Hillend Camping and Motorhome Aire
View prices & book- 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, 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 campground/park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Unpowered concrete slab motorhome site
4 people maximum Ground type: Concrete slab
Pitch size: Max 4.0m width x 7.0m depth (13.1ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 28.0m² (301.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £15 (£15) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookUnpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 84% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Excellent Campsite, very friendly staff. Would definitely stay again.
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Liked: Lovely maintained grass field for tents. Drive in and park next to where you want to set up. Perfect! Lovely view and river running at the bottom of the site. Very clean toilets with hot water and good sized shower.
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Nice hideaway location
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Unpowered concrete slab motorhome site
Liked: Quiet peaceful site, with nice views over fields.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and the beautiful views over the fields. It's always a pleasure to provide our guests with a relaxing and tranquil experience. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Best wishes Lauren & Aaron
Nice quiet site, good clean facilities.…
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Liked: Nice quiet site, good clean facilities.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We're so glad you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and found our facilities clean and comfortable. We always strive to provide the best experience for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes Lauren & Aaron
Friendly welcome, good functional site.…
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Liked: Friendly welcome, good functional site.
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From the manager: We're glad you appreciated the friendly welcome and functional site, though it sounds like we didn’t quite make the cut for a 10/10. As a small campsite, we’re proud of what we offer and believe we provide great value for money, but we understand we might not be everyone’s cup of tea! Safe travels, Lauren & Aaron
Staff are friendly. Nice big area for the kids to play. Toilets…
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Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked: Staff are friendly. Nice big area for the kids to play. Toilets are clean.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed our friendly atmosphere and that the kids had fun in the play area. We're also glad you appreciated our clean facilities. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes Lauren & Aaron
Nice location…
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Liked: Nice location
Disliked: Only 2 toilets, one of which was in with the 1 shower, so if someone was showering the site was down to 1 toilet. No hot water in the washing up area
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From the manager: As a pop-up campsite, our facilities are designed to be more minimal, but we do offer more amenities than many similar sites. If having multiple toilets and showers is essential, you may find that larger, more established campsites with higher prices and more extensive facilities would be a better fit for your needs. All the best for your future travels. Best wishes Lauren & Aaron
Friendly welcome, nice quiet site.
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Liked: Quiet site, ideal base for visiting Dumfries House. Friendly welcome. Minimal facilities but stated in the description.
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We're glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and found our site to be a peaceful base for visiting Dumfries House. It's wonderful to know that the friendly welcome and clear description of facilities met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back for another peaceful stay. Best wishes Lauren & Aaron
My go to stop off for a day or two to just chill and walk my dogs.
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Unpowered grass campervan site
Liked: Location, space, pet friendly
Disliked: Nothing to dislike
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your positive feedback Patrick. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the location, space, and our pet-friendly environment. It's wonderful to know that there was nothing you disliked. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Best wishes Lauren & Aaron
Family friendly site with lots of space for kids to run around safely.
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Liked: Lauren was very friendly and welcoming on arrival. Allowed fires - as long as not on ground. We brought our own pit with legs. Lots of flat pitches, on well mowed field. Clean, well stocked toilets. There were only two, but we didn't ever have an issue getting access. Very quiet rural area.
Disliked: The rain, but it is Scotland!
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind review. We're delighted to hear that you had a positive experience at Hillend Camping & Motorhome Aire. It's wonderful to know that our warm welcome made a difference and that you enjoyed the amenities, including our well-mowed pitches and clean toilets. We appreciate your understanding regarding the weather—indeed, Scottish weather can be quite unpredictable! We're glad it didn't dampen your spirits too much. We hope to see you again soon, perhaps with a bit more sunshine next time! Best wishes Lauren & Aaron
Very family friendly, relaxing, quiet and refreshing experience.
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Liked: Loved the place. Our host was very friendly and very welcoming, providing with anything we needed. Site was easy to find with navigation. Lots of families around. Clean site and clean facilities. Able to sit by the open fire till late, me and my 2 girls thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.
Disliked: No toilet paper in the morning.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're thrilled to hear that you and your daughters enjoyed your stay at Hillend Camping & Motorhome Aire. It's great to know that you found the site easily, appreciated the cleanliness, and had a wonderful time by the fire. We're also glad that our hospitality made a positive impact on your experience. We apologize for the inconvenience regarding the lack of toilet paper in the morning. We quickly restocked at 7.30am when we did our first morning check. We hope to welcome you and your family back soon for another enjoyable stay! Best wishes Lauren & Aaron
Features
Pop-up campground
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 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/backpacker Peaceful Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Disabled facilities Level campground, 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 +0100 (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 | 20.7 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Ayr (South Beach) | 22.4 km | Sea | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Troon (South Beach) | 23.4 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
Heads Of Ayr | 25 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Poor | Poor |
Irvine | 27.1 km | Sea | N/A | Poor | Poor | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Burns National Heritage Park 22.2 km
Scottish Maritime Museum 27.8 km
Culzean Castle & Country Park 34 km
Burrell Collection 38 km
New Lanark Visitor Centre 38.8 km
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 3.2 km
Catrine to Failford by the River Ayr Walk 3.3 km
The River Ayr Way Part 3: Sorn to Failford 3.3 km
The River Ayr from Sea to Source Part 4: Sorn to Wellwood 3.4 km
AIRDS MOSS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/10/2004) 8.9 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.
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 caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Hillend Camping and Motorhome Aire? From $32.04 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.