When can I check in and check out of Watertop Farm?

Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Late departures/early arrivals are welcome to wait in the spacious car park area. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Watertop Farm?

From £20 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Watertop Farm

View prices & book Last booked 4 hours ago 9.4 94 reviews

Family-friendly camping on a farm 10 minutes’ drive from Ballycastle
Giant’s Causeway half an hour’s drive; Cushendun Beach 15 minutes
Play area and mini golf on a dark skies site with grazing livestock

Here’s the chance to spend quality time outdoors with loved ones, with loads of space to roam and for kids to play. Want to experience rural life on a working hill farm? The folks running the family campsite at Watertop Farm, 10 minutes’ drive from Ballycastle in County Antrim have been welcoming guests for more than 30 years, so they must be doing something right. They’re doing absolutely everything right as it turns out. For starters: fully serviced pitches with hot showers, a play area, monster slide and mini-golf course for kids, and lots of cuddly livestock to befriend, plus safe off-road paths around the farm for campers to explore. Having said that, if you’re looking for party nights, kids’ clubs and TVs in your tent, this site is possibly not your cup of tea... On the other hand, if you’re after spectacular coast and hill views, and traffic-free hiking or biking routes amid forests, waterfalls and mountains, you’re definitely in the right place. As a couple of added bonuses, you’re pretty much guaranteed quiet nights of sound sleep in the peaceful north-coast countryside, and thanks to the lack of light pollution hereabouts, on clear nights you can spot a gazillion stars twinkling up above.

Site type

Open now

Tourist board rating

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Facilities/activities including Crazy golf, firepits are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Bookings for Tents must not be for more than 5 consecutive nights.

Guests staying on grass pitches will be asked to move their tent every 4 or 5 days so as to allow the grass to recover.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 12 Apr to Sat, 1 Nov 2025

Pitch types & availability

Fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Gravel and hardstanding

Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)

6 people maximum

One Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)

Ground type

Gravel and hardstanding

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome

Features

Electric: 10 amp included

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Fridge 1 included, 1 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit
Chemical disposal point
Drainage hook-up
Firepit
Picnic table
Water hook-up

Other restrictions

Gazebos not allowed

Extras

Dog (2 max)

£2 (£2) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £30 (£30) 1 night, 2 adults

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Other pitch types

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 9.0m depth (26.2ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 72.0m² (775.0ft²)

6 people maximum

One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 8.0m width x 9.0m depth (26.2ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 72.0m² (775.0ft²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Suitable for

Tent, Trailer tent

Features

Electric: 10 amp extra cost

Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Fridge 1 included, 1 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit
Firepit
Picnic table
Water hook-up

Other restrictions

Awnings not allowed
Gazebos not allowed

Extras

Dog (2 max)

£2 (£2) per night
Electric hook-up (1 max)

£5 (£5) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Everything. Good sized pitch. Clean facilities. Lots to do, mini golf, walking,…

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Joan I. May 2025

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Everything. Good sized pitch. Clean facilities. Lots to do, mini golf, walking, exploring nature. The Causeway coast, good restaurants, beaches within an easy drive.

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Had a amazing time with two 7 years and a 2 year…

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imogen h. May 2025

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Had a amazing time with two 7 years and a 2 year old we only opted for 2 nights to see if they would take to it. the views were amazing it was peaceful great to be away from the hussle and hussle of the outside world kids got to run around care free no one really wanted to go home will definitely be back thank you

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Used this site as a base for the NW200. About 5 miles…

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Stephen D. May 2025

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Used this site as a base for the NW200. About 5 miles from Ballycastle. Clean and tidy facilities. Campers kitchen and laundry if required.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site. Great facilities.

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Wifi	2

Steve G. May 2025

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Great location and very clean site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great spot in NI!

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Barb M. May 2025

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: We stayed here early May; very cold at night, perfect weather during the day.
Staying here was absolutely fabulous!
Great location near Ballycastle and about 20minutes from major tourist spots in the area.
The site was well maintained, cleaned, and the farm was lovely! The showers were spectacular and great pressure. Bathrooms and shower rooms were always warm.
We're already talking about returning later on in the summer.

Disliked: The bathrooms were soooooo far away! As someone who constantly runs to the bathroom through the night, this was my only issue.
This is not a dislike just a FYI; the GPS takes you to another glamping site. Watertop is just a mile on down the way.
There was no wifi, BUT cell/data service is fantastic.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful farm camping trip with free showers.

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Anonymous Apr 2025

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: What beautiful tranquil situation the campsite has. The walks around are spectacular especially loved walking to the waterfall. Bring able to get up close to the farm animals was great too and we even saw a lamb being born.

Disliked: It’s a bit of a walk to the toilet from the camping pitch but that wouldn’t put me off going again. Supervision of children needed around the farm and water areas.

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I would recommend

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Hannah M. Oct 2024

Fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: The place was beautiful, we went mid October when it was a bit more nippy so that fact there was a cottage for all to use with an open fire already lit really helped warm us up after putting up the awning. The views were spectacular with a special viewing point which was sign posted as well as other sign posts which lead you on beautiful trails and towards waterfalls. You had everything you needed here in regards to facilities, showers, toilets, microwave, toaster, kettle so on you just need to bring your own cups and plates. I loved that there was amimals on site, sheep, donkeys and cows as well as the very polite and friendly collie. When we arrived we seen our name on a board and knew where we had been assigned to park up, there were maps provided, information booklets and contact details. I called one of the owners to pay for our night and he was prompt to come down and was very friendly and helpful! Loved our stay and can’t wait to get back in the better weather

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Lovely site. Friendly staff. Clean facilities. Stars for miles.

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Anonymous Oct 2024

Fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: The site is very rural, off grid with basic amenities but the dark skies, multitude of stars and being able to see the northern lights was incredible. Toilets were very clean. Owners were very friendly.

Disliked: The showers were lukewarm.

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We had a fantastic time! This was our first camping trip and…

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Anonymous Sept 2024

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: We had a fantastic time! This was our first camping trip and the site was excellent. Owners are lovely people and we got to watch the amazing working sheepdog doing his thing! The walks are beautiful and there is all amenities you could need. I can't wait to come back - thank you!!

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All fab. Will definitely visit again. Loved Big Dans Look out

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Anonymous Sept 2024

Fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Loved the relaxed environment. Self check in. Clean facilities. Amazing location.

Disliked: Nothing- midges were annoying but we coped! Not the campsites fault!

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Watertop Farm

188 Cushendall Road

Ballyvoy

Ballycastle

Co. Antrim

Northern Ireland

BT54 6RN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.17331°N
-6.13432°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Hikers should definitely pack their walking boots; there are a myriad routes close by, ranging from the soaring cliffs at Fair Head (10 minutes’ drive to the car park) to Ronan’s Way along the Glendun River (15 minutes) and the bracing coastal routes in the Causeway Coast National Landscape, taking in the truly spectacular basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway (half an hour). When a day on the beach beckons, Murlough Bay is a secluded shingle expanse ideal for rock pooling, while Cushendun Beach (both 15 minutes) is a wide sweep of soft sand curling round a bay. The site is also about 40 minutes from the famed surfing beaches around Portrush on Antrim’s north coast. Springing to fame as a ‘Game of Thrones’ location, The Dark Hedges (25 minutes) are a twisting, turning avenue of beech trees planted in the 18th century. Equally stunning and mysterious is Loughareema (half an hour’s walk), a ‘vanishing lake’ that fills and empties at random. It can be reached on foot from the site.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Ballycastle	4.2 mi	Sea	Good	Good	Excellent	Good
Waterfoot	8.3 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Carnlough	14.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A
Portballintrae (Salmon Rock)	16.4 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Portrush (Whiterocks)	19 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Giant's Causeway, Antrim, Northern Ireland 15.6 mi

National Trust

Carrick-a-Rede 9.6 mi

Giant's Causeway 15.5 mi

Portstewart Strand 23.3 mi

Downhill Demesne and Hezlett House 27.1 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

RATHLIN (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/03/2006) 9.3 mi

LARNE LOUGH ISLANDS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/01/1998) 28.2 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Policies

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Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Watertop Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Watertop Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Watertop Farm? Hikers should definitely pack their walking boots; there are a myriad routes close by, ranging from the soaring cliffs at Fair Head (10 minutes’ drive to the car park) to Ronan’s Way … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Watertop Farm?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Late departures/early arrivals are welcome to wait in the spacious car park area.
Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Watertop Farm? From £20 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.