When can I check in and check out of Thurston Manor?

Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Thurston Manor?

From R578.87 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Thurston Manor

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View over the site (added by manager 03 Aug 2022)

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

Dreaming of rolling hills and golden beaches, with the fringe benefits of close proximity to Edinburgh? Then feast your eyes on award-winning Thurston Manor, a former country estate near Dunbar in East Lothian. You'll find Thurston Manor at the foot of the Lammermuir Hills and near the famous East Lothian coastline. However, the temptations are not just limited to the dramatic backdrop of the Lammermuir Hills. There’s the lure of fly fishing on the site’s beautiful freshwater lake, or of relaxing in the heated pool, sauna and steam room, plus a well-equipped fitness centre and wonderful wildlife and walks in the surrounding woods. Thurston Manor has a shop, lounge bar and restaurant with free wi-fi and Sky and BT Sports and there is a great outdoor children’s play area. There is also entertainment during peak season.

Site type

Open now

Tourist board rating

Please note

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).
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Facilities/activities including access to the swimming pool, spa, sauna and entertainment are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
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 park 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, 16 Feb to Fri, 20 Dec 2024

Open from Mon, 17 Feb to Fri, 19 Dec 2025

Pitch types & availability

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (super)

6 people maximum

Ground type: Hardstanding

Pitch size: Min 8.0m width x 6.4m depth (26.2ft width x 21.0ft depth) Calculated area: 51.2m² (551.1ft²)

6 people maximum

One Motorhome or Touring caravan or Campervan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Min 8.0m width x 6.4m depth (26.2ft width x 21.0ft depth) Calculated area: 51.2m² (551.1ft²)

Ground type

Hardstanding

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Motorhome, Touring caravan, Campervan

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit
Water hook-up

Other restrictions

Gazebos not allowed
Pup tents not allowed

Arrival days

From £29 (£29) 1 night, 2 adults

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Other pitch types

Electric grass touring pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 4.3m width x 9.1m depth (14.0ft width x 30.0ft depth) Calculated area: 39.0m² (420.1ft²)

6 people maximum

One Motorhome or Touring caravan or Campervan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 4.3m width x 9.1m depth (14.0ft width x 30.0ft depth) Calculated area: 39.0m² (420.1ft²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Motorhome, Touring caravan, Campervan

Features

Electric: 10 amp included

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Other restrictions

Gazebos not allowed
Pup tents not allowed

Arrival days

From £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Overall nice site

Overall	8/10
Location	6
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	6

Anonymous Sept 2024

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (super)

Liked: It was quiet when we went in September, Kids back a school. Nice pitches. As we were in a motorhome it was good that there was a bus stop outside the site. Enjoyed our day of leaving breakfast 2 for £10. Really well cooked and presented

Disliked: We didn’t use much water so we didn’t have much grey waste., but we never saw the grey waste facility and couldn’t see it on the map of the site. So may be worth enquiring if they have one

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Would highly recommend this site

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

Anonymous Sept 2024

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (super)

Liked: Staff all friendly and helpful Shower/toilet block spotlessly clean Perfect pitch location Good value for money

Disliked: As always, on site shop a little expensive.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect staycation lovely staff one of the best sites we have visited

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Pauline B. Sept 2024

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (super)

Liked: Fantastic super pitch with all the facilities you need clean and tidy on arrival with lovely settings

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Facilities are spotless and the shop is well stocked

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

June M. Sept 2024

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (super)

Liked: Love Everything about Thurston Manor, Everyone is so helpful and Everything is so clean and kept that way

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good value site

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

Liz W. Sept 2024

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: The separate rooms with basin, and sometimes loo, for showers. Very clean facilities, tidy site.

Disliked: The location is inland and a drive away from the coast and anything off site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Miejsce 5☆, obsługa 5☆,

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

pawel s. Sept 2024

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Bylem na kilku polach namiotowych ale pierwszy raz z przyczepa . Miejsce bardzo nam sie podobalo , mila obsługa, a przede wszystkim czysto . Toalety i prysznice czyste . Sklep ,basen, bar, plac zabaw - każdy mógł znaleźć coś dla siebie . Napewno jeszcze tam wrócimy i polecam każdemu sprwdzic to miejsce - nie będziecie żałować 5☆/5

Disliked: Za krotki pobyt. Tylko weekend. Pogoda trochę niedopisala ale to nie wina obiektu .

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Overall a decent stay.

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

Kate J. Aug 2024

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: The site was clean and well designed. Easy to find straight off A1. Shower block was clean and well equipped.

Disliked: The fan from the main building was very noisy when on the pitches on the top of the hill. It sounded like a plane coming in to land. Serving staff in the restaurant could have been a little more interested in their job.

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Pitches were close together having said that it was a last…

Overall	6/10
Location	8
Value for money	4
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	4

simon h. Aug 2024

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Pitches were close together having said that it was a last minute booking as a half way stop so was good enough

Disliked: Quite pricey for what we usually pay

Recommend to friends Visit again

Dirextions to pitch were easy to follow. First time using our motorhome so…

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

Margaret M. Aug 2024

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Dirextions to pitch were easy to follow. First time using our motorhome so found set up easy to follow. Facilities were clean Entertainment and leisure facilities were good.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clubhouse good…

Overall	8/10
Location	6
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	6

Anonymous Sept 2024

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (super)

Liked: Clubhouse good

Disliked: The hard standing pitch where we were felt like we were on a car park. No view and gravel everywhere, quite untidy. Other areas of the park looked a lot nicer.

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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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Local produce 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

Forest Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

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 nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

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

35.5 km Golden Square

36.5 km Heriot Rd End

Rail

5.4 km Dunbar Rail Station

20 km North Berwick Rail Station

20.8 km Drem Rail Station

Ferry

45.9 km Leith Newhaven Harbour 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

You won’t find yourselves thirsting for action at Thurston Manor; there are lots of inspiring places to visit in East Lothian, Berwickshire and beyond. Peer at the puffins and gawk at the gannets at the Scottish Seabird Centre - you can zoom in on the nesting colonies on the islands (including Bass Rock, home to a gobsmacking 150,000 gannets) using the Centre’s interactive live cameras, or zoom off on a boat trip to see them in the flesh/feathers, along with grey seals and dolphins if you’re lucky. For more fresh air fun, there are clifftop walks, castle ruins, picnicking and pony trekking across the grassland, woods and salt marshes at John Muir Country Park in nearby Dunbar. Or you could go for a clamber around Tantallon Castle, a majestic fourteenth century stronghold in a photogenic location atop the cliffs overlooking the Firth of Forth and Bass Rock. Not to mention the magnificent golf courses, fishing, horse riding, yachting and water sports in the surrounding area. Whisky lovers will definitely want to make a pilgrimage to the nearby Glenkinchie Distillery, which has an excellent visitor centre and guided tours as well as tastings (and a discount in the shop is included in the very reasonable entrance fee). Last but not least, the brilliant and bonny city of Edinburgh is only 25 miles away.....

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

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

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.

Safety

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

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 42 day(s) of arrival.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Extras

Entertainment passes are included in the rate.
Facilities/activities including access to the swimming pool, spa, sauna and entertainment are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

Arrivals and departures

If the reception is closed on arrival, please check in at the Security.

Changes to your holiday

Modifications are subject to a £10,00 (R238,28) fee.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

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

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

General

Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.

Reception

Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Safety

Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Arrivals and departures

The park will send you further check-in information 7 day(s) before your arrival.

Dogs

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).

General

This campground/park does have a catch-and-return fishing policy in place.

Admission

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

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Additional terms

Fishing permits are available from reception at a cost of £14.00 per session. Fly fishing only is permitted. A maximum of three fish may be taken per session.

The sauna and steam room are currently closed.

Payment terms

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Thurston Manor have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Thurston Manor dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Thurston Manor? You won’t find yourselves thirsting for action at Thurston Manor; there are lots of inspiring places to visit in East Lothian, Berwickshire and beyond. Peer at the puffins and gawk at the … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Thurston Manor?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Depart by: noon

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How much does it cost to stay at Thurston Manor? From R578.87 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.