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Ballacottier Campsite
Ballacottier Road
Onchan
Isle of Man (Browse area)
IM4 5BQ
Tel: 01624 675687 or 07624 487161
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Pitches: 120
Open: 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
01/01/2027 to 31/12/2027
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 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 |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 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 |
| Activities |
 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 |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
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| Reviewer: R3OC |
2 reviews from this member |
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 Stayed 10 nights at Ballacottier for this years TT races. Hilary and Bob are real characters and proved very helpful during our stay. The site is situated on an old farm in a secluded area of Onchan but close enough to supermarkets, pubs and other amenities for it not to be a major problem. The toilets, showers etc are a bit 'rustic' but work fine and the family worked hard to ensure things were kept clean and tidy. Some people complained about the Roosters crowing at 4am but they never bothered me personally and the Manx Midges (not as hard as their Scottish cousins) were easily sent packing with the aid of some cheap repellant. The site was jam packed during our stay but everyone mucked in and things went fine. For a measley £5 a night you can't go wrong and we will definitely be stopping here again on our next visit to the Isle of Man. Good site, reasonable facilities, fantastic family owners. It's not the Ritz but it aint the pits either. Ballacottier Farm easily ticked all the boxes for me. No frills camping at it's best. 
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Scouse49 |
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Arrived at site and yes it was as described very basic but very clean and the site owner was very helpful and polite. We hired a tent from the owners son because we were on a motorbike and this is a service the site offer. We booked a bigger tent to store the equipment and clothing in. The tent hire was booked and paid for in march, when we opened the tent it was filthy inside flies everywhere no ground sheet in the centre part of the tent, we opened the bedroom section it had a very damp smell the airbeds were not fully pumped up and dirty the sleeping bags were filthy and stunk. You could tell that the tent had not been aired or cleaned at the end of the previous season nor the airbeds or sleeping bags, we asked for a refund and were given one without any questions and luckily found a b&b in douglas.
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Welshyboy |
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For less than a fiver you ask for. This campsite is not the Hilton but its got most things you need for a comfortable stay. The owners Bob and Hilary and the rest of the family cant do enough to help, when you arrive they will show you around and even introduce you to fellow campers so you will definitely leave making friends with people you've met whilst staying there.
The facilities consist of microwave,kettle,toaster,fridge and some spare sockets ( ideal for phone charging etc)
Shower and toilet blocks male and female and a burger van / small small shop for basics which is open during racing (TT and Manx GP )
If your on foot the nearest pub/main shop and Chinese is about a 20 minute walk and bus stop is probably about 3/4 of a mile away but taxi numbers etc are posted on site and if your phone don't work then the owners will ring one for you.
Douglas is only a 10 min drive away.
If you have trouble sleeping you have 2 options. No.1 get very drunk or 2 take ear plugs as the free range chickens are cute but can be bit loud early in the morning. The only other thing I would suggest is insect repellent it comes in handy some evenings.
This is a real friendly helpful site and if you show them respect then they will treat you as one of their own. Will deffinatley go back again.
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Spudsmadhouse |
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We booked this campsite after reading the previous reviews and everything they say is true! Hilary and Bob are so friendly and helpful but also leave you to your own devices and let you set up camp were you want, within reason.
Lovely peaceful walks/runs only a few mins from campsite and Douglas just 10 min drive away, were there is a laundrette which is handy. Showers and toilets are basic but very clean all the facilities you need when camping!
If you have kids it is perfect as they have space to run, but no playparks. We were booked to go to another campsite but cancelled as we all wanted to stay here! that says it all. Thanks for a great holiday, see you next year.
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Whatever_37 |
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First time visit to TT Races. Spent 5 days on this site and couldn't have picked a better one to stay at. Easy walking distance of Hillberry Hill and has access to Douglas when racing closes main roads.
Bob and Hilary are fantastic hosts and couldn't do enough for us. The facilities are basic but adequate, this is camping after all and the pricing is very cheap! If you are a light sleeper beware the cockerels and take ear plugs as they cock-a-doodle quite early.
We didn't have much trouble with mosquito's etc, campfires probably helped. Bob and Hilary's daughter provides bacon / sausage / egg baps, tea / coffee to buy. I did notice a trampoline but not really sure what else there is for the kids.
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Thundertel |
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Our first trip to Isle of Man. We hired a 6 man tent and one airbed as we were on motorbikes so space a premium. Both were available & pitched ready for us when we arrived. Pile of old chairs in corner, so apart from TT week you'd probably get a chair or two. We managed to find an old table.
Field flat and kept well cut. Hilary & Bob very welcoming and sent clear directions. Camp site is basic and I was surprised to see a fridge / kettle toaster available for use. Obviously this then lets you charge up phones/cameras etc. Site is dated but toilets were clean. Showers old but piping hot.
With only 2 other holiday makers on site (There were a bunch of workers staying long term)in middle of August, you can understand why the owners may be reluctant to upgrade the facilities.
Hilberry corner only a short walk & the Cat with no Tail pub did a reasonable pub meal for £8. Only 20 minutes walk, so take a torch. Wild hens & cockerels start early and hang around for scraps.
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| Date of Visit: July 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Maryc24 |
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Owners were extremely welcoming and friendly both over the phone when booking and on arrival. Hilary helped to introduce my daughter to the owner of one of the horses in their stable block so she had a free ride!
Loved the free range hens, they are all over the site. Unfortunately, there weren't any eggs for sale!
The site is very basic but the owners don't claim it to be otherwise. The electric hook up functioned perfectly, (run from a point in the male loos). Toilets and showers are basic and the hand sinks small, but adequate for a week away. We did all our washing up in the van. A fridge , toaster etc are provided in a small block if needed. For tenters there are loads of plastic chairs about to borrow and open fires were in evidence.
The entrance to the field with the toilet block is narrow for wider vehicles and needs a good driver to negotiate, but accommodation can be offered in another field with easier access.
Good as a touring base for the island but nearest shop is a decent walk away.
Would be happy to stay there again if we return to the island.
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| Date of Visit: June 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Defcon166 |
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I stayed at Ballacottier after the reviews on this website and have to say they are all true. Bob and Hilary are fantastic hosts for instance I travelled by myself to watch the TT, on arrival Hilary instantly gave me a tour of the site and introduced me to all the campers who were also travelling by themselves, some of which I am still in contact with. The whole Kewley family get involved somehow with the campsite and are all genuinely more than accommodating.
The greatest thing about Ballacottier is Bob Kewley, he is a former TT racer from the late 60's early 70's and sitting around listening to Bob's stories was something money just could not buy, the man's a legend.
I will definitely go back!
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| Date of Visit: June 2009 |
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| Reviewer: The Trout |
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This site charges £4.50 per person in a tent. This site truly is well out of the way. The site is in easy walking distance of Hillberry for the TT. If you intend to use the public transport system, the nearest bus stop is around 1&1/2 miles from the site. The owners of the site are extremely welcoming and can offer lots of advice and information about the Island. There is a very laid back approach to running this campsite. The facilities are located within 3 portacabins. The showers are the worst, as one is rusting away, the other has a bowed basin and holds water from the previous persons shower. There is electricity available for charging mobiles etc, along with a microwave, toaster and an old fridge in a makeshift kitchen unit (back section of an old camper van). This is no bearing on the campsite but as the site is surrounded by trees, there are midges and loads and loads of horseflies with nothing else to bite - take your repellent!
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| Date of Visit: June 2009 |
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| Reviewer: RAF35Y |
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Just returned from this campsite, stayed during the TT week. The site was 75% full.
Pros - Very pleasant surroundings among fields, woods and a stream, small shop and snack bar during TT week, very cheap to stay (£4.50 pp), good if you like free range chickens they have a free run of the campsite, the owners were helpful and easy going.
Cons - My biggest complaint was the toilets and showers, these were cleanish but very run down, most of the buildings were old portacabins and were in a poor state of repair, bits of plywood and old doors had been used in their up keep, steps up to the toilets were rotten and collapsing.
Other observations -
Open campfires allowed.
Not set out pitches just camp where and as near as you like to your neighbours.
The site had good access for viewing the motorcycle racing 1/4 mile away.
Poor public transport links, the nearest bus stop was about 3/4 mile away.
The nearest large shop was in Ochan 1 mile away.
BBQs available to borrow (but were dirty)
1 level camping field, 2 part flat/sloping fields.
It is a shame about the state of the toilets and showers as this could be a nice little basic site
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