Balnab Farm

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Camping field (added by manager 02 Aug 2023)
Camping field (added by manager 02 aug 2023)
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Camping field (added by manager 30 jun 2023)

  • Spacious back to basics pitches at a quiet Dumfries and Galloway farm
  • Less than a mile from the coast; 20 minutes' drive to Wigtown
  • Farm shop on site with homemade ice cream and fresh flavoured milks
Spacious pitches, lovely rural views, beaches nearby – oh, and homemade ice cream for sale on site… yes, you could certainly say that Balnab Farm has a lot going for it. This Dumfries and Galloway site is part of a working dairy farm, so your neighbours around the place will mainly be farm animals – not just cows but also sheep, goats, Shetland ponies and rare breed pigs. You’ll have the chance to meet them as you stroll around the place, and also to sample some of their produce at the site’s small farm shop, which sells pasteurised fresh whole milk, flavoured milks and eggs alongside coffees and sweet and savoury snacks (plus those delicious ice creams, of course…) There’s more excellent food in the surrounding area – particularly in the local villages of Garlieston and Isle of Whithorn (both within 10 minutes’ drive). Working up an appetite for it all might involve a visit to Scotland’s National Booktown, Wigtown (20 minutes’ drive away) or some time spent exploring the coast. As it’s on a peninsula, the farm is surrounded by the sea on three sides, meaning that quiet sandy beaches and seaside villages are never far away. It’s a back to basics setup at Balnab Farm – with no access to toilets, showers, running water or electricity – so you’ll need to be fairly self sufficient for a stay here.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Please note
  • This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Reviews

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The small shop with fresh eggs and local produce. Friendly owner showed me…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi 6
Christine J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: The small shop with fresh eggs and local produce. Friendly owner showed me everything. So peaceful, beautiful views, close to a great swimming place.

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Features

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

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful

Remote location

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No hot water

No running water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Pop-up campsite

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Balnab Farm

Whithorn

Newton Stewart

Dumfries

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG8 8HP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.73178°N
-4.38623°W

Route directions

The farm is signposted Balnab Dairy and has a red gate at top of the road; the site will be clearly signposted.

Nearest transport

Coach
11.7 mi St John Street
11.7 mi St John Street
11.7 mi St John Street
Rail
28.3 mi Stranraer Rail Station
29.8 mi Barrhill Rail Station
Ferry
28.2 mi Stranraer Ferry Terminal
29.9 mi Cairnryan P&O Ferry Terminal

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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - St Ninian’s Cave: 10 minutes' drive - Galloway House Gardens: 10 minutes - Galloway Astronomy Centre: 10 minutes - Drumtroddan Standing Stones: 15 minutes - Wigtown (Scotland’s National Booktown, with an annual book festival): 20 minutes - Bladnoch Distillery & Visitor Centre: 20 minutes - 7Stanes: Kirrochtree (mountain bike trails): 35 minutes - Cairn Holy Chambered Cairn: 45 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Mossyard 9 mi Estuary N/A Good Good Good
Carrick 9.2 mi Sea N/A N/A Good Good
Brighouse Bay 11.1 mi Sea N/A Poor Poor Poor
Dhoon Bay 13.2 mi Estuary N/A Poor Poor Poor
Rockcliffe 25.2 mi Estuary N/A Poor Poor Poor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Cycle routes

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

Other

Isle of Whithorn - Burrow Head - Physgill Glen 2.6 mi

St Ninian's Cave 2.9 mi

Garlieston - Cruggleton Castle - Galloway House Estate - Garlieston 3.9 mi

Garlieston – Innerwell Port – Eggerness Point - Garlieston 4 mi

Back Bay - Monreith - Clachan of Myrton - Back Bay 6.2 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.

Want to know more about camping in Dumfries and Galloway?

  • Does Balnab Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Balnab Farm dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Balnab Farm? Attractions and activities nearby include: - St Ninian’s Cave: 10 minutes' drive - Galloway House Gardens: 10 minutes - Galloway Astronomy Centre: 10 minutes - Drumtroddan Standing Stones: 15 minutes - Wigtown … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Balnab Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  4 p.m.

    Please be aware this is a working farm. There are also other holiday properties close by so please arrive and depart quietly.

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