the odd car that went past. Facilities were spotless & easy to get to from anywhere on the site. Barnard Castle is a great place to explore and some lovely walks down by the river and if you head up the dale you'll find some beautiful villages, Lartington, Romaldkirk & if you keep going Middleton in Teesdale. Great place for a quiet break. Bob & Annie
Teesdale Barnard Castle
Spent three nights here travelling from south to north. Lovely site but subject to brisk winds making awning/canopy use difficult. Wardens were very friendly and helpful and a good source of local information. Noise from the nearby road did not intrude on our stay. Local town was great, plenty of eating, drinking and interesting buildings. Facilities within the site were outstanding and well cared for. Having visited would return when in that area.
mackyboy
Reviewed on 28/07/2015 18:17
great weekend getaway
just returned from weekend in Barnard Castle live 1hr away so this is great for a weekend getaway, we were greeted at reception by a very nice lady who recommended a pitch it was ideal the sun was out and we made the most of this perfect pitch. The only down side to the site is the traffic noise from the nearby road we were situated quite a distance from the road but could still hear the traffic, however this would not stop us going back and hope to vist again soon.
david and catherine
Reviewed on 06/07/2015 20:13
Lovely Site
Spent two days here on our way to the northumberland coast. Wardens very helpful , spotlessly clean site. Brilliant dog walk in a lovely adjacent field. The flower beds on the site need some tlc, have been planted with shrubs and trees and just left which is such a shame, wardens could do with some help. Walk to Barnard Castle along quite a busy road, but we walked through the nature reserve which is next to the site and it brings you out to opposite the bridge with lovely walks either way along the river.
Stayed for 1 night
Very easy check in with efficient but friendly welcome. Easy walk into Barnard Castle, however, I found it much easier and far quicker to go down Lartington Lane than to use the footpaths others had described. Spacious and well laid and spotlessly clean as expected. Dog walk and footpaths means I will take dog next time. Barnard Castle a great place to visit, pubs, cafes and private shops as well of course as the castle. Road noise from Lartington lane, however, worth the trade off for easy access to a nice town. Will go again for a little longer
first time stay
we booked this site as a one night "test" to see if it was suitable as a short journey stop for weekends not too far from home. The site is very well maintained and the facilities were excellent, this is the first CC site we have stayed on in our Motorhome and if this is the standard of upkeep to go by then we would happily stay on others going forward. The pitch we was on was 16, good size and next to the gate for exit to walk to Barnard Castle, however take care as you do walk down the roadside for approx. 500 yards, cut through onto the large bridge that takes you through the woods to the town, it is a lot easier and safer. We have stayed on many other sites, some CL's and of course independent, some which have been as equal value. The site is very handy for walking into Barnard Castle, with very good dog walking areas (off site) that allow your four legged friend to get suitably tired and happy. The only downside for the dog walking on site is that it is very small and really only a double pitch size toilet area! (fenced off and well maintained) so not really a dog walk. I believe there is a larger field available but we were unsure of its usage.
If you use the site for the first time be prepared for (what we felt) is a frosty or even abrupt welcome from the elderly lady upon the desk, and I use the word "welcome" advisedly, maybe we hit a bad moment, a couple of times. Having said that, they kept the site very well, the area was spotless and everything works as it should. We would stay again and thank the wardens for an uncomplicated stay.
Excellent site
Our 4th visit in recent years and once again we were not disappointed. Wardens work very hard to maintain site and facilities to a high standard, they are always friendly, welcoming and helpful. Spacious, powerful showers. Excellent walks close by of varying levels of difficulty, dog walk now opened up on the large field which is an improvement. Bowes museum is worth visiting can use club vouchers for reduced admission. Barnard Castle is within walking distance and has good independent shops, Morrisons and delicious fish and chips at 149. Chip van and pizza baker also visits site they are very good and convenient after a day out. Look forward to returning to this site and area. Was very windy though while we were there.
