Border Forest Caravan Park
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- Dog-friendly park with direct access to Kielder Forest and Pennine Way
- A 15-minute drive from Otterburn and 25 to Jedburgh
- Well-kept amenities with plenty of free hot water
Site type
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4Tourist 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. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- 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.
- This is a very quiet family-run park - there is no shop or club on site. No single-sex parties or under-25s accepted via Pitchup.com. The shower/toilet block at the top of the park (a three-minute walk from the touring pitches) is open all year round.
Languages spoken
English
9/10
Reviews
90% would recommend this site to a friend
87% would stay here again
What customers say
A peaceful, dog-friendly site in stunning Northumberland. Perfect for walkers with direct routes from the campsite. Staff are friendly, facilities are clean and well-kept (though a bit dated), and there are great dog walking areas. Enjoy tranquil escapes, views, and dark skies, but watch out for midges.
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Location perfect quiet on the edge…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Location perfect quiet on the edge Keilder by little stream for dog
Owners so friendly
Meet the lovely Rita the pig on her walk around site 👍
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Excellent site, peaceful, very clean with lovely friendly staff
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked First ever trip in our camper and couldn't have picked a better site. So peaceful and beautiful pitches overlooking the river. The owners are lovely and have thought of everything, the pitches are close to fresh water supply, toilets (very clean) and a kitchen with a microwave, vacuum and books or dvd's to borrow. Shower block a little further away but still very close. Grey water and toilet waste disposal also close by. They also have a dog wash area which isn't a surprise as this site is definitely set up with your four legged friend in mind. As well as the river for your dog (and you) to swim in, there's also an amazing dog walk area with ponds (i think you can swim here too if you wish), picnic benches and plenty of dog waste bins around the site. There are also so many lovely walks in the area as well as being right on the Pennine Way and on a night time you can enjoy the beautiful dark skies. Can't wait to visit again.
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review
Excellent site with friendly staff.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked A really peaceful setting with amazing walks from the back of the site. Perfect for staying with dogs as it has a large secure field for them to run in. We stayed on the pitch next to the river and enjoyed watching the wildlife, including a kingfishers, every morning. Everyone was really friendly and made you feel very welcome. It is a very well run site and exceptionally clean site.
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From the manager: Thank you for your comments
Loved it!
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Lovely quiet spot near a running stream.
Proper out of the way location, just what we wanted…all services close at hand.
Nice clean and warm showers.
Separate toilets ( look new inside)
Owners are very very helpful!
Will definitely return..
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you
Fantastic stay
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked The whole site from start to finish was brilliant. We met the owner and he was so informative
Once we pitched up we enjoyed an idyllic holiday from start to finish
The dog walking areas are soo well thought out and my fur babies loved it
Close to otternurn and Bellingham. The black bull in Bellingham does amazing food and the premier shop in otter burn is super helpful
Disliked Absolutely nothing
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From the manager: It was a pleasure to meet you, so pleased you all enjoyed your visit.
Michael
If you want peace and quiet, this is the place to be.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Loved the peace and quiet of the campsite, it was in a beautiful area and there were plenty of walks around the site, also with it being in the ‘dark skies’ area, it was great to see so many stars at night. The owners were very friendly and helpful.
Toilets, showers and a washing up area in a little kitchen, which had a microwave, vacuum cleaner, mop and bucket, provided. Everything you could need to make your camping experience enjoyable.
Disliked Midgies!!! But that was not the campsites fault 😂
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From the manager: Hope to see you again 5
Truly a place to switch off, enjoy the views and recharge.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Location! Amazing views and several hiking options directly from site. Enormous dog walking area with river access, dogs loved it! The site is tranquil in its own right, so you can happily spend time by the riverside, enjoying a book right at your own pitch. Warm welcome from Michael and his team. Couldn’t do enough.
Disliked Not a dislike as this is truly a, getting away from it place. Therefore need to be prepared with food and drink ahead of arrival, nothing local.
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A really peaceful pleasant stay at this gem of a caravan site!
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Walks from the campsite (no need to drive once parked up if you don't want too!)
Warm showers and clean facilities
Dog walking field was great
Friendly staff
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From the manager: Pleased you enjoyed your visit
A great site in a fantastic location. Recommended.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked This site is all about the location, in a very quiet part of Northumberland close to hills, forests, and a river. Lots of wildlife, too. The touring pitches are all well located. Loads of hikes and cycle routes nearby. Friendly staff and owners.
Disliked Very little to dislike. The washrooms and showers are a bit tired but they are clean and work fine. Nothing to complain about.
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Nice and quiet…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Nice and quiet
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
BMX track 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 Wild swimmingAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. 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 Peaceful Remote location 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 nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitchNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Border Forest Caravan Park
Cottonshopeburnfoot
Otterburn
Northumberland
England
NE19 1TF
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.30676°N
2.34796°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warkworth | 48 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Cragside House, Gardens and Estate 29.3 km
Housesteads Roman Fort 32.7 km
Chesters Roman Fort 33.7 km
Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Hadrian's Wall 35.1 km
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens 38.3 km
National Trust
Cragside 28.9 km
Wallington 30.1 km
Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 32.9 km
Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 37.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Byrness - Chew Green - Browne Knowe 1.2 km
High Rochester - Ridley Crag Circular 6 km
NORTHUMBERLAND 8.2 km
Blindburn - Chew Green - Pennine Way Circular 10.3 km
Blindburn Bridge - Windy Gyle Circular 10.6 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 Border Forest Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Border Forest Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Border Forest Caravan Park? Kielder Forest is indeed mighty: this is the biggest human-made woodland in England and covers 250 acres. Roe deer roam here, many an archaeological feature and Site of Special Scientific Interest can … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Border Forest Caravan Park?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon Check-in times in low season (1 November to 31 March): 2pm to 7pm
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Reception and barrier will close at 7pm.
Check-in times in mid and high season (1 April to 31 October): 2pm to 8pm
Reception and barrier will close at 8pm.
Check-out by 12pm all year round. - How much does it cost to stay at Border Forest Caravan Park? From €76.24 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.