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The owwners were amazing but the site itself was very basic and laid out for the TT races and racing fraternity who apparently camp there in their hundreds but it was not what we really expected and not really suitable for motor homes.
Superb site great facilities, cheap as chips & when the TT was on £7 a night can't be beaten, They also hire tents cheap too, So you don't have to over load your bike or car,
Bob & Hillary are a lovely elderly couple
All in all great camp site cheap & great location for watching TT or a base to explore the island, via mobile
What can I say about this place? Quite simply, it is one of the best campsites I have ever stayed on. Yes, it is basic in places, but the warmth of the welcome from the owners, who keep the place going in their own inimitable style, is magical. You feel like family in minutes.
I went there this year [2019] for a TT taster, two days before the TT practice sessions were ready to begin [and a planned three after] and got there using SATNAV from the docks; an adventure in and of itself. It took me the awkward way, through the twisty lanes. On a bike, no problems. In a camper, boy would that be tricky. I had never been to the island, so did not know one road from the next. For those like me, it is better to go up the main road after the Marina Hotel [I think] and then up to Hillberry and then turn right there. 400 yards later, you are there.
Once there, I was allowed to pitch anywhere and myself and another biker, Tony, were greeted by Tom, the owner, who was on his ride on mower, intent on doing the grass for us all and as we pitched, he went trundling by, spraying me from head to toe with cut grass and a smile on his face. We all laughed. Another camper waltzed over and simply added, "Welcome to the Isle Of Man. "
This was going to be the beginning of a mad few days!
I enjoyed my stay. The pitch was perfect. The cabins at the top were basic but functional. A £1 coin into the shower and a hot shower on tap. There is even a cabin at the top to charge your phones up, a Godsend when I was there, apart from the fact that my phone seemed to go quickly when there and Sure charged me 36 quid for roaming charges. There are even a couple of pods, which I asked to rent, but alas, they are privately owned. I asked as I was freezing each night, even with several layers on [nesh, I know].
The only issue I had was when it rained and it all became a little too much. With something horrible happening at home, I had to return early, but am looking to go back with my son and two nephews next year for the TT or for the Classic.
Try this site out. It is 400 yards from Hillberry, another mile or so from the famous Creg-Ny-Baa cafe on that famous corner [where I met a certain fella called Hickman] and perfectly suited for a quiet time as well as a noisy one. Someone like me, who was on his own and suffers with PTSD, reacts at adverse noise, but next time, when there are four of us, I should be more able to take the noisy camper vans that turned up and spoilt my time there and made me think of leaving.
I love this site. It is just what a good campsite should be; not trying to be something it ain't and good enough for many different types of visitor.
Absolutely love this place owners very friendly and helpful, everything basic you need is available & clean, lovely hot shower. We came to visit the Island to explore with a view to return for the classic TT and we have had the most amazing and peaceful time on this site. The site owner Bob being a former TT racer has some wonderful stories to tell and along with his wife Hilary they are a lovely couple. The cockerels are fab characters.
I visited this campsite for this years TT. After a long journey over, to arrive at a wonderful campsite was the best. The facilities are beyond what I expected and it makes the stay even better. The burger van was brilliant when you didn't feel like cooking breakfast in the morning. The walk to the grandstand at Hillberry corner is beautiful. Looking forward to staying here again next year.
After reading all the other reviews we visited Ballacottier Campsite in late july 15 for 2 night. There were 4 of us on 3 bikes. We made the right choice. All the reviews that said the site is basic but clean and you couldn't really want for anything were correct. Left by previous campers were tables, chairs, airbeds, quilts, tea, coffee, sugar, kettles, toasters, soup, cups, bowls, cuttlery, plates etc - as you can imagine the list goes on. If we had turned up with nothing but a tent we could have suvived. Both Bob and Hilary were loverly. Bob kindly told us about his TT racing past which to us (as bikers) was very interesting. We will definitely be visiting again and highly recommending to anyone who visits the IOM. The location is also fantastic. Walking distance to the TT Course and only about 2 miles from Douglas.
Fabulous location for the TT. Outside the course so when practice/ racing is on and the roads are closed you are not stuck! Hillberry is a stones throw away and is a superb spot to watch the riders.
The campsite is just lovely. And so are the owners. Nothing was too much trouble, Hillary and Bob remembered everyone's name and really go that extra mile to make you feel welcome. We feel that we have made two new friends after our two week stay. And we can't wait to go back to see them, never mind the beautiful Isle of Mann.
The showers were hot, loo paper in plentiful supply and my partner is missing Terry the cockerel who adopted us!
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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 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
Rallies Welcome 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Motorbikers Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
No Laundry 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
No Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
Shop <1 mile 
Bar <5 miles 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <1 mile 
No Wild Swimming 
Indoor Pool <5 miles 
No Outdoor Pool 
Horse Riding <1 mile 
No Cycle Hire 
Golf <5 miles 
Tennis <5 miles 
Beach <5 miles 
Watersports <5 miles 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
Campfires Allowed 
Open All Year 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
No Dog Walk 
Great value site with all facilities required.
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