Thurston Manor
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- At the foot of the Lammermuir Hills on the East Lothian coastline
- Fly fishing available on the site's freshwater lake
- 25 miles to Edinburgh
Site type
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65Tourist 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).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The sauna and steam room are currently closed.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri 13 Feb to
Open from Sat 13 Feb to
Open from Sun 13 Feb to
This site is a member of Verdant Parks group.
Pitch types & availability
3 
Electric grass touring pitch
6 people maximum 
8.6/10
187 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4.3m width × 9.1m depth (39m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20
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- 3
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (super)
6 people maximum 8.4/10
79 reviews Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 6.4m depth (51.2m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Reviews
84% would recommend this site to a friend
80% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a large, well-maintained site with spacious pitches, clean facilities including showers, and friendly staff. Guests enjoyed the on-site shop, restaurant, and amenities like the pool and play park. Issues noted include potential for noise, some dated facilities, and infrequent WiFi. Manager responses indicate ongoing improvements to address concerns such as dog fouling, noise, and facility maintenance.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Ok site needs some improvements
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (super)
Liked Spacious level pitch, nice bar area
Disliked Shower/toilet block needs updating. Couldn't get any hot water in dishwashing area had to wash up in laundry.
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Clean well maintained site. Food was…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Clean well maintained site. Food was good, nice selection of spaces to sit with drinks. Staff very helpful.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review Linda. We're delighted you enjoyed the clean, well‑maintained site, tasty food and helpful team.
Best wishes, Team Verdant
Great sized pitch. Quiet site with…
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (super)
Liked Great sized pitch. Quiet site with clean facilities. Beautiful stay.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We're delighted you enjoyed the spacious pitch and had a beautiful, peaceful stay with us.
Best wishes, Team Verdant
Amazing sote, great for families, lots of space and facilities are fab
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Love this site, it has everything and a pool which we love. There is plenty for kids to do and the staff are very friendly. And great food.
Disliked Dont think there was anything
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Everything…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Everything
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From the manager: Thank you for your review Paul! We're delighted you had a great stay with us.
Best wishes, Team Verdant
Been here before we really enjoyed…
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (super)
Liked Been here before we really enjoyed our time.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review! We’re delighted you enjoyed your return visit and look forward to welcoming you again soon.
Best wishes, Team Verdant
Loved the friendly welcome and location…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Loved the friendly welcome and location of the site. Pitch was easily accessible. Shower facilities were excellent. Had meals a couple of evenings in the restaurant and they catered for gluten free which was great. Prices of the food in keeping with other pubs. We were able to take the dog into the restaurant therefore not having to worry about it being in the caravan alone. Pool and gym were available to use all day as long as a pool session was booked.
Disliked Realising this site is large and has many static van with needs we did find that moving said static vans was noisy and done before 8am. Also other work involving the JCB was carried out again before 8am and this meant we were disturbed and woken early on 2 occasions bearing in mind this was our holiday weekend. Also no WiFi coverage at our pitch. Gym is very tired and needs updating and some machines were out of order.
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From the manager: Thank you for your detailed feedback. We're delighted you enjoyed the warm welcome, convenient pitch, excellent shower facilities, and gluten-free dining options. It's great to hear the dog-friendly restaurant and pool access added to your stay.
We're sorry about the early morning noise and gym condition—your comments are noted and will be shared with the team. We'll also look into the WiFi coverage at your pitch to improve connectivity.
Best wishes, Team Verdant
I would re think next time that if the facilities are not working move
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Pitches are spacious and tidy
Disliked Toilet Elsan point were overflowing on arrival and we had to use hole in ground. Same next day when refilling the water tank and then cleaning out cassette for onward trip. We were there in March 2025 and there were no showers available due to fault, we had to go to leisure centre and use those. We were both freezing by time we got back. But no comments or communications either time.
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From the manager: Thank you for your honest feedback. We're glad you appreciated the spacious and tidy pitches. We're very sorry to hear about the issues with the Elsan point and shower facilities, and especially the lack of communication during your stay. This isn't the experience we aim to provide, and your comments will be passed on to the team for review and improvement.
Best wishes, Team Verdant
Very tidy site for both tourers,…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Very tidy site for both tourers, staticsand lodges. Pub with good food and entertainment.
Toilet and shower facilities very clean .
Staff very polite and helpful.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review! We're delighted you enjoyed the tidy site, great food and entertainment, and found our team helpful and polite. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Best wishes, Team Verdant
Lovely, clean site
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked The site was very quiet (mid-October). The toilet and shower blocks were very clean. My children enjoy using the play park. We didn't go to the entertainment building so I cannot comment on it.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review! We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and found the facilities clean and child-friendly. We hope you’ll get a chance to explore more of the site next time!
Best wishes, Team Verdant
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups 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
Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful 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 nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Climbing 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 nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Thurston Manor
Innerwick
Dunbar
Lothian
Scotland
EH42 1SA
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
55.95887°N
2.46248°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitesands | 2.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Thorntonloch | 2.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Dunbar (East) | 3.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Dunbar (Belhaven) | 4.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Pease Bay | 5.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks & Main Guard 22.1 mi
Berwick-upon-Tweed Museum and Art Gallery 22.1 mi
Berwick-upon-Tweed Castle & Ramparts 22.2 mi
Palace of Holyroodhouse 27.5 mi
Our Dynamic Earth 27.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Deuchrie – Beltondod (Dunbar Common) 5.8 mi
Abbey St Bathans - Edin's Hall Broch - Abbey St Bathans 7.9 mi
St Abb's Head - St Abbs - Coldingham Bay - Eyemouth - Coldingham 13.1 mi
FIDRA (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 23/08/1988) 14.6 mi
Stobshiel – Lammer Law – Longyester 14.9 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 Thurston Manor have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Thurston Manor dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Thurston Manor?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Thurston Manor? From £20 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.