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Kintra Farm

Port Ellen
Islay
Argyll (Browse area)
PA42 7AT See Map

Tel: 01496 302051
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9/10 from 12 Reviews

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Date of Visit: August 2011	Unit: Tent	Rating:
Reviewer: The-monsters	4 reviews from this member
A lovely site set in the dunes - choose your own pitch - with fantastic views. We chose a pitch almost on the beach and lit a fire just outside our tent which was great fun. Quite a walk to toilets and showers which were very clean and free. Kettle and facilities for campers were appreciated. We did see all the rules which were quite amusing but to be honest only common sense. The one we felt was a bit rich was 50p to charge mobiles etc but I guess we can understand why. Road up to the site was quite rough and a track by the end but keep on going!

Date of Visit: September 2010	Unit: Campervan	Rating:
Reviewer: Dot P	230 reviews from this member
Site if set along the sea shore on the sand dunes - literally steps onto the sandy beach from some pitches. Water on site - no electric hookups available. The toilets / showers are at the farm a short walk away. 2 toilets / 1 shower each for ladies / gents/ Old looking but clean and functional. One thing to note - they don't allow you to empty chemical toilets at all - therefore best to turn up empty and use the site facilities. View across the loch is stunning - and you can walk for literally 3-4 miles along the beach. The golf club is a short walk up a track, worth a visit for a drink. We visited Mull of Oa whilst staying and walked up to the American monument (built to commemorate 2 ships that sunk in WWI) - a bit of a hike but worth it to see the amazing monument and the views. We paid £6 for 2 adults plus £8 for camper, prices vary depending on your van / tent size.

Date of Visit: August 2010	Unit: Tent	Rating:
Reviewer: Farmers wife	4 reviews from this member
An absolutely fantastic area to camp - right on the beach - amazing views and lots of privacy as you can camp pretty much where you like in the rolling dunes (pitches are not marked out). We found a bit of shelter was best as the wind can get up! Facilities are basic but functional with plenty of hot water in both the showers- all the facilities are together in a converted farm building (fridge, washing up sinks, toilets, showers) so one trip covered everything. Could do with a lick of paint and a little update but nothing too major. Do be aware though if you arrive on the late ferry that the owners will not be around to welcome you or take you through the unbelievable amount of rules, dos and don'ts (seems a bit daft to me as most campers arrive at that time 8.30pm) There are certain areas that, for reasons that are beyond me, you cannot camp on - however the only guideline for this is a poorly drawn upside down map of the site. It would make more sense to clearly mark this on the beach path as many of us failed to comprehend it! The lady we spoke to was not very friendly throughout our stay, however the site and the views make up for any other lackings and it truly is a beautiful spot.

Date of Visit: July 2009	Unit: Tent	Rating:
Reviewer: Mcockayne	3 reviews from this member
The site can be found 10 minutes from the port. Your can't book a pitch so just turn up and pay. Pitching is varied depending on your unit and preference to location. We pitched right on the edge of the dunes but you can pitch in a more sheltered location (if available). The view from your tent is spectacular. The sandy beech stretches for miles and is flanked by hills and mountains. Cloud permitting you will get a fantastic sun set at night across the bay. The pitches are all grass which can be long in some areas so be prepared to pitch with flexibility, a good walk round the site before pitching is a good idea to find those secret and ideal locations! The toilets and showers (only used the gents) need a re-vamp. They are clean and hot water is always available but only have one shower. A lick of paint is all that's needed. Washing machine, tumble dryer, telephone charging all available payable locally. Two sinks for washing up in the same block as facilities. Two fridges if required. As per previous comments on rules, there are a lot but personally found them entertaining to read whilst washing the dishes. The site seems to be run a little old school but we can understand why the rules are there, staff are very friendly and helpful. There are only two camping sites on Islay, here and Port Charlotte. We did visit the site at Port Charlotte when driving by. It seems to have better and modern facilities with a children's play area and restaurant but lacks the WOW factor, vista and charcter of Kintra Farm. Our weather for the week was very sunny except our last day where we had to take down the tent due to heavy winds. Be prepared for heavy winds and rain. Whilst we have a good quality Sunncamp Oasis 700 tent, we and other campers were taken by surprise the the force of the wind. The elements are a risk here but for us it was well worth it and this shouldn't put you off visiting as long as you are prepared. No need to tell you about what the islands offers, scenery, whiskey and walking are everywhere!

Date of Visit: August 2009	Unit: Tent	Rating:
Reviewer: BivvyBoy	20 reviews from this member
A revisit after a good stay in 2008. Nothing much has changed - the site is still idyllic, and the waves drown out any sounds from other campers. There are now two fridge freezers so plenty of room for everyone. The site was busy, in the sense that there were plenty of comings and goings the nine nights we were there. The site was used by quite a few motorhomes, varying from campervan size to the bigger Transit long wheelbase variety. I'm not an expert on motorhomes but I'd guess that the firm pitches around the site suit the heavier motorhomes. The decor in the gents could do with a refresh, but there is still loads of hot water in the shower and again, I never had to sit and wait to use it. Still very good value for money, and the basic facilities are more than adequate if you want a good grown up campsite. If you bring children, there's a wonderful beach to play on - but if you want more, you're in the wrong place.

Date of Visit: August 2008	Unit: Tent	Rating:
Reviewer: BivvyBoy	20 reviews from this member
This is a tremendous site. It's ten mins drive from Port Ellen, and is easy to find. Port Ellen is possibly just a little too far to walk to, and doesn't have much in the way of attractions - one small general shop, a pub, and an Indian was all I could see. The site is a field next to the beach itself, and the pitches are at many different levels in the nooks and crannies of the field. Hard to describe but you can find a pitch that both gives great views and also gives you some seclusion from the other campers. I ended up literally with my tent opening onto the beach, the sea being 20 yards away, and nothing to obstruct my view of Indaal. You can drive all the way to most of the pitches with no worries, although there are a couple of pitches that might be trickier if the grass is wet and you have a heavy load. There are three standpipes on the field itself. As mentioned, they cannot guarantee the sterility of the water as it's straight off the hill - you can tell by the lovely brown tint. I drank it all week with no ill effects, and it suits Islay malts very nicely. The facilities themselves are quite adequate. The toilets and showers are 2 minutes from anywhere on the site; they are clean and there's plenty of hot water. There are 2 sinks for potwashing which were again spotless. There is also a fridge with a small freezer; sadly it's not big enough really, and this was compounded by overuse by certain parties. That is to say, the freezer section was crammed with coolpacks that obviously belonged to just one person, likewise the fridge was full of food that looked like it belonged to the same family / party, and I didn't quite see the need to chill your broccoli florets! So perhaps a larger fridge or a separate freezer would be a good move. There is also a token operated washing machine and drier. Not overpriced IMHO, and very handy if you're a family with kids staying a week. Finally there's a small library of paperbacks - a bit Mills and Boon flavoured but handy I suppose! The owners were friendly and helpful, and I had no concerns at all with their expectations of me as their guest. The setting is great - the sea breeze keeps midges away, and the beach itself is clean with acres of room for everyone to enjoy it in their own way. One hidden gem - leave the site by the track to the south on foot on to what they call the Hill Land. As soon as you reach a ford, cross the burn and turn right to carefully follow the burn towards the sea. In about 2 minutes you'll hear the 20 foot waterfall just before you see it. Be careful on the steep grass slopes, but it's well worth a squint, and you can't see it as well from the north side of the burn. Other stuff - you'll see buzzards and hares on the road to and from the site, and you will see gannets divebomb fishing off the beach. All major WOW factors for me. All in all - a totally excellent site, and I hope to return next year for my second crack at the Ardbeg halfmarathon!

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