Plan your visit at Glentress Forest, Peebles

Forest Holidays

It's nearly time to find your Forest Feeling atGlentress Forest, Peebles

Embrace adventure or seek out space to unwind across 3,800 acres of woodland in Glentress Forest. From walking and world-class mountain biking to horse riding and incredible wildlife watching – plan your stay in the Scottish borders and discover your very own Forest Feeling. 

Planning your visit

  • Before you travel

    Pre-travel queries: 03330 110 495

    Assistance during the day: 01721 541 059

    Check-in: 4pm onwards*

    Check-out: Before 10am*

    *Early check-in (from 2pm) & late check-out (by 12pm) are extras that can be added to your booking, subject to availability.

    Forest Holidays:
    Forest Holidays
    Glentress Forest
    Peebles
    EH45 8FA

    GPS coordinates: 
    Latitude:55.6580891 
    Longitude:-3.1548374

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  • On arrival at location

    Upon arrival/departure: When you arrive, simply park up and head to the Forest Retreat from 4pm (unless you have pre-booked an early check-in from 2pm). When you check in well need to pre-authorise a payment card with us. Upon departure, simply head to the Forest Retreat before 10am (unless you have pre-booked a late check-out before 12pm) and hand in your keys. Or if you’re in a rush, drop them off in the outside box. 

    Access and terrain: The majority of cabins have level access, with some steep parts in places. There are paths for pushchairs and wheelchairs to make it easier getting around.

    Parking: Each cabin at Glentress Forest has two allocated parking spaces, directly outside the cabin or along a pathway. Additional cars can be registered with the team and parked at the Forest Retreat just a short walk from your cabin, free of charge.

    Electric Vehicle charging: All White Willow Premium cabins include electric charging points. 

  • During your stay

    Shopping and food options: The Forest Retreat at Glentress Forest has a shop containing locally sourced groceries and shopping essentials for your convenience. There are also breakfast, lunch, and dinner options to enjoy in the Forest Retreat, or have delivered to your cabin.

    Opening hours: 8.30am - 8.30pm

    View Forest Retreat menu

    View In-cabin delivery menu

    Local amentities: The closest supermarkets to Glentress Forest are in Peebles. They are Sainsbury’s (3.6 miles), Tesco Superstore (3.9 miles) and M&S Simply Food (3.4 miles). You can arrange a supermarket delivery during your stay, but we ask that you meet the driver on their arrival to accept your delivery. 

    Nearby train stations: Buses to Melrose pass through Peebles and straight past the forest entrance. Buses from Edinburgh (X62) take around 1 ½ hours.

Map of location at Glentress, Peebles