Old Hartley Club Campsite

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Perfect Little Site, Wonderful Location.

As we live very close to this lovely little site we hadn’t visited it to experience its charm. However as we had some building work being carried out at home. We thought it a perfect time to escape the works and use the caravan as a hideaway for 4 nights. All the usual facilities were of a high standard, the usual warm welcome from the site staff. It was also really good to be given a ‘Welcome leaflet’ providing loads of local information and titbits of local interest including useful contact numbers of Doctors Vets and other local services. A reminder to all visiting to bring levelling chocks with you👍and a pair of binoculars. A lovely site in a wonderful location. Will return in future.

Shuckford

from Northumberland

Reviewed on 03/10/2024 17:29

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Excellent little site

We stayed for 3 nights on this beautifully refurbished site overlooking the sea. Friendly and welcoming wardens. Easy access to the coastal path. Lovely newly refurbished shower block - spotlessly clean. Excellent meal at the dog friendly Delaval Arms pub just a few minutes walk away. A peaceful and enjoyable stay.

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Lovely coastal setting

Onle stayed one night but would be keen to return for longer. Echo previous comments about the facilities in need of a refurb. Staff doing a great job however in keeping everything clean and tidy. Wonderful coastal views. Deleval Hall worth visiting. Excellent pub within easy walking distance.

HereWeGoHereWeGo

Reviewed on 01/08/2024 12:11

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Brilliant site but........

This is a great site with fantastic views. Easy access to the cliff walks into Whitley Bay or Blythe. Great fish and chips at Seaton Sluice or Blythe. However, the shower block needs to be replaced. The cubicles are too small which means the floors flood making dressing in the dry verey difficult. There are broken and cracked tiles. Shower heads held in place with tissues or nylon ties. The non-slip floors mean that they are near impossible to clean with a squeegee. The site wasn't full when we visited but one morning I had to wait for a WC. Not what one wants first thing. I could have used the loo in my motorhome, but I would have had to walk back.... The showers etc do nothing to enhance the reputation of the Club. Our pitch was close to the road to the car park, but there was no problem with noise. None of these comments are levelled at the site managers who did a great job. Anyone expecting to be able to use an awning (see other reviews) should look more carefully at the pitch description. Will we return? Definitely! But only because the location and views are brilliant.

Comment from the Club:

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience you experienced during your visit. We are excited to share that Old Hartley Club Campsite has recently undergone a refurbishment on the facility block to address the issues you mention.

If you have any further concerns or questions, please feel free to reach out to us directly. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back soon.

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Motorhomer

Reviewed on 21/10/2023 20:46

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Excellent site

We had a lovely 4 night stay in October. A lovely site with excellent views and sunrises. Good pub with food close by and excellent walks along the coastal path in both directions. The paths into Whitely Bay and Blyth are well maintained and suitable for mobility scooters etc. it can be very windy at times hence the no awnings pitches however very suitable for caravans and campers

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Reviewed on 06/10/2023 14:52

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What a view!

The views from this site are fabulous! Nothing more relaxing than looking out over the ocean, even when it’s windy! The perfect site for a coastal walk into Whitley Bay, excellent paths and the scenery is wonderful. A stroll away from St Mary’s Lighthouse too which is a must see! We loved watching the seals and the birds, the perfect way to switch off from normal, everyday life! The staff on the site were lovely and it’s very well kept. The only down side was the dated facilities, especially after visiting other club sites that have had updates and improvements made! Here the toilet blocks definitely need updating! Only one hand dryer was working and getting the key to work was frustrating! Minor problems but I do think the team deserve to have their site modernised! The washing machine wasn’t working either which wasn’t brilliant when you’re away for a few weeks. A very peaceful site though and one we may return to in the future!

Steve Critchley

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Reviewed on 04/10/2023 19:27

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A most execellent view

OK, to start with I grew up down the road in Whitley Bay so I know this area very well, and it is a most beautiful bit of the coast. You get a great view from the site of St Mary's lighthouse, and view across Whitley Bay to the Spanish City. There are three pubs that do food, a chip shop and a Coop all within walking distance. Seaton Sluice is particularly worth a visit to see the harbour and the cut. Seaton Hall isn't more than a 5 minute drive, and you also have Whitley Bay, Cullercoats and Tynemouth all easily accessible. There's a bus stop on the main road if you're in a motorhome and don't want to drive, and it's a main route so services are frequent. Site facilities are fine, they are spotlessly clean, and about right for the size of the site. A notice said they will be upgraded, as they are starting to look a little old fashioned but that doesn't bother me. The site feels a little compact. The Club has done the best it can to make sure everyone gets a decent view, but you get a small feeling of being like sardines in a can. Our pitch was just enough gravel to get the carvan on, then put the car alongside. I don't think I saw any pictches with awnings but I could be wrong. I don't think this can be helped, unless they did a major remodelling and increased the size of the pitches to the standard caravan + awning + vehicle size. There's no playground or area for kids to kick a ball around. My main caveat is the price. It's an expensive site, and for a basic hard standing pitch with no awning, I think it is overpriced. We'd just come form a CL site in Scotland that was a fully serviced pitch with awning, for £24 a night. We chose this site as we were visiting for my mum's birthday, and preferred to be close to Whitley Bay. I doubt I'd book again unless prices drop a lot out of high season. There is a public carpark against the south edge of the site; I'd suggest you don't choose a pitch next to it as it gets the usual night time visits from cars who want to test their stereos. It needs locking up at night but that's an issue for the Club and local residents to take action on.

Happy Hour

Caravanner from Lancashire

Reviewed on 11/09/2023 11:44

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What a view

Wow what views from this site. We received a warm welcome and had the choice of plots. They are sloping but easy to site the van. The views are great from them all. You can walk into Whitley Bay along the front and there’s lot of benches to sit down on the way. The pub at the top of the site is great and serves good food. The bathrooms are very clean but need urgent updating. They are beyond small and the water splashes across from the one next to you. The biggest negative is the price. It has been increased so much over the last three years and is now no longer value for money , especially if there are more than 2 of you. It’s a pity as it’s pricing out families.

weekendaway26

Reviewed on 10/09/2023 17:01

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Lovely site to stay at

This is a small site but it is perfectly formed. The pitches give you a spectacular view, whichever pitch you are on. The sunrise is amazing! Both Seaton Sluice and Whitley Bay are easy enough walking distance from the site. The wardens were really helpful and friendly. This is one site that I will definitely recommend and return to!

Yvonnesmith1999

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 06/09/2023 14:38

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Our go to place for a short “spur of the moment”getaway

Living only forty miles away from Old Hartley it is our go to spot for short unplanned breaks when we need to chill out. What’s better than a visit to the seaside when you live in a rural area. Lovely views of St Mary’s lighthouse, a walk in to Whitley Bay for a bit of typical seaside nostalgia and Seaton Sluice beach in the other direction where you can discover the tranquil beach and dunes with your dog. Friendly, clean, well maintained site with everything you need on the doorstep…….it doesn’t get any better than that.

twyford0794

Reviewed on 03/09/2023 15:42

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