We love this site.
Berwick Seaview is one of our most favourite Caravan Club sites, it always feels like coming home when we arrive and leaving to go home is always sad.
Berwick Seaview Club Campsite
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Just Didn't Gel
I can't put my finger on why, but I just didn't enjoy this site as much as others. It's obviously very popular, we arrived around 14:00 and had to queue as there were 4 vans ahead. Due to the popularity we were limited on pitch choice.
Depending on where you are the train can be very noticeable as can the locals walking around the outside of the site after a 'good' night out. The lack of play area means there can be children playing outside your van, something I accept but at 6:30 in the morning it's a little early.
It's about a 30 minute walk to Berwick via the working port, so not the most beautiful strole. The local beach was nice enough and allows dogs which is both a positive and negative. I guess with children you need to be more poop aware.
The local M&S food hall and Halfords are a 5 min car trip. The showers were clean, but often a queue as the site is so busy.
Overall for me the view of the sea just didn't lift it above 'average'
One of my favorite sites, but needs modifying.
We love this site for what it provides. Walking access
to Berwick, the Northumberland coast walk, Spittal
village and beach. Inland Ford and Etal, Coldstream
etc. As commented by others, the East Coast main
line has frequent trains but from our pitch we did not find the noise obtrusive. My Grandson would love the trains! Generally the site needs a change in layout to make better use of the situation, (which is easier said than done) There are too many cul-de-sac's, which make choosing a pitch by walking around first essential. Our grass pitch was far from level and needed extra packing to level our van. The layout adds to the problems when new visitors arrive before 13:00, causing traffic and manuevring problems. Some pitches not long enough for modern long vans, which end up far too close to the access road. Do not let this put you off a visit.
It is still a site we will return to, but it could be
even better................
Lovely View
We arrived after 12 which it said on our notes, and although warden let us pitch felt we were on the naughty step. Unfortunately the weather let us down because we would have had a stunning view looking at the sea,and Berwick. Also worth a drive to see the Union Suspension bridge. There is plenty to do The Lowry Trail, walk to Spittal etc. It is walkable to Asda or M & S Food Hall but not ideal if you have a lot of shopping. The facilities are very good and kept clean. Dish washing area was a bit cramped when full and people waiting to wash dishes. Overall a nice site.
Unimpressed
We booked a week long stay at this site and compared to other caravan club sites this was sub standard. We arrived at 1o'clock as per instructions and had choice of three pitches all of which were 25 metres from the railway line. The trains ran from 5:30am through to 11pm with several trains an hour. Needless to say we were woken everyday, very early. Although the pitch was hard standing there was very little grass and to us this resembled a car park. The aesthetics of this side of site are poor. It was like the forgotten area and should not be used for caravans. I got the impression it was a case of maximising profit to the detriment of the clients enjoyment. In fairness other parts of the site were fine, however, the amenities block could do with expanding. Due to our experience we would not book this site again.
mario51
Reviewed on 16/07/2016 11:17
Fantastic location
Spent our anniversary weekend there. Beautifully maintained, easy to pitch up, stones thrown fron the beach, plenty to see close by.
We have already booked our return visit.
Dobson family
Reviewed on 14/07/2016 17:20
Pick your pitch first!!
It feels that because this site is so well positioned and, despite being term-time, was full all the time we were there, the Caravan Club have squeezed as many pitches onto this terraced site as is humanly possible. The cul-de-sacs have no end turning areas and the roads are very narrow so, unless you are very good at reversing, it's important to park at the entrance and choose your pitch first leaving a member of your party to guard it! We were very fortunate that there was a pitch with a view which we could fit on available so didn't have a problem but we saw many who did. When we left the chap opposite was all ready to move to our pitch so he could put his awning up, there being no room to do so where he was.
Otherwise the site is well kept to Caravan Club standards and well positioned to visit Berwick-upon-Tweed and it's wonderful hinterland so it's popularity is understandable. The only drawback is the tightness of the site, the very early morning goods train on the adjacent line - and the horrendous speed humps on the approach road (large enough to have potholes on top)!
Dumpling2
Reviewed on 13/07/2016 07:42
Jayk
Touring up the east coast to Scotland stayed for two nights layout was terraced with good views but proved yo be quite awkward in choosing a pitch as there were cul d sacs it would have been helpful if the wardens could have given information as to where there were vacant pitches as at other club sites. In fact one motorhome turned up and left again as they found it too awkward. Probably wouldn't return
tunbury41
Reviewed on 12/07/2016 20:27
Another winner
Stopped overnight on route back from Scotland. Easy access from A1. Staff very friendly and helpful when checking in good pitch with sea view. Site and toilets very clean and tidy. Enjoyed a lovely evening walk from the site along the beach at Spittal. Will revisit for a longer stay to explore more of the area but highly recommend.
