Ballencrieff Farm Campsite
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- Back-to-basics pop-up campsite on a working East Lothian arable farm
- The Museum of Flight, Gullane golf clubs and beach 10 minutes’ drive
- Off-grid grass pitches and dog walk on site; shop five minutes’ drive
Site type
1
20
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 17 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed, 09 Jul to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, no cars)
2 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 80m²
Arrival daysFrom £15 (£15)
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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 12m depth
Calculated area: 120m²
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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Reviews
75% would recommend this site to a friend
80% would stay here again
What customers say
Spacious, no-frills site, loved for peace, cleanliness & helpful hosts. Great for exploring, with good public transport access. Some found it pricey for facilities, with road/train noise, uneven ground & thistles.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Clean, quiet and simple, but with optional extras.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked We were only there for one night but enjoyed our stay. The campsite and toilets were clean and it had a peaceful atmosphere.
Will definitely stay again.
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Site has some appeal but not great value.
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Good back to basics site with flat, open, grass field and two portaloos that were clean enough when we used them.
Stayed here to access North Berwick ‘Fringe By The Sea’ event via Drem station.
Disliked Quite noisy being beside a B road that gets plenty of traffic and the East Coast Main Line Railway adjacent to that.
Not a pleasant walk to Drem - only 2 miles along the road, but there’s no footpath and it’s fairly busy.
Not really worth £25 for a campervan pitch considering limited facilities. Would value our stay at £15 tops.
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Perfect for short stay, nice and spacious field so had your own…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Perfect for short stay, nice and spacious field so had your own privacy and space away from other campers! Would definitely stay again!
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Achtung für viel Geld kaum Leistung, dafür viel Lärm!
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Grosses Feld mit viel Platz.
Disliked 36 Euro für zwei Kastentoiletten und Abfallentsorgung scheint mir doch überrissen. Weder Waschmöglichkeiten für Geschirr, geschweige denn um sich selber zu reinigen. Der Rasen war nicht gut gepflegt, zum Glück war es trocken, ich möchte nicht dort sein, wenn es einen Tag regnet. Die ganze Nacht hörte man den Verkehr; Autos, Lastwagen und der grad am Platz vorbeifahrende Zug. Niemandem würde ich diesen überteuerten Platz empfehlen! Man hat das Gefühl, dass es nur ums Geschäft mit möglichst wenig Aufwand geht. Liebe Bauersfamilie bitte verbessert euch oder lasst das Ausschreiben eines solchen Platzes sein!
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I respectfully suggest you take more time to read campsite descriptions before booking because our site is outlined as accurately as possible, including mention of the portaloos and that there is no running water. The grass on site is cut weekly with a ride on mower that we purchased especially for the job. The toilets are checked and cleaned daily, with many lovely comments about the cleanliness. The site is designed to be back-to-basics with booking numbers kept to a level that allows plenty of room for everyone, with no maximum tent sizes and no charges for gazebos or awnings. The pricing is comparable to similar offers in the area. We have returning customers that enjoy the freedom of our site and we will continue to proudly offer our no-frills campsite for guests looking to enjoy the rural East Lothian countryside.
Simple set up and peaceful..…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Simple set up and peaceful..
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review! We aim to keep things as relaxed and simple as we can.
Would visit again, nice area, quiet.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Lovely area, toilets were clean. Nice big space.
Disliked Road a bit noisey
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From the manager: Thank you for leaving us a review. Our portaloos are checked and cleaned every day to keep them as nice as possible.
Open field Clean Pitch up anywhere Plenty of space…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Open field
Clean
Pitch up anywhere
Plenty of space
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a kind review! We're glad you enjoyed your stay and we'd love to welcome you back again anytime.
Big field. Lots of space between campers.…
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Big field. Lots of space between campers.
Disliked Busy road and train track next to field.
Been to similar basic sites and been much cheaper.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our prices are in line with similar offerings in the area and we choose to keep maximum booking numbers lower to ensure plenty of room for everyone to enjoy their stay.
The field had clean portable toilets and bins. Simple but sufficient.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Ease of booking last minute. Lots of space.
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Great value stay with super friendly hosts
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Excellent location for exploring all the beaches and hills between Edinburgh and North Berwick. Easy access to Drem Station for regular trains into Edinburgh for festival days out. And Kate(?) our host was very friendly with lots of tips on places to visit. All for a very good value stay during peak season!
Disliked Thistles and nestles on the camping field. Lack of running water to easily refill water bottles. No wifi. But all easily solvable by next year. Noisy road and train line are pretty close.
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Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpackerUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Ballencrieff Farm Campsite
Longniddry
Lothian
Scotland
EH32 0PJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.99377°N
2.82899°W
Nearest transport
Coach
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longniddry | 4.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Gullane | 5.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seton Sands | 6.6 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | N/A |
| Yellow Craig | 8.5 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| Broad Sands | 8.7 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
The Royal Yacht Britannia 21.7 km
Palace of Holyroodhouse 21.8 km
Our Dynamic Earth 22.1 km
Mercat Tours (Edinburgh Walks) 22.8 km
National Museum of Scotland 23 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Aberlady Bay – Gullane Bents – Yellowcraig 2.6 km
FIDRA (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 23/08/1988) 9.2 km
Stobshiel – Lammer Law – Longyester 14.5 km
Deuchrie – Beltondod (Dunbar Common) 15.3 km
Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat 21.7 km
Local events
- Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Friday, 1 August 2025 – Friday, 1 August 2025)
Edinburgh, Scotland 23.4 km
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 sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Ballencrieff Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Ballencrieff Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Ballencrieff Farm Campsite? Local attractions and activities include: - Aberlady Bay Local Nature Reserve: five minutes’ drive - Myreton Motor Museum: five minutes - Hopeton Monument: five minutes - Chesters Hill Fort: five minutes - … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Ballencrieff Farm Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Ballencrieff Farm Campsite? From R357,35 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.