Ballencrieff Farm Campsite
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- Back-to-basics pop-up campsite on a working East Lothian arable farm
- The Museum of Flight, Gullane golf clubs and beach 10 minutes’ drive
- Off-grid grass pitches and dog walk on site; shop five minutes’ drive
Campground type
1
20
This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 17 or over.
- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Site types & availability
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Site size: Max 10m width × 12m depth (120m²)
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2 people maximum Ground type: Grass
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Reviews
74% would recommend this campground to a friend
78% would stay here again
What customers say
Great spot for peace & quiet, exploring the countryside, and friendly hosts. Some reckon it's pricey for what's on offer, and there's road/train noise. Ground can be bumpy with thistles.
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Uncomplicated, simple, back to basics camping. Highly recommended.…
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Liked Uncomplicated, simple, back to basics camping. Highly recommended.
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review. This is exactly what we hoped the campsite would be. We'd love to welcome you back again anytime!
Nice quiet, clean and spaceous site, just as described - perfect for…
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Liked Nice quiet, clean and spaceous site, just as described - perfect for 1 or 2 nights, or a weekend, great spot - it had a really nice feel
Disliked Little bit of noise from the road and train line, but nothing significant
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Overpriced for what it is.
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Liked Simplicity
Disliked It’s a field next to a busy road and is full of thistles. This is not a nice idillic farm campsite, just a functional place to pitch a tent.
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Forgive me if I'm judgemental but it felt like opportunist profiting.
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Liked Camping was in high demand during Edinburgh festival so it was helpful to find somewhere
Disliked Basically a field with a portaloo and absolutely nothing else, no human face, no water (no thanks I won't buy your 5 litres of water for god knows how much and your over-priced breakfast!). And the charge is what you pay everywhere for camping with...showers, reception, basic facilities.... so thank you... but... you could provide water surely and reduce your charges and profit?
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I'm sorry to hear you felt this way about the campsite. It is clearly stated in the description that it is a 28 day pop-up site on a working farm and the facilities are described accurately. The pitch costs are £15 to £20 lower than some nearby sites that do have permanent facilities. This site is intended to be back-to-basics style, with numbers kept to a level that allows plenty of room for everyone, with no maximum tent sizes.
To pipe water to the field would be prohibitively expensive for 28 days of bookings. Campers are welcome to bring their own but offering bottles allows guests arriving on foot or by bike/motorbike an option of water.
The breakfasts offered are supplied by a local business that run a popular food van and as guests deal with them directly, we make no money on them whatsoever, again it was just to offer the option to guests and to try and support other local small businesses.
I visit the site at least once every day to clean the toilets and I am available on the phone at all times should guests need any further assistance.
De ontvangst door de eigenaars was zeer vriendelijk. Ook de rustige omgeving…
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Liked De ontvangst door de eigenaars was zeer vriendelijk. Ook de rustige omgeving is een pluspunt….
Disliked De prijs is wel ERG hoog om gewoon gebruik te kunnen maken van een weide en niks meer.
Geen water, geen elektriciteit. Enkel twee twee dixie- boksen als toilet.
Dus zeer basic maar duur.
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Clean, quiet and simple, but with optional extras.
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Liked We were only there for one night but enjoyed our stay. The campsite and toilets were clean and it had a peaceful atmosphere.
Will definitely stay again.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a lovely review! I'm glad you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere. We'd love to welcome you back again in the future.
Site has some appeal but not great value.
Unpowered grass motorhome site
Liked Good back to basics site with flat, open, grass field and two portaloos that were clean enough when we used them.
Stayed here to access North Berwick ‘Fringe By The Sea’ event via Drem station.
Disliked Quite noisy being beside a B road that gets plenty of traffic and the East Coast Main Line Railway adjacent to that.
Not a pleasant walk to Drem - only 2 miles along the road, but there’s no footpath and it’s fairly busy.
Not really worth £25 for a campervan pitch considering limited facilities. Would value our stay at £15 tops.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Under the 28 day rule that this site opens under, we are only permitted to have one campervan or motorhome on site each night so it is fully booked for the majority of the season. We offer one of the cheapest prices for this type of pitch in the local area, with no minimum number of nights and no extra charges for awnings or gazebos.
The far side of the field offers a quieter stay than the roadside and guests are welcome to choose where they'd like to pitch on arrival.
We are a rural location with no footpaths to nearby train stations. There is a limited bus service that runs to Longniddry station or to North Berwick from the Ballencrieff Farm roundabout but it doesn't operate in the evening.
Perfect for short stay, nice and spacious field so had your own…
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Liked Perfect for short stay, nice and spacious field so had your own privacy and space away from other campers! Would definitely stay again!
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind review! Privacy and space is what we strive for by keeping booking numbers low and allowing plenty of space for everyone.
We'd love to welcome you to the campsite again in the future!
Excellent site, staff were really friendly and helpful!
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Liked Really lovely site and conveniently located. Loads of space and so we didn’t feel cramped at all. Facilities were clean
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Was ok…
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Liked Was ok
Disliked Nosey with train and road
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Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campground
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
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 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/backpackerUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Ballencrieff Farm Campsite
Longniddry
Lothian
Scotland
EH32 0PJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.99377°N
2.82899°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longniddry | 4.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Gullane | 5.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seton Sands | 6.6 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | N/A |
| Yellow Craig | 8.5 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| Broad Sands | 8.7 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
The Royal Yacht Britannia 21.7 km
Palace of Holyroodhouse 21.8 km
Our Dynamic Earth 22.1 km
Mercat Tours (Edinburgh Walks) 22.8 km
National Museum of Scotland 23 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Aberlady Bay – Gullane Bents – Yellowcraig 2.6 km
FIDRA (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 23/08/1988) 9.2 km
Stobshiel – Lammer Law – Longyester 14.5 km
Deuchrie – Beltondod (Dunbar Common) 15.3 km
Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat 21.7 km
Local events
- Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Friday 1 August 2025 – Friday 1 August 2025)
Edinburgh, Scotland 23.4 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Ballencrieff Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Ballencrieff Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Ballencrieff Farm Campsite? Local attractions and activities include: - Aberlady Bay Local Nature Reserve: five minutes’ drive - Myreton Motor Museum: five minutes - Hopeton Monument: five minutes - Chesters Hill Fort: five minutes - … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Ballencrieff Farm Campsite?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon