How to make a reservation and confirm your booking

1. First click check out availability for the date(s) you are interested in
2. By filling in your details on our FreetoBook page you can make a booking reservation and you will receive a Reservation Number.  Please note your reservation will only be held for 48hrs pending payment and confirmation of your booking. 
3. To confirm your booking you will need to pay in full for you booking via Paypal, using the following link, entering your FreetoBook Reservation number (you only require a debit card to do this, you do not require your own Paypal account).
FreetoBook reservation number
4. Finally complete the booking confirmation form below.   Shortly before arrival our Camping Barn coordinator, Kim will get in touch with you,  confirm your arrival time, answer any questions you might have; and provide you with the door entry code.

    Carrshield Camping Barn Booking Confirmation
    Your booking details
    Cancellation policy:  50% refund if cancelled more than 48 hours before booking date

Nearest local services during your stay

Nearest railway connections

Haydon Bridge station (14 miles - approx 25 mins by car/taxi)
Hexham station (17 miles - approx 30 mins by car/taxi)

Nearest shopping

Allendale Coop, Allendale (7.3 miles - approx 10 mins by car)
Alston Co-op, Alston (7.8 miles - approx 15 mins by car)
Spa, Alston ​ (7.8 miles - approx 15 mins by car)
There are Aldi, Tesco, Waitrose and M&S stores in Hexham (30 mins)

Nearest petrol

Alston services  (7.8 miles - approx 15 mins by car)
​Bridge End, Hexham (17 miles - approx 30 mins by car)

Nearest taxi services

Baynes Travel, Allendale   tel: 01434 683269

Nearest takeaway food

Allen Mill Tandoori, Allendale ​ (7.8 miles - approx 10 mins by car)  Tel: 01434 683355​

Nearest cafes

Hemmel Cafe, Allenheads  (6 miles - approx 10 mins by car) Tel: 01434 685568
Forge Cafe, Allendale  (7.8 miles - approx 10 mins by car) Tel: 01434 683975
Tea Rooms Allendale ​ (7.8 miles - approx 10 mins by car)  Tel:01434 683575​

​Alston (15 mins) also has a choice of cafes

Nearest pubs

​Allenheads (6 miles - approx 10 mins by car)  - The Allenheads Inn 
​Allendale (7.8 miles - approx 10 mins by car) - Allendale Inn, The Golden Lion Allendale, The Kings Head, 
Whifield (8.4 miles - approx 10 mins by car) - The Elks Head, 

​Alston (15 mins also has a choice of pubs)

Nearest auto mechanic

Paul Gowland, Allendale Tel: 01434 683433
Howard Pringle, Allendale ​Tel: 01434 683210
The Barney Craig Mine Shop, housing the Carrshield Camping Barn, is owned and operated by Allen Valleys Enterprise (AVEL),  a Community Benefit Society set up to support projects that will safeguard the legacy of the Allen Valleys Landscape Partnership project and allow income generated to be used for the benefit of the local community.
Postal Address: Allen Valley Enterprise Ltd, Allendale Village Hall, Allendale, Northumberland NE47 9PR
For any problems with this website please contact the AVEL web administrator
The Barney Craig project was completed with funding from Historic England and the Heritage Lottery Fund
The renovation was managed by the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Partnership