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. XL Bully, 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.
- Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
- 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
Camping pod (backpacker, no cars)
2 people maximum Dimensions: 6ft width × 11ft length
Arrival daysFrom £40
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch
4 people maximum 
9/10
239 reviews Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 3m width × 10m depth (30m²)
Arrival daysFrom £66
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Reviews
90% would recommend this site to a friend
86% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a peaceful, well-maintained site in a stunning rural location, perfect for walks and stargazing. Visitors praise the friendly and helpful owners, exceptional dog-walking facilities, and clean amenities, though some note the facilities are dated. Proximity to Kielder Forest and the Pennine Way is a major draw. Stock up on supplies as the site is remote. Midges can be an issue depending on weather.
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked We loved everything. Management were pleasant and helpful. Being wheelchair dependant, our tourer is adapted for my special needs, but hubby tells me that the toilets and showers were pristine. The road surfaces and pitches were all smooth enough to allow me to access the whole park, and even venture a fair distance outside of the park, to look at and enjoy time by the river. Many camp sites are deep in gravel, which is no go for wheelchairs, walking frames . Peace and quiet, lots of bird song. The perfect place for walkers, dog owners, bird watchers and people like me who love to just sit around, doing nothing very much. We'll be back.xx
Disliked I'm sure that rainy weather was the culprit, but if the grass had been a little shorter along the path to the bridge, I would have been able to venture further. I did meet one lady who had a complaint. She said that her dogs would be going home an inch shorter than when they arrived, because they've never walked so much or had so much fun in their lives.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review ,we are so pleased that you want to return for another visit, hopefully the weather will be better.
Re your comments about the grass along the bridleway , I will look into what we might be able to do. .
Michael
Ps on your next visit ask us about access to the dog walking area at top of the park
Great! Definitely going again
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Beautiful Views. Great location for walking and exploring the forest. Great hosts. Clean site and facilities
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From the manager: Thank you for your review.
I hope Ali paid you well for your comments re feedback?
Pleasant site but facilities are in need of updating in our opinion.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Quite site. Good location. Friendly staff. Water and toilets close to pitches.
Plenty of hot water for shower.
Disliked Showers at other end of site.
No heating in shower block.
Facilities are quite dated now.
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Nice peaceful site on the edge…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Nice peaceful site on the edge of Kielder Forrest. Friendly welcome from owner
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Excellent pit stop
Camping pod (backpacker, no cars)
Liked Friendly welcome. Perfect location. Nice warm and clean pod. Hot and clean showers!
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Friendly staff, easy to find. …
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Friendly staff, easy to find. Good hot water, toilets and small kitchen area next to the touring pitches. Everything clean and tidy.
It's really, really dark at night😁
Disliked Shower block could have been warmer (it's mid October, so quite chilly). As others have stated, it's a little dated.
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From the manager: Thank you pleased you enjoyed your stay!
Heating in the showers , it’s still summer , I haven’t put my vest on yet! I am trying to toughen up you youngsters and save the Planet
friendly staff and we were made very welcome
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked beautiful views, quiet and relaxing
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Super site,great owners, excellent for dog walking and stargazing
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Super site. Right at the edge of Kielder Forest. Toilet and shower facilities were clean & sufficient. Owner was very friendly and helpful. You pay £10 for a fob to enter the barrier and get it refunded on leaving. You need an extra long cable for EHU as standard won’t reach. Great walks right from the site and the stargazing is fabulous. The skies were very clear we saw the Milky Way, millions of stars including shooting stars. There are no shops or eating places nearby so take enough food and drink if you’re not planning on driving around. It’s a very peaceful site with 3 pet pot bellied pigs which are very friendly and chicken wandering around.Theres a super large dog walking area through a gate next to the touring pitches where the dogs could run wild off lead. Fresh drinking water is available and there’s a toilet waste disposal area and a small kitchen for use to wash up which also has a microwave and some basic cleaning things(mop/bucket/vacuum/brush and pan) there are books and dvd’s to borrow in the kitchen. We also had full phone signal despite being very remote and my campervan small aerial picked up all channels. We would definitely recommend this site and will visit again.
Disliked We didn’t dislike anything however should have had a drive away awning so we could have gone off further to explore but we did lots of walking locally all the same
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Been quite a few times over the years, an amazing place to be 🌱
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Peace & quiet. Wildlife & plenty of walks. And a fantastic place to recharge the batteries.
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From the manager: Thank you pleased you enjoyed your visit
Great for walking with amazing showers/toilets but go prepared …
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked The showers and toilets are amazingly clean … best camp I have ever stayed in for cleanliness, owners are friendly and the dog walking area is lovely ! Our lab Elvis loved playing in the river also the little kitchen area with microwave is a very good idea
Disliked I know they let you know it’s remote /quiet but does state a pub within 5 miles … we went and the pub was shut… another pub in Otterburn … nowhere to park …. Drove 29 miles to Jedburgh and no pubs open … no local shops amenities
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From the manager: Sorry about the pub being closed,we have no control over it.
Pleased you enjoyed your stay
Michael
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 GMT (GMT+00:00)
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.
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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 £40 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.