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Chain Bridge Touring Caravan Site
Bankhead Villa
Chainbridge
Horncliffe
Berwick Upon Tweed
Northumberland (Browse area)
TD15 2XT
Tel: 07554 953697
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Pitches: 16
Open: 23/03/2024 to 14/10/2024
23/03/2025 to 31/10/2025
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 No Tents |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Adults Only |
 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 |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop <5 miles |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 Wild Swimming <1 mile |
 Indoor Pool <5 miles |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 Cycle Hire <5 miles |
 Golf <5 miles |
 Tennis <5 miles |
 Beach <5 miles |
 Watersports <5 miles |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <1 mile |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: September 2015 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Feisty Freddie |
9 reviews from this member |
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 You can't help but be impressed by the location - close to the Chain Bridge (obviously) and the river, with stunning views just yards from your pitch, it's a mostly quiet site with good walking. Arrival is simple - check the board and plonk yourself on the allocated pitch.
Water and electrics are on every pitch but you do have to use your own grey waste container and here was the first downside - the grey waste drain was blocked / overflowing for the duration of our stay. One morning the chemical waste was also full to the dismay of people trying to leave but fortunately this was rectified the same day. Sadly, there were several small but niggling problems on this site that seem to have become apparent since the owners moved away. The warden was helpful and polite but appeared limited as to what he can do.
The facilities block was clean and had everything you could need. We thought two showers and three toilets on a site this size might not be enough but at no time did we have to wait, so clearly its fine. This is also really the only place to get good Wifi connection but there are settees in the lounge so you can plan your day in comfort.
It's a great location and we would probably visit again but only if the warden or owner was based on-site. 
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| Date of Visit: August 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Bunnamucka |
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This small adults only site makes a good base for touring whether by car or cycle for those who don't mind putting in some mileage. Holy Island, Alnwick, Cragside, the Border towns, St Abbs Head and Edinburgh are within reach - if going to the latter by train from Berwick, booking in advance recommended. Good cycling area with quiet roads. Numbered pitches are mostly of a good size though area of hardstanding varies - rock pegs recommended. There is no reception area - see board at entrance for number of pitch allocated. Site is now under the day-to-day care of friendly and helpful wardens resident locally. Water and EHU to each pitch with grey water disposal at a central point. A former stable block houses toilets (3) and showers (2) - both unisex - plus washing-up and laundry facilities, fridge, freezer, a good information desk and a small lounge. WiFi access best from this block. Some basic provisions are normally provided (honesty box) although Berwick has a range of supermarkets within 15-20 mins drive. Toilet/shower facilities appear limited but we did not experience particular pressure during our 2-week stay on a full site. There is no separate parking area and therefore site best suited for single car/caravan outfits if an awning is to be used. We liked this site - its informality (all grown-ups here!), the friendliness of our fellow residents and its location in one of the less-frequented holiday areas. The downside, which may be an issue for some, is the noise from the play area from the neighbouring Honey Farm, which is located adjacent to the north end of the site. This comes and goes, however, and is restricted to opening hours. The advice here would be to avoid the school holidays.
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| Date of Visit: August 2015 |
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| Reviewer: A4mto |
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We have just returned home from a bit of a tour in the Borders and Northumberland, as part of this tour, fortunately, we stayed on this site for a couple of nights.
We loved it, it was peaceful and, although remote, for a motorhome, we wished we had booked a little longer.
We visited the Honey Farm next door, which has a wonderful cafe in a bus and, yes it does have a play park, which in August was being well used, however we were not disturbed on site.
We also visited Paxton House which is a short walk along the other side of the river, well worth the visit, another wonderful Cafe, cheese scones to die for.
Although we tend to use our own facilities, the amenity block looked perfectly clean and more than adequate for such a small site, including showers, washing machines, a TV room, Wifi and some basic provisions with an honesty box. There was also lots of information regarding local attractions, supermarkets and pubs and restaurants together with copies of their menus.
The arrival system is easy, your name is on a board with your pitch No. And you site yourself and pay the owner when she is around, she happened to be there when we arrived so we paid our dues straight away. I cant see how anyone can find any thing to complain about that, on most sites you barely get through the gate before having to pay, if not in advance.
We will certainly be returning!
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| Date of Visit: July 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Pmc7070 |
12 reviews from this member |
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Brilliant site, absolutely loved it.
Great showers, piping hot and toilets although as someone has stated the dryer is outside the room.
Electric hook up and water on pitch which are hard standing which is brilliant for tents as long as you remember to take adequate pegs.
We had torrential rain one night but didn't suffer any flooding on our pitch (no 2). The owner was kind enough to check that we were ok in our tent during the rain.
Nearby attractions include the Honey Farm, the Union Chainbridge and Berwick Upon Tweed.
Great walks by the river and good location to tour about.
Reasonably cheap to go by train to Edinburgh from Berwick, which we did to visit the city and its national trust properties.
Would definitely stay at the campsite again - top marks
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| Date of Visit: July 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Ritawalton |
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Nice site but a little expensive. We arrived on site and were setting up our van but were a little disappointed to be pestered by the owner for the money before we had even got the kettle on. The site itself is lovely and the shower block is very nice indeed. The site is well laid out and level and plenty of room between vans. We were on pitch number 12 which is right in the corner and we initially thought this was the best pitch however after choosing an adults only site we found we were at the side of the honey farm and a very noisy children's play area. We had screaming and shouting children all day.
Very easy to find however there are no facilities at all nearby so it's a car drive for all simple things like a pint of milk.
We did enjoy ourselves but just a little isolated.
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| Date of Visit: July 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Rutland Belle |
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Having read the rave reviews, we decided to book a 10 day stay at Chainbridge. Right from the start we wondered whether we had come to the right place.
Firstly, when we booked we gave the size of our caravan. However, we were allotted one of the smaller rather awkward pitches adjacent to the honey farm playground when a larger, more suitable pitch was vacant. This was filled a couple of days later by a much smaller caravan.
The building containing the laundry etc was in need of some TLC and one of the showers which everybody raved about had a missing door handle and broken soap tray and the water in the other had difficulty in draining away.
Although cakes, drinks, bacon, sausage, bread and milk were advertised for sale, we were told that none would be available throughout our visit. The reason we were given was that the owners were moving house and would be bringing in wardens sometime in the future. The only time the owners made contact was to collect the (full) fees which, given the lack of promised facilities, we thought was a bit rich.
It would have been helpful to have been given a printed sheet giving directions to local shops, garages and gas suppliers. We have always been given this information even on the smallest of sites.
On the plus side, we met some lovely people on the site and the view of the Tweed and bridge from the opposite side of the road to the entrance to the site was beautiful.
Northumberland is a wonderful county, the beaches are to die for and the people are very friendly. It's a doggy heaven and there are plenty of places where they are welcome.
This is the first mostly negative review I have given, but from this experience I cannot in all honesty recommend Chainbridge.
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Management response: The owners would like to people to know that we have new wardens this year (2016) - Kirsti and Paul, who are now living on site, with Nina and Patrick popping in regularly to welcome friends old and new! They have some great ideas and we are very sure you will be very well looked after.
We would like to apologise for the disruption last year, when we were moving and Patrick had started full time on the river. The poor reviews at that time, whilst valid, are not representative of our site and it is difficult to fix things that you haven't been made aware of! I'm sure this won't happen in the future! |
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| Date of Visit: August 2015 |
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| Reviewer: The highbury |
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We had a 3 day stay at this site. When we arrived we see our Name and our pitch number so we went to our pitch. Although we were on our pitch number we noticed that there was a wind breaker that had been left there so we thought that it had been left behind by the people that had been pitched on there before us, so we took it out and lent it up against the bushes. We got set up and was just about to have a cup of tea when there was a knock on our caravan door saying you are in our pitch. We looked and said we don't think so I then said lets have a walk over to the board. Although I was right the person that was there before us had just been moved and not told about it which made us feel very uncomfortable, but they said don't worry will park somewhere else. There was a lot of people being moved about so for our first visit it was a bit tense and there wasn't much organisation.
But having said all of this the views was very nice. Showers and toilets spotless. The site was very tidy. Although its a dog friendly site we had a dog get in our van which we weren't to pleased about, as they should be on a lead. We had 9 dogs next to us which wasn't great. We don't think we will return back to this site and think its over priced
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| Date of Visit: August 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Arnieinfens |
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Fairly remote location although only a short car journey to A1 and Berwick. Basics in the form of bread, bacon, eggs, cakes etc in fridge or adjacent area. No gas or basic map of immediate area. Bus passes in the morning and returns PM miss the one each way and that's it.
Nothing in Horncliff with the exception of a creaking pub which may or may not be in the process of changing hands. Pub is 15mins from site by foot.
We were in a motorhome , and were booted out of the pitch in which we spent your first night. This is a little unsettling as you are expected to read a small board on the way in to check you even have one. We were looking forward to a beer with friendly couple adjacent but a caravan had turned up in first pitch and new arrivees were more than a little embarrassed when I pointed out to them they were in the wrong pitch and by the way can I have our windbreak and mat back that we had left on site (felt sorry for them).
Another big gripe is that the ladies aren't to happy with sharing showers and toilets with us blokes. Not sure if this is common place as only second trip out.
Compared to our first site near Stirling I believe the site facilities to be in need of a bit of TLC, and with nothing really going for it, and a represents poor value for money.
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Management response: The owners would like to people to know that we have new wardens this year (2016) - Kirsti and Paul, who are now living on site, with Nina and Patrick popping in regularly to welcome friends old and new! They have some great ideas and we are very sure you will be very well looked after.
We would like to apologise for the disruption last year, when we were moving and Patrick had started full time on the river. The poor reviews at that time, whilst valid, are not representative of our site and it is difficult to fix things that you haven't been made aware of! I'm sure this won't happen in the future! |
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| Date of Visit: July 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Babstreefern |
27 reviews from this member |
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After touring Europe, me and hubby have decided to tour the UK and as we have not visited Northumberland before and going from friends comments of the area, we picked Chain Bridge as our stay for the week. The site was very clean, level, small and friendly. There is a TV room where you can obtain milk, eggs, etc as supplies, but you will need to visit a shop. We found Tescos on the road to Berwick, about 4 miles. The amenities, for the size of site, are adequate. There are 3 toilets with sinks, so if you wish for a wash, and all three cubicles are being used, then you will have to wait; if you wish to use the toilet, you wash your hands, then because the hand-dryer is outside the cubicles, you leave the door handle wet - not nice. There were also lots of flies, and I mean lots. You could not sit outside because of this problem. I would visit again, but certainly not for any length of time. The nearest pub is the next village on, about half a mile, which was friendly.
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| Date of Visit: June 2015 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Dixter |
25 reviews from this member |
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What an amazing little site! It is well-organised with a 'common sense' attitude; on arrival there is a board with your name and pitch number, so no hunting for the site owner on arrival. When the owner did arrive, he was friendly and helpful but unobtrusive. The facilities are second-to-none and spotlessly clean; heated toilets with their own sinks, and showers. A TV room and microwave, plus washing machines and dryers were a bonus for a small site. There was even a fridge with bacon and milk etc (put your money in the honesty box).
The site was full but we found the number of toilets etc to be fine. Most other campers on site were 'regulars' but we found them to be welcoming and friendly (not the usual 'what are you doing on our site?' types). The view was amazing but you do need to be good on your legs to make use of the walks as the terrain is a bit rough. There is a bee farm next door but the bees didn't bother us even though I was stung by a swarm elsewhere last year I was not concerned here.
This site goes into our top five and we cannot rate it highly enough. Well done to the owners, it is a credit to you.
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