Bail a’ Chairn
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- Comfy shepherds’ huts on a Caithness working croft near Wick
- A 25-minute drive to Dunnet beach; close to the North Coast 500 drive
- Ruins of an Iron Age broch and ancient standing stone on site
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Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Minimum spacing of 10 metres between pitches.
- This is a quiet site: no music is 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.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
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Peaceful Retreat shepherd's hut
2 people maximum Dimensions: 1.5m width x 2.5m length (4.9ft width x 8.2ft length) Calculated area: 3.8m² (40.4ft²)
Arrival days No availability on our site
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Darren and Caroline were excellent hosts. Place was beautiful with views over…
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Liked: Darren and Caroline were excellent hosts. Place was beautiful with views over the fell. Very quiet and peaceful. Great location for all the sites and attractions in the northernmost highlands. Basic facilities but we’re most adequate. Will definitely return some day.
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Liked: Very remote location which was perfect! The owner, Darren, was incredibly welcoming! When our sat nav didn’t take us to the correct location, Darren text us the “what 3 words” phrase and lead us right there! Beautiful scenery. Toilets and shower was spotless!
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Secluded, with easy access to Wick…
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Liked: Secluded, with easy access to Wick
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Quiet camping spot, beautiful scenery.…
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Liked: Quiet camping spot, beautiful scenery.
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Great quiet location (clear night - great stars) very helpful and lovely…
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Liked: Great quiet location (clear night - great stars) very helpful and lovely owners. Stayed in the Shepherds Hut - great break from our tent. Snug and comfy retreat from the wind ! - separate clean bathroom facilities with a hot shower! And a little area with a table and chairs and phone charging ports. Loved it
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Features
Pop-up campsite
Dogs 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
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
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Pop-up campsite
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Bail a’ Chairn
19 West Watten
Watten
Caithness
Scotland
KW1 5XY
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
58.44677°N
-3.32328°W
Nearest transport
Rail
Ferry
Airport
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunnet | 11.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Thurso | 12.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
The Castle & Gardens of Mey 13.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
BLAR NAM FAOILEAG (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/02/1999) 7.3 mi
Staxigoe to Noss Head 9.7 mi
Noss Head and Sinclair and Girnigoe Castles 9.8 mi
Dwarwick to Castletown 12.2 mi
Dwarwick Pier - Peedie Sands - Dwarwick Pier 12.2 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 Caithness?
- Does Bail a’ Chairn have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bail a’ Chairn dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Bail a’ Chairn? Local attractions and activities include: - Loch Watten (trout fishing): 10 minutes’ drive - Pulteney Distillery Co Ltd (whisky): 20 minutes - Dunnet beach: 25 minutes - Whaligoe Steps (coastal views and … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bail a’ Chairn?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 9:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.