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
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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
Open from Sat, 1 Mar to
Open from Sun, 1 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Electric grass tent pitch
10 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 8.0m depth (19.7ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 48.0m² (516.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass touring pitch
10 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.0m width x 8.0m depth (23.0ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 56.0m² (602.8ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £27 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
10 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 8.0m depth (19.7ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 48.0m² (516.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £17 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric grass touring pitch
10 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.0m width x 8.0m depth (23.0ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 56.0m² (602.8ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 56% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Nice big pitch, great facilities and very friendly staff. Amazing views of…
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Liked: Nice big pitch, great facilities and very friendly staff. Amazing views of both sunset and sunrise, easy access to beach for long walks...highly recommend, we will def be back.
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Highly recommend.
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Liked: The sight was small but had every facility needed… plus a fabulous tea room. Absolutely fantastic stopover with the most incredible views of Ailsa Craig in the sunshine. We will be back xx
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From the manager: So pleased you enjoyed your stay
Great for passing through or using it as a base as great location
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Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked: Easy to find, really helpful staff
Toilets and shower block brilliant and clean
Great choice of pitches
Disliked: Limited facilities after the cafe closed
I guess if you had a pitch on the road side it would be really noisy with the cars on the main road but I was on the back so just heard the cows 🐮 😊
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Brilliant. Great site with great views and food.
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Electric grass touring pitch
Liked: Everything.
Site was great.
Cafe/tearoom was amazing.
View was fantastic.
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Everything was clean and the staff were great. The bathrooms were new…
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Everything was clean and the staff were great. The bathrooms were new and maintained well. The Tea Room also was very good.
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review
Loved it that much, we booked it for the weekend after.
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Electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Perfect spot, with a perfect view. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. Shower is very powerful and felt like a massage. It was perfect. Amazing for its price, for the whole weekend.
Disliked: Toilets were cleaned but no toilet roll was replenished or hand towels.
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Quite remote with great views of the Ailsa Craig
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Electric grass touring pitch
Liked: Location, friendly/helpful staff and the Tearoom did good food
Disliked: Opening hours for the Tearoom were shorter than advertised on Pitch-up
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Small and friendly campsite Toilet facilities spotless Great views over sea Staff very friendly and…
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Electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Small and friendly campsite
Toilet facilities spotless
Great views over sea
Staff very friendly and accommodating
Disliked: The weather
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The pros outweigh the con, So I will return and happily stay again
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Liked: Me and my son stayed for a few days to visit family and do some fishing it is the perfect location, it's a smashing little campsite only 21 pitches, friendly staff, amazing view, a varied selection of hot and cold food from the tea room on location,
Disliked: The water pressure in the ablutions is far too high!
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Amazing view. Basic site. Value. On site cafe…
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Amazing view. Basic site. Value. On site cafe
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Features
Dogs allowed
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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.30898°N
-4.83385°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
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| 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
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?
Read moreCamping 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.