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This is my second visit to this lovely well kept site again the staff are really helpful. The kids weren't too fussed with the playpark as not much in it but great for playing with the bikes. There are fantastic walks with beautiful views out to sea.
Price was a bit steep per night @ £31 with EHU ( maybe look into a CCC membership )
The site is very well maintained and facilities are spotless.
For 50p the kids get a sheet to go on a hunt to find 18 hidden signs which kept them amused for a good while.
Croy shore beach is great if the weather is good and the rock pools @ Dunure are also a good stop ( just a few miles along the costal road )
Also had a fab day @ heads of Ayr farm park £28 fam of 4 but well worth it.
Just spent 4 nights at this site with 4 kids. I echo previous posts that this is a friendly, well maintained site. Although there is not a lot for children to do, the swings/slide area provide a meeting area for them. The shop is very basic. Maybole has a Somerfield and a good chip shop. If you are a dog owner, this site is very dog friendly. Dogs are always on a leash. Visit to Culzean Castle and its grounds are a must see. Will return again.
Recently had a one night weekend stay at this site with my 5 year old daughter (her first camping trip). I found the site to be excellent, with friendly staff and a first class location. We got directed to a spacious pitch with a sea view.
The site facilities were excellent. The toilet block and washing facilities were clean and tidy. There is a small play area with a slide and a couple of swings, which only kept my 5 year old busy for a short time. There is an adventure playground within the nearby Culzean Country Park and this was better for keeping children occupied.
There are plently of places to walk in the area, but you will need to use you car if you want to go shopping or visit the surrounding towns.
All in all we had an excellent overnight stay, in pleasant surroundings. I would recommend this site and will be returning myself in the future.
From the moment we arrived to the moment we left the site staff were helpful.
The place was kept nice and clean. The toilet/Shower block was ideal and even OH had a shower (not normal for her to use them as she is a fussy person when it comes to shower cleanliness.)
This site is a mix of hard standing and grass (mostly grass) and we were lucky to get a HS with a loverly view of the sea and the Isle of Arran.
With 2 boys 6 and 3, there is not a lot at the park on site for them but for a small fee it is definitely worth getting a pass to the castle grounds, where there is an adventure park and access to a quite beach.
The site shop has the basics like milk and bacon and at reasonable prices. If you need something more there are some shops in Maybole and ASDA in Girvan.
Anyway I can recommend this site as a good base to explore the Ayrshire Coast.
Visited this site at the end October, so probably not at its best.
The site staff were terrifically helpful and we had a choice of pitches. Limited but all necessaries for a good breakfast in site shop.
We chose to have a view, overlooking field and across sea to Arran. The sunset was beautiful even in Oct, and I`ve never seen so many pheasants in one field.
Toilet block was dated but spotless. Showers only lukewarm and could have flowed better.
Disabled toilet/shower was excellent but `Baltic` unless heater had been running for 10 mins prior to entering.
Excellent stop off to visit castle, due to reduced rates if staying on this site, week long family ticket should have been £30, but was only £15-keep site receipt just in case!
No recycling facilities an chemi loo facility was at far end of site.
It was nice to come to such a nice, safe enclosed site but yet still had a fantastic outlook across fields to the sea. We found a deserted beach by car up the road a bit. It was stunning in the evening with the castle on the cliff in the distance and a backdrop of shrubs and rocks and trees. The castle grounds take a while to go round but your ticket lasts all week. The grounds incorporate a deer park, adventure playgrounds and more but take a buggy for wee ones! Alternatively there are ample car parks. There is also a great beach in the castle grounds which was a real sun trap and with a bad summer this year was the only time the kids have been able to paddle in a calm sea. The camp site felt laid back with a more `campy` feel than others which we like- ie people sitting outside. I caught the loos being cleaned and checked at 11pm! as well as the usual times. Loved our time here.
We came here as a a tester for our newly acquired second hand tourer. It was brilliant. The staff were so helpful and cycled us to our pitch then guided me in reversing onto it. Made me look like I was an old hand at it, I was well pleased with myself.
Man in next caravan even helped us erect the awning as we were complete novices.
The site was immaculate and silent after dark. Toilets clean as a whistle and showers free and warm.
We walked round the dog walk and along the beach to Croy shores. The weather was great. We came back along the shore and ended up in the castle grounds, we had a little something nice in the coffee shop then made a hasty retreat back to the caravan.
Beautiful area and beautiful site. Would definitely recommend it.
As one would expect the site is very well maintained and the facilities are immaculate. We experienced some midges, but the strong winds kept them away most of the time. Bring some repellent.
The tent pitches are in the middle of the site, unfortunately the pitches with the best sea views are reserved for hardstanding with EHU, but you can still get views between the units.
The site got slightly busier at the weekend, but there was still plenty or room; being a C&CC site, you are never packed in and there were plenty of washrooms and showers.
If you stay at the campsite you get reduced admission to the castle next door, we're not sure of the costs as we're National Trust members and got in for free. However, it is worth a visit, you could spend a full day visiting all the buildings and the extensive grounds.
The sea views are to the north west looking towards Arran with fantastic sunsets from the campsite but we wandered down next to the castle onto the beach which was deserted in the evening. Sunset was about 10.00 pm in June.
The drive along the coast road to Ayr is very scenic. Ayr is a nice town and worth a look. A large Tesco with petrol is out next to the racecourse. You could day trip to Glasgow from Ayr by train or bus very easily.
On arrival the managers couldn't have been more helpful, booked in and met by gent on a bike, who asked us what pitch type we were looking for. Asked for electric, flat and perimeter and that was just what we got, with a fantastic view to boot! Our tent overlooked a sloping field down to the sea, with Arran in the background. Plenty of room to pitch and not too bound by guidelines, as my sister was coming with a little pop up for 1 night, and they said no problem anywhere near to you is fine !
Toilet and shower facilities immaculate and bins emptied every day. The little shop was basic, but had all the necessities including local eggs, bacon and sausages and fresh bread rolls. Great walk down to Culzean castle and gardens and entrance free on foot, but you would have to pay to get into the castle. Taking the car for a family would cost you £30, but if you're on camp it's £15 and that lasts your length of stay ( but at Culzean entrance they do not tell you that, so keep your reciept)
This site is one of the quietest we have stayed on (apart from the odd noise from the resident pheasants)
Maybole is approximately 3 miles away and has a chinese takeaway, somerfields and most general stores should you need them.
There are 2 downsides to this site, 1 is, there are only two washing up sinks, and no.2 is there are a lot of pitches which slope quite steeply. I think a lot depends on luck and how busy it is, but if we had had a different pitch ie. One sloping with no great view then it would have been a different story.
Firstly the facilities are very good, clean and well maintained. Enough to go round. And something I personally like, lots of lovely hot water!
The site staff are really superb and make you feel extremely welcome, they definitly want to make your visit as comfortable as possible.
Culzean castle is okay for the visit but don't be lead into thinking your're camping in sight of it or anything like that. You're not, its a hike through the woods away. And you can't see anything from the camp site in that direction only trees. Lots of em! There is a nice view over the bay to Arran to compensate.
You are camping in a sloping field thats arranged in terraces.
Pitch sites are good and even and the grass nicely cut. The ground gets hard for pegs after a few inches so take the mallet, nothing unusual about that.
Not far to fresh water or refuse and parking is by your pitch if you want it. Prices are reasonable.
Downside lots of dogs! Not sure at the level of local attractions in the area either. You best research that before you go.
The best site in the world, if you have dogs or children go here. My father came form Troon and we used to visit this area as children and it's still amazing. The walk through the woods down to segganwell is wonderful, it's a spectacular place, sand, rock pools, scenery, this is my favourite place in all the world. Were back home in Peterborough today and yesterday we spent 3 hours walking around Culzean and didn't spend a penny (oh a word of warning ken's can of coke cost him a £1). But no entrance fee and you are just left alone, everyone's so friendly. We are planning next year already two weeks next time. Miss you Scotland.
We stayed at this site for 3 nights but wish we had stayed here for the whole of our holiday. The wardens are lovely and very helpful. The site is well layed out, with a good mixture of hardstanding and grass, with tents, tourers, motorhomes,trailer tents and folding campers all mixed together. The toilet block is clean and the showers are the best yet. Though as someone else has said there could have been more of them. The view over to the Isle of Arran is the reason to go, especially the sunsets. The play park is only small, but it didn't seem to matter as there were plenty of kids so ours didn't get bored.
Next to the site is Culzean Castle and Gardens. It cost us a family of 5, £15 and that was for 5 days. If we hadn't been staying at the site it would have cost us £30 and I believe that was only for one day. I wish we had stayed longer in Ayr as we didn't get around all of the gardens at Culzean Castle. It was wonderful and always surrounded by amazing views.
Heads of Ayr farm park is only a few miles from the site. We had a wonderful day and we did stay all day as there was so much to see and do. It was full of trampolines all different sizes, one of them was called an air pillow, it was huge and adults were on it too. There were lots of animals to see, Meerkats, Lemas,Guinea Pigs, Parrots (that spoke), Rats, Snakes, Horses etc etc. There were a few play parks. A big sand pit with a pirates ship, with lots of buckets and spades, the little ones could dig and look for treasure. When a token was found it could be taken to the gift shop for a prize. There was also quads for adults. I think it was £24 for a family of 5, and well worth every penny.
Ayr is a big town with lots of shops and a 24hr tesco. There is so much to see and do around the area it seems a shame to go for less than a week.
A higly recommended area to visit and a must to stay at Culzean Castle.
Just returned yesterday from this stunning location. We had a pitch that faced Arran - what a view and what sunsets!
The site is sloping in parts and you may need chocks for your caravan.
The toilet/shower facilities were spotless although another couple of shower cubicles wouldn't have gone a miss at really busy times.
i didn't use the washing-up sinks or the laundry but they looked adequate, although there was often a queue for the washing-up bowls (only 2).
The kids play areas was a bit small - only one swing, a baby swing and a slide - the ground beneath them although bark chips, was very muddy as it had rained a lot.
Overall I would recommend the site it was clean and tidy, there is a small shop and you can get fresh rolls there in the morning. The wardens were helpful although not terribly friendly or chatty!
Nearby there is the Heads of Ayr Farm Park which the kids will love.
Culzean Castle (pronounced 'cull A un') is beautiful and only a short walk away.
Stayed here during our tour of Scotland and really wish we’d allowed more than four nights for our visit. The site is located in a beautiful position on Scotland’s coast. From the site you can see Arran , Mull of Kintyre and even Ireland on a good day. While we were there we saw the most beautiful sunsets but beware of the midgies if you decide to photograph or video the sunsets. The site is set in National Trust land and is directly next to the castle. The site manager told us that a new National Trust manager had taken over at the castle and was now charging people from the campsite to visit the grounds. We couldn’t test this as we are members of the NT anyway but it was worth joining the NT just to visit this lovely castle and grounds. If you visit, make sure you take a look at the walled garden. In the time that we had, we did not really explore all of the grounds or areas available. We had just travelled from Kendal, having suffered nine days on a very sloping pitch. When we told our tale of woe to the site managers, they went out of their way to ensure we had a level pitch. What a relief it was to sit in the awning without sliding off our chairs. The nearest major town was Ayr and we spent a very pleasant day there shopping. The people in Ayr were exceptionally friendly and helpful and we spent quite a lot of time chatting to locals. The site itself is quite large and some pitches have a clear view over the sea. One group of three had arrived without their tent poles so we had company in our caravan for a few hours while their sister returned to Glasgow to pick them up. She arrived back at the site after gate locking time but the site team made sure that she could get her car into the site. It’s small personal touches like this which makes the C&CC special.
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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 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
No Shop 
No Bar 
No Restaurant 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
No Fishing 
No Wild Swimming 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
No Beach 
No Watersports 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport 
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
This is my second visit to this lovely well kept site again the staff are really helpful. The kids weren't too fussed with the playpark as not much in it but great for playing with the bikes. There are fantastic walks with beautiful views out to sea.
