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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8
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65Tourist board rating
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No bachelor/bachelorette 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.
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park 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 Fri, Feb 13 to
Open from Sat, Feb 13 to
Open from Sun, Feb 13 to
This site is a member of Verdant Parks group.
Pitch types & availability
3 
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum 
8.6/10
189 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4.3m width × 9.1m depth (39m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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- 3
FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (super)
6 people maximum 8.3/10
80 reviews Ground type: Cement/asphalt
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 6.4m depth (51.2m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Reviews
83% would recommend this site to a friend
80% would stay here again
What customers say
Large, well-kept site with roomy pitches, clean washrooms and showers. On-site shop, restaurant, pool, and play area were big hits. Noise, older facilities, and spotty Wi-Fi were mentioned. Manager’s replies show ongoing work on issues like dog mess, noise, and upkeep.
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FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (super)
Liked Leaving.
Disliked Pitches not as described.
Old and dated club house.
Very unhelpful staff.
Damage to our property!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent place to stay
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Plenty of room for parking up
Disliked Not really nothing
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Ok site needs some improvements
FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (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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From the manager: Thanks for your feedback Sue! We're glad you enjoyed the spacious, level pitch and the nice bar area. Sorry to hear the shower and toilet block needs updating, and that there was no hot water in the dishwashing area — we appreciate you highlighting this and will pass it on to the team.
Best wishes, Team Verdant
Nice site,clean toilets & shower block
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Clean campsite well looked after
Disliked Not campsite owners fault ,some guests children decided to set football pitch up on empty pitches next to our motorhome wife found it annoying
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Excellent site.
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Great site, has shop, centre ect.
Disliked Play park was closed and I specifically booked for this. Likely be reopened soon.
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From the manager: Thanks for your review Louise! We're glad you enjoyed the site and its facilities. Sorry the play park was closed during your stay, especially as you'd booked for that — it should be reopening soon.
Best wishes, Team Verdant
Clean well maintained site. Food was…
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Clean well maintained site. Food was good, nice selection of spaces to sit with drinks. Staff very helpful.
Recommend to friends Visit again
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…
FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (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
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
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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From the manager: Thanks so much Miss S! We're delighted you love the site — especially the pool, the activities for the kids, the friendly team, and the great food. Wonderful to hear there was nothing you disliked.
Best wishes, Team Verdant
Everything…
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Everything
Recommend to friends Visit again
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…
FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (super)
Liked Been here before we really enjoyed our time.
Recommend to friends Visit again
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
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Thurston Manor
Innerwick
Dunbar
Lothian
Scotland
EH42 1SA
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (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 | 3.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Thorntonloch | 4.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Dunbar (East) | 5.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Dunbar (Belhaven) | 7.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Pease Bay | 8.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks & Main Guard 35.5 km
Berwick-upon-Tweed Museum and Art Gallery 35.6 km
Berwick-upon-Tweed Castle & Ramparts 35.8 km
Palace of Holyroodhouse 44.2 km
Our Dynamic Earth 44.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Deuchrie – Beltondod (Dunbar Common) 9.3 km
Abbey St Bathans - Edin's Hall Broch - Abbey St Bathans 12.7 km
St Abb's Head - St Abbs - Coldingham Bay - Eyemouth - Coldingham 21.1 km
FIDRA (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 23/08/1988) 23.5 km
Stobshiel – Lammer Law – Longyester 24.1 km
Local events
- Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Friday, August 7, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026)
Edinburgh, Scotland 45.7 km
- Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (Friday, August 7, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026)
East Calder, Scotland 45.9 km
- Alfred Dunhill Links Championship (Thursday, October 1, 2026 – Thursday, October 1, 2026)
St Andrews, Scotland 47.6 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.
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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 moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon On-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Thurston Manor? From $46.04 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.