# Coast and Castles Camping

> Off-grid camping, glamping and campervan site near Boulmer on the Northumberland coast.

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.coastandcastles.com/)
- [About the Site](https://www.coastandcastles.com/about)
- [Pitches & Pricing](https://www.coastandcastles.com/pitches)
- [Campervan Hire](https://www.coastandcastles.com/hire)
- [The Area](https://www.coastandcastles.com/area)
- [Book a Stay](https://www.coastandcastles.com/booking)
- [Contact & Directions](https://www.coastandcastles.com/contact)
- [FAQ](https://www.coastandcastles.com/faq)
- [Terms & Conditions](https://www.coastandcastles.com/terms)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.coastandcastles.com/privacy)

## About the Site

Coast and Castles is a small, independently run campsite set on eight rewilded acres near Boulmer, Northumberland (NE66 3NU). The site runs on an off-grid solar-hybrid power system. Electric hook-ups operate between 6:30am and 11:30pm.

## Campervan Hire

Cuddy is our VW T6 campervan available for self-drive hire. Collect from Coast & Castles Campsite.

- Sleeps up to 4 (skyline pop-top double bed + Rock & Roll double bed)
- Dog friendly (additional charge)
- Off-grid capable: solar panel, leisure battery, 12V charging
- Side awning, two camping chairs, full kitchen equipment included
- Cadac double gas stove (outdoor use), pots, pans, crockery, cutlery, kettle
- UK breakdown cover included; fully insured
- Hire periods: Friday–Monday (3 nights) or Monday–Friday (4 nights)
- Collection from 3pm; return by 12pm
- Minimum driver age 25; full UK licence required
- £500 refundable security deposit; 150 miles/day included
- One vehicle may be left at the campsite during hire
- Enquiries: stay@coastandcastles.com

## Accommodation & Pitches

- **Glamping Bell Tents** — Seven bell tents. Double bed, chair beds, basic kitchen (gas hob, kettle, pots, crockery). Outside: gravelled area, table, chairs, steel fire pit. 6amp EHU included. From £95/night.
- **Glamping Timber Pods** — Three self-contained timber-framed pods with private WC (toilet and sink). Sleep 2. Gas kitchen, decking, fire pit, 6amp supply. From £95/night.
- **Camping / Grass Pitches** — Family pitches and adult-only (quiet) pitches. Electric tent pitches available. From £22/night.
- **Motorhomes & Campervans** — Grass and gravel hardstanding with EHU from off-grid solar. Motorhome service point. From £28/night.

## Facilities

- Hot showers (gas-powered)
- Flushing toilets
- Dishwashing area
- Children's play area
- The Gin Tin bar (open from 5pm)
- Wood-fired pizza kitchen (The Ship Ashore)
- Dog friendly (small dog fee applies; max 2 dogs per pitch)
- Fires and BBQs allowed (BBQs must be off the ground)

## Location

- **Address:** Boulmer Road, Longhoughton, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 3NU
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- 1 mile from the fishing village of Boulmer
- 4 miles from Alnwick
- Near Alnmouth, Craster, Bamburgh, Warkworth and Amble

## Nearby

- [Alnwick Castle](https://www.alnwickcastle.com/) — Harry Potter filming location
- [The Alnwick Garden](https://www.alnwickgarden.com/) — Poison Garden and Grand Cascade
- Bamburgh Castle — dramatic headland castle, 20 miles north
- Dunstanburgh Castle — coastal ruins via St Oswald's Way
- [Barter Books](https://www.barterbooks.co.uk/) — largest second-hand bookshop in the UK, Alnwick
- [L. Robson & Sons](https://www.kipper.co.uk/) — Craster kippers, operating since 1906
- The Fishing Boat Inn, Boulmer — pub with beach views, 1 mile from site

## Booking & Contact

- Bookings via [Pitchup](https://www.pitchup.com/)
- Email: [stay@coastandcastles.com](mailto:stay@coastandcastles.com)
- Phone: [07557 964346](tel:07557964346)
- Check-in: from 12pm (3pm for glamping)
- Check-out: before 10am
- No large group bookings