Stopped off for 3 nights on way home from Edinburgh (another lovely site).  Wonderful welcome from the warden.....it became obvious during our stay that they all worked hard, enjoyed it too and kept an immaculate site in all respects. The layout is perfect, just the right amount of visual separation and it all creates a feeling of being away from it all. Some occasional traffic noise from a car or two but not bothersome. "Barnie" is itself a delight. Bowes Museum is a must. High force worth a visit and a local village agricultural show was a bonus. This site sets an example of layout and attention to visitors needs which is exemplary.