Countryview Campsite at The Countryman is a cosy pub campsite with all the essentials. Let the kids blow off some steam on the playground, try a tasty carvery in the family friendly pub or a classic takeaway and get out and about exploring. Hamsterley Forest, fun cycling routes and more of beautiful County Durham - there's lots to see.

Why you'll love it at Countryview Campsite


About the site


This small and peaceful site sits in the petite village of Bolam and its surrounding farmland, offering just 20 pitches. Access is easy as the site is within a mile of the A68 and only five miles from the A1 for reaching Durham, Newcastle and more. Ideal for families, Countryview includes both grass and hardstanding pitches with electric and offers two cosy bell tents. Rallies are also welcome and the site is dog friendly.

The site is open between April and November.


Facilities and amenities

Adult only

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant

Disabled facilities

Drinking water

Family friendly

Fires allowed

Shop

Showers

Toilet

WiFi

Electric hookups

Kids playground

Near pub

Peaceful

W.C. disposal

Site facilities include clean showers and toilets along with a children's play area. The pub on site serves food, including a Sunday carvery, fish and chips and a kids menu, plus it offers a great selection of drinks and a large function room suitable for groups.

Inside the restaurant a three course menu is available at a set price, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. A takeaway menu is also available with a variety of dishes including pizza, kebabs and fish and chips.


Map and address

Park address

Countryview Campsite,

The Countryman, Dunwell Lane, Bolam, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2UW

Coordinates

54.5985, -1.6934 | NZ 19 22

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Countryview Campsite is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Rallies

Young children


There are 21 accommodation options on-site

4 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 4 people

Grass pitches with electric to suit tents only.

15 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Max 4 people

Hardstanding pitches with electric.



Open Wed-Sat 12-2.00 pm and 6-9.00 pm. Open Sunday 12-3.30 pm.

Departure time is at 11.00am and arrivals at 12.00pm.


When you're not tucking into a hearty meal or a refreshing drink inside the country pub, you can be out and about visiting local attractions.

Get active in Hamsterley Forest, around 15 minutes away and perfect for a day out walking or cycling. Top that off with a history-packed outdoor show at Kynren in Bishop Auckland, where both daytime and evening shows with dinner included are available. There are also several nice walks to take from the site.

Culture vultures can have a look at the art, fashion and design exhibits at The Bowes Museum or steam off to Locomotion at Shildon which has more than 250,000 items in its collection of railway history, and an excellent cafe.

Beamish (around 40 minutes away) provides another exceptional window into the past, where you'll explore life in North East England - riding vintage trams and experiencing life on a wartime farm.

Interested in staying at Countryview Campsite?

Call 01388 832418 to book.

Unfortunately Countryview Campsite doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for Countryview Campsite was last updated on January 23rd, 2025 at 11:28 AM

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