The Bairnkine
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A real hidden gem
My first Night as a Club member, Bairnkine did not disappoint. With only five pitches available I was surprised to find one available at very short notice in July. The site is well kept, in stunning countryside and beautiful open views from the pitches. The owners have laid out some lovely walks around the farmland with interesting information on the fauna and flora, though these were limited during my stay due to the pandemic.
The only small criticism was the lack of a facility for waste water disposal. With a motorhome I don't carry a portable tank but I can live with that. Very reasonably priced and I will be back
Quiet but quite sloping
This was a typical farm CL, basic and tidy. The grass round the pitches was cut and collected, but not collected on approach to water and waste and bin areas, so cuttings clung to footwear when grass was wet. The site has a double slope - front to back and side to side so a lot of levelling blocks required and on our pitch the back of the caravan was almost touching the ground with the front high in the air. The owners were very busy silaging etc so were not met, and I had to go to the house to pay or probably wouldn't have seen the owner, Lucy was friendly and helpful when we did meet though. It was peaceful and quiet with minimal farm noise with many sheep in the adjacent field - how many? - I fell asleep at 118 !! A good site for a short stay to visit the local towns and walks. Certainly worth the £12 pn fee, and recommend, though you must take alternative pastime to the TV - no signal whatsoever.
Excellent CL in beautiful setting
We enjoyed a super break on this quiet, well run and tidy CL. The waymarked walks on the farm were excellent in addition to walks direct from the site into Jedburgh and surrounding area. We were given a warm welcome by the owners who were friendly and knowledgeable. Remember to read the notice board on arrival which gives useful information about the site. The views from the site were superb. We will definitely return to this site when next in the area. Thank you for a lovely holiday.
jw3conkers
Reviewed on 03/09/2018 12:26
Fabulous CL Great location
What a fabulous location 3 miles from Jedburgh, great views, lots of wildlife and walks a plenty once lambing has finished in late May. Two hard standing pitches and rest to grass with EHU, water and refuse facilities together with a brick built bbq for visitors use. Birdsong is the main noise heard with occasional working farm sound added to stunning open views are the sites main positives. Lovely warm welcome from Lucy and as we were there in May only main farm tracks available for walking, this still gives plenty of choice but better when wildlife walks are open after lambing finished. I saw Deer, Hare Rabbit and many birds even with dog walking alongside me. Farm mainly sheep with some cattle gives plenty to look at, site well maintained and in good order. Good strong WiFi included in the price. Plenty to do locally our first time at Jedburgh which is a gem of a town with castle dungeons, abbey and Mary Queen of Scots house. Easy MH parking in town too. Good access from A68 too
A Very Good typical CL
This is what it's all about. Great Views, Great part of the world. Plenty to see and do in the Borders. Will be back.
Gem of a site
A gem of a site in a beautiful area, plenty to see in Jedburgh & some beautiful walks on & around the river. Owners very helpful & could not do enough.We hope to return in the future.
jj12
Reviewed on 13/05/2017 10:09
A beautiful wee site.
This site was perfect for our needs, beautiful views, well signposted walks for the dog, free wifi ( which is not necessary but very welcome for us), and above all beautifully peaceful and quiet. It is certainly is a working farm, with lots of sheep, but that adds to its charm. Plenty of information given on the board. A lovely place to stay.
A Little TLC Needed
This site with super views was spoilt by lack of care. Fortunately we were only there for an overnight stay, if not we would have moved on. The grass had obviously been cut when quite long and just left in great soggy clumps everywhere. What would it take just to rake or pick it up? We realise it's been a wet period but other CLs we've been on in the last couple of weeks have managed. It makes such a difference when a site owner cares, makes you welcome or takes a pride in their cl. This one did neither!
