This is a Camping and Caravanning Club Certificated Site, which accept caravans or motorhomes and usually tents. This is a club member only site - you can usually join on site
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It is easy to find and the entrance is on the opposite side of the road from Culzean Country Park/Castle. It is a single track tarmac (mainly) farm road but now has a few pot holes in it but no great problem for our 7. 15 m motorhome.
The pitches are hard standings with EHU and have great views out over lovely cultivated fields towards the sea and Arran.
We had a very enjoyable and quiet two days and would certainly return.
Although there are basic toilet facilities we did not use them as we usually use our own.
A return visit as the nearby Culzean C&CC site could not book us in (no internet). No regrets at all about staying here a couple of nights instead, it suited us better too.
Still only £10 for hardstanding & EHU, that's excellent value. Stunning 180 degree views, beautiful sunsets; wonderful peace & quiet on a hard working farm; relaxed, friendly & helpful owners; just a few seasonals & the occasional stray sheep looking for lusher grass around the pitches.
You'll need wellies to walk a dog on the muddy former high road (now a farm track), and BYO loo roll for the washroom - it's basic but clean.
The track up from the coast road has pot holes, so it needs to be taken slowly. Highly recommended.
Open site with fine views towards Arran. Hardstanding pitches were width of van, with plenty of grass between. Had to ask where to empty elsan etc as there was no clear signage next to pitches.
Easy to find and nice walk down to Culzean Country Park. Bus stop at farm road end with hourly service to Ayr and/or Girvan.
We booked this site because having read the reviews on this website and the CCC website we thought it was exactly our kind of site - and we were not disappointed! If you like 4 or 5 star bathroom facilities this site is not for you. But if you value an extremely relaxed and informal atmosphere, with plenty of space, amazing views and the feeling that you are in the countryside and have got away from it all, you will feel, as we did, that it's perfect.
The castle is just across the road. If you walk through the castle grounds and take the path beyond the swan lake at the far end of the castle grounds it leads you down to a lovely beach. All definitely worth a visit. The Robert Burns Museum is about 15 mins away.
If you like walking you can walk pretty much in any direction right from the site.
The owners were very welcoming and friendly. And excellent value for money.
Just stayed here for the first time and will definitely be back. Fantastic views and beautiful sunsets. Very friendly owners nothing is too much trouble. Great for chilling out and just listening to the sounds around you. We even heard Owls at night. As others have said the toilets are rough and ready but if you are fully self sufficient shower wise this is not an issue. Great bunch of regulars always keen to help.
Here for the first camp of the year to check the motorhome got through winter OK, and that was the only reason for staying just one night: I expect we'll be back again to stay longer as the positives far outweigh the negatives.
Badly potholed access track, but a very warm welcome from the owner. An elevated open site, mature trees to the rear recently felled, so it could get more wet and windy than, say, the Culzean CCC site on the other side of the main road below. But the panoramic views over to Arran, Kintyre and Ireland are absolutely stunning, especially at sunset; the pitches are widely spaced and staggered so everyone can enjoy these. Totally silent at night, so it was very tranquil and restful. The separate ladies and gents toilets (1 loo, 2 sinks, free shower) are, as the owner said, 'rough and ready', BYO everything, and a bit of a trek through the farm yard at night, but hey! the fees are only £10 a night and they were clean with hot water. Though the site was half full (there are about a dozen EHU pitches plus a handful of empty seasonals), we were the only folk using these facilities as the others were caravanners. Didn't see a pot wash, but if I was tenting I would just use the sinks at the toilet. The ground was sodden after all the rain, but there are hard stands - though we our chocks didn't quite offset the slope. Water stand-pipe easy to access for filling the van. Dog run off-lead up 'the old road' through the Thomaston Woods for views down to the famous Turnberry golf course lighthouse and Ailsa Craig, though be prepared for this farm track being very muddy indeed.
We only stayed one night this time but we know the area well. You can get the train to Glasgow from Girvan, now sadly run-down apart from its new supermarket; the swimming pool there has long gone but its golf course is good fun and good value; the several butchers' local beef is excellent; and a boat trip to Ailsa Craig is a grand day out. Memorial to the Russian Navy cruiser 'Varyag' at Lendalfoot south of Girvan is a beautiful monument in a beautiful setting - you could stop on the way to pretty Portpatrick and Logan Botanic Gardens in Galloway, or the ferry to Ireland. Other reviews have mentioned Culzean - if you are not NT members, park at Maidens at the south end and walk in free like the locals do, though that won't get you into the Castle on top of the cliffs.
We originally visited Thomaston Farm due to a love of the Village of Maidens. We have found Hugh and Fiona to be very accommodating and pleasant.
The close proximity of Culzean Castle and it`s many miles of woodland walks, Walled Gardens and Homefarm Auditorium are a tranquil experience for all visitors.
The site facilities are basic but well kept. We tend to use our vans facilities though. The raised position of the well kept site give fantastic views over the Firth of Clyde to the isle of Arran and stunning Sunsets can be expected and enjoyed.
The village of Dunure is worth a visit, the small harbour is a lovely setting for a coffee or something stronger with coffee shop and village pub at the harbour head.
The locals are so welcoming it has to be experienced to be believed. I can`t recommend the site and area enough.
This is a nice site, the only gripe we had is that you can't see the CS sign from the road. All you can see is a sign to Glenside Farm; the Thomaston sign is buried in the trees. If you go wrong you can turn in the entrance to Culzean Castle, the entrance you want is by the bus stop on the left going west. The access road is wide enough but a bit rough in places. We didn't find the facilities so can't comment on them, we use our own anyway. Rubbish disposal and the CWD are ok.
Much the best part is the wonderful view over to Arran, you can watch the boats which look like little dots. The village of Maidens itself is ok, has a small shop and a muddy harbour area which looks much better when the tide is in. There is a small beach just to the south of the village which would be ideal for small children as the sea is calm and shallow, too shallow for serious swimming.
There is a Co-op and a garage at Maybole 5 miles away and an Asda at Girvan down the coast, the only reason to go there. The best shopping centre is at Ayr, Dunure is worth a look around.
I loved staying at this site. The views were amazing and the owners of the farm were easy going and really friendly and helpful. Sitting at the edge of a field of golden barley waving in the breeze, looking down over the Isle of Aran was an extremely relaxing experience.
I was there for three nights, and did not tire of it. The proximity to Culzean Castle is also a bonus, as you can spend a great day out there.
The facilities are basic, but this was not a problem for me. I have experienced much worse in my travels, and had a lovely warm shower at this site. The owner's sons did a little repair job on my van for me at no charge, which I was very grateful for as it has kept the Scottish rain out for the rest of the summer.
I would also like to recommend the home grown potatoes from the farm, they are very delicious so take home a bag.
I would definitely revisit this site and recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful break.
We are a family who have stayed several times at this camp site in Our Old VW campervan.
Every time we stay we enjoy the peace and quiet of the site and like being so close to the working farm, Our wee girl loves watching the tractors and chickens.
The Owners are very hard working and always make You welcome, but at the same time respect Your space and privacy, which is nice.
A nice walk down the farm road takes You to Culzean castle, which We get into for free with Our national Trust membership, which is great to walk around, also has restaurant, great wee book shop, children's play area and castle and gardens, can spend many hours just taking in the sights and sea views.
The toilet facilities are basic, but clean and the showers are ample and warm,
Great value for money and a very family friendly sight, no children's play area, but not required as it would spoil the tranquillity of the sight.
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
Holiday Homes for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
No Hardstandings 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Club Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
No Washing Up Area 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
No Laundry 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
Shop <5 miles 
Bar <5 miles 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <5 miles 
No Wild Swimming 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
Beach <1 mile 
Watersports <10 miles 
Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
Open All Year 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport 
No Dog Walk 
As previously mentioned this is a working farm. 
