Starney Bay Caravan Site

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Ideal location

Really nice CL with views over the fields. Ideally located to walk into St Abbs and along the coastal paths. All pitches have their own EHU, grey waste drain and fresh water tap. Shame some people still let the grey waste run out onto their pitch…..One downside especially in holiday season is that we had several foreign tourer owners walking into the site and coming to ask if they could camp there and if not, where could they go. This happened on both days of our visit which did disturb the peaceful feel of the site. A combination lock on the gate would help.

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natmat

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Reviewed on 26/06/2023 12:46

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Lovely small site within walking distance of St Abbs. Bus available to Eyemouth. Dramatic coastal walks in both directions with amazing views and plenty of bird watching. The pitches are rather uneven so leveling blocks are required, but each has drainage, water and EHU. There is a large entry gate but this has no security at all ( a combination lock would suffice) The pitches are good sized but made of fine black grit which is taken easily into the van. We overcame this problem to a degree by placing a large ground sheet on the hardstanding.

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m1ewk

Reviewed on 24/01/2023 15:40

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Clean and good location.

I contacted Ali on a v windy day looking for a sheltered place to spend the night. Ali was so helpful and came to check i was settled in ok and recommended the sheltered spot on the site-and it was! It was over the far side next to the hedge and it did not feel overlooked. I was here in January so it was a busy as the height of summer. By dusk the passers by had stopped which left it quiet, It’s a beautiful spot and I agree with other comments it does feel quite open and overlooked. However if you are looking for a clean and and spacious site to make as your base whilst you spend time exploring this is an ideal spot. I saw seals in 10 mins walk from my van down on the beach. Nature conservation is a top priority as the beach is cordoned off to give the seals the space they need. StAbbs has cafes, PO with cash machine-check local opening times, rib boat tours and a museum. And it’s a old fishing village with masses of history about it all. Coldingham is v close with more amenities-a well stocked spar but cash machine that charges withdrawals, pubs etc…. From the campsite you can head north up the coastline or south down to Eyemouth right from your van door. I will be back to make it a base for one or two nights and spend my time walking during the day and a quiet place to chill in the evening. In the summer time on a clear evening the cliffs would be a beautiful walk.

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M Millar

Reviewed on 16/01/2023 11:59

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Good and not so good

On the good side Starney Bay is in a beautiful area. The five pitches are well spaced out and all are serviced. On the down side the hard-standing surface is awful. It’s some kind of black fine grit that gets everywhere and is even worse when wet. There are no showers or toilets and although pre-warned about this the cost of the site is £25 a night, which is quite steep given that other sites with showers etc charge less. The electricity is really hard to turn on and we had to seek help from the people on the next pitch who said they’d also found this difficult. It rained while we were there which knocked the electric off completely, however this was caused by an act of nature. Lovely site, but the black grit and steep price has put us off from returning.

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VaSh

Reviewed on 05/09/2022 18:11

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Great touring stop

Had a few nights at this CL we already knew the area and booked up as we wanted some walking and it’s just the best for blowing away the winter cobwebs, cliff top walks and time spent at the nearby beaches, winter time is one of the vest times to experience this rugged coast line. Site is tidy and all pitches have a tap and drain, are level on a terraced site. Pitches are perhaps more suited to motorhomes as not particularly large and a caravan, car and awning would be a tight fit. Very quiet and peaceful nights sleep. The nearby craft shop and cafe are only open seasonally, shop was open weekends in Jan/Feb but not sure when the cafe was due to open. The cafe in St Abbs village is lovely and just a short walk down to the harbour. The site owners are friendly and welcoming, often busy with farming jobs. Only negative really is the black gritty surface used for the hard standings, it’s easily trailed inside and not the best in my opinion but that wouldn’t put me off it’s just a small issue.

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JCH26

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Reviewed on 30/01/2022 21:01

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Lovely, well kept, clean site - excellently located

We stayed for a short break from a Sunday to Thursday in January. The site is located near a popular walking area, with paths from the site going to St Abbs Head, into St Abbs village or to Coldingham Bay. The site was neat, clean and tidy and each pitch had its own water tap, grey waste and electric hook up, complete with a light if you arrive in the dark. The chemical waste disposal facility is contained within a fenced off area within the site and very easily accessible. Ali was friendly and very welcoming, providing hints and tips about what was open and what wasn't at the time of year we were visiting. There were walkers using the path adjacent to the site but this didn't bother us and it didn't feel intrusive. We really loved the site and it was a bonus that we were able go on some absolutely beautiful walks with our dogs, directly from the site or walk into St Abbs to the Old School Cafe sited at the visitor centre, for coffee and cake. We certainly plan to return.

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Reviewed on 13/01/2022 14:28

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fantastic location.

We stayed here for 2 nights. Fantastic location as a very short walk to the wonderful harbor of St Abbs. An even shorter walk to the start of the cliff top circular walk. Both Cafe's in St Abbs worth a visit too. Pitch and putt too :-) All pitches on site, flat, hard standing with their own tap and electric hook up. Good space round each pitch. We had the good fortune of seeing two deer (one a stagg) in the evening of our first night in the neighboring field. Lots of lovely birds/wildlife in area, easily visible from van Ali came round the evening of our first day and was very knowledgeable about the local area, giving us good recommendations of where to visit/walk. However there are two main disadvantages to the site;I feel it is expensive at £25/night considering there is no WC/Shower on site. Also no waste point for our motorhome. We have spent time on similar sites with similar facilities and they were mostly £18/night. Also biggest disadvantage it is not private as the path from the visitors center to St Abbs runs down one site of the site and everyone gets a good look into the campsite. Summary; A fantastic place to stay in order to be on the doorstep to St Abbs and wonderful walks, However this is not a place I would choose to stay for long as I did not feel comfortable sitting outside my van with a book due to the footpath.

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Templer

Motorhomer from Lancashire

Reviewed on 01/08/2021 12:40

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Well laid out site, but....

Quite expensive at £25 but a very well laid out site with ehu, waste and tap at each pitch, but motorhomers beware, no waste disposal point for you! The surface is a fine black substance which sticks exceptionally well to your shoes, hence lots of dirt in the caravan. We felt that without screening from the road and adjacent footpath we were always on view, didn’t feel like sitting out for our G&T! Persons parking for the small shops at the farm seemed to find standing at the gate and peering in quite fascinating, not for us. If this would not bother you then the site is perfect as the location is fabulous with only a 5 minute walk into St.Abbs. Ali was very welcoming and informative. 5 minutes

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MolliesDad

Campervanner from Derbyshire

Reviewed on 09/07/2021 20:37

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Peace & quiet

Had a wonderful 4 days here with our demountable camper,fine weather added to this of course. Local area is very scenic with good walking and cafes for refreshments…..easy 10 minute walk to Coldingham bay beach,5 mins to 2 cafes in St Abbs. Facilities at site were spotless,pitches level and roomy….we'll definitely return when in need of a weekend of peace & quiet.

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Iris91

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Reviewed on 29/06/2021 09:01

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Wonderful Location

We stayed for 3 nights at Starney Bay, but wished it could have been more. Site is easy to access at then take your pick of pitch. All are fully serviced and excellent. The hardcore suface is covered in fine gravel and gives the site a very smart appearance. Getting awning pins in is hard work, so if you are planning on putting up an awning make sure you have decent rock pins. Next to the site is a cafe, an art gallery and toilets which were open when we were there in early May 21 Just 600m down the road is St Abbs with a couple of lovely cafes, especially Ebbcarrs right by the quay. There is also a small shop and post office for basic supplies and newspapers. Walks from the site are fantastic along coastal cliff paths south to Eyemouth where there are a couple of pubs and restaurants. North along the coast is less populated and much more challenging with some steep climbs. However, the views are worth it. Ali was very friendly and chatty and gave us some tips on where to walk. A wonderful few nights at a very neat and well kept site!

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The York Greens

Caravanner from North Yorkshire

Reviewed on 17/05/2021 09:08

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