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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65Tourist board rating
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.
- 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 campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- The sauna and steam room are currently closed.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 13 Feb to
Open from Sat, 13 Feb to
Open from Sun, 13 Feb to
This site is a member of Verdant Parks group.
Pitch types & availability
3 
Powered grass caravan site
6 people maximum 
8.6/10
192 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4.3m width × 9.1m depth (39m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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- 3
Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site (super)
6 people maximum 8.3/10
80 reviews Ground type: Concrete slab
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
A spacious, tidy campsite with good facilities and helpful staff. On-site shop, restaurant, pool and playground popular. Some noise, dated bits, and weak WiFi noted. Management's addressing issues like dogs, noise and upkeep.
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Will not be back.
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Powered grass caravan site
Liked Spacious spaces to pitch. That’s it!
Disliked Overall the place looks rundown. The majority of the arcades for the kids were broken and the ones that were working you couldn’t get any change as that was broken. Unfriendly staff. Dirty toilets
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Friendly staff, great location, improvements needed in entertainment
Powered grass caravan site
Liked Swimming pool was really nice and the pool team where really helpful, the park had obviously been recently re done which was great and the shop is very well stocked and not expensive. The site is obviously updating parts as the showers were good but what has been done is not good.
Disliked When we arrived there was no signage to let you know where to go meaning we went the wrong way with a tourer, the pitch we were allocated was extremely steep needing 8 blocks under the rear of the van to get it level and getting on to the pitch is super tight with a large rock preventing spinning in, thank God for the motor mover. Not much for the kids to do arcade very dated and change machines broken so the kids couldn't play, pool table ripped all just felt a bit run down.
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One of the best sites we have visited. Will defo be returning.
Powered grass caravan site
Liked Great pitches, great facilities, great food & reasonable prices. Kids loved the new park. Showers are clean & well laid out.
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review Amy. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the pitches, facilities, food and reasonable prices, and that the children loved the new park. It’s great to know the showers and overall experience met your expectations.
Best wishes, Team Verdant
Leaving.…
Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site (super)
Liked Leaving.
Disliked Pitches not as described.
Old and dated club house.
Very unhelpful staff.
Damage to our property!
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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear about your disappointment, particularly regarding the pitch description, condition of the clubhouse, staff experience and the damage to your property. This is not the experience we aim to provide, please contact us directly to discuss any aspect of your stay further.
Best wishes, Team Verdant
Excellent place to stay
Powered grass caravan site
Liked Plenty of room for parking up
Disliked Not really nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your review Ian. We’re pleased to hear you appreciated the ample space for parking and that there was nothing to dislike during your stay.
Best wishes, Team Verdant
Ok site needs some improvements
Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site (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 caravan site
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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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear you found the campsite clean, well looked after and enjoyed your stay. We’re sorry to hear the situation with other guests’ children playing football nearby caused some annoyance and appreciate you sharing this with us.
Best wishes, Team Verdant
Excellent site.
Powered grass caravan site
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 caravan site
Liked Clean well maintained site. Food was good, nice selection of spaces to sit with drinks. Staff very helpful.
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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…
Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site (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
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce 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
Budget/backpacker Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for caravans 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, 7 August 2026 – Friday, 7 August 2026)
Edinburgh, Scotland 45.7 km
- Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (Friday, 7 August 2026 – Friday, 7 August 2026)
East Calder, Scotland 45.9 km
- Alfred Dunhill Links Championship (Thursday, 1 October 2026 – Thursday, 1 October 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 moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Thurston Manor? From $57.53 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.