Barmoor Castle
‘There’s nowhere else I’d rather be’
Wendy and Mark Nordmann have been at Barmoor Castle Country Park for 12 years and like many others who have holiday homes in the park, they were enchanted by Barmoor Castle from the ver y start. ‘We are not caravan people at all so it’s quite bizarre that we ended up here. We’re not impulsive people at all, we’re very cautious, but we bought it within two days.’
Set in 200 acres of historic grounds in the heart of North Northumberland, Barmoor Castle Country Park is an owners only caravan and lodge park, ideally located between the heritage coastline of Northumberland and the Scottish Borders and the Cheviot Hills.
The park itself is unique in its design, offering space and privacy with very generous spacing between sites.
Ann and Hedley Lamb bought Barmoor Castle in 1979 and then spent 11 years transforming the castle grounds into a beautiful holiday park. They both agreed that the 20ft statutory space between pitches was not enough, so they created more generous spacing between pitches than other parks. With a vision to create a park parallel to none, the family worked tirelessly to create a stunning holiday park, full of trees, wildlife and quality holiday homes.
Family run for generations to come
Nearly 30 years on, Barmoor Castle is a stunning country park, still run by the Lamb family, with baby Freddie, the newest addition marking the next generation for Barmoor Castle. Sadly Hedley Lamb died in 2011 but Ann, Jamie and his wife Jodi have continued to run the park.
Holiday home owners love the peace and tranquility it offers - over 200 acres of rolling Northumbrian countryside, in the breathtaking area between the stunning Northumberland coastline and the spectacular Cheviot Hills, which are both perfect for walking and cycling.
Owners also like taking time to relax in the stunning park grounds, which has a wide range of plants, trees and wildlife. The ponds inside the grounds are home to waterfowl, while deer, hares and even red squirrels and otters can be spotted around the park.
Great for grandchildren
‘It’s absolutely amazing for our grandson. We took him up Humbleton Hill when he was only three and he ran up that hill and it’s fostered a passion for him, in fact his mission is to do a Cheviot by the end of the year – he’s seven now. He’s like a little mountain goat, he absolutely loves it. Our granddaughter loves the ducks and she can feed them and she goes out on her scooter – the open space, it’s so safe for her. And there is a fabulous play park in Lowick.’
Run with an ambition for excellence
The park is constantly evolving and run with an ambition for excellence - a brand new building, aptly named Hedley Hall, has recently been completed in the grounds to host local exhibitions and run classes for the guests to take part in.
For golfers, Goswick Golf Club is just ten minutes away and outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy personalised day trips such as clay pigeon shooting, horse riding or fishing with the local gamekeeper.
There are a wide range of holiday homes and luxury caravans available to suit every taste. You can choose a sea view, countryside view or castle view, shaded plot or in direct sunlight.