First of all this site is immaculate. From the toilet block to the grounds,it is spotless. Wardens and staff should be proud of themselves. We've just returned from a weekend away and had a thoroughly good time. Easy to find with a 20 min walk into town. Not a lot on site for the site kids but there is a playground which will keep them occupied for a few hours. Barnard castle itself is a lovely market town which retains an old fashioned character. Must sees are the castle and the Bowes museum. Plenty of traditional pubs if you fancy a pint at night. As for the road noise-yes it's next to a main road but it didn't detract from our visit in any way,it goes quiet at night