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Proctors Stead Caravan Park
Proctors Stead
Dunstan,
Craster,
Alnwick
Northumberland (Browse area)
NE66 3TF
Tel: 01665 576613
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Pitches: 60
Open: 14/03/2024 to 03/11/2024
14/03/2025 to 03/11/2025
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 No Tents |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 Holiday Homes for Sale |
 Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <1 mile |
 Wild Swimming <5 miles |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <5 miles |
 No Tennis |
 Beach <5 miles |
 Watersports <5 miles |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <1 mile |
| Other Features |
 Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: April 2006 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: The Marshalls |
2 reviews from this member |
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 *****WE LOVE THIS SITE*****
Our family (inc two young boys) adore coming back to Proctors Stead again and again, feels like coming home. I first visited here at the age of just 2 months and I'm now in my mid thirties, need I say more. Glad to pass this gem onto our next generation. Unspoilt, peaceful site, owners who can't do enough to help, beautiful countryside and coast.
Try the Lamb Jenny at the Cottage Inn. The kippers and salmon pate from Robsons Smokehouse in Craster are delicious.
Thankyou for wonderful holidays and treasured memories. 
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| Date of Visit: August 2006 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Jwoody |
6 reviews from this member |
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We went to this site with two other families who were using tents. The site is quiet and peaceful. The facilities are basic but clean. We were in the smaller tenting field as we wished to be with friends. We did have hook up and there was a water pipe at the entrance to the field.
Unfortunately whilst the site itself is great, our group do not share the views of previous reviewers about the owners. When I booked the site in June I was quoted £15 a night for the caravan, hook up and porch awning and £13 a night for a tent with no hook up and 2 children under 4. On arrival the price for our caravan ptich changed to £16 a night. After discussion with the rest of the group it appears that they were also charged £16 a night for a tent with no hook up! We asked the owner what the standard pitch charge was as it was possible that he had overcharged. The agressive response was that he hadn't and that they had been misquoted earlier. We did ask how a tent with no hook up and children under 4 could be charged at the same rate as ourself and was told that wasn't it worth " a bob or two" to be together! and if we weren't happy we could leave that day! After continued discussion our friend did receive £10 thrown at her and we did stay two more nights.
Despite the owner's attitude, we had a brilliant evening at the Cottage Inn. It was a music benefit in aid of Larry, a previous landlord. The Cottage looks small from the front but it is like a tardis and if you go through there is a fabulous playground and beer garden at the back but be careful with the zip line! It doesn't stop gently!
We found the best beach to be Embleton. Go down to the golf club and follow the dunes. You need to get there early to get a road space otherwise it is a long walk.
Overall the location is great with some great places to visit but we would not visit this site again.
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| Date of Visit: July 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: DJBell |
2 reviews from this member |
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We went on a July weekend and the site was fully booked but despite this the tents and caravans are well spaced - none of the crowding here that you find at some sites.
The site is quiet, peaceful and quite small. Facilities -toilets and showers- are clean and adequate. There is no playground or shop, it;'s not that sort of site.
The Cottage Inn serves imaginative, well prepared food and is a short walk away.
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| Date of Visit: June 2006 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Tim and Cary |
61 reviews from this member |
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We stayed at Proctors Steads in our caravan for 6 nights from 29 May. We arrived on the Bank Holiday Monday. The site is two large fields on a working farm. It is fronted by a separate area of static vans. The fields are flat and level with tidy neat grass and some hardstandings. We were on the larger of the 2 fields. The owner was friendly and helpful. He escorts you to your pitch on his bike and is often around the site and ready for a chat.
The site was quite busy when we were there, half term week, but not overcrowded. We had views to open farmland, cows, etc. owner tended to put 'vans and motorhomes around the edge and tents up the middle of the field. Many of the tents had electric hook-ups. There was plenty of room for manoeuvring/setting up. It cost us £12.50 for the 'van with ehu including £1 for our dog. Dogs have to be kept on a lead at all times and exercised off site - there is a "doggy bin" on the road just up from the camp gates, turn left.
The the toilet facilities were in a block near the farm with showers (coin operated) and wash basins. This was basic but clean and in good repair. Adjacent to this was a laundry room with dryer and washer. Helpfully the times and prices for these machines were clearly displayed on notices. There was, also, a chemical disposal point in a separate enclosure - this was well-designed with a floor level "drain" and hosepipe. The only drinking water points were on the outside of the toilet block and a so a bit of a walk from some pitches. There was, also, a dish washing area in the same block. That was the full extent of the facilities.
There did not seem to be any children's play area. The children seemed to play on the central part of the field. This was a mixed blessing as our 'van got hit by footballs on several occasions - this could be avoided with a bit of thought, however. The site was quiet and peaceful at night. We were sheltered by a large hedge but the winds on this easterly coast could be a problem.
There are no sea views from the site due to the volcanic ridge that runs along the coast here.
The village of Craster is about a mile away and easily walked on road or signed footpath/cycleway. There are many off-road cycle ways and so bikes are good way fo travelling around this beautiful area. Craster has a small shop, pub and a restaurant/kipper smoke house. There is, also, a very helpful Tourist Info Bureau in the car park. The harbour is picturesque and the walk from there to the ruined Dunstanburgh Castle is a very beautiful one. This can be continued as a circular route to take the beautiful beach of Embleton Bay beyond the castle - a round trip of about 4 miles.
There is a wealth of castles to visit in the area. As well as the ruined Dunstanburgh we visited the restored castle at Bamburgh (£6 adults + £1 parking) This was a very interesting castle with lots beautiful furnishings, china and paintings as well as a very interesting museum devoted to the industrial inventions of its owner Lord Armstrong.
Bamburgh, also, has an interesting museum to the Victorian heroine Grace Darling. The nearby beach gives stupendous views of the castle - reached by a small road in the village signed to the Golf links, there is limited parking near the beach.
Seahouses is a small town further up the coast to the North. It is more touristy than other towns in the area -a good selection of shops but a bit tacky in places. The harbour is the base for a variety of boat trips to the Farne Islands which lie offshore. These include trips to the lighthouse and bird and seal sanctuaries. We didn't go this time as sea was a bit too rough and it is rather expensive at about £15 per head.
We had a final night’s meal in Bamburgh Castle hotel at Seahouses. The restaurant has a lovely position overlooking the harbour and was pretty reasonable at £20.00 a head for 3 course meal plus coffee. The food was imaginative and well presented and served.
Seahouses, also, has a large number of fish and chip shops serving excellent F&C. There are several rows of seat overlooking the harbour where one can eat ones F&C with harbour and sea views. The Lifeboat station is, also, open to the public and has a shop.
There is a coastal drive signed along the coast roads and it is worth following this. We did so and took in lovely places like Alnwick and Alnmouth. The latter on the coast with super beaches. Nearby Alnwick is a quaint market town with a range of chain shops - Boots, FWW, etc. Barter Books in the old station is a wonderful atmospheric place if you love books. They have wonderfully preserved the features of the building whilst providing one of the largest 2nd hand bookshops in the UK. Lots of comfy chairs and real coffee too.
Holy Island/Lindisfarne is well worth a visit - check the tide tables first. The village is a bit touristy but it is possible to wallk a signed walk around the eastern edge of the island from the castle. This passes empty beaches of gleaming white sand and goes through a nature reserve. The walk is an flat, easy one of about 3 miles. The ruins of the priory are beautiful. We didn't go in the castle as we had Max the collie with us.
The weather improved during each day of our stay but still tended to be windy, especially on the coast itself. Friends who stayed in a nearby cottage for the week after us had even better weather.
The beaches are super for walking but a bit windswept for bathing. There are lovely beaches at nearby Newton on Sea too, signed to the “Joiner’s Arms” pub.
We did not try the local"Cottage" pub just up the road from the site but it lit looked pleasant form the outside!
We visited Berwick on Tweed on our last Saturday but were not too impressed. A bit grim and faded. The town walls are interesting and date from Elizabethan times. We walked some of these - good sea views. Generally speaking the A1 main road is best avoided - stick to the prettier and safer back roads.
That is about ALL I can ssaqy aobut Protcor Steads and its environs.
To get to thee site forom our home in Merseyside we travelled up the M6 and then across the A69 to Newcastle and then up the A1 to Alnwick finally using local minor roads. This was a much more pleasant route than the AA recommneded one by which we returned down the A1 and then across the M62.
On the way up we stopped at the award-winning Tebay services for a "picnic" lunch in caravan. An excellent stop we can see why it is so priased. The local produce shop is outstanding although pricey. Its only lacking was outside picnic area. Good, dedicated, drive-throught caravan bays too.
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| Date of Visit: April 2006 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Ninja9nina |
2 reviews from this member |
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A nice site. clean facilities, plenty of space, helpful owners. Within easy walking distance of Craster. Plenty of other walks from the campsite. The local pub, The Cottage Inn, was a bit disorganised - a better option would be a crab sandwich in the Jolly Fisherman in Craster.
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| Date of Visit: May 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Drum_Billet |
2 reviews from this member |
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What can you say about this campsite that hasnt already been said??? It certainly lived up to the previous reviews and then some more.
After scouring the north east coast for a place to say, I have to honestly say this place comes up trumps. After driving passed the camping and caravanning club at dunstan hill, I was left in no doubt that we'd made the right choice.
The owners and friendly and despite telephoning through on friday morning of a bank holiday weekend we had a pitch reserved. it was nice to see that while the site was busy/full, the owners didnt succumb to cramming as many units on the site as they could have.
The facilities were spotless, showers costing a mere 10p, laundry facilities were available. The owners still sell eggs, milk, orange juice and lemonade however its a case of 1st come 1st served as there isnt much left at the end of the day.
Craster is peaceful and quiet and there are a couple of great pubs - The Jolly Fisherman overlooking the sea and the Cottage Inn which is closest to the site. Its also worth a long walk up the beach/coast to newton on the sea for the ship inn
All in all a fabulous weekend and a great site, we'll be visiting again in the very near future
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| Date of Visit: September 2005 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Bigmoney2 |
16 reviews from this member |
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Fabulous site! Very tranquil and pretty. We were pitched in a corner next to field of cows and were amazed to see a little owl sitting on a post, we sat with our breakfast and the side door open watching it.
Restaurant/pub round the corner looked nice but we walked into Craster and ate in the pub overlooking the sea. Also a small village shop, the smoke house and a restaurant, cash machine in pub. Walked from the campsite along towards Embleton and back along the coast to Dunstanburgh castle, a ruin but well worth the small entrance charge, then back into Craster. Toilets and showers were basic, but clean and airy.
We would definitely reccommend this site and would stay again.
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| Date of Visit: June 2005 |
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| Reviewer: Dcoates1862 |
2 reviews from this member |
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Can’t recommend this site highly enough! Easily the best I have visited.Quiet and well maintained with reassuringly clean facilities.
Having no bar on site and no convenience store (though did sell fresh eggs, milk & orange juice) only meant it attracted genuinely keen campers and the noise was minimal as a result (even from our group…all in our twenties!)
Superb location too…ideal for miles of picturesque countryside, castles at Bamburgh, Dunstanburgh and Alnwick, some of the best walks in England and wonderful sweeping beaches at Embleton, Low Newton and Beadnell to name just a few!
Disappointingly, the Cottage Inn did not live up to previous reviews. Food was good but certainly not cheap (over 18 pounds for steak and a sauce) and the real ale was disappointing (not helped by the fact that neither barman could pull a pint properly!)
Lovers of decent beer should give the Olde Ship at Seahouses a try…not exactly on the doorstep but the Black Sheep and Speckled Hen are superb.
Great site, well kept and cracking location. Will definitely be back. Soon!
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| Reviewer: Daisymaisy100 |
1 review from this member |
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September 2004
We stayed here for 3 nights, the owners were very friendly and the toilet / shower facilities were spotless.
Proctors Stead is ideal if you want to chill out. We went for a drink in the Cottage Inn, short walk from the site and the locals there were very friendly.
Although no shop on the site the owner sells fresh eggs and milk and orange juice, for more supplies it is only 1 mile walk to Craster village shop or 7 miles to Alnwick.
We would certainly visit this site again. Just make sure you take your 10P with you for the shower.
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| Reviewer: matcat |
2 reviews from this member |
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August 2004
We have just returned from Proctors Steads. This was a well placed site for investigating Northumberland and the site owner is very friendly. Although the shower / toilet facilities were basic they were always clean.
You need 10p for the shower. There are dishwashing facilities and a laundry, the only thing missing was the facility to freeze ice packs. The site has a small selection of goods (eggs, milk, orange juice) which appear to be deliverd daily.
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