The Boe Rigg Reviews Summary

Ambiance and Location

Pros:

• "The serene ambiance was exactly what I was looking for, offering a peaceful escape."
• "The site itself had lovely views all around, especially at sunset."
• "Remote location with lovely views across the moorland."
• "The location feels remote, yet, close enough to nearby Bellingham to grab the essentials."

Cons:

• "The pitches are on hills, so in order to pitch flat you pitch side on which is against the wind."
• "There were chickens and ducks roaming the campsite. We were woken every morning with a chicken literally right outside our tent crowing."

Facilities and Cleanliness

Pros:

• "Having the option of a restaurant and bar on-site was a delightful surprise."
• "Toilets and showers were in the process of being updated but were certainly usable."
• "The availability of electricity was also a welcome amenity, ensuring we could charge devices."
• "The food on site was lovely; we had takeout on Saturday night and breakfast and lunch on Sunday."

Cons:

• "Toilets were a bit shabby but work was already planned to go ahead to modernize them."
• "No dish washing facilities."
• "Toilets and showers were being renovated so not overly amazing, but they did what they needed to do."
• "The only thing which we had an issue with was a large and very noisy group."

Staff and Service

Pros:

• "The staff were a standout feature, their warmth and helpfulness went above and beyond."
• "Staff were lovely and really helpful when asked about local walks and amenities."
• "Staff in the restaurant at 8.30pm Saturday 24th June was really kind and made both my son and I feel very welcome."
• "Really nice campsite, good size pitches, and a nice restaurant and bar - food was far better than I'd expect."

Cons:

• "The staff acted like it was too much effort for them to make coffee, which made us feel uncomfortable."
• "Had an incident with staff member very hostile and impolite."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Good facilities. Friendly staff. Close to nearby town/village."
• "Lovely open plan field, Great view of the site and road from my pitch."
• "Really helpful owner - Neil, and staff. Great small town of Bellingham 3 miles away."

Cons:

• "Lack of toilets for a site this big and they were dirty and generally run down."
• "At a charge of £35 per night for electric hook up, it's appallingly poor value for money."
• "Toilets/showers weren't great. Had to book reservation day before for restaurant."