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.
- Firepits must be raised off the grass.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass touring pitch
10 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 8m depth (56m²)
Arrival daysFrom £22
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Electric grass touring pitch
10 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 8m depth (56m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27
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8.0/10
Reviews
82% 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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Great site with a great price, would definitely be back
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Great wee site. Lovely views over the water and a lovely cafe on site.
Disliked Entrance into site was really busy,
Challenging with a tourer caravan.
Open fires are allowed on site and although this is a bonus for some, we felt we were being smoked out.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Stopover with no sleep!
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Very handy site with everything you need for a stopover.
Disliked The VERY noisy road, we only stayed for one night instead of two because of this.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Enjoyed our stay…
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Enjoyed our stay
Recommend to friends Visit again
The staff were very helpful and friendly We would definitely stay here…
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked The staff were very helpful and friendly
We would definitely stay here again when next in that part of the country.
Wm. Morrison.
👌👌👌👌
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Easy to find, small, clean campsite close to the coast.…
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Easy to find, small, clean campsite close to the coast.
Disliked Close to the road but not too busy at night.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent site. Would definitely return.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Beautiful views
Super friendly staff
Clean amenities
Tearoom was fantastic onsite.
Disliked Close to road. Was more an issue with children than noise levels though I can imagine it would maybe be annoying but we didn’t notice it eventually.
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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.
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From the manager: Hello,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay with us and that you would consider returning.
It's great to know that you appreciated the family-run feel of our campsite, the spacious pitches, and the convenience of our tearoom. We're also happy that the play area was a hit with your younger children.
We understand your comment about the road noise. As you noticed, our park's location right off the A77 makes it very handy for travelers, but this can occasionally lead to some traffic noise. We're glad to hear that it didn't detract from your overall enjoyment of our peaceful site.
We would love to welcome you and your family back for another stay in the future!
Warm regards,
The Balkenna Team
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
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From the manager: Hello Angela,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We are so glad to hear that you and your extended family had such a great time with us.
Your comments truly made our day! We're thrilled that you loved the site, the size of our pitches, and found the toilet blocks to be clean. It's especially rewarding to hear your kind words about our staff and how much you enjoyed the tearoom, from your morning breakfasts to your afternoon chips! We work hard to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and it's wonderful to know we succeeded. We also appreciate you highlighting our check-in/out times and great pricing.
We really appreciate your honest feedback about the road noise. As you correctly pointed out, our convenient location on the A77 can have this drawback, and we are grateful for your understanding and for sharing your tip with other light sleepers.
It would be our pleasure to welcome you and your extended family back to Balkenna Tearoom and Caravan Park again soon!
Warm regards,
The Balkenna Team
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.
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From the manager: Hello Sara,
Thank you so much for your fantastic review and for choosing to stay with us for your two nights! We were so happy to welcome you.
It's wonderful to hear that you found the views to be beautiful and that you enjoyed waking up to look out at the sea. We're also thrilled that you found everything you needed and that Stephanie made a great impression—she will be delighted to hear your kind words.
We truly appreciate your feedback regarding the washing-up area. We are sorry that you experienced an issue with the hot water and the lack of a designated space for clean items. This is very helpful feedback for us, and we will be looking into how we can improve this facility for all of our guests.
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again in the future!
Warm regards,
The Balkenna Team
Had a lovely stay here for a long weekend. Good, clean facilities.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Very friendly and helpful staff, clean toilets and showers lovely location with views of Ailsa Craig, tearoom/restaurant very handy and reasonably priced.
Disliked Small pitches packed tightly together, road in front of site busy even through the night.
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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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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?
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.