Border Forest Caravan Park
From £33 For 1 night, 2 adults
- 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
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4Tourist 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 (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag 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
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Lovely location by a stream. Very helpful and chatty proprietor…
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Liked: Lovely location by a stream. Very helpful and chatty proprietor
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Excellent site, lovely friendly owners and clean facilities
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Liked: Lovely warm welcome on arrival as it was our first visit. The site looked well maintained as we drove down to the river to choose our touring pitch. We had 2 dogs with us and there is a fantastic field, dedicated to dogs, just over the bridge where they could run their energy off. The facilities were clean and well stocked. We will definitely stay here again.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review ,we the team are so pleased you and your dogs enjoyed your visit.
Excellent .friendly. clean.
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Liked: Really enjoyed staying on the site. Nice size hard stand pitch.very clean toilets and hot water .well maintained shower block. . Separate toilet block and a kitchen/wash area....Plenty of land to walk .nice little waterfall 30min walk. Shame about the weather but it's England and it Did not stop us having a break ..... Very quite and dark on the night time which is brilliant when you want to look at the stars ...... nice little river runs around the site. Very friendly owners. Very good tv and mobile network signal.....Will be definitely returning.... ( hopefully on a seasonal)
Disliked: Not a sausage...... Enjoyed every minute
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From the manager: Thank you Andrew for your very encouraging review So pleased you enjoyed your stay, even though the weather was in its monsoon time , actually most of this year so far. Michael
Gorgeous quiet site!
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Liked: On arrival we were greeted by a wonderful lady, full of energy and very helpful. She directed us to our pitch which turned out to be the perfect pitch, gorgeous views and the stream running by. The site itself was quiet and very well maintained. Gorgeous waterfall walk from the site, not too far. I would highly recommend this beautiful site !
Disliked: Nothing 😊
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From the manager: Thank you for your wonderful review ,we are really pleased you enjoyed your stay Michael
Quiet and ideal for wildlife
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Liked: Location, wildlife and handily next to A68. Abbey Takeaway in Jedburgh does gluten free fish and chips (and haggis) and only 20 minute drive. Microwave in kitchen area very helpful. Spacious plot next to stream with tap and picnic bench. Owners lovely people and the site was very quiet.
Disliked: Much felling of trees unfortunately leaving a patchy forest. The Kielder forest drive and some routes closed due to storm Babel. Facilities do desperately need updating.
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From the manager: Kielder is a working Forest ,it supplies nearly ten percent of England's timber, so they have cut some of the trees but they constantly replant. We have planted an extra 2000 trees in our dog walking fields ,this month March 24 . Unfortunately you had rather a lot of rain during your visit ,this is the wettest winter I have had here. Michael
Excellent site good sized pitches, friendly welcome.
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Liked: Lovely site, truly a Northumberland wilderness. Lovely views and walks straight from the site. The facilities although basic were clean and well maintained. Very friendly and a warm welcome.
Disliked: The only thing that I would improve is the signage clearly indicating the location of toilet facilities, and waste disposal points.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your encouraging words,your appreciation lifts our team,especially with the constant rain depressing everyone this winter! Angela
Facilities very tired and shabby. Probably a better summer site.
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Liked: Quietness of the site. Plenty of dog bins. Would be good to stargaze as it’s very dark. Showers had plenty of hot water. Great phone and TV signal.
Disliked: Pitches are very narrow and muddy when wet. Toilets in touring area not open. Water in touring area not turned on. Shower block very old and cold.
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From the manager: Pitches muddy . It has been the wettest February,March since The flood and unfortunately during your stay it never stopped raining day or night. We have to turn off water at riverside pitches during the winter ,to prevent bursts! so far this winter. Temperatures have been plus Ten and Fourteen below . As you say ladies shower area is 20 years old but it works ,showers good pressure and Hot. Michael
Absolutely awesome site 😁 The dog walk field itself is bigger than the…
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Liked: Absolutely awesome site 😁 The dog walk field itself is bigger than the forest walks just over the bridge A doggie walking heavenly place
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From the manager: Thank you for staying with us and for your kind review. Ali
Friendly staff, nice quiet surroundings, tired facilities. Expensive.
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Liked: The quiet surroundings. Easy access from major roads.
Disliked: No water supply to touring pitches and to chemical waste point "until spring". Toilets in touring area also closed until spring. Zero lighting around site except at reception area. Toilets smelled awful, ladies fairly clean, gents dirty
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From the manager: I wonder why you did not comment,whilst you were here? One of the team is always available. Toilets are cleaned regularly and checked every morning ,night and during the day. There is water for chemical toilet ,available at water tank. We turn water off because being high up pipes freeze. Water always available at the kitchen and top toilet area. We are bang in the middle of England's darkest skies, so try to cut light pollution as much as possible!!!
Lovely quiet spot
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Liked: Lovely quiet spot by the river, perfect for a few days retreat and solitude. Dark sky area so beautiful on a clear night.
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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
Disabled facilities
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
D. of E. 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
Peaceful
Remote location
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
Type
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitches
Location
Border Forest Caravan Park
Cottonshopeburnfoot
Otterburn
Northumberland
England
NE19 1TF
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.30676°N
-2.34796°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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 | 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.
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: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. 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 £33 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.