Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

No availability on our site

6 people maximum

One Tent or Camper trailer allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

unlimited

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Tent, Camper trailer

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Availability

No availability at present on Pitchup.com

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Bail a’ Chairn

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.7 6 reviews

Couldn’t ask for a better view! (added by chefbenharris 23 Aug 2021)

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Visitor image of where they pitched up (added by manager 24 aug 2023)

What a lovely morning here at bail a’ chairn (added by manager 24 aug 2023)

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Darren and Caroline were excellent hosts. Place was beautiful with views over…

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

Victoria C. Sept 2023

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would love to visit again!

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

Bradley C. Sept 2023

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

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!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Secluded, with easy access to Wick…

Overall	10/10
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Duncan F. Aug 2023

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Secluded, with easy access to Wick

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet camping spot, beautiful scenery.…

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

Liesbet S. Aug 2023

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Quiet camping spot, beautiful scenery.

Recommend to friends Visit again

locatie / type accommodatie / prijs / prijs-kwaliteit…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2023

Peaceful Retreat shepherd's hut

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Great quiet location (clear night - great stars) very helpful and lovely…

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Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
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Josh C. Aug 2023

Peaceful Retreat shepherd's hut

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 site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

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

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 sites)

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

10.6 km Georgemas Junction Rail Station

13.2 km Wick Rail Station

13.9 km Scotscalder Rail Station

Ferry

22.4 km Scrabster Ferry Terminal

23.4 km Gills Bay Ferry Terminal

26.5 km John O' Groats Ferry Terminal

Airport

13.5 km Wick 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

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 seabirds): 25 minutes - Thurso Castle: 25 minutes - Dunnet Head (puffins): 30 minutes - Scrabster Ferry Terminal (ferry to the Orkneys): 30 minutes - Castle Of Old Wick: 30 minutes - Castle and Gardens of Mey: 30 minutes - John O’Groats: 35 minutes

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Dunnet	17.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Thurso	20.4 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The Castle & Gardens of Mey 21.9 km

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) 11.7 km

Staxigoe to Noss Head 15.5 km

Noss Head and Sinclair and Girnigoe Castles 15.8 km

Dwarwick to Castletown 19.6 km

Dwarwick Pier - Peedie Sands - Dwarwick Pier 19.7 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

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Dogs

A valid vaccination certificate must accompany your dog.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 2 day(s) of arrival.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

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.

Pitches

Minimum spacing of 10 metres between pitches.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.

Safety

Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Occupancy

The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Dogs

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).

General

The campground/park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Reception

There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

General

This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 9:30 p.m..

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Dogs

Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Payment terms

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