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They expect you to book online, fill in a booking form, and pay a deposit. Not easy or even possible given the standard of wifi if you are touring in the remote highlands. You cant book by phone either. So we were given a provisional booking by email. On arrival in heavy rain, we parked where the sign said, then got soaked on the 200m run to reception over the squelchy field. Despite being told no hookups were available, 2 hookups stayed empty during our whole 3 day stay. The camping field was chaotic, dogs running free although one of the many notices said they were to be kept under control. The facilities were clean, although I was mystified to have a mirror above the toilet. The wifi didn't work. A very tight corner to pull a large van into the camping field, this could be remedied by moving the gatepost a bit. We wouldn't go back even though it's a brilliant location
Great campsites! I can only agree with everyone who has remarked on the helpful owner, Jim, the great facilities, the fantastic beach and the lovely walks. I can imagine that it gets very busy in the middle of school hols but it was lovely and peaceful in September.
It's a shame that the site closes so early in the season, but the owners deserve the well earned rest. We will certainly be back.
Following the breathtaking drive along the single-track road to Clachtoll, we were warmly welcomed by Jim and given a tour of the site and facilities.
The location is amazing, next to a beautiful stretch of coastline with white sand and blue sea, even when the sun wasn't shining! The area is great for walking, although it was difficult to drag the kids and dog away from the stunning beach.
The site was full and felt a tiny bit cramped in some places, although the toilets and showers were adequate with the occasional queue, however they were always spotlessly clean. Everyone seemed good-natured and the vibe on site was chilled out and friendly, probably due to the relaxed, helpful attitude of all the staff.
There was a tardis-like shop nearby that seemed to sell everything you could need which was good as the nearest shops were a few miles drive along the single track roads.
The beach makes this site, I wish it was closer as it is a real gem.
We arrived at about 4 o'clock in the afternoon and was promptly met at the gate by the owner Jim who introduced himself and shook hands. It's about a 5 mile drive down a single track road that has got regular passing places. We were towing a twin axle caravan, you just need to be extra cautious and take your time. I wasn't too worried about meeting anybody towing coming towards me because you have to leave on day of departure from the site by 1100.
We were escorted to our pitch which was level and plenty big enough for our caravan, awning and car. The site is about 150 yards from the beach which is beautiful. We had a lovely view of the sea and surrounding rocks. There are regular sightings of whales and dolphins out in the bay.
The toilet and shower facilities on site were always kept spotlessly clean with plenty of hot water for the showers, sometimes people were waiting to use the facilities, but I'm sure the site was full so extra facilities whould be a bonus for guests.
Lochinver is 6 miles away with a couple of small grocery stores. If you can better to take everything you need to last for your stay. There a small shop just outside the site that sells a few essentials so that's handy.
The surrounding area is very scenic and unspoilt so if you want to unwind or feel energetic it's ideal for walking, biking, sailing, fishing, etc. The site is a real gem and a credit to those who run it.
I wish it was nearer but it's an 1100 mile round trip for us however I'm hoping to return in the near future. Well done Clachtoll we loved it.
Just returned from what for me was a little bit of heaven on earth in the wild remote and majestic county of Sutherland on Scotland's north west coast.
On arrival I was greeted by a firm handshake and a warm welcome from the owners assistant and shown personally to my pitch for the week. As high winds and driving rain was forecast for later in the day I was shown to a flat level pitch protected by a small knoll of land and advised to park the car in front of the tent for added protection which seemed sensible to me and which ultimately proved fitting given the gusts of between 40-50mph I experienced
Once pitched I wandered the site to get my bearings found the gents toilet contained two wc's two showers and a urinal contained in a spotlessly clean heated unit with covered washing up facilities just outside adjacent to the reception area.
Beach (approx. 150 yds away) was accessed by a public road leading to a public car park with well maintained boardwalks leading to a horseshoe shaped beach with white sands and turquoise water which despite the high winds and rolling breakers was being used by a number of folk riding the waves on bodyboards etc and though busy did not seem crowded with plenty of space for more.
My week consisted of a bit of trout fishing in the 300 lochs available in the area(Permits readily available from a number of outlets) Fishing from the rocks either side of the beach and days out to numerous beaches and places of interest around the site
Site was accessed by a 7 mile drive along a single track road with passing places from the village of Lochinver which had a Spar and a newsagents. A small shop at the gates of the site sold basics like milk eggs etc. And there is a small general store 6 mles beyond the site in the hamlet of Dumbeg so sufficient supplies for the bulk of your stay should be purchased before hand topping up as and when you need from these stores.
For anyone who likes the great outdoors and the many pastimes associated with that I would say Clachtoll is ideally suited to pursue them or as a good base for touring around the area.
Jim(the owner) and his assistant made me more than welcome and offered assistance to me in so many ways. Nothing was indeed too much trouble and I for one look forward to returning to this site and exploring more of this part of Scotland as soon as I can.
Set at the foot of Ben Nevis in the midst of spectacular Highland scenery. Pitches with fantastic mountain views, for caravans, motorhomes and tents with EHU option, or choose a cosy camping pod or self catering lodge. Showers and toilets, dishwashing, small shop, WiFi, and children`s play park. Explore over 1,000 acres, including woodland, roaming Highland Cattle, fishing rights to the River Nevis, and a multitude of walks and cycle tracks. And afterwards relax in the onsite restaurant and bar! Find out more here
Beautiful location right by the beach. Really warm welcome from the owner, who walked us to the camping area and suggested where would be good for our tent. The owners were on hand all the time should there ever be a problem and were great at giving some local advice about where we could see some more seals (saw some off the Stoer lighthouse and further round the coast) - much to the delight of our two boys!
The only problem we had was the icy-cold north wind - it was so cold! The plus side was that there were absolutely no midges (a real bug-bear of mine and a worry camping on the west coast of Scotland).
Facilities are small - two showers for men and the same in the ladies - but the water is hot and they are kept very clean. Never a problem getting a shower at any time.
Nearby shop mentioned by others and the shop in Lochinver is okay too.
We would definitely come back here and hopefully get some warmer weather, which would make it a really fantastic place!
Really friendly welcome from Jim. He showed us all the facilities and took us to our pitch. Facilities although small were beautifully clean. Ample showers and loos. There are 2 dish washing stations and a handy hot drinks machine if you don't fancy brewing up yourself. There was a fresh fish van on site when we arrived but we didn't take advantage of it. A small, well stocked shop is just to the side of the site, but it doesn't open till 11am. Good level, firm pitches. Loads to do round and about. Beautiful beaches and lots of nice walks. Kids spent lots of time scrambling over the many rocks at the shoreline. Can't wait to go back.
Just returned from Clachtoll, and wow what a stunning place. Lovely place right next to the beach, with white sands and blue waters. This was our first time visiting this high in Scotland and couldn't believe how lovely the views are. The owners are very friendly and give some good advise on where to visit. They came and greeted us when we arrived and came to see us the next day to see if we were okay and set up okay, which is a nice touch they are always approachable. The site is sandy and stoney in places but used thicker longer pegs in the ground. We had no problems driving the pegs in the ground. We used electric hook up and the points have taps next to them saved us carrying water across the site. Toilets were always clean they are closed 11. 30-12. 30 every day for cleaning showers are operated by a push button which keeps stopping and so you have to keep pressing it but we didn't mind that. I suppose it makes you shower quicker, but they lovely and hot. There is only two showers but we never had a problem waiting for them. There is dishwashing facilities with lovely hot water. A drinks machine which serves hot drinks for 50p. Washing machine and dryer room. A little shop just outside the campsite to the left of it which sells hot drinks, toasties cake, fresh bread and rolls, milk, eggs and other small provisions. It is known as the smallest shop and its certainly is, but handy when you need milk cause the local spar shop is a good 6-7 miles back up the road, in Lochinver. Just needed to be a bit move prepared for the winds and rain but it won't put me off I shall be going again. Beautiful, beautiful, place. The owners are doing a good job.
We headed for the west coast on impulse, and selected the site purely by location - right beside the beach! Tried to book, but were told it was very quiet, so just turn up. Extra brownie points for not only having an email address for booking, but responding very promptly.
The site was well signposted from several miles away, so no trouble at all finding it (unlike some sites in the area). The owner (or manager) appeared almost before we'd stopped moving, took us across to the reception (a portacabin), booked us in and explained everything in great detail. The site was so quiet we were able to take our pick of several beachview pitches. The site is sand-dune based, so not totally level. We found a flat spot, but others used levellers.
The site is set 100 yards or so from the actual beach, and there's a public car park there which can get quite busy during the day. There's a stile and footpath to access the beach from the site. The beach is lovely, with rocks, grassy headlands and highland cattle with cute baby (which we kept well away from, just in case mum got protective).
The site toilets and showers (also in the portacabin) seemed quite small for the size of the site, but spotlessly clean and in full working order. There was free wifi throughout the site - even more extra brownie points for that! It was fast and stable, and not the horrible type where you have to login again every time. Wonderful. There was a chemical toilet disposal and a drive-over motorhome grey waste disposal, and every pitch has access to a fresh-water tap. Otherwise few facilities, but the spectacular view made up for it.
A great base for exploring the west coast, or just for a peaceful get-away-from-it-all rest. An excellent site.
Set at the foot of Ben Nevis in the midst of spectacular Highland scenery. Pitches with fantastic mountain views, for caravans, motorhomes and tents with EHU option, or choose a cosy camping pod or self catering lodge. Showers and toilets, dishwashing, small shop, WiFi, and children`s play park. Explore over 1,000 acres, including woodland, roaming Highland Cattle, fishing rights to the River Nevis, and a multitude of walks and cycle tracks. And afterwards relax in the onsite restaurant and bar! Find out more here
We enjoyed a six night stay at Clachtoll beach in early August and would go back there at the drop of a hat if it wasn't for the fact it is 700 miles away from home.
To begin with we were shown to our pitch by the owner and later on in the day the owner made a point of coming around to introduce himself. It was a nice touch as some sites of a similar size show a casual disinterest in their guests once they have your money.
The facilities are a little sparse and perhaps not sufficient for a site of this size. However this not a problem because the owner runs a tight ship and several times I saw him mopping out the showers after 10PM. If the site was run by someone without his work ethic then, it might be a problem but, I'm pleased to say it is not. I even saw the owner helping other campers pitch their rent.
The site is in a beautiful setting with a short walk to the beach. When the weather is playing ball, there is no finer place to camp.
You are a little remote here, if you need supplies it's a 20 minute drive to Lochinver. I didn't try out the shop that has been set up just outside the site, I only realised it was there after half the week had gone. A stay in this area should include a visit to the Lochinver Larder for the finest pies in the country.
In conclusion, a fantastic place to stay run by one of the best proprietors in the tourism industry, a big thanks goes to the owner from the Upfold family.
We called in to this site having called at one up the road and being very disappointed, on the offchance they had a pitch for a tent with no electric. Guy in reception was very helpful but said sorry, just no room. As we sat pouring over the map in the car, the owner came out and offered us a pitch (they were trying to keep the numbers down due to the strain on the toilets/showers)to which we were so very grateful as time was knocking on and we faced a 30 minute drive to the next site.
The owner really makes this site what it is, so friendly, helpful and nothing is too much trouble, he helped us put our tent up in the rain before moving on to help other new arrivals (who had booked!). Both the owner and his wife were always around to be seen or asked something, and the toilets were spotlessly clean and I believe regularly cleaned throughout the day. I would have to disagree with other reviews that they are outdated, they are by far the nicest toilets in a portacabin I've ever seen !
Showers were always hot and a nice touch of a mop and a drying cloth for once you've finished.
Lots of leaflets and information on the site with a useful map of the surrounding area and the owners always happy to help.
My only gripe was we didn't have our kids with us so I think kids cycling around at 9-10pm close to the guy ropes at night was a bit of a nuisance but out of school holidays this wouldn't be an issue at all. The chickens roaming around was quite nice to see and they enjoyed a bit of our bread (we gave it to them, they didn't pinch it - though we did catch one trying to get in the tent !)
The beach is a 2 minute walk (if that) and is stunning with turquoise sea, lots of little coves and lovely views of the mountains.
I'd have no hesitation in staying at this site again, in fact its the only site I'd stay on when in the area again and have already recommended it to others !
Just back from a fantastic week at Clachtoll. A lovely personal service from Jim and his wife, and along with Steve. There is a lovely friendly community feeling on this site.
Yes you will probably have to queue for a shower at busy times, but not for long, and they are so clean I did not find this to be a problem. You can freeze iceblocks at the reception area and we also asked them to charge up our phone a few times (although mobile and wifi coverage is limited).
Its a beautiful area for walking and cycling. We got lots of local info from Jim and Steve, but also found the Assynt visitor centre in Lochinver helpful. Lots of nice places to eat in Lochinver, and also made use of the mobile fish van which I would highly recommend! There is a new shop that has just opened outside the campsite selling bread, milk eggs and other basics, and you can buy other groceries a the reasonably large Spar in Lochinver. Clachtioll beach is beautiful with white sand and turquoise water. The kids had a great time playing in the waves and rockpooling and its very good access from the campsite - sometimes they were playing on the beach until after 9 at night! Lots of other children have body boards, but I think you really need a wetsuit for this. If it rains - try going for a very long lunch, or pay a visit to the Candle shop and secret Garden in Drumbeg. Assynt Visitor Centre also has a children's area upstairs which is very hands on.
The site can be windy - so consider parking your car in front of your tent at night time to use it as a wind break, and if you have delta pegs - use them! It is also worth considering a EHU pitch as they tend to be round the edge of the field and you will perhaps get a bit of natural shelter there too (and can use fence for locking up bikes and hanging wet towels on!).
No playground but very safe site for kids to run about, favourite activites were trying to catch chickens, cycling round about and flying a kite.
A site we will definitely go back to and for 2 weeks next time :)
What a place! It was great. After the anxious drive along a very windy single track road, you are rewarded with this lovely friendly place. We were welcomed by Jim and shown to our pitch. Nice and level with EHU and a water tap.
The toilets and showers are good however, there are insufficient showers and toilets for a site that size as it was quite busy. This is my only complaint. Otherwise it was fab. The beach is a stone's throw away and we were so lucky with the beautiful weather.
Jim, the warden is always around to help and allowing us to borrow some screwdrivers when the rear door of our camper jammed shut, was no problem at all. He even offered to have his mate look at it for us if we still couldn't fix it. Happily that wasn't necessary.
You need to be sure you have supplies as Lochinver is a very small place and a six mile drive along the very narrow windy road. Lochinver does have a small convenience store for most of your needs though.
There is a small shop at the entrance to the site that sells basic supplies tea coffee milk eggs bacon etc and the young fella does toasties sandwiches and takeaway tea coffee etc. I'm not sure if it's a new venture for him but it is very useful.
The beach is beautiful and we spent a long time there enjoying the sunshine.
Site set just behind the sand dunes with 5 mins max walk to a lovely, sandy beach. An idyllic location. Had brilliant weather that makes a difference! But the location is superb. Both Jim (owner) and Steve (colleague) were really friendly and helpful and always willing to help out settling people on to the site. I was there in the peak season and the site very, very busy so that the shower block did not cope at peak times. Always kept clean though. Touring the west coast and this was the most expensive of all the sites (including caravan club sites) and payment in cash only that ate into my available cash. Nearest shops at Lochinver, 6 miles slow drive away but a fresh fish van called (Tuesday I think) selling fresh, smoked fish and shellfish. Would I go again? You bet I will, but perhaps before the school holidays start.
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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 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Motorbikers Welcome 
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 On Site 
Bar <5 miles 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing On Site 
Wild Swimming On Site 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
Beach On Site 
Watersports On Site 
No Boat Launch 
Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
Coastside Pitches 
Public Transport <5 miles
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They expect you to book online, fill in a booking form, and pay a deposit. Not easy or even possible given the standard of wifi if you are touring in the remote highlands. You cant book by phone either. So we were given a provisional booking by email. On arrival in heavy rain, we parked where the sign said, then got soaked on the 200m run to reception over the squelchy field. Despite being told no hookups were available, 2 hookups stayed empty during our whole 3 day stay. The camping field was chaotic, dogs running free although one of the many notices said they were to be kept under control. The facilities were clean, although I was mystified to have a mirror above the toilet. The wifi didn't work. A very tight corner to pull a large van into the camping field, this could be remedied by moving the gatepost a bit. We wouldn't go back even though it's a brilliant location 
