Border Forest Caravan Park
View prices & book- 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
Tourist 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
Voted 84% of visitors View breakdown
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Liked: Location is amazing. Right on a river with access to great walks up the hills. Site owners really friendly and helpful. Great phone and tv reception if you need it.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review!
The location is stunning with wonderful access to the Pennine Way and…
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Liked: The location is stunning with wonderful access to the Pennine Way and various trails through the forests. Dogs are more than catered for with a lovely running field dedicated for their use. The site has 10 pitches for tourers and motorhomes with the rest of the site dedicated to statics. The pitches are narrow, but that wasn't an issue for us having no children or animals to accomodate. The grounds are maintained as weather permits, but were absolutely fine during our stay despite the rain. The shower blocks, though dated, are cleaned regularly (can't help people treading in grass or mud in-between cleans) and maintained. The women's shower I used was lovely and warm with two drains to ensure it drains well, a toilet and sink set away from the shower, clothing hooks, and has grab rails for those who need them. The staff are friendly and welcoming as are the static owners. We definitely recommend a stay at Border Forest...oh and the stars were absolutely AMAZING which was facilitated by minimal light pollution around the site so take your torch - we all have one on our phones. Thanks for a lovely stay and we will certainly see you again soon.
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From the manager: Thank you for your report review , we do appreciate positive feed back ,it helps our efforts to get the balance right!
Peaceful Friendly staff Clean toilets Amazing scenery…
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Liked: Peaceful Friendly staff Clean toilets Amazing scenery
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From the manager: We are pleased you enjoyed your recent visit.
Perfect site. Lovely walks for the dogs. Peaceful and the owners allow…
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Liked: Perfect site. Lovely walks for the dogs. Peaceful and the owners allow bbqs and fires at night (off the grass)
Disliked: Midges were a pain but bearable
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Site has it covered for ramblers to tourers. From one night to 2 wks.
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Liked: Loved the location. It's just far enough away to be out on a limb! Nice and quiet. Lots of walking routes local to the site. Good dog walking country. Friendly team aswell as the owners. Loved it.
Disliked: Mozzles. Although a very good supply of hot water, revues dating back over 2 yrs are describing the facilities as tired but kept clean and tidy on a daily basis.
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Beautiful area to stay, don't forget the bug spray.
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Liked: A very warm welcome upon arrival, and we were free to pick a pitch we liked. Beautiful surroundings and far enough away from the A68 to be peaceful. They have a designated dog walking area which was appreciated. In the evening we borrowed a dvd from the kitchen and had a movie night.
Disliked: Unfortunately, the issue with midges was the deal breaker. With good weather and no breeze they were unrelenting. We were bitten constantly and the campervan was full of bugs overnight. We headed home after staying one night instead of the planned two. It's a shame because the site itself is lovely.
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From the manager: Sorry about the midges, they have been a pain this WET summer they love damp still weather. Virtually gone now till next June
Friendly owners, staff and holiday residents.
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Liked: Marvellous setting and the site lovingly run. Will definitely return
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From the manager: Thank you. for your kind review and understanding of our park and surrounding,we do try to blend in naturally as much as possible. Michael
Lovely site
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Liked: Clean, secure quiet site. Staff very friendly. Great site for a quite get away to get away from it all to walk or cycle. Has a great dog walking area.
Disliked: Toilet block was a bit dated but worked for us.
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A lovely site with clean facilities, great walks and easy access.
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Liked: Such a lovely site, good facilities, great views. Two lovely dog walks on site with picnic benches/seats if you want to take a break and take in the lovely views. Two toilet blocks one with showers.A lovely quiet site, ideally situated to explore Northumberland and Scotland.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review and appreciation!
If you want piece and quiet this is for you
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Liked: Quiet and peaceful Fantastic views Great walks from site Excellent electric hook up Plenty water points Plenty dog poo bins Owner very pleasant
Disliked: Midggies bite hard
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From the manager: We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again soon Michael
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 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
Disabled facilitiesNearby 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
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.30676°N
-2.34796°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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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.
Nearest 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 £33 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.