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
56
56Tourist 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.
- Facilities/activities including access to the swimming pool, spa, sauna and entertainment are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- 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.
- The sauna and steam room are currently closed.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Mon, 17 Feb to
This site is a member of Verdant Leisure group.
Pitch types & availability
Electric grass touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4.3m width × 9.1m depth (39m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (super)
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 6.4m depth (51.2m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20
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Reviews
84% would recommend this site to a friend
79% would stay here again
What customers say
Thurston Manor offers a pleasant stay with generally clean and well-maintained facilities, including spacious pitches and helpful staff. Visitors appreciate the good value, convenient location near the A1 and Dunbar, and the range of on-site amenities such as the pool and restaurant. While many highlight the cleanliness and friendly atmosphere, some mention dated aspects and occasional noise, particularly during busy periods. Despite minor drawbacks, many guests highly recommend the site and plan to return.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Good site handy for Edinburgh but also in a nice area
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Lovely site with a good location and good facilities
Disliked Disgusting state of pitch on arrival. Do they not clean at all between stays?
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Bags of excellent facilities on a grand site. Top class family holiday
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked The pool, fishing lake, walks, shop, bar/restaurant, cost.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Clean toilets and showers; children’s activities - arcades, swimming pool entertainment -…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Clean toilets and showers; children’s activities - arcades, swimming pool entertainment - outdoor terrace, playpark. Friendly staff.
Disliked Location
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Disappointing for the price.
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Nice site , good location.
Disliked No wifi in tourers area , nowadays that's a mistake, really disappointed that there's no WiFi, actually thought it was a joke / mistake.
Kids running around till after 10 o'clock on bikes , hollaring and generally making a racket.
Then at 7am , people preparing to leave that day , howling at each other , and generally having no consideration for others at all.
Wouldn't stay again , its obvious tourers aren't a big part or consideration there. So people can more or less do as they want. Which means they have no consideration for others.
Shame because its a nice site in great location.
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Easy access from A1 made it a good location for a stop…
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (super)
Liked Easy access from A1 made it a good location for a stop over when heading north or south. Check-in was straight forward even though we arrived after Reception had closed. There was a well stocked shop on site.
Disliked The pirch was fine for the overnight stop over we had booked. I would not have wanted to spend any longer on it. The toilet /shower / amenaties block was very much in need of updating.
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Easy access . Pitches were fairly level. Had a swimming pool but…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Easy access . Pitches were fairly level. Had a swimming pool but fairly small for the amount of people there . Very big park for children to play on. Had a large club house area food was nothing fancy but ok for a quick meal . Large bar and children’s entertainment that we didn’t see but the other kids seemed excited . A little bit run down looking. Good shop there with plenty of stock little pricey but good for anything you run out of.
Disliked Not enough toilets for the size of the site.
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Very welcoming and have lovely clean toilets…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Very welcoming and have lovely clean toilets
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From the manager: Thanks so much for the kind words! 😊
We’re delighted you felt welcomed and appreciated the clean facilities—it's what we strive for.
Hope to see you again soon for another great stay!
Reception lady was helpful and the cost was good. It’s not for me.
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Reception staff and entrance. 1st impression.
Disliked Cleanliness, bins were needing emptied around the outside of the bar and at the toilet refuge area.Pitches too close together. Dog barking in empty caravan.
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Won't be returning
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (super)
Liked Access to the site from the A1
Disliked The super pitch, all the other pitches looked nice. Pitch #12 is a horrible gravel plot with weeds everywhere, plastic gravel retainer is lifting. The shower block didn't look like it had been cleaned, one tissue on the sink was still there the next day. Definitely not worth the extra money, had to cover the open drain with a slab because of the smell of the open drain. No wifi available.
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From the manager: Thanks for sharing your honest feedback—it’s incredibly valuable.
We're glad the site was easy to access from the A1, but we're really sorry to hear about your experience with pitch #12 and the shower block. That’s not the standard we aim for, and your comments about the gravel, cleanliness, and drainage issues are concerning. Lack of Wi-Fi can also be frustrating, especially when you're expecting it.
We’ll be sure to pass this on to the team so improvements can be made. Your insight helps us do better.
Good spacious pitch. Good amenities.…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Good spacious pitch.
Good amenities.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thanks for the great review Michael! We're glad you enjoyed the spacious pitch and amenities.
Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! ⛺😊
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 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
Forest 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 BST (GMT+01:00)
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
Local events
- Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Friday 1 August 2025 – Friday 1 August 2025)
Edinburgh, Lothian 28.4 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
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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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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Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.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.