When can I check in and check out of Watertop Farm?

Camping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Late departures/early arrivals are welcome to wait in the spacious car park area. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Watertop Farm?

From $41.73 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Watertop Farm

View prices & book Last booked 14 hours ago 9.3 98 reviews

Family-friendly camping on a farm 10 minutes’ drive from Ballycastle
Giant’s Causeway half an hour’s drive; Cushendun Beach 15 minutes
Play area and mini golf on a dark skies site with grazing livestock

Here’s the chance to spend quality time outdoors with loved ones, with loads of space to roam and for kids to play. Want to experience rural life on a working hill farm? The folks running the family campsite at Watertop Farm, 10 minutes’ drive from Ballycastle in County Antrim have been welcoming guests for more than 30 years, so they must be doing something right. They’re doing absolutely everything right as it turns out. For starters: fully serviced pitches with hot showers, a play area, monster slide and mini-golf course for kids, and lots of cuddly livestock to befriend, plus safe off-road paths around the farm for campers to explore. Having said that, if you’re looking for party nights, kids’ clubs and TVs in your tent, this site is possibly not your cup of tea... On the other hand, if you’re after spectacular coast and hill views, and traffic-free hiking or biking routes amid forests, waterfalls and mountains, you’re definitely in the right place. As a couple of added bonuses, you’re pretty much guaranteed quiet nights of sound sleep in the peaceful north-coast countryside, and thanks to the lack of light pollution hereabouts, on clear nights you can spot a gazillion stars twinkling up above.

Campground type

Open now

Tourist board rating

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Facilities/activities including Crazy golf, firepits are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Bookings for Tents must not be for more than 5 consecutive nights.

Guests staying on grass pitches will be asked to move their tent every 4 or 5 days so as to allow the grass to recover.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 12 Apr to Sat, 1 Nov 2025

Site types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Amazingly scenic campsite, great for families

Overall	9/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Colleen T. June 2025

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: The animals, lovely walks, the cottage for rainy evenings, the lovely owners. The bathroom, showers and kitchen. The mini golf. Very well maintained site, beautifully situated.

Disliked: The wind, which obviously can't be helped, but maybe some more sheltered pitches could be created down the bottom of the field

Recommend to friends Visit again

Area Waterfalls Activity's on site Quiet Walks amazing Views are stunning…

Overall	6/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	7
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	1
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	1

Anonymous June 2025

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Area
Waterfalls
Activity's on site
Quiet
Walks amazing
Views are stunning

Disliked: No hooks in shower blocks
Unisex male female showering at same time
No shelf or ledges or hangers for clothes when showering
No area private to change shower floor wet and No wear to hang or lie clothes
Needs cleaning regularly gets dirty fast
Long walk to loo from tent pitch
Tent pitch too close to next campers need more space between pitches
Needs a good freshen around the little play park,golf etc alot of maintenance Needs to be done all over grown not kept well,
Hut with tables chairs closed would do well to open sell toasties drinks etc
No one on site to talk to about anything or for help
Thousands of midges

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From the manager: Thanks for leaving a review. All of our showers are individual cubicles - 1/2 shower enclosure 1/2 space to change so each is private with its own sink, mirror and locked door. There are a couple of hooks and a wee folding seat to set things on (tucked under the sink for space) but we will consider how we can improve the hanging space. The facilities are cleaned daily but there is a mop provided to dry the floor in between should you need to, but not everyone does!
We live on the farm so there is usually some-one around and contact numbers displayed at the check in area in case we are off site or you need anything. Having self service check in means guests are free to arrive at any time, not worrying about rushing to get here.
Ah the midges, unfortunately not much we can do about them but I'll take your feedback on board :)

Great site location and facilities

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	9
Facilities / Activities	9
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	1

Terry W. May 2025

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Was great spot plenty to door around the site great location also

Disliked: The midges lol

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It was clean, beautiful place with lovely host. I highly recommend it.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous May 2025

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: It was clean, beautiful place with lovely host. I highly recommend it. Can't wait to go back again.

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Everything. Good sized pitch. Clean facilities. Lots to do, mini golf, walking,…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Joan I. May 2025

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Everything. Good sized pitch. Clean facilities. Lots to do, mini golf, walking, exploring nature. The Causeway coast, good restaurants, beaches within an easy drive.

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Had a amazing time with two 7 years and a 2 year…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

imogen h. May 2025

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Had a amazing time with two 7 years and a 2 year old we only opted for 2 nights to see if they would take to it. the views were amazing it was peaceful great to be away from the hussle and hussle of the outside world kids got to run around care free no one really wanted to go home will definitely be back thank you

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Used this site as a base for the NW200. About 5 miles…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Stephen D. May 2025

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Used this site as a base for the NW200. About 5 miles from Ballycastle. Clean and tidy facilities. Campers kitchen and laundry if required.

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Great site. Great facilities.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Steve G. May 2025

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Great location and very clean site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great spot in NI!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Barb M. May 2025

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: We stayed here early May; very cold at night, perfect weather during the day.
Staying here was absolutely fabulous!
Great location near Ballycastle and about 20minutes from major tourist spots in the area.
The site was well maintained, cleaned, and the farm was lovely! The showers were spectacular and great pressure. Bathrooms and shower rooms were always warm.
We're already talking about returning later on in the summer.

Disliked: The bathrooms were soooooo far away! As someone who constantly runs to the bathroom through the night, this was my only issue.
This is not a dislike just a FYI; the GPS takes you to another glamping site. Watertop is just a mile on down the way.
There was no wifi, BUT cell/data service is fantastic.

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Wonderful farm camping trip with free showers.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Anonymous Apr 2025

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: What beautiful tranquil situation the campsite has. The walks around are spectacular especially loved walking to the waterfall. Bring able to get up close to the farm animals was great too and we even saw a lamb being born.

Disliked: It’s a bit of a walk to the toilet from the camping pitch but that wouldn’t put me off going again. Supervision of children needed around the farm and water areas.

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Features

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Watertop Farm

188 Cushendall Road

Ballyvoy

Ballycastle

Co. Antrim

Northern Ireland

BT54 6RN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.17331°N
-6.13432°W

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

Hikers should definitely pack their walking boots; there are a myriad routes close by, ranging from the soaring cliffs at Fair Head (10 minutes’ drive to the car park) to Ronan’s Way along the Glendun River (15 minutes) and the bracing coastal routes in the Causeway Coast National Landscape, taking in the truly spectacular basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway (half an hour). When a day on the beach beckons, Murlough Bay is a secluded shingle expanse ideal for rock pooling, while Cushendun Beach (both 15 minutes) is a wide sweep of soft sand curling round a bay. The site is also about 40 minutes from the famed surfing beaches around Portrush on Antrim’s north coast. Springing to fame as a ‘Game of Thrones’ location, The Dark Hedges (25 minutes) are a twisting, turning avenue of beech trees planted in the 18th century. Equally stunning and mysterious is Loughareema (half an hour’s walk), a ‘vanishing lake’ that fills and empties at random. It can be reached on foot from the site.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Ballycastle	6.8 km	Sea	Good	Good	Excellent	Good
Waterfoot	13.3 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Carnlough	22.6 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A
Portballintrae (Salmon Rock)	26.4 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Portrush (Whiterocks)	30.6 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Giant's Causeway, Antrim, Northern Ireland 25.1 km

National Trust

Carrick-a-Rede 15.5 km

Giant's Causeway 25 km

Portstewart Strand 37.5 km

Downhill Demesne and Hezlett House 43.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

RATHLIN (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/03/2006) 14.9 km

LARNE LOUGH ISLANDS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/01/1998) 45.3 km

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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

General

Bookings for Tents must not be for more than 5 consecutive nights.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Extras

Facilities/activities including Crazy golf, firepits are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Arrivals and departures

There is no reception at this campground/park. Please check-in at the self check in area/ farmhouse instead.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Additional terms

Guests staying on grass pitches will be asked to move their tent every 4 or 5 days so as to allow the grass to recover.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Watertop Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Watertop Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Watertop Farm? Hikers should definitely pack their walking boots; there are a myriad routes close by, ranging from the soaring cliffs at Fair Head (10 minutes’ drive to the car park) to Ronan’s Way … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Watertop Farm?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Late departures/early arrivals are welcome to wait in the spacious car park area.
Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Watertop Farm? From $41.73 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.