Lochside Holiday Park
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- Peaceful site at a fishery in the Berwickshire village of Gordon
- Kelso 15 minutes' drive away; 20 minutes to Melrose or Scott's View
- Access to lake stocked with carp, perch, trout, eels and other species
Campground type
This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Facilities/activities including fishing tickets are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 20 or over.
- Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
- Units heavier than 7500 kg are not allowed.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: 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
Spanish
Site types & availability
Unpowered grass and gravel tent or trailer tent site
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass and gravel
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom GBP 20 (GBP 20)
View prices & bookUnpowered grass caravan site
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 5m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 50m²
Arrival daysFrom GBP 30 (GBP 30)
View prices & bookUnpowered gravel caravan site
5 people maximum
Ground type: Gravel
Site size: Max 5m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 50m²
Arrival daysFrom GBP 30 (GBP 30)
View prices & bookThe Box on-site caravan
2 people maximum
Arrival daysFrom GBP 45 (GBP 45)
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Highland 3 bedroom lodge
5 people maximum 3 bedrooms
Dimensions: 124.7ft width × 65.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom GBP 150 (GBP 150)
View prices & bookCherry Lodge 1 bedroom cabin
2 people maximum 1 bedroom
Arrival daysFrom GBP 220 (GBP 220)
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Reviews
92% would recommend this campground to a friend
85% would stay here again
What customers say
Cracking peaceful spot with ripper views, ace for families and fishing. Campsites mostly flat & tidy, owners are legends. Facilities a bit basic (clean portaloo, limited bins), but folks dug the 'wild camping' vibe & fair price. Expansion plans look good.
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Stunning location.…
Highland 3 bedroom lodge
Liked Stunning location.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Our family had our first camping experience today, and it was fantastic! The…
Unpowered grass and gravel tent or trailer tent site
Liked Our family had our first camping experience today, and it was fantastic!
The staff were excellent — they checked in on us regularly and made us feel very welcome. They were also incredibly understanding and supportive when we had an issue with our car tyre. We really appreciated their kindness and help. Thank you for making our first camping trip such a positive experience!
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Great place quiet, clean and no fuss.
Unpowered grass and gravel tent or trailer tent site
Liked The wild ethos and how helpful and easy going the wardens were.
Disliked N/A
Recommend to friends Visit again
Looking forward to returning once the site has more facilities.
Unpowered grass caravan site
Liked The view to the Loch. Friendliness of the owners.
Level grass pitch.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely place so peaceful and a nice family environment we will definitely…
Unpowered grass caravan site
Liked Lovely place so peaceful and a nice family environment we will definitely be back. There is nothing negative to say about this place was perfect for us.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Will definitely return soon
Unpowered grass and gravel tent or trailer tent site
Liked Peace and quiet of the site graet fishing lovely warm welcome on arrival.
Disliked None
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great location, only most basic facilities.
Unpowered grass and gravel tent or trailer tent site
Liked Quiet location, well-kept pitches, lovely surroundings, reasonably priced.
Disliked Very hard and stony ground on our pitch, really struggled to get tent up.
Very basic facilities- just a bin that was full when I arrived and a porta-loo. If they had a washing up sink and a bigger bin I’d probably return.
Recommend to friends Visit again
As near to wild camping as you can get on a paid site.
Unpowered grass and gravel tent or trailer tent site
Liked Small site with basic facilities, as close to wild camping as possible on a campsite. Spacious pitches with seating and a fire pit. The onsite fishery is a great way to relax. The owners are friendly and have great plans for the site's expansion that will complement the facilities and add communal space.
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Location, lodge, friendly hosts, personal touches…
Highland 3 bedroom lodge
Liked Location, lodge, friendly hosts, personal touches
Disliked No wifi
Recommend to friends Visit again
Love this site but only booked because couldn't find anything else.
Unpowered grass caravan site
Liked Lovely site with nice owners
Disliked No shower/toilet block (Just a portaloo), no bins so have to take all rubbish including dog waste home, no electric hook up or water, allowed 1 dog free any additional £10 each not sure why, fishing is not included in price, no chemical waste point or grey water point and costs £30 per night.
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Features
Portable toilet
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
Lochside Holiday Park
Lochside
Station Road
Gordon
Berwickshire
Scotland
TD3 6LR
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.68559°N
2.55802°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pease Bay | 30.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Thorntonloch | 32.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Whitesands | 34.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Coldingham | 35.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Dunbar (East) | 35.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Berwick-upon-Tweed Castle & Ramparts 35.9 km
Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks & Main Guard 36.1 km
Berwick-upon-Tweed Museum and Art Gallery 36.2 km
Lindisfarne Priory 47.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Maxton, Mertoun and The River Tweed 14 km
St Cuthbert's Way - Part 2 14 km
St Boswells, The River Tweed and Dryburgh Abbey 14 km
Eildon Hills Circuit 14 km
St Cuthbert's Way - Part 1 14 km
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.
Offers
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Conditions apply - see site type section for details
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Lochside Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Lochside Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Lochside Holiday Park? Fishing Long woodland walks Wildlife History of the Scottish borders Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Lochside Holiday Park?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 12:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Lochside Holiday Park? From $41.22 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.