Best Farm Glamping in St. Abb's Head National Nature Reserve

Just outside the pretty coastal fishing village of St Abbs, the rocky promontory of St Abb’s Head is home to a national nature reserve cared for by the National Trust for Scotland (NTS). From the cliff tops you can get close-up views of thousands of nesting seabirds—including guillemots, razorbills and kittiwakes—during the summer months. Colorful wildflowers, such as sea pinks, rock rose and wild thyme, carpet the grassland behind the cliffs. Three trails allow you to thoroughly explore the coastal path, lighthouse and inland Mire Loch, home to swans, damselflies and butterflies. There is no camping in the reserve, but the Shepherd’s Rest Campsite is just 20 minutes down the coast.

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Top-rated campgrounds near St. Abb's Head National Nature Reserve

Middlemoor Farm Holidays

1. Middlemoor Farm Holidays

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2 units · Glamping · Alnwick, England

Bracken, one of our two dog friendly pods, kingsize bed, toilet and shower, hob, microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle. Enclosed outdoor space with fire pit, bbq and Log fired hottub to relax in and enjoy the views down to the coast. A ten minute drive to the fabulous Northumberland coastline and pretty villages and Castles, ten minute drive also to Alnwick Gardens and Lilidorei.

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£135

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Woodland Chase Glamping

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2 units · Glamping · Felton, England

Romantic, two-person cabins with hot tubs in Northumberland

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£213

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Doxford Farm Camping

3. Doxford Farm Camping

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7 units · Glamping · Northumberland, England

Rustic-chic glamping pods near the sandy beaches of the Northumberland Coast

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£80

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Dod Mill Fishing Hut

4. Dod Mill Fishing Hut

1 unit · Glamping · Lauder, Scotland

Artistic riverside cabins in the grounds of a 17th-century watermill

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£150

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Just outside the pretty coastal fishing village of St Abbs, the rocky promontory of St Abb’s Head is home to a national nature reserve cared for by the National Trust for Scotland (NTS). From the cliff tops you can get close-up views of thousands of nesting seabirds—including guillemots, razorbills and kittiwakes—during the summer months. Colorful wildflowers, such as sea pinks, rock rose and wild thyme, carpet the grassland behind the cliffs. Three trails allow you to thoroughly explore the coastal path, lighthouse and inland Mire Loch, home to swans, damselflies and butterflies. There is no camping in the reserve, but the Shepherd’s Rest Campsite is just 20 minutes down the coast.

100% (3) • 46 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near St. Abb's Head National Nature Reserve

Middlemoor Farm Holidays

1. Middlemoor Farm Holidays

100%

(1)

2 units · Glamping · Alnwick, England

Bracken, one of our two dog friendly pods, kingsize bed, toilet and shower, hob, microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle. Enclosed outdoor space with fire pit, bbq and Log fired hottub to relax in and enjoy the views down to the coast. A ten minute drive to the fabulous Northumberland coastline and pretty villages and Castles, ten minute drive also to Alnwick Gardens and Lilidorei.

Pets

Showers

Campfires

from

£135

/ night

Woodland Chase Glamping

2. Woodland Chase Glamping

100%

(1)

2 units · Glamping · Felton, England

Romantic, two-person cabins with hot tubs in Northumberland

Pets

Showers

Hot Tub

from

£213

/ night

Doxford Farm Camping

3. Doxford Farm Camping

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(4)

7 units · Glamping · Northumberland, England

Rustic-chic glamping pods near the sandy beaches of the Northumberland Coast

Pets

Showers

Campfires

from

£80

/ night

Dod Mill Fishing Hut

4. Dod Mill Fishing Hut

1 unit · Glamping · Lauder, Scotland

Artistic riverside cabins in the grounds of a 17th-century watermill

Pets

Showers

Campfires

from

£150

/ night

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Farm glamping in St. Abb's Head National Nature Reserve guide

When to go

The reserve is open every day, all year-round. For birdwatching, the best time to visit is definitely spring and summer. As well as experiencing the richest birdlife, this time of years is also your best bet for good weather and daylight hours are long. In the fall you may spot rare birds and geese flying overhead, while winter has the appeal of seal pups lying on the beach.

Know before you go

Despite its wild “edge of the world” feel, the reserve is easily accessible, lying just off the A1 road.
The reserve has an accessible path that people of all abilities can follow.
Take care by keeping back from the cliff edge and always follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
The NTS runs a Nature Centre, which has information about the reserve’s natural and cultural history.
The Old Smiddy Coffee Shop is next to the Nature Center and there are picnic tables outside.