Glentress Forest Lodges

Peebles

Camping pitches Touring caravans Glamping Lodges Electric hook-ups

📍 Eshiels, Peebles, EH45 8NB

🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.8 mi (Open Charge Map)

Photo: Les Hull (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Timber pods with heating and fire pit at forest's edge
Minutes from Go Ape and 7stanes mountain bike trails
Bell tents with wood-burning stove for upgraded camping
Dogs welcome, up to two per pod
Close to Edinburgh for day trips

Glentress Forest Lodges sits at the foot of Glentress Forest near Peebles in the Scottish Borders, offering heated timber pods, furnished bell tents, and grass or hardstanding camping and motorhome pitches with optional electric hook-ups. On site you'll find shower and toilet blocks, a communal kitchen, a drying room for wet gear, and secure bike storage. The operator highlights easy access to the 7stanes mountain bike trails and the Go Ape ropes course, both just minutes away, alongside forest walks right on your doorstep. Dog owners are welcome, with up to two dogs allowed per pod. Nearby attractions include Peebles Museum and Gallery and the John Buchan Story, both around 2 miles away, while Edinburgh is within reach for a day trip, making this a practical base for exploring the Scottish Borders.

How far to…

Go Ape Glentress Forest: 0.3 miles away
Peebles Museum and Gallery: 2 miles away
John Buchan Story: 2 miles away
Stow station: 11 miles away
Edinburgh: 45 minutes
Go Ape: 5 minutes

Practical details

Pets: Up to 2 dogs per pod
Parking: Vehicle access to pod clusters

Accommodation on site

Woodland pods
Bell tents
Camping and motorhome pitches

Details taken from the operator's own website on 5 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.

Facilities

✓ Toilets
✓ Picnic Area
✓ Indoor Areas
✓ Pet Friendly
✓ EV Charging
🚌 Near a Bus Stop
🔌 EV Charging Nearby

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