Hillend Camping and Motorhome Aire
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- 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
Campground type
20
5
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
Primitive cement/asphalt RV campsite
4 people maximum Ground type: Cement/asphalt
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 7.5m depth
Calculated area: 30m²
Arrival daysFrom £15 (£15) 1 night, 2 adults
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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Overall rating from 102 Pitchup.com customers 
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98% would recommend this campground to a friend
97% would stay here again
Although picked 2 days where there was biblical rain, campsite perfect
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Peaceful site
Disliked N/A
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I loved it.exactly how it should .had everything ud expect lovely area…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked I loved it.exactly how it should .had everything ud expect lovely area xx
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're really glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and that everything was just as you expected. It's great to know you appreciated the area too, we think it's a special spot and love sharing it with our guests. Hope to welcome you back again soon.
Best wishes
Lauren & Aaron
A really lovely stay in a quiet, peaceful site
Primitive cement/asphalt RV campsite
Liked Beautiful calm, quiet site, lovely friendly host. Delightful horses to watch, lovely clean toilets and the ability to recycle wastes rather than just dump everything in landfill bin (some campsites are still like that).
Disliked Nothing, it was great.
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Lovely one night stay
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Really easy to find. Lauren was super friendly. Camping field was really well maintained as were the toilets and shower. Lovely and quiet with great views and woodland walks for the dog. Great wee overnight stay.
Disliked Nothing lovely little campsite
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From the manager: Thank you so much for the lovely review. We're really pleased you found us easily and felt welcome, it was lovely to meet you. Delighted to hear you enjoyed the peaceful setting, the views, and that the dog enjoyed the woodland walks too! We appreciate you noticing the effort that goes into keeping the field and facilities well maintained. You're very welcome back anytime for another quiet escape.
Best wishes
Lauren & Aaron
Very basic but was everything we needed…
Primitive cement/asphalt RV campsite
Liked Very basic but was everything we needed
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From the manager: Thanks so much for your review. We're glad the site had everything you needed for your stopover. We do keep things simple here, but always try to make sure it's clean, quiet, and comfortable. It was a pleasure having you and we hope to welcome you back again in the future.
Best wishes
Lauren & Aaron
Clean toilets and shower Nice space Lauren was lovely Horses in the…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Clean toilets and shower
Nice space
Lauren was lovely
Horses in the field next to us
A great space for our toddler’s first camping trip!
Disliked Couldn’t find any walks nearby - but we didn’t ask either!
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review. I'm really pleased you enjoyed your stay and that your toddler had a great first camping trip, that’s so special. It was a pleasure to welcome you, and I’m glad you liked the facilities and the company of our horses.
If you’d mentioned it, I would have only been too happy to recommend some local routes. We actually have direct access to the surrounding woodlands, which are perfect for exploring. We just like to remind guests to bring suitable footwear like wellies or walking boots, as the paths are natural and can be a bit muddy at times. Hopefully next time you visit, you'll get a chance to enjoy them.
Thanks again for staying with us.
Best wishes
Lauren & Aaron
A wonderful area to visit, good place to stay, helpful staff
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Position of the campsite was good.
facilities are clean and in good condition
Lovely area for walking/dog walking.
Good pub very close.
Good value for money.
Can park and set up where you like, so can be close to facilities if you want to
Very helpful owner.
Pub in next village.
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind words. We're really glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the location, facilities, and dog-walking opportunities, as well as finding us good value for money.
We did notice your score of 5/10, which doesn't seem to match the lovely comments you've left. As there were no dislikes noted and only positives mentioned, we're wondering if the rating may have been a genuine mistake.
It's a real shame for a small business like ours when great feedback is paired with a low rating as this lowers our overall raiting on Pitchup.
That said, we’re very grateful you'd recommend us to friends and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Best wishes,
Lauren & Aaron
Easy place to stay close to Dumfries house
Primitive cement/asphalt RV campsite
Liked Tidy and lovely spot
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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We're so pleased you fund our little site tidy and lovely. We hope the be able to welcome you back soon.
Best wishes
Lauren & Aaron
Very peaceful and completely silent. Very, very clean…
Primitive cement/asphalt RV campsite
Liked Very peaceful and completely silent. Very, very clean
Disliked Additional price for toilet and shower
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm really glad you enjoyed the peace and quiet, it’s something we love about the place too. And it’s great to hear you found everything very clean. We do our best to keep the site spotless for all our guests.
Hope to welcome you back again soon.
Best regards
Lauren & Aaron
Friendly peaceful and clean facilities
Primitive cement/asphalt RV campsite
Liked The beautiful peaceful surroundings
Clean facilities
Disliked The cold water to wash up the dishes
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your review, we’re really glad you enjoyed the peaceful surroundings and found the facilities clean.
Just to let you know for next time, there is a hot water tap inside the shower room that you’re welcome to use for filling your washing up bowl with hot water. Most of our guests also find it handy to boil a kettle/pan of water at their pitch. Unfortunately, we’re unable to install an electric water heater outside in our washing up area due to health and safety regulations, but we hope the other options help keep things comfortable.
Hope to welcome you back soon.
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Aire Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Horseback riding nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
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
Nearest transport
Bus
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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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?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Hillend Camping and Motorhome Aire? From $20.48 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.