Kirkton Holidays

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Pitch and seating area
Pitch and seating area
Cabin with seating and information boards
Visitor image of the area for parking up with table area to one side
Spacious pitches
Welcome to the farm
A new addition, january 2022
Come and say hi to muriel
Wildflowers around the bank
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Cabin with seating and information boards
Visitor image of the area for parking up with table area to one side
Spacious pitches

  • Touring pitches on a family-run farm five minutes from Melvich beach
  • Thurso, Puffin Cove and Wolfburn Distillery within a half-hour drive
  • Farm tours and fishing available on site
You may well spot a few Highland cows by the side of the road as you roam through the Highlands and Islands – but how about a stay where you can get so close you can actually brush that gorgeous ginger hair? Indeed that’s one of the options on offer at Kirkton Holidays, a family-run working farm five minutes’ drive from the north coast at Melvich. This is a place where there’s always something going on, and the folk on site are eager to welcome guests in for a true taste of farming life. Come along in April and May to poke your nose into the lambing shed, or schedule a trip between March and June to catch the calving season in action. Even outside of those busiest seasons, there’s plenty to see and do here: settle in for trout fishing (in season), take mountain bikes out onto the tracks or wander along the farm’s pathways to spy wildlife, meet pygmy goats Harris and Tweed, feed the sheep and play with the dogs (as long as they’re not on duty at the time). For even more insight, sign up for a farm buggy tour where you’ll get taken around the farm, learn a bit about the farming calendar and take in the stunning views from the highest hill around. And yes – have a little stroke of those hairy Highland cows… At the end of the day, have a picnic at the outdoor tables or in a cosy wooden cabin. Electric hookups are provided, but please note there are no waste disposal facilities, so you'll need to deal with your rubbish elsewhere. It's also worth noting there are no toilets on site.

Campground type

Camper sites 2
RV sites 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 104 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

95% would recommend this campground to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

A friendly working farm with peaceful, beautiful views. Guests loved interacting with Highland cows and lambs, plus farm tours. Clean pitches, reasonable prices reflect no on-site restrooms. Perfect for a rural, farm-life escape.

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Lovely spot, self contained campers only, but well worth the stay.

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Peter L.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Quiet, peaceful, secluded, the views. Just us and one other motorhome. Though a working farm, I didn't feel like there was noise that disturbed us and because the pitches are in a gated area, you felt separated from the farm even though it's just around the corner. The owner has a well furnished small cabin, where you can buy their own sausages and burgers at a very reasonable price for what you get. There's also some seating and a hand wash basin.
We took our two collies and the owner allowed us to use the field opposite to let them off unleashed.
It was so nice to have them play fetch with amazing sunrise views.

The farm does have 6 working Collie dogs, all of whom are unleashed but very friendly. There was the youngest looking 15 year old Collie I've ever seen who has retired, that just loves the attention.

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Wonderful tranquil farm setting with lots of lovely animals

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Michael D.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Our host was wonderfully friendly and accommodating. There was history of the farm in the area which we really liked. The animals especially the eight border collies were wonderful and they took me for a walk! It was peaceful, tranquil and everything you needed all too soon we had to move on Because of our schedule. I wish we hadn’t act leave thank you very much.

Disliked Absolutely nothing everything was perfect

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Lieu calme et beau paysage J…

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Chantal L.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Lieu calme et beau paysage
J ai acheté saucisses et steaks de la ferme

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Level pitch, gravel. Limited facilities.

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Anonymous

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked This is a small site on a working farm. The location is stunning with local walks where you don`t see anyone. Owner very welcoming and friendly.

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Peaceful area, had the entire place…

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Lydia D.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Peaceful area, had the entire place to ourselves which was nice. The owners were super friendly and welcoming, extra points for welcome from all the dogs.

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Very quiet and peaceful would recommend…

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william s.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Very quiet and peaceful would recommend

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The peace & quiet . The…

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Anonymous

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked The peace & quiet . The hosts were very welcoming & friendly. It’s a working farm and told we could walk wherever…amazing walks, unspoilt .
Loved every minute of it would definitely return , thank you .

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Clean and spacious campground owned by lovely folks who welcomed us.

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Anonymous

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Loved the location and the fact that it’s a working farm! 20-30 head of cattle, 700+ sheep, a few horses and even a couple
Of sows. Facilities were nice and there are no crowds! Garden was lovely. People were wonderful. We took a buggy tour of the cow pasture and got to hang out with highland cattle.

Learned a lot about the farm, the plight of the farmer, and even got a primer on economics! I wouldn’t change a thing.

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So tranquil

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Louise O.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Loved the views, the animals, the serenity and the peacefulness.

Disliked We didn’t dislike anything. Just be aware no facilities and it’s a working farm so expect some noise. It didn’t bother us and was actually my favourite site so far!

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Excellent place to stay.

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John B.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Everything! The owners are so friendly and helpful, the animals are friendly, the location is great, so quiet and peaceful. We got the best nights sleep so far on the nc500. Fantastic value, can't recommend it enough.
We also booked and did the quad farm tour, where we met, fed and petted some of the animals, including highland cows - this was great, and very informative.
I even saw a sea eagle, only about 20 meters from our pitch, great so see it uo close, not so good for the farm though as they can take lambs and small sheep.

Disliked Nothing.

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Features

Dogs 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 Local produce 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

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Kirkton Holidays

Kirkton Farm

Melvich

Highlands and Islands

Scotland

KW14 7YJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

58.53152°N
3.90799°W

Nearest transport

Rail
12.1 mi Forsinard Rail Station
12.3 mi Altnabreac Rail Station
13.3 mi Scotscalder Rail Station
Ferry
14.3 mi Scrabster Ferry Terminal
28 mi Gills Bay Ferry Terminal

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

In among all the antics on site, it’s worth finding time to explore the local area – as so often with the Highlands, it’s rather gorgeous. For starters, there’s a splendid sandy beach a mile and a half away at Melvich, and you can take a walk out to the cliffs at Puffin Cove to see the birds from may to early August. For a tipple or two to go with your evening meal, swing by the Wolfburn Distillery (25 minutes’ drive) for your whisky or Rock Rose (40 minutes) for a bottle of local gin. The seafood’s pretty good around here too – stop by at Scrabster or Thurso (both 25 minutes) to see boats coming in and see what you can find to eat. Alternatively, grab your golf clubs for a day on the course at Reay (10 minutes), stroll around 16th-century Castle of Mey (45 minutes) or take a day tour to Orkney from Thurso. If you’ve not yet snapped a pic of yourself by the John o’Groats sign, that’s slightly less than an hour away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Thurso 14.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Dunnet 20.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The Castle & Gardens of Mey 25.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

FORSINARD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/11/2006) 9.6 mi

Thurso to Castletown 15.2 mi

BLAR NAM FAOILEAG (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/02/1999) 17.4 mi

Dwarwick Pier - Peedie Sands - Dwarwick Pier 20.5 mi

Dwarwick to Castletown 20.6 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Kirkton Holidays have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Kirkton Holidays dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Kirkton Holidays? In among all the antics on site, it’s worth finding time to explore the local area – as so often with the Highlands, it’s rather gorgeous. For starters, there’s a splendid sandy … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Kirkton Holidays?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Kirkton Holidays? From $26.95 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.