How much does it cost to stay at Border Forest Caravan Park?

From €39.29 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Border Forest Caravan Park

View prices & book Last booked 20 hours ago 9.1 280 reviews

Riverside pitches (added by manager 18 Aug 2022)

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

If you have a canine adventurer, prepare to bring them here. A barkingly high amount of woofsome walkies are available in the area surrounding Otterburn's dog-friendly Border Forest Caravan Park, for it has direct access from its bridge over the burn to the mighty Kielder Forest and the Pennine Way. Collar a stay here forthwith... Its location and its amicable, quiet and family-friendly feel make Border Forest Caravan Park a popular place for Northumberland stays. Its amenities are cleanly kept and include ladies' and gents' showers with free hot water, plus toilets and washing-up facilities in the park's centre. (It's worth noting that from time to time during the summer months pesky midges make an appearance, so it's worth packing your repellents.) As Border Forest is a quiet park, there's no shop or club on site, but a small supermarket is a short drive away. The local village Otterburn has a café, pubs, shops and a tourist information centre.

Site type

Open all year

Tourist board rating

Please note

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.
Tents are not accepted at this park.

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

Pitch types & availability

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

4 people maximum

Ground type: Hardstanding

Pitch size: Max 3.0m width x 10.0m depth (9.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 30.0m² (322.9ft²)

4 people maximum

Awnings can be a maximum size 3 metres.

One Motorhome or Touring caravan or Campervan allowed per pitch

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

Pitch size

Max 3.0m width x 10.0m depth (9.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 30.0m² (322.9ft²)

Ground type

Hardstanding

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Motorhome, Touring caravan, Campervan

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 4 included, 4 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Other restrictions

Gazebos not allowed

Arrival days

From £33 (£33) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Will definitely be staying there again

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Anonymous Sept 2024

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Location is amazing. Right on a river with access to great walks up the hills. Site owners really friendly and helpful. Great phone and tv reception if you need it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review!

The location is stunning with wonderful access to the Pennine Way and…

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Mary G. Sept 2024

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: The location is stunning with wonderful access to the Pennine Way and various trails through the forests. Dogs are more than catered for with a lovely running field dedicated for their use. The site has 10 pitches for tourers and motorhomes with the rest of the site dedicated to statics. The pitches are narrow, but that wasn't an issue for us having no children or animals to accomodate. The grounds are maintained as weather permits, but were absolutely fine during our stay despite the rain. The shower blocks, though dated, are cleaned regularly (can't help people treading in grass or mud in-between cleans) and maintained. The women's shower I used was lovely and warm with two drains to ensure it drains well, a toilet and sink set away from the shower, clothing hooks, and has grab rails for those who need them. The staff are friendly and welcoming as are the static owners. We definitely recommend a stay at Border Forest...oh and the stars were absolutely AMAZING which was facilitated by minimal light pollution around the site so take your torch - we all have one on our phones. Thanks for a lovely stay and we will certainly see you again soon.

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From the manager: Thank you for your report review , we do appreciate positive feed back ,it helps our efforts to get the balance right!

Peaceful Friendly staff Clean toilets Amazing scenery…

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Anonymous Sept 2024

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Peaceful Friendly staff Clean toilets Amazing scenery

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We are pleased you enjoyed your recent visit.

Perfect site. Lovely walks for the dogs. Peaceful and the owners allow…

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Anonymous Sept 2024

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Perfect site. Lovely walks for the dogs. Peaceful and the owners allow bbqs and fires at night (off the grass)

Disliked: Midges were a pain but bearable

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful area to stay, don't forget the bug spray.

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Craig T. Sept 2024

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: A very warm welcome upon arrival, and we were free to pick a pitch we liked. Beautiful surroundings and far enough away from the A68 to be peaceful. They have a designated dog walking area which was appreciated. In the evening we borrowed a dvd from the kitchen and had a movie night.

Disliked: Unfortunately, the issue with midges was the deal breaker. With good weather and no breeze they were unrelenting. We were bitten constantly and the campervan was full of bugs overnight. We headed home after staying one night instead of the planned two. It's a shame because the site itself is lovely.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Sorry about the midges, they have been a pain this WET summer they love damp still weather. Virtually gone now till next June

Friendly owners, staff and holiday residents.

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Anonymous Aug 2024

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Marvellous setting and the site lovingly run. Will definitely return

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you. for your kind review and understanding of our park and surrounding,we do try to blend in naturally as much as possible. Michael

Lovely site

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victoria G. Aug 2024

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Clean, secure quiet site. Staff very friendly. Great site for a quite get away to get away from it all to walk or cycle. Has a great dog walking area.

Disliked: Toilet block was a bit dated but worked for us.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely site with clean facilities, great walks and easy access.

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Nicola M. Sept 2024

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Such a lovely site, good facilities, great views. Two lovely dog walks on site with picnic benches/seats if you want to take a break and take in the lovely views. Two toilet blocks one with showers.A lovely quiet site, ideally situated to explore Northumberland and Scotland.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review and appreciation!

If you want piece and quiet this is for you

Overall	10/10
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Accommodation	8
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Paul S. Aug 2024

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Quiet and peaceful Fantastic views Great walks from site Excellent electric hook up Plenty water points Plenty dog poo bins Owner very pleasant

Disliked: Midggies bite hard

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again soon Michael

Lovely site, great location.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
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Paula M. Aug 2024

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Lovely site, great location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

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

0.1 km Cottonshopeburnfoot

0.4 km Cottonshopeburnfoot

2.1 km Village road

Rail

37 km Bardon Mill Rail Station

37.5 km Haydon Bridge Rail Station

38.4 km Haltwhistle Rail Station

Ferry

16.2 km Belvedere Ferry Landing

16.6 km Tower Knowe Ferry Landing

18.1 km Leaplish Ferry Landing

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

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 be found, and the forest is also home to Kielder Castle, piles of walking and cycling trails, and Kielder Observatory (this is top stargazing territory too). Also in the forest, mosey along to the reservoir Kielder Water and Leaplish Waterside Park to hire fishing and pleasure boats, hide in the red squirrel hide, walk on water or try other activities like archery, crossbows, sea scooters or gymnastics. Within easy driving distance of the site are famed Northumberland and Scottish Borders attractions like the budget-friendly Jedforest farm and animal park with native and exotic species and Mary Queen of Scots' House, both at Jedburgh 25 minutes away; Alnwick Castle and Hadrian's Wall (about an hour, and both also rather mighty); 19th-century Cragside House (45 minutes' drive), and the first-class Holy Island of Lindisfarne off the Northumberland coast (an hour and a half). Clay pigeon shooting is also available locally.

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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Occupancy

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).

Dogs

Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: £25.00 (€28.69) damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.

General

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.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..

Reception

Reception is open from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. between 20/04 and 15/10.
Reception is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. between 15/10 and 20/04.

Occupancy

Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

Tents are not accepted at this park.

General

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.

Dogs

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).

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 6 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Pitches

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

Hired accommodation

Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of £25.00 (€29.92) will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Additional terms

Shared kitchen facilities at the bottom of the park are closed between the end of November and the end of March due to freezing temperatures.

The shower/toilet block at the top of the park (a three-minute walk from the touring pitches) is open all year round.

Low season (1 Nov to 31 March) check-in strictly between 2pm and 7pm. The site reception and barrier close at 7pm.

High season (1 April to 31 October) check-in strictly between 2pm-8pm. The site reception and barrier close at 8pm.

Payment terms

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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
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 €39.29 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.