How much does it cost to stay at Border Forest Caravan Park?

From £33 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Border Forest Caravan Park

View prices & book Last booked 4 hours ago 9 273 reviews

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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

If you have a canine adventurer, prepare to bring them here. A barkingly high amount of woofsome walkies are available in the area surrounding Otterburn's dog-friendly Border Forest Caravan Park, for it has direct access from its bridge over the burn to the mighty Kielder Forest and the Pennine Way. Collar a stay here forthwith... Its location and its amicable, quiet and family-friendly feel make Border Forest Caravan Park a popular place for Northumberland stays. Its amenities are cleanly kept and include ladies' and gents' showers with free hot water, plus toilets and washing-up facilities in the park's centre. (It's worth noting that from time to time during the summer months pesky midges make an appearance, so it's worth packing your repellents.) As Border Forest is a quiet park, there's no shop or club on site, but a small supermarket is a short drive away. The local village Otterburn has a café, pubs, shops and a tourist information centre.

Site type

Open all year

Tourist board rating

Please note

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

Pitch types & availability

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

4 people maximum

Ground type: Hardstanding

Pitch size: Max 3.0m width x 10.0m depth (9.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 30.0m² (322.9ft²)

4 people maximum

Awnings can be a maximum size 3 metres.

One Motorhome or Touring caravan or Campervan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 3.0m width x 10.0m depth (9.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 30.0m² (322.9ft²)

Ground type

Hardstanding

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Motorhome, Touring caravan, Campervan

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 4 included, 4 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Other restrictions

Gazebos not allowed

Arrival days

From £33 (£33) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great, friendly, well maintained site.

Overall	10/10
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Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Angela R. Jul 2024

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Beautiful site - very quiet and peaceful. Good facilities dotted around the site - loved the fact the kitchen had a kettle and microwave and hoover (didn't use any of them but there were some walkers who pitched up for a night whilst we were there and it was nice to see they could get a hot drink and meal if they hadn't brought facilities with them). Great showers where you don't have to keep pressing a button. We parked right near the stream which was peaceful and relaxing to wake up too and some really good walks right on the doorstep. Lovely large well maintained pitches

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Loved this site. Very friendly & helpful. My DDB & Shih Tzu…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Danielle M. Jul 2024

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Loved this site. Very friendly & helpful. My DDB & Shih Tzu loved their first camping trip. We learned a lot at the weekend as it was our first time in our camper. Showers and toilets were immaculate. Dog park over the bridge was excellent as my 2 could be let off their leads to explore and tire themselves out. Would definitely stay again!

Disliked: Midges. This cannot be helped. It is a part of nature and something you just need to prepare for.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review. Hope to see you again soon Michael

Site easy to find, The man that greeted us at reception was…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	2

Des S. Jul 2024

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Site easy to find, The man that greeted us at reception was really helpful and friendly. The site is beautifully located and the pitch we had was right next to the stream. Nice dog park and some great walks from the site. The nearest shop we could find was 8 miles away. The facilities were basic. Would we go again? Yes definitely.

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From the manager: Pleased that you had a pleasant stay with us and enjoyed the many many walks we have directly offf site. The nearest shop is in Otterburn 9 miles ,cafe Rochester 3 miles Pub 4 miles Michael

Absolutely fantastic place I love coming here it's my favourite site been…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

stuart l. Jul 2024

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Absolutely fantastic place I love coming here it's my favourite site been coming for years staff are fantastic and welcoming and facilities are always clean and tidy site is very peaceful for family and dogs.

Disliked: Nothing everything is fantastic

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From the manager: Thank you St for your kind encouraging remarks Michael

Fabulous and welcoming little site in a gorgeous location, even in…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Carole W. Jul 2024

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Fabulous and welcoming little site in a gorgeous location, even in the rain😊. Thank you

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From the manager: We are so pleased you enjoyed yourselves here ,even in the rain! 🎤

Friendly staff on a good pitch with scenic views.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Perry T. Jul 2024

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: The locarion is rural and quiet. Some pitches are close together in places, the hardstanding is level and the grass is good. There are toilets and kitchen close by but the showers are a short walk to the top of the site, maybe a minute or 2. The showers were clean and the water was hot. Nice pathways to go walking near the stream.

Disliked: No pubs you can walk to. No WiFi.

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Very scenic and peaceful site

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Tony B. Jul 2024

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Very scenic park, lovely walks along the river. Such a peaceful place to stay in our campervan. Site very clean, plenty of hot water in the showers though like others have said they would benefit from an update. We used it as a base to travel into Scotland, using park and ride at Craighills to get into Edinburgh. Went into Jedburgh for some shopping and to refuel the van as there is nothing close by. If you are looking for a peaceful getaway this is the place for you.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

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From the manager: Pleased you enjoyed your visit to us. As you say there is nothing other than forest and countryside here,no pubs or shops.

Highly reccomend it's a wonderful place to stay for the week!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Louise U. Jul 2024

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: The amazing walks Clean toilets shower block The staff are super friendly Vert clean and well kept site

Disliked: The mosquito, which they cannot help...

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From the manager: Thank you we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay!

Will definitely return

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

Deb F. Jul 2024

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Lovely site and staff fantastic walks for dogs

Disliked: Midges 😬

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Lovely tidy and peaceful, quiet site. Host was very friendly.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Ann H. Jul 2024

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Lovely site and surroundings, plenty of walks, quiet and peaceful. Showers were clean, spacious and hot.

Disliked: Midgies!! But that's what you get when your in the forest.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review it is always good and encouraging for us who work here to receive a nice review! Our so called summer so far this year damp and wet ,is proving good for midges, hopefully it will soon turn hot and sunny and drive them away.

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

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

Amenities 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

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

0.1 mi Cottonshopeburnfoot

0.2 mi Cottonshopeburnfoot

1.3 mi Village road

Rail

23 mi Bardon Mill Rail Station

23.3 mi Haydon Bridge Rail Station

23.9 mi Haltwhistle Rail Station

Ferry

10 mi Belvedere Ferry Landing

10.3 mi Tower Knowe Ferry Landing

11.2 mi Leaplish Ferry Landing

Airport

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.

Local attractions

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 be found, and the forest is also home to Kielder Castle, piles of walking and cycling trails, and Kielder Observatory (this is top stargazing territory too). Also in the forest, mosey along to the reservoir Kielder Water and Leaplish Waterside Park to hire fishing and pleasure boats, hide in the red squirrel hide, walk on water or try other activities like archery, crossbows, sea scooters or gymnastics. Within easy driving distance of the site are famed Northumberland and Scottish Borders attractions like the budget-friendly Jedforest farm and animal park with native and exotic species and Mary Queen of Scots' House, both at Jedburgh 25 minutes away; Alnwick Castle and Hadrian's Wall (about an hour, and both also rather mighty); 19th-century Cragside House (45 minutes' drive), and the first-class Holy Island of Lindisfarne off the Northumberland coast (an hour and a half). Clay pigeon shooting is also available locally.

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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
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).

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: £25.00 damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.
Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of £25.00 will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Occupancy

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).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

Tents are not accepted at this park.
You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

Reception is open from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. between 20/04 and 15/10.
Reception is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. between 15/10 and 20/04.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Open fires are prohibited.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 6 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Additional terms

Shared kitchen facilities at the bottom of the park are closed between the end of November and the end of March due to freezing temperatures.

The shower/toilet block at the top of the park (a three-minute walk from the touring pitches) is open all year round.

Low season (1 Nov to 31 March) check-in strictly between 2pm and 7pm. The site reception and barrier close at 7pm.

High season (1 April to 31 October) check-in strictly between 2pm-8pm. The site reception and barrier close at 8pm.

Payment terms

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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
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 £33 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.