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Carrshield Camping Barn
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How to make a reservation and pay for your booking

1. First click check out availability for the date(s) you are interested in
2. This will take you to our FreetoBook page where you can make a booking and pay for your stay.  Remember, to get a reduced rate for booking all three rooms simultaneously, if they are available, simply enter the promo code: THEWHOLEBARNPLEASE 
3. Shortly before you are due to arrive our Camping Barn coordinator will get in touch with you,  confirm your arrival time, answer any questions you might have; and provide you with the door entry code.

    Questions you would like to ask our Camping Barn coordinator before you book?

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Nearest local services during your stay

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Nearest railway connections

Haydon Bridge station (14 miles - approx 25 mins by car/taxi)
Hexham station (17 miles - approx 30 mins by car/taxi)
Link to The Trainline
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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)
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Nearest petrol

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

Baynes Travel, Allendale   tel: 01434 683269
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Nearest takeaway food

Allen Mill Tandoori, Allendale ​ (7.8 miles - approx 10 mins by car)  Tel: 01434 683355​
The High Plaice (Fish & Chips), Alston (7.8 miles - approx 15 mins by car) Tel: 01434 382300
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Either Hexham or Stanhope (both approx 30 mins by car)
 offer a range of takeaways (Indian, Chinese etc) 
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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
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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)
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Nearest auto mechanic

Paul Gowland, Allendale Tel: 01434 683433
Howard Pringle, Allendale ​Tel: 01434 683210
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Nearest chemist, medical services & VETS

Allendale (7.8 miles - approx 10 mins by car) - Allendale Pharmacy Tel: 01434 683274
Allendale (7.8 miles - approx 10 mins by car) - Allendale Medical Practice Tel: 01434 683280 
Hexham (20 miles - approx 30 mins by car) - Hexham Hospital A&E (In medical emergencies a call to 999 may trigger a response from the NE Air Ambulance Service if the incident location is off-road)
Allendale (7.8 miles - approx 10 mins by car) - Old Stone Vets Tel: 01434 700060
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
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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
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