Border Forest Caravan Park
View prices & book- 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
Site type
Tourist board rating
- 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 (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No bachelor/bachelorette 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
Reviews
Voted 82% of visitors View breakdown
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Liked: Campervan fitted pitch but we did not stay.
Disliked: Site was tired, dowdy. Toilet/shower were not nice. Toilet block smelt to high heaven of sewage for no apparent reason. Departed and checked into a pub B&B. Advised Aly of why we weren’t staying and also emailed the site to be referred to Owner
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From the manager: Please refer to our other reviews ,we find it impossible to please everyone!!!
Excellent site
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Liked: Excellent site with pitches near the river and paths Two large secure dog fields accessible from both top and bottom of site Very friendly wardens who were very welcoming and kept the site well maintaines
Disliked: Midges (not under anyone’s control) please take plenty of Smidge
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind words and review,we are really pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon Michael
Well situated with easy access to forest walks, the toilets are clean…
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Liked: Well situated with easy access to forest walks, the toilets are clean and kept well , showers are hot clean. The hosts are lovely and welcoming. All you need for a great stay.
Disliked: Showers could be updated but not an issue.
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind words,especially as you have had to endure the Midges at their worst some evenings, I suppose they are good for some purpose ,no idea what? Michael
Beautiful surroundings, spacious clean and tidy. Very friendly staff.
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Liked: Spacious, clean, well kept grounds, clean amenities, great for dog walks.
Disliked: Midgies but soon sorted with some spray
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From the manager: Thank you we are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us!
Lovely setting. Very friendly hosts. Good sized pitches. Quiet site.…
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Liked: Lovely setting. Very friendly hosts. Good sized pitches. Quiet site.
Disliked: Midges! Lots of them so beware although nothing site can do about it they do have an impact on your stay. Shower facilities could do with an update.
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Excellent stay
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Liked: Lovely quiet and peaceful site. Dog friendly. Staff very nice. Lovely walks from campsite including walk to hopelin waterfall
Disliked: No pub within walking distance
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind words of encouragement,,especially with the weather we are enduring so far this season Michael
Nice site if you don't mind the midges. Lovely staff.
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Liked: The area is beautiful and the man on reception was really helpful and nice. The view was breathtaking, we had dogs and there was so many places to walk them, the kids loved the pigs as well.
Disliked: No fault of the sites but the midges were unbearable. We tried everything but the only thing that worked was staying in the caravan from 6pm till 9am. Couldn't sit out side or you would get eaten alive. The shower block could do with an upgrade, as no hot water on the last night. The only other thing I would say is the place is looking a little "tired" the grass wasn't cut, the shower block was dirty just little things like that. But when you are paying £30 a night you would like it to be a bit cleaner.
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From the manager: Midges are part of the environmental here in Englands wilderness and are bad during wet conditions. As it rained from Wednesday 22/5 to Friday morning more or less constantly, we cannot cut the grass it would make a terrible mess. Toilets and showers are cleaned .regularly!!!
Expensive for what you get
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Liked: Good location with plenty of local walks.
Disliked: Forgot about the midges. Facilities are dated and could do with some serious updating for what you are paying. Luckily we have onboard facilities but would have expected better for £33 per night.
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From the manager: Ladies showers are dated but work ie Hot water and good pressure! Toilets by touring area new in 2016 We have invested a substantial amount Solar panels and batteries doing our bit for our Planet. Michael
Great location away from Pubs towns and people so perfect for a…
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Liked: Great location away from Pubs towns and people so perfect for a quiet break. Scenic location with plenty of wild life and walks. Touring pitches down by the river which is lovely but can be a problem with midges. Pitches hard standing are a bit narrow but are well spaced. Facilities functional and clean but a bit dated. Overhaul a great stay and a very relaxing weekend.
Disliked: Too many dogs
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From the manager: Thank you for your review. Yes one does have to like dogs if visiting us . We mainly cater for dogs and have probably the best dog walks in the land! Michael
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Liked: The site, location and the surroundings
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From the manager: Thank you Peter for your review ,pleased that you enjoyed your stay Michael
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. 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
Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Border Forest Caravan Park
Cottonshopeburnfoot
Otterburn
Northumberland
England
NE19 1TF
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.30676°N
-2.34796°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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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.
Nearest sites
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Want to know more about camping in Northumberland?
- 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
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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 R749.89 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.