Hillend Camping and Motorhome Aire
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- Peaceful, dog-friendly Ayrshire smallholding site among woodlands
- Dumfries House 10 minutes’ drive; Glasgow one hour
- Resident horses; next to a stream and two miles from the River Ayr Way
Site type
- 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.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- 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.
- Units longer than 7.5 metres are not allowed.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
4 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 4.0m width x 7.5m depth (13.1ft width x 24.6ft depth) Calculated area: 30.0m² (322.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £15 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookNon-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £20 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 89% of visitors View breakdown
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Liked: We loved the location. Beautiful and relaxing next to the river and the walk in the forest was fantastic. We even walked into the town and met some locals. The shower works perfectly and 2 toilets.
Nothing to complain about at all.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the peaceful streamside setting and had a chance to explore the forest walk and even visit the town, sounds like a perfect stay.
Glad to hear the shower and toilets worked well for you too. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Best wishes
Lauren & Aaron
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Liked: Very peaceful and completely silent. Very, very clean
Disliked: Additional price for toilet and shower
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Friendly peaceful and clean facilities
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Liked: The beautiful peaceful surroundings
Clean facilities
Disliked: The cold water to wash up the dishes
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your review, we’re really glad you enjoyed the peaceful surroundings and found the facilities clean.
Just to let you know for next time, there is a hot water tap inside the shower room that you’re welcome to use for filling your washing up bowl with hot water. Most of our guests also find it handy to boil a kettle/pan of water at their pitch. Unfortunately, we’re unable to install an electric water heater outside in our washing up area due to health and safety regulations, but we hope the other options help keep things comfortable.
Hope to welcome you back soon.
Best wishes
Lauren & Aaron
Quiet peaceful location Clean toilet/shower facilities Firewood/kindling/firelighters available to purchase (we forgot to bring) Was…
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Liked: Quiet peaceful location
Clean toilet/shower facilities
Firewood/kindling/firelighters available to purchase (we forgot to bring)
Was our first time camping as a family and was perfect for a wee 1 night retreat
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear your first family camping trip was a success and that our little spot made for a peaceful retreat.
So glad the facilities were up to scratch and the firewood bits came in handy, we keep them stocked just for situations like that. Hope it’s the first of many more camping adventures, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime.
Best wishes
Lauren & Aaron
Lovely site, well kept and clean. Location was great and price was…
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Liked: Lovely site, well kept and clean. Location was great and price was fair.
Disliked: No dislikes, would have been nice to have an area that our dog could have been off lead but this wasn't a major problem.
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review! We're so pleased you enjoyed the site, found everything clean and well-kept, and felt it was good value.
We completely understand your point about the dog area, dogs do need to be kept on a lead while onsite for the comfort and safety of all our guests, other dogs and nearby livestock. That said, the surrounding woodlands are perfect for off-lead exploring, so there’s still plenty of space for a good run around!
Thanks again for your feedback, and we’d love to welcome you (and your pup!) back anytime.
Best wishes
Lauren & Aaron
Perfect stopover for ferry port but would be lovely to stay longer.
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Liked: Small site in the countryside. Friendly owner greeted us.
Disliked: Nothing to dislike.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad you found us a perfect stopover before the ferry, and even more pleased to hear you’d like to stay longer next time.
It was lovely to meet you, and we’d be delighted to welcome you back for a more relaxing countryside break whenever you’re passing through again.
Best wishes
Lauren & Aaron
My favourite place to chuck up a tent, light a wee fire…
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Liked: My favourite place to chuck up a tent, light a wee fire and chill under the stars. Lauren is always so welcoming and the stunning views and relaxing sounds of the birds singing and the horses playing just make it such a nice place to be. Looking forward to coming back already!
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From the manager: This absolutely made our day, thank you! We’re so happy to be your favourite spot for a tent, a wee fire, and some proper stargazing. It’s always a pleasure to welcome you, and we’re so glad the views, birdsong, and horses add to the magic for you. Can’t wait to have you back again soon for more peaceful nights under the stars.
Best wishes
Lauren & Aaron
Would use again if passing
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Liked: Easy to find and quite secluded, lovely greeting from Lauren. Hardstanding pitches are perfect, a little levelling may be required depending on your motorhome. Proximity to Dumfries House is the main draw but is perfect for a stopover if passing.
Lovely to see the horses in the field.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review. I'm really glad you found us easy to find and enjoyed the peaceful setting. It was a pleasure welcoming you. I'm delighted you found the pitches suited your needs. Dumfries House is such a gem to have nearby, and it’s great to hear you enjoyed seeing the horses too.
Hope to see you again if you’re passing by.
Safe travels.
Lauren & Aaron
Great location, clean facilities.
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Liked: Peaceful location. Clean toilet and shower. Host was friendly and welcoming. It was a pitstop stay for us and perfect for what we needed. Would definitely stay again.
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind words. We're so glad you enjoyed your stopover and found everything you needed for a peaceful stay. It was a pleasure having you, and we really appreciate your compliments on the facilities. We'd love to welcome you back anytime. Hope to see you again soon.
Lauren & Aaron
Ideal one-night stop for us - well set out and good value.…
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Liked: Ideal one-night stop for us - well set out and good value. A nice walk through woods directly from the site. Lauren very helpful.
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From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review. We're so happy to hear that the site worked well for your one-night stop and that you enjoyed the walk through the woods. It was great having you, and I'm glad I could be of help.
We’d love to welcome you back anytime.
Safe travels,
Lauren & Aaron
Features
Pop-up campsite
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Wildlife havenUtilities
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
Aire Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Hillend Camping and Motorhome Aire
Hillend of Heateth
Sorn Road
Auchinleck
Ayrshire
Scotland
KA18 2NA
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.48142°N
-4.29876°W
Route directions
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 |
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Prestwick | 12.9 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Ayr (South Beach) | 13.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Troon (South Beach) | 14.5 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
Heads Of Ayr | 15.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Poor | Poor |
Irvine | 16.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Poor | Poor | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Burns National Heritage Park 13.8 mi
Scottish Maritime Museum 17.3 mi
Culzean Castle & Country Park 21.1 mi
Burrell Collection 23.6 mi
New Lanark Visitor Centre 24.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Catrine to Sorn and Back Along the River Ayr Way 2 mi
Catrine to Failford by the River Ayr Walk 2 mi
The River Ayr Way Part 3: Sorn to Failford 2.1 mi
The River Ayr from Sea to Source Part 4: Sorn to Wellwood 2.1 mi
AIRDS MOSS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/10/2004) 5.5 mi
Local events
- TRNSMT (Friday 11 July 2025 – Friday 11 July 2025)
Glasgow, Lanarkshire 25.5 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 Hillend Camping and Motorhome Aire have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Hillend Camping and Motorhome Aire dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Hillend Camping and Motorhome Aire? An 18th-century estate, Dumfries House (10 minutes’ drive) has elegant rooms filled with Chippendale furniture and decorative objects such as gilded mirrors and colourful ceramics. After admiring the splendid interiors, head to … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Hillend Camping and Motorhome Aire?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Hillend Camping and Motorhome Aire? From £15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.