Lochside Holiday Park
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- Peaceful site at a fishery in the Berwickshire village of Gordon
- Kelso 15 minutes' drive away; 20 minutes to Melrose or Scott's View
- Access to lake stocked with carp, perch, trout, eels and other species
Campground type
This park has no on-site shower facilities.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Facilities/activities including fishing tickets are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 20 or over.
- Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
- Units heavier than 7500 kg are not allowed.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass and gravel
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
View prices & bookPrimitive grass travel trailer campsite
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 50m²
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
View prices & bookPrimitive gravel travel trailer campsite
5 people maximum
Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 50m²
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
View prices & bookThe Box on-site trailer
2 people maximum
Arrival daysFrom £45 (£45)
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Highland 3 bedroom lodge
5 people maximum 3 bedrooms
Dimensions: 124.7ft width × 65.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom £150 (£150)
View prices & bookCherry Lodge 1 bedroom cabin
2 people maximum 1 bedroom
Arrival daysFrom £220 (£220)
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Reviews
92% would recommend this campground to a friend
85% would stay here again
What customers say
This site offers a stunning, peaceful location with beautiful views, ideal for families and fishing. Campsites are generally level and well-kept, and guests praise the friendly, helpful owners. While some found the facilities basic, with only a spotless portable toilet and limited waste disposal, many appreciated the 'wild camping' ethos and reasonable pricing. Future plans for expansion are noted positively.
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Stunning location.…
Highland 3 bedroom lodge
Liked Stunning location.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Our family had our first camping experience today, and it was fantastic! The…
Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Our family had our first camping experience today, and it was fantastic!
The staff were excellent — they checked in on us regularly and made us feel very welcome. They were also incredibly understanding and supportive when we had an issue with our car tyre. We really appreciated their kindness and help. Thank you for making our first camping trip such a positive experience!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great place quiet, clean and no fuss.
Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked The wild ethos and how helpful and easy going the wardens were.
Disliked N/A
Recommend to friends Visit again
Looking forward to returning once the site has more facilities.
Primitive grass travel trailer campsite
Liked The view to the Loch. Friendliness of the owners.
Level grass pitch.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely place so peaceful and a nice family environment we will definitely…
Primitive grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Lovely place so peaceful and a nice family environment we will definitely be back. There is nothing negative to say about this place was perfect for us.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Will definitely return soon
Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Peace and quiet of the site graet fishing lovely warm welcome on arrival.
Disliked None
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great location, only most basic facilities.
Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Quiet location, well-kept pitches, lovely surroundings, reasonably priced.
Disliked Very hard and stony ground on our pitch, really struggled to get tent up.
Very basic facilities- just a bin that was full when I arrived and a porta-loo. If they had a washing up sink and a bigger bin I’d probably return.
Recommend to friends Visit again
As near to wild camping as you can get on a paid site.
Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Small site with basic facilities, as close to wild camping as possible on a campsite. Spacious pitches with seating and a fire pit. The onsite fishery is a great way to relax. The owners are friendly and have great plans for the site's expansion that will complement the facilities and add communal space.
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Location, lodge, friendly hosts, personal touches…
Highland 3 bedroom lodge
Liked Location, lodge, friendly hosts, personal touches
Disliked No wifi
Recommend to friends Visit again
Love this site but only booked because couldn't find anything else.
Primitive grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Lovely site with nice owners
Disliked No shower/toilet block (Just a portaloo), no bins so have to take all rubbish including dog waste home, no electric hook up or water, allowed 1 dog free any additional £10 each not sure why, fishing is not included in price, no chemical waste point or grey water point and costs £30 per night.
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Features
Portable toilet
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
Lochside Holiday Park
Lochside
Station Road
Gordon
Berwickshire
Scotland
TD3 6LR
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.68559°N
2.55802°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Pease Bay | 19.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Thorntonloch | 20 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Whitesands | 21.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Coldingham | 21.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Dunbar (East) | 22 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Berwick-upon-Tweed Castle & Ramparts 22.3 mi
Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks & Main Guard 22.5 mi
Berwick-upon-Tweed Museum and Art Gallery 22.5 mi
Lindisfarne Priory 29.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Maxton, Mertoun and The River Tweed 8.7 mi
St Cuthbert's Way - Part 2 8.7 mi
St Boswells, The River Tweed and Dryburgh Abbey 8.7 mi
Eildon Hills Circuit 8.7 mi
St Cuthbert's Way - Part 1 8.7 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.
Offers
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Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Lochside Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Lochside Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Lochside Holiday Park? Fishing Long woodland walks Wildlife History of the Scottish borders Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Lochside Holiday Park?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 12:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Lochside Holiday Park? From $26.90 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.