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

RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

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

From $19.98 (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 9.5 129 reviews

Enjoy a spot of lunch on our picnic benches (added by manager 18 Jan 2023)

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 campsite 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. Guests have access to a shower and toilet (although please note that there is no chemical waste point on site), and off-ground firepits and barbecues are permitted.

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

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent Campsite, very friendly staff. Would definitely stay 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

Anonymous Sep 2024

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice hideaway location

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
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Customer service	10
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martin e. Sep 2024

Primitive cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked: Quiet peaceful site, with nice views over fields.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Chris H. Sep 2024

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

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.…

Overall	6/10
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Su B. Sep 2024

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Friendly welcome, good functional site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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…

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

Gemma C. Aug 2024

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Staff are friendly. Nice big area for the kids to play. Toilets are clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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…

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

Jo K. Aug 2024

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

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.

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

Brian W. Aug 2024

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Quiet site, ideal base for visiting Dumfries House. Friendly welcome. Minimal facilities but stated in the description.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

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.

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

Patrick M. Aug 2024

Primitive grass campervan campsite

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.

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

John G. Aug 2024

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

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.

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

Jitka P. Aug 2024

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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

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

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Disabled facilities 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

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

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. – 6:30 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 $19.98 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.