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
Campground type
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4Tourist 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).
- Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
- 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 bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not 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
Campsite types & availability
8.9/10
Reviews
89% would recommend this campground to a friend
86% would stay here again
What customers say
Quiet, well-kept site in gorgeous rural setting. Ideal for hikes and stargazing. Guests rave about the friendly owners, great dog facilities, and clean loos, though some find them a bit dated. Near Kielder Forest and Pennine Way. Remote, so bring supplies. Midges can bother you if it's warm.
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Not worth £40 a night. Daylight robbery.
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Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked The dog walk from the caravan park. Watching the birds on the trees.
Disliked I’ll try and brief!
1) No map provided of the site.
2) No signage to show where Elsan, waste water and drinking water is.
3) No water available at point of Elsan. Had to use empty bottles and make numerous trips to and from a working tap. Not particularly hygienic or safe due to ice under foot.
4) Both the toilets and shower next to the touring caravan pitches were closed until spring next year. We were told that this is to reduce the risk of pipes becoming frozen and bursting.
5) The touring caravan pitches were the furthest away from toilet and shower facilities that were open.
6) We had to ask for the road into the caravan site to be gritted due to it being frozen and safety when leaving whilst towing our caravan.
7) The path, road and grass on the site were icy and frozen for most of our stay. Obviously that can’t be avoided but, again, there was no grit available for people to use.
8) The woman’s toilet and shower area was quite possibly I’ve ever seen. Definitely one where I would always use my crocs to shower in!
9) Sharp edges to a crown in the shower - see photo.
10) The floor under the mat, which is outside of shower, was moving. Pulled back mat and saw cover which was rusty and unstable.
11) Think the rest of the photos speak for themselves……
12) Not worth £40 a night.
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From the manager: As I have reported previously
WE ARE A MARMITE SITE EITHER VISITORS LOVE IT HERE ,OR HATE IT!!!!
Please read our previous positive 9 reviews !
We are a very rural site ,no club or shop and we try to merge with our beautiful surroundings.
Being nearly a thousand feet above sea level,if there is snow and frost we will get it.Which we did at the time of this report
Michael
Good stay
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked In countryside
Good fascilities
Quiet
walks from site
Disliked Nothing
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Quiet site, clean, well kept site…
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Quiet site, clean, well kept site and facilities. Friendly staff.
Disliked Nothing
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Great! Definitely going again
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Beautiful Views. Great location for walking and exploring the forest. Great hosts. Clean site and facilities
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From the manager: Thank you for your review.
I hope Ali paid you well for your comments re feedback?
Pleasant site but facilities are in need of updating in our opinion.
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Quite site. Good location. Friendly staff. Water and toilets close to pitches.
Plenty of hot water for shower.
Disliked Showers at other end of site.
No heating in shower block.
Facilities are quite dated now.
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Nice peaceful site on the edge…
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Nice peaceful site on the edge of Kielder Forrest. Friendly welcome from owner
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Excellent pit stop
Camping pod (backpacker, no cars)
Liked Friendly welcome. Perfect location. Nice warm and clean pod. Hot and clean showers!
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Friendly staff, easy to find. …
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Friendly staff, easy to find. Good hot water, toilets and small kitchen area next to the touring pitches. Everything clean and tidy.
It's really, really dark at night😁
Disliked Shower block could have been warmer (it's mid October, so quite chilly). As others have stated, it's a little dated.
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From the manager: Thank you pleased you enjoyed your stay!
Heating in the showers , it’s still summer , I haven’t put my vest on yet! I am trying to toughen up you youngsters and save the Planet
Perfect quiet getaway .
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked We loved everything. Management were pleasant and helpful. Being wheelchair dependant, our tourer is adapted for my special needs, but hubby tells me that the toilets and showers were pristine. The road surfaces and pitches were all smooth enough to allow me to access the whole park, and even venture a fair distance outside of the park, to look at and enjoy time by the river. Many camp sites are deep in gravel, which is no go for wheelchairs, walking frames . Peace and quiet, lots of bird song. The perfect place for walkers, dog owners, bird watchers and people like me who love to just sit around, doing nothing very much. We'll be back.xx
Disliked I'm sure that rainy weather was the culprit, but if the grass had been a little shorter along the path to the bridge, I would have been able to venture further. I did meet one lady who had a complaint. She said that her dogs would be going home an inch shorter than when they arrived, because they've never walked so much or had so much fun in their lives.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review ,we are so pleased that you want to return for another visit, hopefully the weather will be better.
Re your comments about the grass along the bridleway , I will look into what we might be able to do. .
Michael
Ps on your next visit ask us about access to the dog walking area at top of the park
friendly staff and we were made very welcome
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked beautiful views, quiet and relaxing
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
BMX track Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at siteNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
Border Forest Caravan Park
Cottonshopeburnfoot
Otterburn
Northumberland
England
NE19 1TF
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
55.30676°N
2.34796°W
Nearest transport
Bus
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 | 29.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Cragside House, Gardens and Estate 18.2 mi
Housesteads Roman Fort 20.3 mi
Chesters Roman Fort 20.9 mi
Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Hadrian's Wall 21.8 mi
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens 23.8 mi
National Trust
Cragside 18 mi
Wallington 18.7 mi
Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 20.4 mi
Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 23.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Byrness - Chew Green - Browne Knowe 0.7 mi
High Rochester - Ridley Crag Circular 3.8 mi
NORTHUMBERLAND 5.1 mi
Blindburn - Chew Green - Pennine Way Circular 6.4 mi
Blindburn Bridge - Windy Gyle Circular 6.6 mi
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?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon On-park 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 $52.77 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.