South Whittlieburn Farm

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The road to whittlieburn

  • Scenic family-run smallholding site 10 minutes' drive from Largs
  • Within 20 minutes' drive of ferries to Great Cumbrae and Bute
  • Collect and buy fresh eggs from the flock of free-range hens on site
Some will be making a swift stopover on a Scotland tour, others looking to settle in for a lengthier Largs-based break; South Whittlieburn Farm’s owner Katie is happy to welcome all sorts of guests at her family-run Ayrshire smallholding. Bag a spot here in the stunning Brisbane Glen to share the place with the horses and ponies that graze the surrounding fields, and a flock of free-range hens that generously provide fresh eggs for guests to collect and purchase for a farm breakfast. If your own animal pal fancies coming along for the ride, dogs are welcome here – the little farm track that runs by Noddsdale Water lends itself well to paw-stretching outings. Noted those stunning views from the site? (If not, skip off to flick through pics at this point…) They give you a bit of a clue that this is a most scenic area, whether facing inland towards the Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park or out to sea and the Firth of Clyde. Getting down to the seaside is fairly straightforward, as the popular resort of Largs is a 10-minute drive away – home to lots of shops and places to eat as well as a viking centre, boat trips and a splendid seaview golf course.

Campground type

Tent sites 20
Camper sites 10
RV sites 10
Rent a tent 1
Open now
Opens March 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, Mar 1 to

Campsite types & availability

Reviews

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10
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9
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
6

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This friendly, family-run farm campsite has a relaxed vibe in beautiful country settings, a short drive from Largs. Guests loved the clean, modern facilities and meeting the farm animals, a hit with kids. The food truck was a popular perk. While reviews were mostly great, some found spotty cell service and noted occasional issues with site assignments or bathroom cleanliness when busy.

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Arrival date (latest first)

I recommend to anyone to stay at this site. We arrived to…

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Jamie G.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked I recommend to anyone to stay at this site. We arrived to a warm welcome. The site itself is like no other it’s a proper working farm. My nearly two year old had a magical time seeing all the animals and it was nice being able to walk around the farm in our own time. This site has everything you need for a good stay! All shared facilities were spotless. Make sure you stay here pictures do not do it justice.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had a great time, it’s chill and clean and close to shops!

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jacqueline C.

Powered grass tent campsite (medium)

Liked We loved the campsite , the roaming animals were great for the kids!
Toilet and shower blocks and bins were kept clean! Washing up area was also really useful!

Disliked Can’t fault it , WiFi signal was poor but that’s not why you go camping!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant site, al it of thought gone into the experience of campers.

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Anonymous

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked This is our 2nd visit and the main like is that our dog can be off lead. She is a rescue Labrador, getting on in age and used to being off lead. All the kids love to pat her and she loves the attention just as much. The location for us is perfect, 30 mins from home but feels like we could be anywhere in the world. The relaxed atmosphere, the farm animals that visit us (special mention to the resident spaniel who is such a sook lol), the amenities are spot on, you can have a barbecue, a fire pit and there’s a burger van if you’d rather have the whole holiday experience of not cooking (cash only). I would say this will become a regular for us.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Helpful staff, plenty of kids for my daughter to play with. The…

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
Wifi
8
Vincent T.

Powered grass tent campsite (small)

Liked Helpful staff, plenty of kids for my daughter to play with. The roaming animals were friendly and fun. Clean

Disliked Not much to explore withing walking distance.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean facilities. Everything was great

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10 out of 10
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4
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Sarah P.

Powered grass tent campsite (medium)

Liked Loved Everything. So spacious and relaxed. Everyone camping was respectful and they had farm animals that you could meet and pet. We had the best time.

Disliked No play park for children

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice quiet location with friendly staff

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Andrew P.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Easy booking, friendly staff, quiet location with good facilities.

Disliked Perhaps look at a way to stop dirt entering the shower and toilet areas i.e. hard mat outside and in

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely family run working farm but still nothing is too much for…

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Jan B.

Powered grass tent campsite (medium)

Liked Lovely family run working farm but still nothing is too much for the hosts. Lovely being surrounded by such beautiful countryside and of course the animals. Clean modern shower and toilet blocks always plentifully stocked. Far enough out of town to be peaceful, but close enough to reach in a couple of minutes.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

An opening to the toilets at both ends would benefit the disabled

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9 out of 10
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly staff was able to change my date very easily…

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10 out of 10
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Robert L.

Powered grass tent campsite (small)

Liked Very friendly staff was able to change my date very easily

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing we love it

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Joanna A.

Powered grass tent campsite (medium)

Liked We loved this campsite ,as a single parent with 2 children the hose was very welcoming and offered a lot of various extra including a food van .
My children enjoyed the experience on this site as the farm animals roam freely and the children find it exciting.There is also a beautiful walk down the river bank .

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

South Whittlieburn Farm

Brisbane Glen Road

Largs

Ayrshire

Scotland

KA30 8SN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

55.8337°N
4.8422°W

Nearest transport

Bus
3.4 mi Wemyss Bay Station
8.1 mi McInroys Point
9.3 mi Coronation Park
Rail
3 mi Largs Rail Station
3.5 mi Wemyss Bay Rail Station
5.1 mi Inverkip Rail Station
Ferry
2.9 mi Largs Ferry Terminal
3.5 mi Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal
3.9 mi Cumbrae Ferry Terminal
Airport
16 mi Glasgow International Airport
24.2 mi Glasgow Prestwick International 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

Got the urge to flex your golfing arms? As well as the course in Largs, there are several other courses along this stretch of coastline – Royal Troon, Prestwick and Gailes Links courses are all within an hour’s drive. If you’re more into watching sports than thwacking golf balls, aim for Ayr’s racecourse (an hour’s drive away). Sticking a little closer to home, plan a bit of time in Largs – wandering along the promenade, getting into the viking spirit at the Vikingar Centre or having a bit of splash time in the swimming pool. Just outside town (15 minutes’ drive from the site) is Kelburn Castle, a mural-adorned ancient pile whose estate has a waterfall to hike to, a sculpture trail to stroll along and (shhh…) a secret forest to seek out. Looking longingly beyond Largs? Board a ferry from the harbour to the island of Great Cumbrae for bike rides and watersports, or head to Wemyss Bay (20 minutes) for the boat to Bute. Either way, keep eyes out for seals and seabirds lounging along the shoreline.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Largs (Pencil Beach) 3.8 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Millport Bay 6.4 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Lunderston Bay 6.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Seamill 10.3 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Ettrick Bay 11.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Paisley Abbey 16.4 mi

Scottish Maritime Museum 16.8 mi

Clydebuilt (Scottish Maritime Museum Braehead) 18.7 mi

Loch Lomond Park Centre 19.9 mi

House for an Art Lover 20.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cornalees Bridge - Gourock - Greenock Cut 5.5 mi

LOCHWINNOCH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 25/04/2005) 9.1 mi

INNER CLYDE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 16/05/2006) 12.3 mi

HORSE ISLAND (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/10/2005) 13 mi

North Sannox - Creag Ghlas Laggan - North Sannox 16.6 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does South Whittlieburn Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is South Whittlieburn Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near South Whittlieburn Farm? Got the urge to flex your golfing arms? As well as the course in Largs, there are several other courses along this stretch of coastline – Royal Troon, Prestwick and Gailes Links … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of South Whittlieburn Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at South Whittlieburn Farm? From $30.93 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.