Border Forest Caravan Park
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- Dog-friendly park with direct access to Kielder Forest and Pennine Way
- A 15-minute drive from Otterburn and 25 to Jedburgh
- Well-kept amenities with plenty of free hot water
Site type
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4Tourist board rating
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Tents are not accepted at this park.
- This is a very quiet family-run park - there is no shop or club on site. No single-sex parties or under-25s accepted via Pitchup.com. The shower/toilet block at the top of the park (a three-minute walk from the touring pitches) is open all year round.
Languages spoken
English
Reviews
Overall rating from 219 Pitchup.com customers 
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89% would recommend this site to a friend
86% would stay here again
Area was spectacular great facilities friendly owner…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Area was spectacular great facilities friendly owner
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From the manager: Thank you
The pitches were level
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked We liked the location, the access to the walks off site. The site was peaceful and quiet. Owners were very friendly. We will return again.
Disliked There was nothing to dislike
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From the manager: Hi thank you for your observations re your stay,we are very pleased you enjoyed
your visit
Nice walks from site. Plenty of hot water for showers.…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Nice walks from site. Plenty of hot water for showers.
Disliked Toilet blocks could do with updating but the shower’s had plenty of hot water.
Nothing that the site could do but the midges were really bad unable to sit outside after a certain time on a evening or first thing in a morning
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Had all the facilities that we needed and the site looked well kept
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked A lovely little touring site excellently situated with plenty of good walking from the site, beautiful views and dog friendly
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From the manager: Thank you for your review and appreciation!
M
A rather disappointing site.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked A rather disappointing site. The forest was desimated by a storm a couple of winters ago and so the forest was very patchy and regeneration is not happening so some areas are being replanted.
The Pennine Way passes the site which is it's main benefit.
Disliked The site is old and very tired, it looks neglected. There are some signs of repair and upgrade but it just makes the rest appear even shabbier. Not enough to make my stay unpleasant.
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From the manager: Possibly we were a Roman Army camp site , so obviously modernisation is out of the question, of course some sad people want Bath bought up to date in the Trump Tower way.
Here we try to fit in with nature ie buttercups for bees , etc.We are miles from shops , no clubs ,nearest pub four miles with the wind behind you.
If you want Kew Gardens go there, not here!
Luckily at my age I don’t have to take another tourer but as I like what I do and 9 and a half of our customers out of ten, are Happy decent people who I enjoy meeting, I will keep on in the Basil tradition !!
Everything. Fantastic location with lovely views and walks Friendly welcome very well…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Everything. Fantastic location with lovely views and walks
Friendly welcome very well kept park right in peaceful natural surroundings.plenty of wildlife to see. Idyllic
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From the manager: Thank you
Environmental haven, quiet, friendly.A nature lovers paradise..
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Absolutely loved this place....We only wish we had stayed longer...
We had such a lovely welcome from Ali on our arrival...( felt like we had known her years)!!
You are obviously catering for wildlife and the environment...which is just amazing...
We spent ages in the extensive dog walking area...Such a variety of plants , newly planted trees and the recent ponds...such a haven for aquatic life..
We absolutely love your pigs!!!! They did enjoy a tickle behind their ears...
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your encouragement and your appreciation of what is here.
Hope to see you soon
M
Very friendly site, right next to Kielder forest, fabulous walks
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked The back to nature vibe
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From the manager: thank you for your kind comments,pleased you enjoyed your visit
Ali
The site was lovely and quite, which was just what we where…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked The site was lovely and quite, which was just what we where looking for. The amenities are basic but where clean and well maintained with plenty of hot water for showers. The staff were so friendly and helpful. We will definitely be making a return visit. Loved it!!
Disliked We didn't stay for long enough!!
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From the manager: Thanks for your comments
We look forward to seeing you soon
Lovely site, would definitely go back!
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Lovely warm welcome, dogs were well catered for with lovely walks straight from the site and a dog field on the site itself. Kitchen area for washing up had microwave and kettle, EHU on all touring pitches.
Disliked The weather - the only thing at fault!
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From the manager: All here are very pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon
The Team
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
BMX track Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitchNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Border Forest Caravan Park
Cottonshopeburnfoot
Otterburn
Northumberland
England
NE19 1TF
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.30676°N
2.34796°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warkworth | 29.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Cragside House, Gardens and Estate 18.2 mi
Housesteads Roman Fort 20.3 mi
Chesters Roman Fort 20.9 mi
Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Hadrian's Wall 21.8 mi
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens 23.8 mi
National Trust
Cragside 18 mi
Wallington 18.7 mi
Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 20.4 mi
Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 23.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Byrness - Chew Green - Browne Knowe 0.7 mi
High Rochester - Ridley Crag Circular 3.8 mi
NORTHUMBERLAND 5.1 mi
Blindburn - Chew Green - Pennine Way Circular 6.4 mi
Blindburn Bridge - Windy Gyle Circular 6.6 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Border Forest Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Border Forest Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Border Forest Caravan Park? Kielder Forest is indeed mighty: this is the biggest human-made woodland in England and covers 250 acres. Roe deer roam here, many an archaeological feature and Site of Special Scientific Interest can … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Border Forest Caravan Park?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. Check-in times in low season (1 November to 31 March): 2pm to 7pm
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Reception and barrier will close at 7pm.
Check-in times in mid and high season (1 April to 31 October): 2pm to 8pm
Reception and barrier will close at 8pm.
Check-out by 12pm all year round. - How much does it cost to stay at Border Forest Caravan Park? From £66 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.