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Ivy Hall Farm Campsite
Bowes
Barnard Castle
Co Durham (Browse area)
DL12 9LL
Tel: 07444151489
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Pitches: 15
Open: 27/04/2024 to 29/09/2024
27/04/2025 to 02/10/2025
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 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 |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop <5 miles |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 No Fishing |
 Wild Swimming <1 mile |
 Indoor Pool <5 miles |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 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: June 2022  |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Nights stayed: 1 |
Travelling as: Solo traveller |
| Reviewer: Chrise |
1 review from this member |
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 On arrival at Ivy Hall Farm, I was greeted by a very friendly likeable gentleman who gave me all the information I could need. Based on first impressions, a genuine man who would do whatever he could for you. Well done.
I was amazed on seeing the extremely well kept site and short mown lawn that I have never seen such a quality workman/work women ship anywhere.
I like the fact that there was labels on the recycling bin as to what you can put in them as it varies from county to county.
I liked all the clean water services, spotless toilets and shower.
I was also very impressed by the adequately stocked shop to included dvd’s and books with an honesty box which is getting rarer in this day and age but a nice homely touch.
Ivy Hall Farm is the best camp site I have ever stayed on bar none.
It is a well deserved credit to the owners and all involved.
Thank you for a memorable stay. 
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| Date of Visit: April 2022 |
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| Nights stayed: 1 |
Travelling as: Solo traveller |
| Reviewer: KeithD |
2 reviews from this member |
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Good flat field, friendly and helpful reception when I arrived.
Honesty shop set up in an old caravan which is essential given the lack of shops in Bowes.
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| Date of Visit: September 2021 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Solo traveller |
| Reviewer: Ruthgo |
1 review from this member |
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Beautiful location, close to a main road but you feel it’s miles from anywhere. Barnard castle is a short drive for any shopping or petrol etc
The site is maintained to the highest standard and is very clean, grass mown regularly, EHU points safe.
The washing up facilities were nicely away from the loo block, bins and chemical emptying point
There are thoughtful touches such as an honest shop for anything you’ve forgotten
The picnic bench sited to make the most of the very best view
The young lady doing the cleaning and mowing is to be commended on her hard work
The site owners met me each time I’ve stayed and were polite and friendly
The play park looked great too
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| Date of Visit: September 2021 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Sueboy |
1 review from this member |
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A beautiful friendly site with stunning views.
Facilities are basic but spotless, pitches are generous and the caravan honesty shop a quirky delight.
I would definitely recommend this site look forward to going again.
Thank you Shena
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| Date of Visit: September 2021 |
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Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Suze |
3 reviews from this member |
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This is our second visit and we love this place. Great for us as we like to tour and this is a fabulous pitch up and do site. With plenty of walks on the doorstep, if you don't want to drive once pitched you don't have to.
The camping field is immaculate, as are the facilities. Whilst the field is large the owners don't take too many at any given time so you get so much to yourself.
For those who like a little more, the serviced pitches with your own tap and electric hookup are a treat.
The honesty box caravan shop is awesome stocking everything you need that you may have forgotten and plenty to keep the kids entertained.
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| Date of Visit: September 2021 |
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| Nights stayed: 1 |
Travelling as: Solo traveller |
| Reviewer: Howlet |
1 review from this member |
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Nice spot, friendly owner, loved the caravan with nibbles to buy.
Perfect for walkers doing the pennine way.
I imagine if its busy there might be a queue for the one shower
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| Date of Visit: August 2021 |
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Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Donna14 |
3 reviews from this member |
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IVY HALL FARM - Bowes, DL12 9LL. Dog Friendly. £20pn for EHU. £15pn for non-EHU.
Beautiful surroundings. It really feels like you're in the middle of nowhere, even though you're only a short distance from the A66, in the village of Bowes - just a few miles away from Barnard castle. Free Range chickens casually strolling around the site, which was lovely to see. There are also resident pigs and sheep.
The village centre of Bowes is a 5-10 minute walk from the site. Every other Wednesday there is a fish and chip van outside the village hall which serves delicious food! We didn't visit any local pubs etc, although there is a coffee shop and pub within 5 minutes if the site. Barnard castle is a 10-15 minute drive from Bowes, on a direct route, if you wish to visit there for the day.
Before arriving on site I asked about pitch sizes. They are 10m wide * 12m long, although the owner did say if you needed to come out further into the field that would be OK. The EHU pitches (there's 4 or 5) are clearly marked as there are little hedges between each. The non EHU pitches span the outer perimeter of the camping field.
The owners were very friendly and helpful in correspondence prior to booking, however they were away during our stay (another camper said they were involved with the Scouts and were away with them). The owner's parents were the there to greet us and answer any questions we had.
The camping field is a nice size, with a small children's play area to the left, and the EHU pitches to the right. The non EHU pitches are at the far end of the field and go around the perimeter anti-clockwise.
There are drinking water taps spread out along the back of the EHU pitches along with a drinking water tap at the facilities point.
The owners encourage recycling and there are separate bins for different types of recycling, along with a general waste bin, and metal bin for any fire ash and coals. There is a dish cleaning area, a chemical toilet disposal point, a grey water disposal point, and the aforementioned drinking water tap.
There is a lovely walk immediately adjacent to the bottom of the field, in one direction it takes you to Bowes castle, and the other takes you to Mill Force waterfall and the River Greta.
There is a lovely "Honesty" Caravan on site which sells a number of different items - sweets, crisps, snacks, games, DVDs, books, mosquito repellant etc and it's a lovely touch. Firewood is also available to buy, and firepits are available to fire. Above ground Barbecues and firepits are allowed and there is a paving stone in front of each pitch to allow you to site your choice safely.
This site for me is a *nearly* perfect site. The only reason I don't rate it perfect is due to the toilet and shower facilities. They are kept very clean and the shower in particular is immaculately clean. However, for 15 pitches, there are only 2 toilets and 1 shower in the same block. And due to Covid restrictions, it's only one pitch at a time. That meant if someone was in the loo you would have to wait your turn. Luckily for us, during our stay there was only 6 pitches in use so it was less of an issue (a few of us had our own toilets) however I'd imagine at peak season, when all pitches are taken, I could see it become a bit of an issue.
The A66 is only a short distance away from the site, and you can hear traffic noise, however it isn't in anyway intrusive and after a short while you don't notice it at all.
Both hubby and I agree it's a beautiful site, and we'd consider staying again.
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| Date of Visit: August 2021 |
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| Reviewer: Sgyhu4 |
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Would highly recommend Ivy hall Farm.
Staff were very welcoming, facilities were great and the campsite is in a great location.
Thank you Hurworth School!
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| Date of Visit: July 2021 |
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| Nights stayed: 7 |
Travelling as: Family with older children |
| Reviewer: Chris Broadley |
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This is our third attempt to visit ivy hall and finally 3 years on managed to get here.
Wow, what a view! Rolling countryside as far as the eye can see, Bowes castle in the back ground and maybe 10 mins walk from the site. Very clean facilities with free shower.
Elsan, grey waste and of course plenty of fresh water points scattered around the site. Very reasonable price too.
Overall it’s a lovely quiet friendly pace and good to use as a base to visit the area around.
We loved out time here and will definitely be booking again to come back, and soon.
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| Date of Visit: July 2021 |
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| Nights stayed: 1 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: LenM |
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A lovely rural campsite a short walk from Bowes village centre and right on the Pennine Way. Well kept, very clean and tidy.
Good value for money including hot water in shower and toilet block.
Owner was pleasant and welcoming. Grass Pitches are immaculate.
Rural setting enhanced by free ranging chickens and wild rabbits.
Main A66 is very close by and rumble of trucks is noticeable however it's not intrusive, visually it's nonexistent.
I look forward to returning to this treasure of a site.
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