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We recently enjoyed a fantastic family holiday on Sanday (Orkney) at Ayres Rock with seven people. Our cozy stay included both the main Hostel and one of the charming pods.
The Hostel is meticulously maintained, exuding a homely vibe. It’s spacious enough for a family, and we appreciated the cleanliness. The conservatory was a delightful spot to watch the world go by while relaxing indoors. Feeling the wind and rain without actually being outside was oddly satisfying!
The location was superb, surrounded by spectacular views and animals like cows, sheep, and seals. The beach right at our doorstep was a hit with the children. Speaking of the pods, they were snug and inviting—our little ones loved having their own space, and so did the adults.
Paul and Julie, along with their adorable dog Poppy, were exceptional hosts. Their warmth, friendliness, and wealth of local knowledge made our stay even more memorable. The site buzzed with a friendly atmosphere, connecting campers, motor homers, and hostel guests.
Check-in and check-out were a breeze, with no pressure whatsoever.
In summary, Ayers Rock is a 5-star gem. Even with wind and rain, we absolutely loved our stay and cherished the wonderful people we met along the way. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ via mobile
Great little campsite, in fact the only campsite on Sanday overlooking a rocky bay. Is also a hostel and has camping pods too. Sloping site but blocks available. Shower facilities basic but clean, access to hostel kitchen. EHU, water and waste available. Owners very friendly & helpful. There is a community shop and general stores on the island. Kettletoft has a couple of hotels serving meals. Lots of sandy beaches to explore. Be aware if you wish to visit Quoyness cairn - no dogs are allowed along the track approaching it.
Upon arrival the owners were really friendly and helpful at squeezing us in and providing EHU. They accept card payments as do the two well stocked shops on the island, the nearest shop is about a mile away.
It is a small campsite and the pitches are not marked or numbered allowing you to position facing whatever direction you want. The ground is a bit uneven but is fine with chock blocks and the owners have some wood to help you level up if needed. It caters for a few motorhomes/campervans along with some tents, as well as having three glamping pods. The facilities include a campers kitchen, the toilet block (which contains one toilet and one shower) and a separate toilet and sink in a wooden shed type building at the edge of the campsite field. These were kept clean, well stocked with toilet roll and soap and we never had to queue.
Sanday is a lovely, quiet, friendly island which has some really nice quiet beaches along with quiet roads to cycle and run on.
I have just returned from a fantastic four days spent at this camp site. The owners were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. As the campsite was quiet I was allowed to use the hostel facilities which included a well stocked kitchen. Both bathroom and kitchen were kept clean. The island of Sanday is simply stunning. I rented a bike from Pendlebury Pedals(Lady Village). The flat, low traffic roads made for pleasurable cycling. The few motorists waved cheerfully as they passed. There was a well stocked shop about a ten minute walk from the campsite. Julie, the owner even took me to the airfield. I would certainly return.
Stayed for 6 nights and explored the island fairly thoroughly - on first name terms with a number is islanders before we left, it's a very welcoming island!
We arrived from Saturday evening ferry which meant the on site chip shop was open, great for us as we didn't need to cook, less good for the owners as one had to leave the shop to show us around! This was the only night the chippy was open during our stay, and we were the only people on site for 4 nights. Separate hostel, but again it was quiet.
Site borders beach, owners brilliant, shower/toilet fine and common room with dishwashing /cooking/ eating/ sitting area, which was particularly useful for the tenters on site.
Wouldn't hesitate to return, and when we were concerned about the possibility of the grass getting too wet owners were happy for us to stay on approach drive - it wasn't necessary but nothing was too much trouble for them.
We adored this site and could have stayed forever! It is beautifully situated above a bay, facing the setting sun.
The owner was exceptionally friendly and helpful, and gave us lots of suggestions for places to visit. Sanday is a very quiet island, so we spent most of our time on the many beautiful beaches, but there are a couple of pubs a few miles from the site and the owners do take-away food twice a week, and breakfast and evening meals. There's a well-equipped shop a short walk away, and a small gift shop on site.
Site facilities are separate for campers and hostellers. Campers' facilities are good, with a simple kitchen (due to be upgraded soon), a cosy sitting room, washing machine and a clean shower and loo. Hostellers' facilities are superb. There are some camping pods (small wooden chalets)available for hire which I used and found excellent.
The main Island seemed like a busy metropolis after spending a week here. The Island is tranquil and you can explore without seeing another soul. We had the beaches to ourselves and the isolation and solitude was positively medicinal. There are some chambered cairns and do visit the stripy lighthouse( low tide).
If you're coming here the best way to get to know the island is with the 'ranger tours' which run every couple of days. Each one reveals a different aspect of the island: we particularly enjoyed the rock pooling and the skerries boat trip.
Because of the size of the island, Ayres rock is a bit of a focal point. It has a small chippy which opens on Thursday and Saturday evening and sells local crafts. We made friends quickly with practically everyone there, it's that sort of place, and my son had lots of fun with the owners' lovely children. The site is right on the edge of a small bay where wildlife abounds (basking sharks and dolphins are common), and whilst the weather was kind whilst we we there, I imagine it can get very interesting. The facilities are basic and there is a campers' kitchen housed in an old caravan and a lounge in one of the outbuildings.
For supplies, you need to drive or cycle to Kettletoft about 5 miles away, which has a couple of shops selling basic supplies (order your bread to be on the safe side) and some fresh fruit and veg. There's also the hotel there which does fresh, tasty and simple bar meals.
You have to really want to come here, but if you make the effort I promise you won't want to leave.
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Is Ayres Rock Hostel And Camp Site child friendly? YES, it accepts children View all facilities
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
Glamping Units 
Holiday Homes for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
No Hardstandings 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
Rallies Welcome 
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 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop <1 mile 
Bar <5 miles 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
No Playground 
TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <1 mile 
Wild Swimming On Site 
Indoor Pool <1 mile 
No Outdoor Pool 
Horse Riding <5 miles 
Cycle Hire On Site 
Golf <5 miles 
Tennis <5 miles 
Beach On Site 
Watersports <1 mile 
Boat Launch / Mooring On Site 
Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
Open All Year 
Coastside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
No Dog Walk 
We recently enjoyed a fantastic family holiday on Sanday (Orkney) at Ayres Rock with seven people. Our cozy stay included both the main Hostel and one of the charming pods. 
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