Balkenna Caravan Park
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- Small Ayrshire camping and tourer site with Ailsa Craig views
- Turnberry Beach and Trump Turnberry golf course five minutes’ walk
- Family-friendly with an all-day tearoom, picnic tables and a play park
Site type
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Firepits must be raised off the grass.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent pitch
10 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 48m²
Arrival daysFrom £17
View prices & bookElectric grass tent pitch
10 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 48m²
Arrival daysFrom £22
View prices & bookNon-electric grass touring pitch
10 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 56m²
Arrival daysFrom £22
View prices & bookElectric grass touring pitch
10 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 56m²
Arrival daysFrom £27
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Reviews
83% would recommend this site to a friend
80% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite offers beautiful views, particularly of Ailsa Craig, and is conveniently located near the beach. Visitors frequently praise the friendly and helpful staff, and the on-site tea room receives consistent positive mentions for its food. Facilities are generally described as clean, though some reviews suggest they could benefit from updating. A primary drawback noted by many is the noise from the adjacent busy road, which can be disruptive, especially at night. Despite this, many guests found it a good stopover or base for exploring the area and would return.
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We enjoyed our stay and would consider going back
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Nice little family run campsite. Good facilities, good spaces pitches. Cafe handy too if you don t feel like cooking. Play area for younger children is good too.
Disliked Slightly noisy road at front.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great Campsite, Great Staff, Great Price!
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Loved the site itself, pitches were a great size, toilet blocks were clean, little park onsite was great for the kids, staff were absolutely lovely, the little tearoom was brilliant and it was great to go in each morning for breakfast (and back for chips in the afternoon lol). The site is small but wonderful, we loved the atmosphere in the field. AMAZING CHECK-IN/OUT TIMES and GREAT price!
Disliked You're on the A77 so there is road noise but you know that when booking so plan accordingly like we did (earplugs) if you're a light sleeper
Recommend to friends Visit again
Stephanie was lovely. Everything we needed. Beautiful views.
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Beautiful views, picturesque and facilities all available. Great spot for us for 2 nights before moving up north. Wake up on a morning to look out to sea. 😀
Disliked Washing up area could do with improvement and hot water. No where to plac clean items after washing.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely little site will return.
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked The scenery, the coffee shop was exceptional for breakfast and dinner. Staff were very friendly in reception and the coffee shop.
Disliked Dishwashing area to small needs a shelf.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent site with good facilities, lovely staff. Stephannie was fab!
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Loved camping here. It was our first time camping and it made our experience, we have since bought a family tent and have already booked to come back with our kids.
Host was so lovely and welcoming. Great facilities and friendly staff.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great tidy site, very friendly people and very dog friendly
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked I loved the area and the view of Ailsa Craig from my pitch, I especially loved how I was allowed to take my 4 little dogs, most sites only allow two dogs which is no good for me!
Disliked The tearoom was great for breakfast but for the price of the main meals during the day I expected a better quality of food, I had the chicken curry and there wasn’t much to it unfortunately, the iced latte was the best.
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Great wee site. Good cafe menu. Stef and the staff were so…
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Great wee site. Good cafe menu. Stef and the staff were so helpful and friendly
Recommend to friends Visit again
Highly recommended x
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Absolutely fantastic.. staff so friendly, especially Lyndsey..
Beautiful location and fantastic food from the tea rooms, especially the cheesecake & carrot cake
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Friendly welcome. Well kept pitches.Clean toilet and shower block.…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Friendly welcome. Well kept pitches.Clean toilet and shower block.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Warm relaxed welcome, good sized pitch good facilities local area very nice.…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Warm relaxed welcome, good sized pitch good facilities local area very nice.
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Covered terrace area 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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Gastronomic delight Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Balkenna Caravan Park
Balkenna Tearoom and Caravan Park
Girvan Road
Turnberry
Ayrshire
Scotland
KA26 9LN
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.30898°N
4.83385°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maidens | 2.2 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
Culzean | 2.9 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Girvan | 5.2 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Heads Of Ayr | 10.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Poor | Poor |
Ayr (South Beach) | 12.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Culzean Castle & Country Park 3.6 mi
Burns National Heritage Park 11.3 mi
Scottish Maritime Museum 21.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Turnberry Bay - Bruce's Castle 0.1 mi
From Croy Bay at Goatsgreen to Culzean Park and back 4.4 mi
Dailly to Viewpoint in Kilgrammie Wood 4.7 mi
From Dailly to the Barony Hill and back via Falfar 4.8 mi
Curling-Stone Walk 5 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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Balkenna Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Balkenna Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Balkenna Caravan Park? The whole family will enjoy the proximity of sandy Turnberry Beach (five minutes’ walk) for strolls along the dunes or a section of the Ayrshire Coastal Path, all backed by views out … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Balkenna Caravan Park?
Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Balkenna Caravan Park? From £17 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.