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From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Shepherd's Rest

View prices & book Last booked 6 hours ago 9.8 53 reviews

Cosy shepherd's hut with heating, kitchen & dining area. ideal for couples. sorry no pets allowed

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

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.
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.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to Tue, 30 Sept 2025

Open from Wed, 1 Apr to Wed, 30 Sept 2026

Pitch types & availability

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

4 people maximum 9.9/10 38 reviews No dogs allowed

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Min 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)

4 people maximum 9.9/10 38 reviews No dogs allowed

One Roof tent or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Min 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Roof tent, Campervan, Motorhome, (Tent not allowed), (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring an awning 0 included, 1 max.

Chemical disposal point

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed
Gazebos not allowed
Pup tents not allowed
Cars not allowed
Car parking by pitch not allowed

Extras

Bring an awning (1 max)

£5 (£5) per night
Firepit (1 max)

£25 (£25) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £24 (£24) 1 night, 2 adults

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Non-electric grass tent pitch

4 people maximum

9.7/10 10 reviews

No dogs allowed

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Min 6m width × 9m depth (54m²)

4 people maximum

9.7/10 10 reviews

No dogs allowed

One Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Min 6m width × 9m depth (54m²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Awnings not allowed

Pup tents not allowed

Car parking by pitch not allowed

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Extra vehicle (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Firepit (1 max)		£25 (£25) per stay
Tent over 7m long (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Trailer (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £24 (£24) 1 night, 2 adults

View prices & book

Reviews

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Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		8

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This immaculately clean and peaceful campsite boasts excellent facilities, including spotless showers, toilets, and a well-equipped washing-up area. Visitors consistently praise the welcoming and attentive owners who have thoughtfully provided numerous extras, such as a drying trailer and an indoor communal barn. The spacious pitches and beautiful location, offering peace and quiet, are frequently highlighted, making it a highly recommended site.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

View of some of the shepherd huts from my campervan - they looked lovely

Reviews page 1 of 6

Arrival date (latest first)

Quiet Nice views Lovely owner Great facilities…

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		7
Value for money		9
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2025 Hannah U.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Quiet
Nice views
Lovely owner
Great facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent will keep it in mind on our other visits going North

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Aug 2025 Anonymous

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Beautiful setting, made very welcome and toilets and showers were very clean. Kitchen area very clean and thought out with kettle and microwave, free tea and coffee. Communal games room for the children to keep them amused and dry if the weather is unkind.

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful small site, well appointed

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		8
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2025 Kerry M.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Rural and quiet, really nice toilets, a shower, ingenious clothes drying trailer, washing up area. Host really lovely and friendly welcomed us to site.
Nature and impact of site really considered for wildlife and sustainability

Recommend to friends Visit again

Alison and Mark are lovely and have a great campsite.

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Aug 2025 Julie G.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked We recently camped 4 days at Shepherd's Rest campsite in Foulden, the location was great, within short driving distance of several towns and beaches. The campsite was lovely, toilets, showers, kitchen and lounge areas provided were clean and lots of handy items provided, microwave and kettle tea, coffee and sugar in the kitchen area, in the lounge freezer for coldpacs and charging points ( came in very handy) also snacks that could be microwaved or hot water added at reasonable prices and a place to hang out in bad weather! Alison and Mark are on site every day taking the goats from shed to field and are very friendly and approachable. We really liked the campsite it was quiet and relaxing and being able to hire fire pit was an added bonus. We would happily come back, maybe even treat ourselves to a stay in one of their Shepherd's huts or large tents !

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Facilities and site very clean and…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		8
Accommodation		8
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		9
Child friendliness		8
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		1

Jul 2025 Andrew M.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Facilities and site very clean and tidy. Hosts very welcoming and attentive. Site quiet and tidy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jul 2025 Anonymous

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Everything!
Super clean showers and toilets and a well equipped washing up area with microwave, kettle. Loved the towel drying trailer and the large pitches.

Lovely and quiet site, Mark and Alison are a lovely couple, nothing too much trouble
Thank you

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant cant wait to go back.

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2025 Christopher M.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Very well presented site. Peaceful, plenty of clean facilities., warm showers toilets where spotless. Owners really friendly. A great base to discover the area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, friendly staff and will definitely book again.

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2025 Carole S.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The friendliness of the camp the people and the owners.
It was very clean and well maintained.
Everything there that you'd need such as drying areas for clothes, kitchen with kettle and microwave (there was even coffee, tea and sugar if you'd forgot your own) and hair dryer.
There was an indoor area where you could sit with honesty shop.
Perfect.....

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Level pitches excellent staff toilets spot on 👌🏻

Overall 7 out of 10
Location		7
Value for money		8
Accommodation		8
Facilities / Activities		7
Customer service		9
Child friendliness		9
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		8

Jul 2025 Paul M.

Ready tent

Liked Superb stay kids loved it 😻

Recommend to friends Visit again

The location, the beautiful views, toilet…

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		9
Accommodation		9
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		9
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2025 Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The location, the beautiful views, toilet and facilities were so clean, host was so friendly and helpful!

Disliked No dislikes, but could have benefited from a small fridge

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available 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 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 No pets 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 Communal freezer 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

Scottish Borders

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

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

Ferry

Airport

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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Changes cannot be made once you have booked.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Bookings must not be for more than 30 consecutive nights.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No electric barbecues allowed.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
No vehicle movement between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m..
The car is only included in the rate if you are travelling with a touring caravan or a tent. Cars are not permitted when travelling with a motorhome/campervan.
The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 11 p.m..

Payment terms

Frequently asked questions

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Shepherd's Rest? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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Bring an awning (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Firepit (1 max)		£25 (£25) per stay

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Pitch types & availability

What customers say

Quiet Nice views Lovely owner Great facilities…

Overall

Excellent will keep it in mind on our other visits going North

Overall

Beautiful small site, well appointed

Overall

Alison and Mark are lovely and have a great campsite.

Overall

Facilities and site very clean and…

Overall

Excellent

Overall

Brilliant cant wait to go back.

Overall

Excellent site, friendly staff and will definitely book again.

Overall

Level pitches excellent staff toilets spot on 👌🏻

Overall

The location, the beautiful views, toilet…

Overall

Leisure on site

Amenities on site

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Nearby leisure

Timezone

GPS

Nearest transport

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

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