Beirhope Alpacas

View prices & book 10 15 reviews
Campfire
View of the alpaca paddocks from poppy's pitch
Poppy's pitch
Phil's patch

  • Rural dog-friendly Scottish borders site with alpacas and hill views
  • A 25-minute drive from St Cuthbert’s Way and Floors Castle
  • Alpaca treks, barbecues, firepits, firewood and refreshments available
Alpacas for neighbours, hills for views and the Scottish border around 14 miles away… that’s the setup at Beirhope Alpacas. Things are rather relaxing in this very rural part of Scotland in the Kale Valley. Still, this Scottish borders site is only 50 minutes’ drive from Berwick-upon-Tweed and an hour from Eyemouth when you want to trade in the hills for the Berwickshire coast. Over the border are Northumberland National Park (half an hour’s drive away) and Kielder Forest Park (an hour) for outdoorsy pursuits like hiking, biking and watersports. You may want to warm up first by getting involved with alpaca trekking activities on site. After all, since the friendly alpacas share the site, it’s likely you’ll want to greet them properly. On base, landscapes include a peaceful woodland where you’ll be able to peek out towards Thowliestane Hill (another ripe walking location with an Iron Age hillfort, 10 minutes’ walk away). You might be able to hear the trickle of a nearby stream in the day, or at night, set your eyes on spectacular night skies – a head torch may come in handy for the dark. Facilities-wise, this dog-friendly site has shared toilet and bucket showers, as well as additional extras that are available to purchase. This could be a hot or cold brew, a barbecue, firepit and firewood or basic refreshments. Wheelbarrows are also provided, making it easier to get from the car park to your pitch. When it’s time to collect bigger supplies or try some Scottish fare at a local restaurant or pub, Jedburgh is the closest place to do so, 15 minutes’ drive to the west of the site.

Site type

Tent pitches 6
Open now
Opens 19 May
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. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 19 May to

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

  • 100%
    10
  • 0%
    9
  • 0%
    8
  • 0%
    7
  • 0%
    6
  • 0%
    5
  • 0%
    4
  • 0%
    3
  • 0%
    2
  • 0%
    1

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

Reviews page 1 of 2
Arrival date (latest first)

Absolutely brilliant wee campsite!

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Phil's Patch non-electric grass tent pitch (four person)

Liked Awesome place. Lovely pitches, great vibes and beautiful views

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Exceeded all expectations

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Emma W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Poppy's non-electric grass tent pitch (two person)

Liked We absolutely couldn’t fault our stay. Pitches are really well spaced so we were able to say hi to our neighbours and be polite but still have privacy. The site is beautiful with some surprising amenities such as a covered seat for a glass of wine (under construction). There is a stock of items such as ketchup, pesto, fire logs and the such which can be picked up and paid for at the end of your stay. We booked this site as it was a well placed stopover for onward travels, but next year it will be a holiday spot!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was lovely and quiet…

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Sam's Super non-electric grass tent pitch (private bathroom amenities)

Liked It was lovely and quiet

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything. Beautiful scenery. Amazing campsite. Alpacas were gorgeous. …

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating
Nicola G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Woodland Wonder non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (six person, woodland, pet friendly)

Liked Everything. Beautiful scenery. Amazing campsite. Alpacas were gorgeous. Felt very much out in the wilderness as you went down miles of lanes to reach it. We had the dog section which was perched on a slight hill in the trees. Was honoured to see cold tits and jackdaws feeding there chicks. Owners were amazing. Very polite and chatty and bent over backwards to try to sort any problems that occurred for us.

Disliked Not a dislike as such but very unfair that I was the only one eaten by the few midges that are rarely there. It had to be me 😃

Recommend to friends Visit again

A beautiful site in an idyllic location. The team were warm, friendly…

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
8
Nicole M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Woodland Wonder non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (six person, woodland, pet friendly)

Liked A beautiful site in an idyllic location. The team were warm, friendly and helpful. They made us feel comfortable and the pitch was fabulous for my family and our dogs to safely enjoy the stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice and simple camping with very friendly and helpful owners, made to…

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
No rating
Facilities / Activities
No rating
Customer service
No rating
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Woodland Wonder non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (six person, woodland, pet friendly)

Liked Nice and simple camping with very friendly and helpful owners, made to feel very welcome

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great Camping Location for those who love privacy & scenery!

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Lindsay B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Poppy's non-electric grass tent pitch (two person)

Liked Rural Setting, lovely & quiet.
Felt really welcomed & lovely added extras with the honesty shop & onsite Alpaca shop.
Loved how close you are with the Alpacas :)
Stayed on the smallest pitch, was big enough to put our 4 Man Tent on, on a slight slope but me didn't mind at all as the pitch was enclose deith trees, loved the privacy :)
We will definitely be returning with my 4 year old daughter when in the area, she'd love it!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great view and lovely animals…

Overall 10/10

Location
8
Value for money
8
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Bowei L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Phil's Patch non-electric grass tent pitch (four person)

Liked Great view and lovely animals

Disliked Grass grand is a bit wet and muddy but I think it’s because the rain yesterday.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really clean, very lovely hosts and beautiful place.

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Woodland Wonder non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (six person, woodland, pet friendly)

Liked Really great place my 1 year old and 4 year old loved it especially seeing the alpacas and wanted to stay longer. Great hosts and made us feel very welcome, we will definitely stay here again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing Hosts. Beautiful location. Quiet and very private pitch.…

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Phil's Patch non-electric grass tent pitch (four person)

Liked Amazing Hosts. Beautiful location. Quiet and very private pitch.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 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 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

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Beirhope Alpacas

Beirhope Farm

Hownam

Kelso

Scottish Borders

Scotland

TD5 8AP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.46765°N
2.38051°W

Route directions

We are very rural but Google Maps will bring you to our door; alternatively contact us in advance for route assistance.

Nearest transport

Coach
10.1 km Cottages
10.1 km Cottages
10.5 km Jedforest Hotel
Rail
28.4 km Tweedbank Rail Station
31.7 km Galashiels Rail Station
39.5 km Stow Rail Station
Ferry
31.9 km Belvedere Ferry Landing
33 km Tower Knowe Ferry Landing
33 km Leaplish Ferry Landing

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

While you’ll be in for a very relaxing time on site, activities don’t necessarily need to be slow-paced. The long-distance St Cuthbert’s Way runs through the Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre (25 minutes' drive). You might like to stop there for a cool off and some time in the play park or café before your big hike or take one of the shorter trails. ‘While in Scotland’, get to know a little of the culture and visit a Scottish microbrewery and distillery. The Born in Scotland (25 minutes) visitor centre runs grass sledding and it’s next to an osprey nest if you’re the birdwatching type too. In Eyemouth (an hour), there's a different type of adventure – RIB trips out on the Berwickshire coast, for one. Once you’re fully acquainted with the coast and the hills, a little history perhaps? Walk or cycle the trails around the grounds of Floors Castle (25 minutes), or visit the Augustinian Jedburgh Abbey (15 minutes), one of the four border abbeys?

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Spittal 40.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Bamburgh Castle 45.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seahouses North 46.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beadnell 48 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cragside House, Gardens and Estate 35.7 km

Berwick-upon-Tweed Castle & Ramparts 40.8 km

Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks & Main Guard 41.3 km

Berwick-upon-Tweed Museum and Art Gallery 41.4 km

Lindisfarne Priory 42.8 km

National Trust

Cragside 35.1 km

Lindisfarne Castle 43.6 km

Wallington 44 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

St Cuthbert's Way - Part 4 5.6 km

Blindburn - Chew Green - Pennine Way Circular 10.8 km

Jedburgh Abbey - Kelso Abbey 10.9 km

Blindburn Bridge - Windy Gyle Circular 11 km

Kirk Yetholm - The Schil Circular, using the Pennine Way 11 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Want to know more about camping in Scottish Borders?

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Beirhope Alpacas have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Beirhope Alpacas dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Beirhope Alpacas? While you’ll be in for a very relaxing time on site, activities don’t necessarily need to be slow-paced. The long-distance St Cuthbert’s Way runs through the Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre (25 minutes' … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Beirhope Alpacas?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Beirhope Alpacas? From R481,08 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.