Campsite · Bolam · County Durham

The Countryman & Countryview Campsite

Twenty-pitch campsite behind a village pub in Bolam, County Durham, with showers, a Sunday carvery and bell tents.

Glamping

The site is run alongside The Countryman pub in the village of Bolam, three-quarters of a mile off the A68 and five miles from the A1. Twenty pitches take tents, caravans and motorhomes, with toilets and showers on site.

There are also bell tents, a furnished two-berth and an unfurnished six-berth. Hamsterley Forest, the Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle and Kynren at Bishop Auckland are all within about 20 to 30 minutes' drive.

Pub with food on site
Sunday carvery
Bell tents as well as pitches

Photos

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Open1 April to 30 November

Arrive / leaveFrom 12:00 / by 11:00

Dogs

CampfiresNot known

PoolNot known

ElectricYes

Prices

Pitch price is per night for a tent, caravan or motorhome with one car. Bell tent prices are shown on the booking page.

When is it cheapest?

One night for two adults in the hardstanding pitch with electric, every night of the next year. Tap a day to price it.

CheapestDearestClosed

October 2026 from £35

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November 2026 from £35

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December 2026

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January 2027

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February 2027

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March 2027

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April 2027 from £35

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May 2027 from £35

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June 2027 from £35

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July 2027 from £35

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August 2027 from £35

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September 2027 from £35

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The full price list we hold (2026)

Seasons

Bank holidays: Bank holiday weekends

Rates

For	Season	Nights	Price
hardstanding-electric	Any	Any	£35 pitch_night
hardstanding-electric	bh	Any	£40 pitch_night

People

Adult: £3 night

Extras

Extra car: £4 night (One car per unit is free)

Minimum stays

2 nights: Minimum two-night stay

Deposit: Deposits are non-refundable

Source: thecountrymanbolam.co.uk, checked 2026-10-20. Always confirm the price when you book.

Places to stay

Hardstanding pitch with electric

Pitch · 20 of them · sleeps 5

Hardstanding
Electric
For tent, caravan, motorhome, campervan

Booking page lists pitches with a 5-guest limit.

2-berth bell tent

Bell tent · sleeps 2

1 double
Bedding included
Camp kitchen

Mini fridge, kettle, glassware, seating and USB charging. Shared toilets and showers on site.

6-berth bell tent

Bell tent · sleeps 6

Bedding bring

Unfurnished; bring your own equipment.

Rules

Dogs
Arrival: From 12:00
Vehicles: · 1 per pitch
Cancellation: Cancel more than 14 days before arrival and 13% of the booking is kept; no refund within 14 days. No refunds or date changes for weather.
Also: No unauthorised guests
Also: No commercial vans with advertising

Facilities

Washing and toilets

Toilets
Showers

Pitches and power

Electric hook-up
Hardstanding pitches

Food and drink

Restaurant
Bar

Things to do

Around the site

Only facilities we've confirmed are shown. Crossed out means confirmed not available.

Location

Dunwell Lane, Bolam, Bolam, DL2 2UW

Nearest pubThe Countrymana couple of minutes' walk
Nearest stationShildon2.9 miles

Directions in Google Maps

Questions people ask

When is The Countryman & Countryview Campsite open?

1 April to 30 November.

How much does it cost to stay at The Countryman & Countryview Campsite?

From £35 a night for two adults, the lowest price we can find over the next year. Pitch price is per night for a tent, caravan or motorhome with one car. Bell tent prices are shown on the booking page.

Does The Countryman & Countryview Campsite have electric hook-ups?

Yes.