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Borve Caravan And Camping Site
Borve
Isle Of Barra
Hebrides (Browse area)
HS9 5XR
Tel: 07530 265 531
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Pitches: 16
Open: 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
01/01/2027 to 31/12/2027
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop <5 miles |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing On Site |
 Wild Swimming <1 mile |
 Indoor Pool <5 miles |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 Cycle Hire <1 mile |
 Golf <5 miles |
 No Tennis |
 Beach <1 mile |
 Watersports <5 miles |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles |
| Other Features |
 Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 Coastside Pitches |
 Public Transport On Site |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: May 2017 |
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| Reviewer: Mrsmertz |
5 reviews from this member |
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 What a great site. Really handy to get to everything on Barra and not too hard to cycle to most places. Stunning views from the whole site with plenty of wildlife right on your doorstep. You can go to sleep and wake up looking at the sea. The shower block has everything mentioned in previous reviews and is absolutely spotless. All this and the Donald Factor too! We would definitely stop again. If you do come try to visit the Community Shop in Castlebay. It's a great initiative that deserves support. They sell lots of local goods and if you're a knitter you'll also find some fab wools. 
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| Date of Visit: September 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Freyasmum |
40 reviews from this member |
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A small and perfectly formed site. Only 2. 5 miles from Oban to Castlebay ferry, perched on a ledge between the road and the beach, yet surprisingly sheltered from both. Flat and good sized pitches with EHU. THe campsite owner has thought of everything, making it really homely. Ultra clean showers and toilets. Kitchen is fully equipped with washing machine and drier, grill, microwave and every kitchen implement you could ever ask for, even washing up liquid, scourers and brushes. There are even single clothes washing tablets available via an honesty box, wifi.
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| Date of Visit: June 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Sunny Jim 60 |
8 reviews from this member |
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This site is stunning, sitting above the Altantic coast. The Amenity block, although quite small, is second to none. Donald even provides soap powder for the washing machine and washing up liquid for your dishes! Wifi is free but slow in and around the amenity block.
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| Date of Visit: June 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Truediamond |
129 reviews from this member |
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Thank you again, Donald.
We stayed on this wonderful Site for 6 nights, enjoying every aspect:
Sea Views - sitting in the Van watching the North Atlantic
Scenery - Barra is beautiful
Walks - lots of walks along beaches and beside lochs
Facilities - great amenity block, now with free WIFI
Welcome - Donald is helpful and represents true Hebridean hospitality
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| Date of Visit: June 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Itsyum |
111 reviews from this member |
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Wow what a stunning campsite this is ! situated overlooking the sea on the west coast of Barra ! its just a few miles from Castlebay so very handy for the ferry to Oban, Castlebay has all the local amenities you need including a co-op store, post office, shops etc. The site has new toilet & shower facilities with a small kitchen area and free wifi, there's even fresh local crap in the fridge for sale with an honesty box for payment. The site owner who is also the local postman, is a really nice guy and drives around a few times a day to collect new arrivals fee's which at £19 per night for a motorhome with 2 adults & EHU is good. Although there's not a lot in Borve, there are some lovely walks along the amazing ever changing coastline. This is a 'must stop' place in a beautiful part of the world which we intend to use again & again whenever we return 10/10
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| Date of Visit: June 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Neil684 |
40 reviews from this member |
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Great site with lovely views. Good facilities and, while we were there, a local lady filled the fridge with crab claws (crab lollipops!) and crab meat, paid for into an honesty box. The crab claws were brilliant.
The warden/owner was very friendly and helpful.
Given the size of Barra, the site is near to everything on the island :-).
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| Date of Visit: June 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Gwandtw |
9 reviews from this member |
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Cracking site in a lovely location only a 5 min drive from Castlebay.
The toilet block/kitchen area was immaculate and is a credit to Donald.
Sunset was superb and there are 2 beaches less than 5 min walk away that are well worth visiting.
Most if not all pitches overlook the bay and we saw an otter during our short 2 day stop over.
It is a 30 minute walk into Castlebay where there are a few places to get something to eat and or drink.
Our first visit to the Outer Hebrides and Barra/Borve was by far our favourite.
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| Date of Visit: June 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Diannethal |
2 reviews from this member |
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A very well run campsite. Beautiful views over the Atlantic. Lovely walks from the site. The facilities were well kept and toilet block very clean. Free WiFi which worked at the toilet block but that was Ok
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| Date of Visit: June 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Audia6 |
8 reviews from this member |
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This site is an absolute gem and a credit to the owners. Fantastic location, brilliant facilities - better than some caravan club sites We have visited. The sunsets are amazing and we did not want to leave. Donald the owner is a lovely guy who goes out of his way to make sure everyone is happy. Would definitely recommend the site and look forward to going back again.
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| Date of Visit: May 2016 |
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| Reviewer: AliB1 |
7 reviews from this member |
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After reading poor reviews of campsites on the Hebrides I was a little anxious about what to expect. The campsite at Borve dispelled all anxiety. It is in a lovely location with wonderful sea views and not too far from the ferry at Castlebay. The facilities were excellent: good showers with plenty of hot water, kitchen facilities and all spotlessly clean. A washing machine and tumble dryer are also available. There is a very well stocked Co-op in Castlebay. It is well placed for access to Vatasay, beautiful beaches and generally touring this small island. The owner is the local Postie and he was friendly and helpful. It is a very relaxed site and I would and have recommended it to other travellers.
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| Date of Visit: May 2016 |
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| Nights stayed: 7 |
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| Reviewer: Susanccochrane |
24 reviews from this member |
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We have just got home after a week at Borve and cannot praise it highly enough. This was our second stay at Borve and Donald is continuing to expand the site to provide a more sheltered area for tent campers. The boat from Oban was unable to sail most of the week due to the very windy weather, so we had the place to ourselves.
Such a peaceful spot- you can watch the sunset and then lie in bed listening to the waves on the rocks.
Absolute perfection.
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| Date of Visit: July 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Iandjp |
8 reviews from this member |
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This was our first stop in the OH, we stayed for two nights, and my-oh-my what a good choice. The site is small but in a marvellous location just above the beach and little cove where you could sit and happily watch the ebb and flow of the tide. Donald the owner was on site to meet us from the ferry and suggest where to pitch and he was in evidence every day, in case of any problems - there weren't any. The facilities are first class; new, modern, sleek and spotless. You genuinely could not ask for more. Its a short hop from the ferry and the attractions of Castlebay and well situated near the main road for seeing the rest of Barra and the isle of Vatersay (of the Vatersay Raiders fame and more recently the music of the 'Vatersay Boys'- watch them on You Tube). As a location from which to see the island of the beach runway, of rocky bays and sparkling sand, of Frazer in Dads Army and of Whisky Galore (the author Compton Mackenzie is buried at Eoligarry) and to get a first taste of the scottish 'gaidhealtachd' it cannot be beaten. It really is that good. The only positive criticism I could make - and it is a tiny one - is to create a greywater disposal point at ground level. Other than that three cheers for Donald.
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| Date of Visit: July 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Jay Bay |
12 reviews from this member |
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What a great site. Everything everyone else has said is so true. The owner was very prompt in responding to emails and when we had to change our plans he was very understanding. He was waiting when we arrived, told us where everything was and offered advise on the area. The facilities are first class, clean and there is everything you could need in the kitchen. The showers were very clean and hot and plenty of water.
It is a small site not far from Castlebay on the main road so easy to find and very well organised with the white board stating who is expected.
There were even eggs for sale in the kitchen.
The only issue we could have had if we had stayed longer would have been the waste water as we need a level drain and the one on site was raised so we could not drive over it. Just something to be aware of if in a mother home.
This is a site we will return to and is certainly one of the best we have used in our three week trip to Scotland.
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| Date of Visit: May 2015 |
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| Reviewer: BobChris |
6 reviews from this member |
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Campsite is very easy to find, and we had a lovely welcome from Donald. He was waiting to greet us and we were pitching within minutes. Stunning views, always windy I think! The facilities are excellent, absolutely spotless clean toilets and showers. We stayed for 4 nights and each day Donald came down to see if we had any problems. The kitchen was really well equipped for campers as it does rain quite a lot! even a George Freeman grill. As well as being a crofter Donald is also a postman so you tend to see him out and about. So pleased we chose this campsite, wouldn't hesitate to visit again it's very tempting to stay longer but we were touring up through all the islands. Seeing the plane landing on the beach is a must but all depends on the weather, we were third time lucky! as it had been cancelled previously due to the awful weather. The airport cafe is well worth a visit, very good soup and yummy cakes, all home made and very friendly service. This was our first visit to the Islands and Barra was quite a culture shock, soon got used to the way of life and will definitely visit again. A visit to Vatersay is a must do, better if you can choose a nice day but the weather changes so quickly on the Islands. Didn't eat out in the evening as we have two dogs but there are several places to eat in nearby Castlebay.
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| Date of Visit: June 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Fiji |
2 reviews from this member |
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All the on site facilities are above average, useful shops ( petrol, supermarket, pub, well hotel bar actually) are less than 5 minutes away, good dog walking facilities just outside site and the owner was very helpful. The views. Wow! The Big Two could learn a lot from this campsite. Well done Donald 5 star site.
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