Shepherd's Rest

From £20 For 1 night, 2 adults 10 16 reviews
Rowan
Field gate (added by manager 13 may 2019)
Outside hut (added by manager 19 jan 2024)
Rowan (added by manager 22 jan 2024)

  • Quiet family-run farm site with scenic views of the open countryside
  • A 15-minute drive to Berwick-upon-Tweed and 30 mins' walk to Foulden
  • Within 20 minutes' drive of beaches at St Abbs and Coldingham
Lazing about is very much on the agenda at Shepherd’s Rest, a serene site in private meadows with views of open countryside and not much else but the sound of sheep in nearby fields... If all this seems like bliss, this secluded Berwickshire setting is worth seeking out for some solitude – it's well away from traffic and road noise, and has splendid dark skies for fireside stargazing on clear nights. It’s also a fab place to set yourself up for explores in the Scottish Borders, with England mere miles away and the Northumberland tourist town of Berwick-upon-Tweed within 15 minutes' drive for independent shops, supermarkets and sea views from its Elizabethan fortifications. When the tide’s low, stroll from here to Holy Island to see the 11th-century priory, restored castle and upside-down boathouses before supping on a little Lindisfarne Mead. Bikes can be hired in town to take on paths like the Tweed Cycle Way, a long-distance route ending in Biggar, 95 miles away. Closer to home, Foulden is the nearest village (five minutes’ drive), a pretty place of old cottages and an ancient barn overlooking the Cheviot Hills; guests can walk here to see the vistas in half an hour via footpaths straight from the site. Another local village is Ayton, under a 10-minute drive where a continental-inspired café bar organises all sorts of live music, film and comedy shenanigans. If seaside saunters are more your thing, small fishing villages are dotted along the coast, with St Abbs and Coldingham (both under 20 minutes) being some of the prettiest.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open now
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 30 consecutive nights.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 1 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Other pitch types

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Friendly and great facilities

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
dan d. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Very friendly and courteous host and fabulous facilities, great value, will be back!

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review :) hope you can stay again with us in the future

Well run, ideal place to stay.

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Mark M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Pretty much everything. All very clean, tidy and efficiently run. Friendly owners. Great location for some star spotting if the nights are clear. I would visit again.

Disliked: Nothing of note.

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review :) hope you can stay again with us in the future

A perfect place to pitch up

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Mark had thought of everything .. the place was very well organised and clean. Very peaceful and beautiful location.

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review :) hope you can stay again with us in the future

Well laid out, friendly welcome, clean facilities…

Overall 10/10
Location No rating
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Matt F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Well laid out, friendly welcome, clean facilities

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review, we hope to see you again in the future :)

Peaceful location , lovely clean facilities…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Debbie T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Peaceful location , lovely clean facilities

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review, we hope to see you again in the future :)

The tranquility and pristine toilets The site is set in beautiful countryside…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Alice G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: The tranquility and pristine toilets The site is set in beautiful countryside . Pitches were level . The toilets and showers were very clean and well equipped. The best I’ve ever seen. Facilities also included freezer, fire pits and washing up area as well as drying room

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review, we hope to see you again in the future :)

Will definitely go back & stay for longer than just 1 night

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Ally w. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Facilities excellent, lovely very clean site, owners constantly on site making sure everything ok, luckily it was burger night when we arrived, very nice. Went from there to Chain Bridge Bee farm, a personal recommendation from the owner, absolutely brilliant. Owner found a watch in the shower, she must have rung everyone who stayed that night to see if they had lost the said watch, it was my partners! They sent it back by registered post, that’s above & beyond by anyone’s standards & very very much appreciated.

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review, we hope to see you again in the future :)

Great location with good sized pitches

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
Kelly O. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Easy location to find. Close to a large village for exploring and dining out. Adequate facilities. Friendly and helpful owners. Good sized pitches that allowed for everyone to have their own space.

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review, we hope to see you again in the future :)

Perfect nearly 'off grid' camping with a few home comforts

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Kath G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: A little pocket of heaven. If you want slightly 'off grid' camping and campervanning this is for you! Facilities were basic but executed brilliantly blending in with this organic farms ethos of living with nature. We had everything we required- hot showers, clean toilets and a cute washing up cabin which ended up being the hub of the holiday and a chance to meet like minded people. Would definitely recommend and loom forward to visiting again...soon!!!

Disliked: nothing...just divine.

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From the manager: Hi Kath, Thank you for taking the time to review our campsite and glad that you enjoyed the ethos here. You're welcome anytime! Best wishes, Alison & Mark

Nice site, friendly good facilities, eco-friendly…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Charles A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Nice site, friendly good facilities, eco-friendly

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From the manager: Hi Charles, thank you for your great review of our campsite, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay here. Best wishes, Alison & Mark


Features

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

Disabled facilities

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

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Leave the car at home

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

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

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Shepherd's Rest

Lamins Farm

Foulden

Berwickshire

Scotland

TD15 1UH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.80445°N
-2.12539°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.2 mi Golden Square
5.2 mi Golden Square
27.2 mi Abbey Car Park
Rail
4.9 mi Berwick-upon-Tweed Rail Station
20.2 mi Dunbar Rail Station
24.7 mi Chathill Rail Station

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

Sitting in an area so rich in history, it’s no surprise that this site’s close to several stately structures. Alnwick Castle – that of Harry Potter fame – is a 45-minute drive and has coastal views to take in on the way, while visits to Ford & Etal Estate (25 minutes) get you two castles in one, along with bread baking experiences at the mill (in summer), cuppas in a traditional tea room and visits to horses in an equestrian centre. River paddling’s also popular here in warmer weather and on the way home you can stop off at the Grade I-listed Royal Border Bridge (15 minutes) over the Tweed as dusk falls to see the arches lit up in lots of colours. The Georgian town square and hall of Kelso are a 40-minute drive, along with the abbey and racecourse. And for art, architecture and everything in between? Shepherd’s Rest is an hour and 20 minutes from the cultural hubs of Newcastle and Edinburgh.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Eyemouth 5 mi Sea N/A N/A Poor Poor
Coldingham 6.1 mi Sea N/A Excellent Good Good
Spittal 6.2 mi Sea N/A Good Good N/A
Pease Bay 11.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Thorntonloch 15 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks & Main Guard 5.3 mi

Berwick-upon-Tweed Museum and Art Gallery 5.4 mi

Berwick-upon-Tweed Castle & Ramparts 5.4 mi

Lindisfarne Priory 15.6 mi

Lindisfarne Castle 16.2 mi

National Trust

Lindisfarne Castle 16.2 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Battle of Halidon Hill, 1333 2.9 mi

Tweed Walkway: Norham - Berwick 6.2 mi

St Abb's Head - St Abbs - Coldingham Bay - Eyemouth - Coldingham 6.6 mi

TILLMOUTH PARK 8.9 mi

Abbey St Bathans - Edin's Hall Broch - Abbey St Bathans 10.7 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.

Want to know more about camping in Berwickshire?

  • Does Shepherd's Rest have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Shepherd's Rest dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Shepherd's Rest? Sitting in an area so rich in history, it’s no surprise that this site’s close to several stately structures. Alnwick Castle – that of Harry Potter fame – is a 45-minute drive … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Shepherd's Rest?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Shepherd's Rest? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.