Tarset Tor Bunkhouse and Bothy Holidays

From £175 For 1 night, 8 adults 9.6 11 reviews
Sunset (added by manager 12 Aug 2022)
Evening at the cabins (added by manager 12 aug 2022)
View from the wildlife pond to the bothies (added by manager 29 jun 2015)
Outside the bothy (added by manager 29 jun 2015)

  • Eco site in Northumberland National Park and Dark Sky Park
  • BYO woodland bar and barbecue area, firepits, play area and sauna
  • Wildlife pond, bird hide and five-acre area for walking dogs
If you haven't been to Northumberland National Park or Kielder Forest before, you should go forthwith. For here you'll find spectacular stargazing, Kielder Water, Roman forts, the Cheviots Hills and many other goodies – and then the Scottish Borders are just to your north. And if you're looking for an eco-friendly place to stay right in the heart of all this fabulousness and close to its main attractions, go forthwith to Tarset Tor Bunkhouse and Bothy Holidays. For here you'll find a five-acre park set in North Tyne's Tarset Valley, deep inside Northumberland National Park (a dedicated Dark Sky Park that's popular for stargazing), and close to Kielder Water, Kielder Forest, Hadrian's Wall and the centre of Bellingham. And it's on the Reivers Cycle route too. The team at Tarset Tor has gone to great lengths to make their place as sustainable and green as possible: the hot shower uses a pellet boiler system and there's an eco toilet. The site also has its own wildlife pond and bird hide that doubles as a sauna (available to hire at a small charge). Also most popular with guests is the BYO woodland bar area that comes complete with firepits (go here forthwith too) and the logs, charcoal and eggs for sale on site. Dogs are welcome, and if they could speak, it's likely they'd find the five acres of dog walking area a barkingly good Tarset Tor feature too.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 3
Touring caravan pitches 3
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Open now
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 1 Feb 2017 to

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Highly Recommended on all Fronts

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Allen G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

(Bothy #2) 2 bedroom cabin (eight person)

Liked: Excellent accommodation and location and a superb booking and check in procedure. 10:10 from start to finish !!

Disliked: N/A

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Northumberland Beauty and family friendly escape

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Rachel S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

(Bothy #3) 2 bedroom cabin (eight person)

Liked: The place was fabulous, the owners so helpful and friendly! The whole place is fenced/walled in so you can let the kids explore without worry and even our young dog could wander to his hearts content. All the cleaning products and washing up things are already there so no need to bring with you. Kids loved the play area! Clean and tidy outside and inside. Beautiful views and peace and quiet. Just be aware - There is NO mobile signal unless on a certain provider (we weren’t) Wifi did randomly drop out but to be honest it was nice being left alone for a week.

Disliked: Not really anything Stairs are steep but get used to it

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Quiet, rural location with stunning views and welcoming owners.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Michael B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

(Bothy #1) 2 bedroom cabin (eight person)

Liked: Fantastic location and a different family experience with Bothy accommodation. Bothy’s was lovely, a good size even with a family of 7 with good amenities and provision of basics. Made to feel very welcome by Rob and Claire (and the dogs) and Rob gave recommendations of things to do locally. Unfortunately the cloud only gave us one fully clear night for stargazing, although we had a good view of meteors. View from the Bothy is stunning and there are plenty of local trails for walking/running. Site is well placed for visiting Kielder reservoir and Hadrians Wall and the local scenery is stunning. If you’re happy to venture a little further then the east coast is just over an hour away. Alnwick Castle and the Beach at Bamburgh are a must and I highly recommend the boat trips to the islands from Seahouses.

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Great hosts, dog friendly..kids loved it & plenty of activities close by…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Julie E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

(Bothy #1) 2 bedroom cabin (eight person)

Liked: Great hosts, dog friendly..kids loved it & plenty of activities close by

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Excellent

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

(Bothy #1) 2 bedroom cabin (eight person)

Liked: Excellent base to explore. Bothys are well kitted out.

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Fantastic views, great football/games area for kids, peaceful surroundings, friendly owners…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Allan C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

(Bothy #3) 2 bedroom cabin (eight person)

Liked: Fantastic views, great football/games area for kids, peaceful surroundings, friendly owners

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The warm welcome, beautiful setting and simply appointed bothy. It had everything…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 10
Anna R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

(Bothy #3) 2 bedroom cabin (eight person)

Liked: The warm welcome, beautiful setting and simply appointed bothy. It had everything we needed and Claire and Rob were very welcoming of our dog. Our boys had a fantastic time as well and have asked to come back next year.

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Beautiful bothy with stunning views and spacious grounds

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

(Bothy #2) 2 bedroom cabin (eight person)

Liked: Grounds, location, staff were easily reachable and attentive to any issues, pellet boiler worked a treat to keep us warm, the views were stunning

Disliked: Comfort downstairs, not much comfortable seating especially if there were more adults in our group.

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From the manager: Hi, Thank you for your review. It is not our usual style to respond to reviews as they are In the whole very positive, but all-though yours are not negative pa-say. You have marked us down a bit on value for money and cleanliness. I agree that we are probably not the best value for a small family that takes up only half the bed-spaces (we sleep 8) and you were just 4. So therefore our prices are aimed at groups, larger families or 2 families sharing, We are building 2 more Bothies over this winter that will sleep just 4 and they will be priced more to suit Smaller Families or Groups. If we have dropped the ball on cleanliness I can only apologise, this is not the normal for us as mainly it is Myself and Claire doing all the servicing. This weekend however Claire was away so maybe am not quite as good as her at it. I note that you would return and recommend friends so i am pleased with that. Thank you because your feedback keeps us on our toes.

The views are lovely, area really pretty. The owners Rob and Claire…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Wouter v. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

(Bothy #3) 2 bedroom cabin (eight person)

Liked: The views are lovely, area really pretty. The owners Rob and Claire are really nice and take the time to point you in the right directions. Roads are nice and lots of possibility to go off road with bike. Bothy is nice and cozy.

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Excellent site, well equipped kitchen, very comfy bunks

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Vicki H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

(Bothy #2) 2 bedroom cabin (eight person)

Liked: Chilled out relaxing atmosphere, fantastic scenery and quirky Bothy. Family & pet friendly. Lovely hosts Clare and Rob.

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Forest

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Tarset Tor Bunkhouse and Bothy Holidays

Lanehead

Tarset

Hexham

Northumberland

England

NE48 1NT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

55.16558°N
-2.32738°W

Route directions

The 694 bus runs to the site from Bellingham, and pick-ups can also be arranged.

Nearest transport

Coach
7.4 mi Percy Arms
7.4 mi Percy Arms
8 mi Redewater View
Rail
13.2 mi Bardon Mill Rail Station
13.5 mi Haydon Bridge Rail Station
14.7 mi Haltwhistle Rail Station
Ferry
5.9 mi Tower Knowe Ferry Landing
6.9 mi Belvedere Ferry Landing
8.3 mi Leaplish Ferry Landing
Airport
26 mi Newcastle International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

There are so many tiptop places around Tarset Tor, whether you're into sedate pursuits like visiting historical sites or white-knuckling ones on fast-paced outdoor activities. Tarset is close to the Kielder mountain bike trails, the 7stanes network and a nicely diverse range of other outdoor activities like learning bushcraft, foraging or how to use crossbows; archery, quad biking, horse riding, fencing, canoeing, skating or clay pigeon shooting… A good selection of golf courses is in the area as well, as is some smashing fishing on the River Tyne. For walkies, hit the nearby Pennine Way north to Bellingham or south to Stonehaugh, or wander around the old Roman market towns of Hexham and Corbridge, both within easy reach and with boutique shops, galleries and restaurants. (More good local eats can be had in neighbouring Greenhaugh, Charlton and Bellingham villages.) And if you're in Northumberland you have to take a run around the coast, especially as the road to the sea from Tarset Tor meanders through old forests and moorland on its way to Bamburgh Castle and Holy Island. There's much too much to recommend on the Northumberland coastline, but faves of the Tarset Tor team include the beaches of Alnmouth and Craster; stop off at Alnwick Castle on your way.

Must see

Housesteads Roman Fort 10.5 mi

Chesters Roman Fort 12 mi

Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Hadrian's Wall 12.1 mi

Birdoswald Roman Fort 16.3 mi

Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail 16.5 mi

National Trust

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 10.6 mi

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 13.7 mi

Wallington 14.6 mi

Cragside 20.2 mi

Cherryburn 22.6 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

HESLEYSIDE 1.9 mi

Falstone Circular 4.5 mi

Kielder Dam - Belling Crags Circular 5.5 mi

Stonehaugh Circular (including Pennine Way) 5.9 mi

Stonehaugh - Linacres - Roses Bower 5.9 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Want to know more about camping in Northumberland?

  • Does Tarset Tor Bunkhouse and Bothy Holidays have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Tarset Tor Bunkhouse and Bothy Holidays dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Tarset Tor Bunkhouse and Bothy Holidays? There are so many tiptop places around Tarset Tor, whether you're into sedate pursuits like visiting historical sites or white-knuckling ones on fast-paced outdoor activities. Tarset is close to the Kielder mountain … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Tarset Tor Bunkhouse and Bothy Holidays?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Tarset Tor Bunkhouse and Bothy Holidays? From £175 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.