When can I check in and check out of Hillend Camping and Motorhome Aire?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Hillend Camping and Motorhome Aire?

From $20.37 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Hillend Camping and Motorhome Aire

View prices & book Last booked one day ago 9.4 92 reviews

Enjoy a spot of lunch on our picnic benches

A view from the woodlands back to our resident horses

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

Privacy, peacefulness and ponies – sounds like a top holiday, right? And you can have all three Ps at Hillend Camping and Motorhome Aire, a pop-up site on a smallholding and livery stables in rural Ayrshire, about half an hour’s drive south of Kilmarnock. The pitches are spacious and unmarked here, so feel free to pick your own spot. Hillend is in a very private setting and encircled by peaceful woodlands, but it’s still within easy reach of local towns and villages. It is roughly a mile and a half to Auchinleck, where there is a railway station, convenience store, pub, butcher’s and café. The Dippol Burn stream, where kids and dogs can cool off, meanders through the site, and the gorgeous River Ayr Way walk is roughly two miles north of base. Badgers, hedgehogs, deer, foxes, owls and otters can sometimes be spotted in the local area, so keep your eyes peeled when exploring local woodlands and riverbanks. And as the site is part of a working farm, you may also see horses and ponies grazing in nearby fields, too, of course. This site is all about getting back to nature and relaxing in a secluded family-friendly space. Off-ground firepits and barbecues are permitted. Please note that there is no chemical waste point on site.

Campground type

Open all year

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No bachelor/bachelorette 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 flashlight with them as parts of the 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

Campsite types & availability

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Perfect

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

Donna F. May 2025

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: We loved the location. Beautiful and relaxing next to the river and the walk in the forest was fantastic. We even walked into the town and met some locals. The shower works perfectly and 2 toilets.
Nothing to complain about at all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet peaceful location Clean toilet/shower facilities Firewood/kindling/firelighters available to purchase (we forgot to bring) Was…

Overall	9/10
Location	9
Value for money	9
Accommodation	9
Facilities / Activities	3
Customer service	9
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	9
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous May 2025

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Quiet peaceful location
Clean toilet/shower facilities
Firewood/kindling/firelighters available to purchase (we forgot to bring)

Was our first time camping as a family and was perfect for a wee 1 night retreat

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Lovely site, well kept and clean. Location was great and price was…

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

Carly K. May 2025

Primitive cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked: Lovely site, well kept and clean. Location was great and price was fair.

Disliked: No dislikes, would have been nice to have an area that our dog could have been off lead but this wasn't a major problem.

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Perfect stopover for ferry port but would be lovely to stay longer.

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

Beverley F. May 2025

Primitive cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked: Small site in the countryside. Friendly owner greeted us.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike.

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My favourite place to chuck up a tent, light a wee fire…

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

Cheryl S. May 2025

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: My favourite place to chuck up a tent, light a wee fire and chill under the stars. Lauren is always so welcoming and the stunning views and relaxing sounds of the birds singing and the horses playing just make it such a nice place to be. Looking forward to coming back already!

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Would use again if passing

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

windy m. Apr 2025

Primitive cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked: Easy to find and quite secluded, lovely greeting from Lauren. Hardstanding pitches are perfect, a little levelling may be required depending on your motorhome. Proximity to Dumfries House is the main draw but is perfect for a stopover if passing.
Lovely to see the horses in the field.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review. I'm really glad you found us easy to find and enjoyed the peaceful setting. It was a pleasure welcoming you. I'm delighted you found the pitches suited your needs. Dumfries House is such a gem to have nearby, and it’s great to hear you enjoyed seeing the horses too.
Hope to see you again if you’re passing by.
Safe travels.
Lauren & Aaron

Great location, clean facilities.

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

Helen W. Mar 2025

Primitive cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked: Peaceful location. Clean toilet and shower. Host was friendly and welcoming. It was a pitstop stay for us and perfect for what we needed. Would definitely stay again.

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind words. We're so glad you enjoyed your stopover and found everything you needed for a peaceful stay. It was a pleasure having you, and we really appreciate your compliments on the facilities. We'd love to welcome you back anytime. Hope to see you again soon.
Lauren & Aaron

Ideal one-night stop for us - well set out and good value.…

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

Tim W. Mar 2025

Primitive cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked: Ideal one-night stop for us - well set out and good value. A nice walk through woods directly from the site. Lauren very helpful.

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From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review. We're so happy to hear that the site worked well for your one-night stop and that you enjoyed the walk through the woods. It was great having you, and I'm glad I could be of help.
We’d love to welcome you back anytime.
Safe travels,
Lauren & Aaron

Nice quiet site with friendly staff and level pitches

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	4
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Mar 2025

Primitive cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked: Peaceful place
Perfectly level gravel pitches
Drinking water available
Friendly welcome frome the owner and very willing to help with any needs you may have
Would stay again

Disliked: Extra charge of £5 per night for use of shower and toilet
Had to pay £1 per night per dog
Becomes quite expensive for an Aire

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad you enjoyed the peaceful setting, level pitches, and our warm welcome. It was a pleasure having you stay with us.

We understand that the additional charge for shower, toilets, and dogs may not suit everyone, but as a UK Aire, we’re designed primarily for self-contained motorhomes and campervans with their own onboard facilities. Not everyone needs to use them, so rather than including them in the standard pitch fee, we keep the base rate lower and offer them as optional extra for those who choose to use them.

We hope to welcome you back again in the future.
Safe travels.
Lauren & Aaron

Lovely peaceful spot, well organised with excellent shower.

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

Anonymous Mar 2025

Primitive cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked: Lovely peaceful spot, well organised with excellent shower:) highly recomend a stay.

Disliked: None

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted you enjoyed your stay and that the shower got a special mention.
Hope to welcome you back again soon for another peaceful visit.
Best wishes
Lauren & Aaron

Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club 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 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

Budget/backpacker Peaceful 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Aire Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Horseback riding nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Hillend Camping and Motorhome Aire

Hillend of Heateth

Sorn Road

Auchinleck

Ayrshire

Scotland

KA18 2NA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

55.48142°N
-4.29876°W

Route directions

Please use the link provided and follow Google Maps. Do not follow a satnav, which will take you to Adam McPheators builders yard. If this happens, turn around in their gateway and turn right towards the junction. At the junction, turn left towards Auchinleck. You’ll see a farm traffic sign with a picture of a tractor on your left, and the site is immediately after the sign on the right-hand side. There’s a green sign for Hillend of Heateth. If you need help, please call the mobile number provided in your booking confirmation.

Nearest transport

Bus

13.2 mi Bus Station

19.9 mi Bus Station

22.6 mi Bus Station

Rail

0.8 mi Auchinleck Rail Station

7.1 mi New Cumnock Rail Station

12 mi Kilmarnock Rail Station

Ferry

13.4 mi Ayr Compass Pier

15.8 mi Troon Ferry Terminal

23.3 mi Ardrossan Ferry Terminal

Airport

12.4 mi Glasgow Prestwick International Airport

27 mi Glasgow 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

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 the vast grounds, with their woodland walks, a delicate Chinese-style bridge and a maze. Ayr (30 minutes) sits on the Firth of Clyde and has a sandy beach skirted by a cycle path. Walk the length of the harbour arm all the way to the lighthouse, then take a trip on the Waverley paddle steamer, or head into town to check out the Gothic architecture of the Wallace Tower, with a viewing platform at the top. Treasures at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow (one hour) include Salvador Dalí’s “Christ of St John of the Cross” and assorted works by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Glasgow Botanic Gardens is a top spot for a walk among colourful blooms, rare trees and elegant Victorian glasshouses.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Prestwick	12.9 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Ayr (South Beach)	13.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Poor	Poor	Poor
Troon (South Beach)	14.5 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good
Heads Of Ayr	15.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Poor	Poor
Irvine	16.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Poor	Poor	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Burns National Heritage Park 13.8 mi

Scottish Maritime Museum 17.3 mi

Culzean Castle & Country Park 21.1 mi

Burrell Collection 23.6 mi

New Lanark Visitor Centre 24.1 mi

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 2 mi

Catrine to Failford by the River Ayr Walk 2 mi

The River Ayr Way Part 3: Sorn to Failford 2.1 mi

The River Ayr from Sea to Source Part 4: Sorn to Wellwood 2.1 mi

AIRDS MOSS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/10/2004) 5.5 mi

Local events

TRNSMT (Friday, July 11, 2025 – Friday, July 11, 2025)
Glasgow, Scotland 25.5 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 14 day(s) of arrival.
Modifications are subject to a £5.00 ($6.46) fee.

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Please pick any available site on arrival.

Dogs

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

Extras

Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
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.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

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

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Sites

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
Units longer than 7.5 metres are not allowed.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

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How much does it cost to stay at Hillend Camping and Motorhome Aire? From $20.37 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.