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Superb location and run by friendly, helpful and experienced owners. The facilities are spotless and there is a campers room with lots of information on the local area and wildlife and regular weather updates.
Perfect center to explore Arran with on site shop and cafe/restaurant and an hotel and distillery within walking distance.
We called in on our way north and enjoyed it so much we returned for 3 days later in the holiday.
The most enjoyable campsite we found on our 3 weeks motorcycle tour of Scotland.
This is a delightfully situated site, surrounded by dramatic mountains and close to the sea shore. The owners are enthusiastic about the site and their role, as well as being very knowledgeable about the area.
The site feels welcoming from the moment you enter and the owners go out of their way to make your stay pleasurable. They are keen walkers and kayakers and can provide expert advice. This site is ideal for a quiet holiday
The site and its facilities are kept very clean and tidy.Toilets and showers are spotless.There are electric hook-ups. The reception area has information about the area - wildlife, walks,cycle rides and local attractions. There is a camper's lounge. The site has a 9 hole golf course in a beautiful setting.
In the immediate area there are numerous opportunities to enjoy the wildlife. Indeed Red Deer visit the site and eagles are in the immediate vicinity! Nearby there is Lochranza Castle, good access to the Arran Coastal Way and the ferry to Kintyre.
The site is close enough to Brodick for the main island ferry (14 miles) and to access larger shops and of course Brodick Castle. It is also well placed to reach the western shore of the island with its dramatic cliff scenery.
Adjacent to the site there is a well stocked shop and a very good Italian restaurant.
On a shoe string, we travelled across from Glasgow, with a £12 asda tent, no proper camping things and a couple of disposable bbq's.
The East coast bike ride was tricky, we are not at experienced at that either, but it was sure worth it. Lochranza is a beautiful quiet village and the campsite was one of the best we have stayed at.
The campsite is set in a lovely mountainous valley, with a stream running by. The stags hang out in the lovely evening light and sheep ba in the background.
The bathrooms were cleaner than our own, and the showers were hot and free. The campsite is well worth the £13 per night, especially when you think its cheaper than the £15 bottle of wine in the local pub ten mins walk away.
Yes the food/drink are island prices. On a tight budget, we brought a few things with us, but if you are cycling, you can free your weight a little, as the local shop is pretty good.
Sausages are under £3, fruit and vege etc. The shop does not sell alcohol. If you enjoy a tipple with your sausages you can always buy wine from the distillery across the road for £7.
If you are feeling lazy in the morning, or your disposable bbq's have all burnt out, you can get a bacon butty from the busy restaurant next to the shop for £3.
The £12 tent stood well in the nights 'train' -strong wind. But we were cold in the evening (April), so bring your long johns. It would be great if the owners sold things like disposable bbq's and maybe even hired out pitched tents, to make the ride lighter but we cant complain.
Stayed here for 4 nights and returned a week later for 4 more as we absolutely loved this site. Watched Golden Eagles flying over the crags and Red Deer grazing amongst the units.
Nigel and kathy (aka action man and woman) who do everything from greenkeeping to all site running were extremely friendly and helpful, and lent us gas when we had a problem with our on board gas.
One of the most stunning locations we have ever stayed at. Toilet, shower facilities are reasonable and kept very clean and tidy. On site golf course was an added bonus and Nigel and Kathy are enthusiastic to keep improving the course. It's not often you have to lob over a herd of Red Deer to the green, marvellous, great memories.
Arran is one of the nicest places we have visited and we shall return, definitely to this site.
The adjacent Stags Pavilion is an excellent restaurant serving lovely meals throughout the day and evening, we thought good value.
Thought the local pub was overpriced and uninviting, better go a little further to Catacol Bay hotel, where we had a good meal and some nice real ale.
Stayed for 3 nights in October during the red deer rut. An awesome sight having stags challenging each other just outside van although the downside was being kept awake at night.
I agree with previous positive comments about the site and the managers/owners. One factor that has not been mentioned is that the site is on the 'right side' of the glen for holding the evening sun while the other side of the road was in shadow much earlier.
The cafe in the distillery, a 5 minute walk away was very good and reasonably priced. I have stayed on the site in previous years when I have not seen any owner/manager so it was very pleasant having such friendly people running the site this year.
What a gem of a place to stay. Beautiful setting surrounded by mountains, a stream running down to the sea which is just visible across the golf course.
Nothing is too much trouble for the site owners Nigel and Kathy and they keep the amenities spotlessly clean, with a free hairdryer, endless hot water in the showers, toilet area, wash basins and covered washing up area.
There is a useful room set aside for those not so good days with sink, fridge, microwave,kettle and settees with info leaflets,and books/magazines to borrow and adjoining this is a separate room with large washing machine and large laundrette type dryer,iron and ironing board.A charge was made for these three laundry items. Plenty of electric hook points and water points too, but the CDP does need some attention but was adequate.
There is a restaurant (English/Chinese) at site entrance and although we had a meal there one night, which was fine, I was not impressed
When he charged me £2.50 for a loaf of bread on our first night! Do make sure you are well stocked. There is an excellent village shop at Pirnmill which is about 6 miles away down the west of the island with an equally excellent restaurant next door called the Lighthouse. The owners of both establishments are very welcoming. There is a distillery nearly opposite the site entrance which has a cafe/restaurant that would be another option. A tour of the island is a must, by car or bus. Whiting Bay and Lamlash are well worth a visit and of course Brodick the main town has all the retail you need. There are so many other small
Places with interesting things to see.
.Go explore. This is a thoroughly relaxing and laid back place to stay with amazing wildlife and
Scenery but without the brash amenities of some of commercial sites. Visit their web site.It says it exactly as it is.
Arrived late 10.15pm having booked ahead and as the sign in reception stated, just found a pitch and parked up. Lovely views and plenty of photos, deer walking around as though they owned the place which was nice.
Slightly expensive but the views and location are breathtaking, toilets and showers whilst free could do with an update. The butcher down the road was a massive let down, the bacon was from Holland and he didn't seem to have much in apart from 2 rather tired looking pork steaks, which naturally were given a wide berth.
Lochranza is a lovely place, with stunning views, would stay again but probably only for one night.
We stayed one night in a gale - so probably didn't see the site at its best.
Very informal with pitch where you like policy. Lots on red deer wandering around the site - but lots of deer droppings too so watch out where you walk. The shop/ restaurant next to the site was somewhat expensive. Two desert spoons of margarine in a box cost £1.85!
The toilets / showers were basic but clean. Overall £16.50 without electric was fairly expensive - we paid less with electric on most sites.
Overall site ok but not one we would stay at again.
Our first visit to this site and we had a fabulous time. Nigel and Kath were a fantastic couple and nothing was any trouble. Plenty of hot water and the kettle in the lounge was great for us as we like a quick cuppa in the morning.
The setting is lovely and amazing to wake up to. Their is a beach just a ten minute walk away and it was lovely and the walk was just as good. The deer walking around the site was amazing, the closest I've ever been to one and they never bothered with anyone.
Went into Brodick a few times and we also climbed Goatfell which was a great feeling when I got to the top and the views were spectacular. D
Definitely recommend Lochranza to other campers, can't wait to go back.
Stayed here for one night following a night wild camping in the hills in a virtual monsoon (good old Scottish summers) and were glad to find washing machines and driers.
The site is right on the edge of a pay as you play golf course which is great if your into that sort of thing.
The red deer wandering round is a nice touch, but seeing the 6ft fences around all the gardens tell me they love to eat so make sure food is not left out.
The shop within the restaurant is laughable but the site office sell the essentials. There is a fantastic butcher in the village too.
The pitches were flat and informal, just pitch where you fancy. Some reviewers from last year tell of midges, we had none at all, maybe the weather.
Location is amazing. Lochranza itself if beautiful, there is the distillery (nuff said) Lochranza castle, the ferry to Kintyre runs every hour and would make a nice day trip. Red deer and golden eagles live locally and there are mountains to three sides.
Though not cheap, the showers, hot water for washing up and hair driers are all free. There is also a day room with kettle and microwave, again all free. In fact the washing machines and driers are the only things you need to pay extra for.
There is a sign by the enhance stating that this is a quiet site, and it truly is. Even to the point where the owner was out in the early evening to tell a group of kids to stop running round being giddy.
A lovely site with decent facilities although a little basic as far as shower and toilets are concerned. Deer wander around the tents which is pretty cool and there's great scenery all round, with a stream running behind where drink can be kept nice and cool. There's a cafe at the entrance which is quite handy and a pub/hotel about 1 mile away. Very quiet spot and not busy when I was there in July ( before the school holidays). A bit pricey (paid nearly £9 for a one man tent and no vehicle).
What a perfect spot for a camp site, stunning scenery & a short walk into the village. Very friendly owner. We pitched by the river which was level but the stoney ground made it a bit tricky to get the pegs in. The facilities are basic but fine, plenty of hot water, lots of washing up sinks a bonus. There is also a small lounge which would be handy in bad weather. We weren't overly impressed by the cafe next door after purchasing some very poor quality burgers & sausages from them for a BBQ (should've gone to the butcher in the village). Afraid the food at the Lochranza Hotel isn't great either, way overpriced for what it is. Campsite though fantastic, wish we could've stayed longer.
Our first time to this site, we were amazed by the fantastic views. Waking up to a beautiful sunrise and grazing red deer, just next to the tent!
We had such a friendly and relaxed welcome from Nigel and Kath, the new owners. They helped make our stay most enjoyable and knew such a lot about the area and the wildlife.
The site was neat and well kept, the shower / toilet block was very clean and full of hot water at all times. There are also a clothes washing machine and dryer, very handy if you do a lot of walking or get wet.
The reception also sells some basic goods, which is good as the nearest shop is a driving distance away. There is also a café / restaurant on site, which provides breakfast, ice creams, as well as the standard meals.
There is also the Lochranza hotel within walking distance which has a bar which serves good food. Also the distillery a few minutes up the road is well worth a visit.
We will be back as soon as we can and would thoroughly recommend it.
An excellent location, probably the best view from a campsite ever. A refreshing site in that its not all uniform 'vans in rows'! In fact we were told to pretty much pitch where we wanted although it was quiet when we were there.
New owners this year seem to be doing a good job. Good to hear the on site cafe / restaurant has now opened. Although the Lochranza Bay Hotel had good food and service and was well worth the short walk to it. The distillery near by is definitely worth a visit, a 5 minute walk away. The whisky was very good too.
Its a shame it is so far from our home in South Wales but we will try and get back as soon as we can and this time stay longer that 2 days!
This is a fantastic setting for a site, with Red Deer wandering freely on the site, which is situated next to a pay and play golf course
The site showers and toilets are kept very clean and tidy, there is a small restaurant / cafe next to the site for evening meals and reception keep a few items
There are walks / bike rides you can do from the site, also the sea is close, and good access to the rest of Arran,
Nigel and Kath are very helpful owners and know a lot of the activities that take place in the area, and are very approachable for advice
Certainly worth a visit
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
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 
No Baby Changing 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop <5 miles 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <1 mile 
Wild Swimming <1 mile 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
Horse Riding <5 miles 
No Cycle Hire 
Golf On Site 
No Tennis 
Beach <1 mile 
Watersports <1 mile 
Boat Launch / Mooring <1 mile 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Electric Car Charging Point
Superb location and run by friendly, helpful and experienced owners. The facilities are spotless and there is a campers room with lots of information on the local area and wildlife and regular weather updates.
