When can I check in and check out of Bush of Ewes?

Camping and caravan Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Bush of Ewes?

From $33.76 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Bush of Ewes

View prices & book Last booked 7 hours ago 9.8 64 reviews

Small, dog-friendly site in the Southern Uplands of Scotland
Access to the nine-mile Meikledale walk; a 45-minute drive to Carlisle
River on site for paddling; 10 minutes’ drive from a pub

Longing to stow yourself away in Scotland’s Southern Uplands for a while? You’ll have plenty of time for walking, recharging and other simple pleasures at Bush of Ewes. This dog-friendly site is set in a walkers’ haven, right at the start of the nine-mile Meikledale walk. Other hiking areas in the vicinity include the prehistoric trail at Loch Hill (five minutes’ drive) and the Langholm Hills (10 minutes). Rise and shine, fry an egg over the firepit and then take yourself for a little paddle in the river to really wake yourself up. Birds and other wildlife are frequent visitors at this peaceful site, so keep an eye out as you go along. Facilities on site include toilets and a shower. You might want to track down a Scottish castle or make your way to Carlisle (45 minutes) for a spot of sightseeing. The Lake District National Park is around an hour’s drive away too, if you fancy a day out by the lakes. The site sits on the A7, so getting about will be easy, and you won’t necessarily have to rely on your car, either, since there’s a bus stop right outside. The 95 bus goes to Langholm village (10 minutes), where there’s a small shop, a fishing lake and a pub/restaurant. Further out, Hawick (25 minutes) has a golf course, leisure centre, shops and local museum, while Canonbie (20 minutes) has a cinema and pretty stretch along the River Esk.

Site type

Open all year

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Only green chemicals are to be used in the caravan toilet and Elson point.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Zeus watching the sheep goats and chickens

Walking through the animals enclosure towards the river

Great for dog owners. Good place relax in simple countryside setting.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous May 2025

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Area is clean and pitches are spacious and well maintained. Pitches are good and even. Personnel is kind and easy to approach. There is all you need and next to active farm lots of animals to see. Affordable eggs available to buy. Toilet block is good and does the job. Close to Langholm and hiking routes. Dog park and spectacular views.

Disliked: I Iiked all but when arriving I missed the sign. It could be clearer and larger to see.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review hopefully we will see you again

Great value for money! Level pitches with lots of space!

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Tracey S. May 2025

Unpowered grass site

Liked: What a beautiful little campsite! The views are stunning, they have lambs, chickens, pigs and goats that you are allowed access to. There is a little river that would be fantastic in the warmer months for the kids! Lots of walks easily accessible. Fire pits and logs available at a good cost. Fresh eggs available to buy too!! There are 2 Toilets, 1 shower and 1 washing up facilities. The owners are very welcoming and are always on site if needed. We will definitely be returning!!!

Disliked: None!!!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean, well kept, large pitches

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Danielle M. May 2025

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Very well looked after site, all facilities clean and available, large pitches, lovely helpful owners on site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great pitch, definitely be back.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Anonymous May 2025

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Clean, free fire bins. Fresh eggs to purchase. The surroundings.

Disliked: N/a

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review, hope to see you again.

Excellent simple campsite, friendly owners, gorgeous setting

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

John H. Apr 2025

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Peaceful, sheep and lambs grazing, landscape, friendly

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review hopefully we will see you again

Loved the pitch great for walks , hard working family farm fresh…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

sylvia D. May 2025

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked: Loved the pitch great for walks , hard working family farm fresh eggs daily all facilities very clean and accessible

Disliked: The busy road

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From the manager: Thank you for your review glad you had a good time, we are moving all the electric pitches up to the camping field in the next few months to move everyone away from the road so the camping field pitches will all be optional electric,hope to see you again.

Peaceful basic campsite, excellent location. Very friendly hosts. Thoroughly recommend stopping here.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Steve G. Apr 2025

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Peaceful basic campsite, excellent location. Very friendly hosts. Thoroughly recommend stopping here.

Disliked: nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review hopefully we will see you again.

Great service and hospitality…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Vee V. Apr 2025

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Great service and hospitality

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review

Fantastic relaxed site with outstanding views and lovely family owners

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Emma S. Apr 2025

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked: Starting as we arrived we were greeted by polite and friendly owners and made to feel welcome. The facilities are basic however they were very clean & well kept with a temperature adjustable shower. Our pitches offered a great amount of space lots of room to enjoy the fantastic views and for the kids to run around playing without feel like cars were in the way or the kids were disrupting others people’s space. It is unfortunate that there is so much road noise on the electric pitches but it didn’t affect our overall experience.

A chilled out get together, for two families, is what we booked for and Bush of Ewes definitely delivered the lovely owners brought some goats and a sheep (with an Easter treat) along to caravan for the kids to meet and allowed access through the enclosures to meet all the animals, walk and reach the river. They were both happy to answer question’s and discussed animal rearing with our 14yr old who’s mapping out how ducks will fit in our garden as I type ! haha

Disliked: It’s a shame all dogs must remain on their leash however with the livestock so close I can I understand the owners need to know they are safe.
As already mentioned the traffic noise is loud, The A7 is a busy road, but this didn’t negatively impact us and I’m sure the other pitch’s deeper into field are likely not to have heard it.

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From the manager: Thank you for the great review and pictures, we are hopefully in the next couple of months running electric up into the camping field so all the pitches will be away from the road, there is a small fenced off area just next to the park where dogs can be let off the lead which is a secure area. I hope the duck adventure goes well 😊 hopefully see you again in the future

Perfect place for a short getaway. Would definitely visit again.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Apr 2025

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Peaceful little campsite, no fuss, clean and welcoming. Great for a short stay. The goats and lambs at the site were very cute and entertaining.

Disliked: Only 2 toilets. Not a major issue when the campsite is quiet but I could see it being awkward when things get busier.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review, we do have plans for the near future which includes extending the toilet block and adding electric to the pitches in the field, hope to see you again.

Features

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups 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

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Step-free access Level campground, no steep slopes Step-free or level access

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Bush of Ewes

Langholm

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG13 0HW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.22312°N
-2.98234°W

Nearest transport

Coach

8.1 km High Street

25.7 km Horse

26.4 km High Street

Rail

25.3 km Gretna Green Rail Station

26.1 km Lockerbie Rail Station

32.1 km Annan Rail Station

Ferry

28.8 km Leaplish Ferry Landing

31.1 km Belvedere Ferry Landing

32.7 km Tower Knowe 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

The city of Carlisle (45 minutes’ drive) has a well-preserved castle that must have seen some serious action during its centuries-old life in this border city. Other attractions include a stretch of Hadrian’s Wall and a medieval cathedral. After all that sightseeing, take a rest in one of several green areas along the River Eden. For outdoor activities such as watersports, cycling and horseriding, you can make a beeline for Kielder Water and Forest Park (50 minutes). There are also wooded walks, plus stargazing events organised by Kielder Observatory and birdwatching (ospreys nest here). At the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (about an hour), you can admire the mudflats in the Inner Solway Firth, stretch out on the sand dunes at Mawbray Banks or check out the boggy pools at Drumburgh Moss, which are visited by curlews, geese and skylarks, depending on the time of year.

Must see

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 24.8 km

Birdoswald Roman Fort 35.4 km

Carlisle Castle 36.4 km

Robert Burns Centre 43.9 km

Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Hadrian's Wall 47.4 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Langholm - Potholm Farm - Potholm Hill - Langholm 7.7 km

Battle of Solway Moss, 1542 24.9 km

Bakethin North Shore Circular, Kielder 25.5 km

Kielder Castle - Deadwater Fell - Kielder Stone Circular 25.6 km

Lewisburn Circular 26 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

Safety

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

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

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

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

Dogs

Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

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.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

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

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Safety

Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Pitches

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.

Dogs

The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

The campground/park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
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.

Reception

There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Admission

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

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 10 p.m..

Pitches

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

Additional terms

Only green chemicals are to be used in the caravan toilet and Elson point.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Bush of Ewes have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Bush of Ewes dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Bush of Ewes? The city of Carlisle (45 minutes’ drive) has a well-preserved castle that must have seen some serious action during its centuries-old life in this border city. Other attractions include a stretch of … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Bush of Ewes?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 11:30 a.m.

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How much does it cost to stay at Bush of Ewes? From $33.76 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.