Thurston Manor

Positiv A Wonderful Stay in My Motorhome at Thurston Manor, Dunbar

I recently stayed in my motorhome at Thurston Manor, located just outside Dunbar, and it was an incredible experience. The site offers a perfect blend of peace, comfort, and easy access to the local attractions.

Location:
Thurston Manor is tucked away in a quiet countryside setting, which made for a very relaxing stay. While the site is peaceful, it’s still close enough to Dunbar, which is a lovely coastal town. It’s easy to explore nearby beaches, local shops, and restaurants, but also has a tranquil atmosphere that allows you to unwind fully.

Pitch and Facilities:
The pitch I had was spacious and level, offering enough privacy while still being close to amenities. The motorhome facilities were fantastic—there were clean shower blocks, toilets, and a laundry room. The reception also had a small shop for essentials, which was very convenient.

Staff:
The staff at Thurston Manor were exceptionally friendly and helpful. The check-in process was quick and seamless, and they were always available to assist with any questions or provide local recommendations. It was clear they care about making every guest feel welcome.

Local Area & Activities:
Dunbar itself is charming, with beautiful beaches and coastal walks. I spent time exploring the town, enjoying the scenic views, and checking out local restaurants. There’s also a golf course nearby for those who enjoy a round or two.

Overall Experience:
My stay at Thurston Manor was everything I hoped for—peaceful, comfortable, and well-located. The motorhome pitch was perfect, the facilities were top-notch, and the staff made me feel right at home. Whether you’re looking for a quiet retreat or easy access to local attractions, this site ticks all the boxes. I’ll definitely be coming back for another stay!

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Vom Platzbetreiber: Thanks so much for your lovely review — we’re thrilled that you had such a wonderful experience at Thurston Manor! It’s great to hear you enjoyed the peaceful location, excellent motorhome facilities, and friendly staff. Your kind words about the surrounding area and local charm mean a lot.
If there’s anything we could improve or any minor suggestions you had, we’d love to hear them — but either way, we truly appreciate your thoughtful feedback and look forward to welcoming you back again!
Best wishes
Team Verdant

Positiv Huge static site with excellent facilities bars, restaurant and leisure area most of which are also dog friendly.

Negativ The full facility pitch (number 12) which had water drainage etc felt more like being pitched in a car park area alongside 5 other pitches.

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Vom Platzbetreiber: Thanks for sharing your thoughts — we're delighted you enjoyed the site’s extensive facilities and the welcoming atmosphere for dogs. We're sorry that Pitch 12 didn’t meet your expectations, and we appreciate you highlighting this. Your feedback helps us reassess how full facility pitches are arranged to ensure a better experience in the future.
Best wishes
Team Verdant

Positiv Shop and bar facilities. Good open pitches.

Negativ The road being resurfaced at 8am on a Saturday meant we couldn’t get out of the touring area until after midday. Toilets were not very clean, and strange set up in shower block - double showers?? Bin area was overflowing which the seagulls loved! No WiFi.

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Vom Platzbetreiber: Thanks for your honest feedback — we're pleased you enjoyed the shop, bar, and spacious pitches. We’re sorry to hear about the issues during your stay, particularly with road access, cleanliness, and the unusual shower layout. We’ll be reviewing these points closely and working to improve the overall guest experience. Your comments help us do better, and we appreciate you taking the time to share them.
Best wishes
Team Verdant

Positiv Nothing

Negativ When we arrived no one on reception informed us that at 7:45 the next morning a whole load of tarmac vans and rollers were turning up to tarmac the whole entrance road to the side and front of our pitch. They tarmac’s the whole road from our pitch to the entrance to the pitches. At no point was anyone watching the people on site or vehicles reversing There is only one way in and out which meant we were stuck. My husband went out to speak to the man in the roller to ask if there was an alternative way out. The man told him to stop being a jobs worth and get back in the van. As you can imagine he’s not a happy man.as we sat waiting a young girl on roller skates stuck her finger straight in the tarmac. My husband went to speak to the owner who was just as rude as the workers and wasn’t interested that a little girl could be hurt . We will never go to this site again. Absolutely disgusted.

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Vom Platzbetreiber: We're very sorry to hear about your experience and the disruption caused during your stay. The lack of communication and conduct you describe falls short of the standards we aim to uphold. We take safety and respect for guests very seriously, and we regret that this was not reflected in your visit. Your feedback has been shared with the relevant teams to ensure better oversight and communication moving forward.

Positiv Pitches are a good size.
Toilets clean.
Staff friendly enough and helpful.

Negativ Pool could do with a good clean. Water cloudy and grime on tiles.

Despite shouting out at bingo, staff apparently didn't hear me. Shouted a second time. All folks sitting around me heard me shout first time, and booed when I wasn't honoured the win. Bit unfair.

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Vom Platzbetreiber: Thank you for your feedback — we're glad you appreciated the spacious pitches, clean facilities, and helpful staff. We're sorry to hear about the concerns with the pool and bingo experience. We'll look into the pool maintenance and ensure better attentiveness during activities in the future. Your comments help us improve, and we appreciate you taking the time to share them.
Best wishes
Team Verdant

Positiv Pitches were spacious.
The club venue was very dog friendly and child friendly.
Site shop had great selection.

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Vom Platzbetreiber: Thanks so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the spacious pitches, welcoming club venue, and well-stocked shop—sounds like the site hit the sweet spot for guests of all ages (and their four-legged companions too). We're glad it was all smooth sailing with no downsides to report!
Warm regards,
Team Verdant

Positiv Very nice site, quiet, good facilities, amazing showers with huge cubicles, very nice staff, well equipped shop, nice grounds and walks, good value, cheaper than many more basic sites.

Negativ Nothing, all very good indeed.

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Vom Platzbetreiber: Thank you for sharing such a glowing review! It’s fantastic to hear everything—from the spacious showers and peaceful setting to the friendly staff and great value—made your stay so enjoyable. Sounds like the kind of place you'd want to return to time and again.
Kind regards,
Team Verdant

Positiv Very friendly staff so helpful when we wanted to stay another couple of days they sorted it out without any trouble

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Vom Platzbetreiber: That’s lovely to hear—friendly, helpful staff make all the difference, especially when plans change and a smooth extension can turn a good trip into a great one! We're so glad they made things easy for you.
Warmest regards,
Team Verdant

Positiv Great site, great entertainment programme, shop, leisure centre, huge grounds for nice walks, entertainment and bar staff were lovely, few good play parks

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Vom Platzbetreiber: What a glowing review—thank you! It’s wonderful to hear the site ticked all the boxes, from entertainment and facilities to the friendly team and wide open spaces for strolls and play. When everything works in harmony like that, it makes for a truly memorable stay.
Warm regards,
Team Verdant

Positiv The pitch was okay

Negativ Asked staff to empty dog poo bin as it was overflowing on day one they finally got round to it on day four

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Vom Platzbetreiber: Thank you for your feedback. We're glad the pitch was satisfactory, though we’re genuinely sorry about the delay in clearing the dog waste bin—it’s important for hygiene and comfort, and four days is far too long. We appreciate you bringing it to our attention so we can improve response times moving forward.
Best regards,
Team Verdant