We stayed here for 3 nights during March. We booked and stayed on a fully serviced pitch. From the moment we arrived the wardens were extremely helpful and friendly, they quickly checked us in and gave us a map explaining the site and different walks we could take.  We found a lovely pitch and set up right next to the toilet block. We had lovely views down over the site. While I left the hubby pitching up I took our dog to explore the dog walk and I was pleasantly suprised, although it was only a short gated walk just along the bottom of the site it was a lot nicer than some of the sites we have visited and perfect for short walks at night .. Although it would have been nice to have a few lights as it is hard to manage with a torch.  The toilet block was fantastic, they were always clean and warm. The showers were brilliant and I loved the way they were portioned off to save your clothes/towel getting soaked.  The site itself was well kept and lovely and peaceful. It is perfectly positioned for Barnard Castle centre and local points of interest. We would personally recommend the waterfall High Force and Hamsterley Forest (you might even be lucky enough to see a Gruffalo).  We had some very strong gales and snow while we were there and it just added to our idea of a perfect relaxed get away. We can't wait to return. We couldn't recommend this site more.