The Wee Caravan Park

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Alpacas on-site
Countryside views and cute alpacas
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Edith the alpaca

  • Quiet dog-friendly site surrounded by the Ayrshire countryside
  • A 40-minute drive from Ayr beach; 45 minutes from Loch Bradan
  • Alpaca trekking and free use of a metal detector available on site
Away to Ayrshire for hiking-ready countryside, lochs, clear skies – and exotic neighbours? Then pack your bags for a stay at The Wee Caravan Park, a quiet dog-friendly site in the Ayrshire countryside, where you'll be sharing your space with a friendly herd of alpacas. From this spot just outside New Cumnock, you’ll be well based to break into Burns country, with Ayr beach 40 minutes’ drive away and Loch Bradan 45 minutes’ drive away. The South West 300 route is also a short drive away. Where will you be settling down? Well, the pitches are part of an area of land fenced off from Laneburn, with your woolly neighbours in the adjacent field and alpaca trekking and meet-and-greet activities available on site. Fresh water is provided and logs and kindling are available upon request; both barbecues and firepits are allowed. Dogs (on a lead) are welcome, and children too – so you won’t need to leave anyone behind. And it should be easy to fill your time with activities for all: there are lots of top spots for a picnic on site, hilly footpaths nearby and a free metal detector is available for budding treasure hunters. While things are peaceful around the site, there’s a little buzz down in New Cumnock. The town, five minutes’ drive away, has a food shop, Chinese and Indian takeaways (deliveries available to the site), a chemist, petrol station, outdoor swimming pool and bakery, so you won’t have too hard a task finding your essentials.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Tent pitches 3
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Staff were friendly and welcoming

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Julie M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Everything about the place was spot on ,facilities are clearly shown on the page,drive in had wide,flat roads ,open space pitches ,lovely views ,good water facilities,place was immaculate and well kept ,but the main attraction is watching the alpacas playing in the fields next to u ,we had a lovely campfire n a peaceful nights sleep .

Disliked: Couldn’t fault the place

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Stayed for 2 nights as we were attending a wedding nearby,lovely welcome…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Sarah T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Stayed for 2 nights as we were attending a wedding nearby,lovely welcome from the owners,had time to stand and chat and we met the Alpacas as they were busy with them,nothing was a problem.Very quiet and peaceful site,level site,well kept ,lovely picnic area ,beautiful views,no toilets and showers as stated in site details but we had all that in the van .fresh water and bins available. Would definitely stay there again if up that way again .

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Excellent site. Friendly owner

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 2
Gina D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Mr. Craig and kelly are very kind and helpful the place are awesome. It's quite and you will wake up with alpaca around you.

Disliked: Nothing. Even it's get colder Mr. Craig are very concerned and give us free logs..

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One night stayover, great location, friendly owner!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Paul P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding and grass tent pitch

Liked: I was picking a new tent up from Strathaven and booked into this site for the night so I didn't have a 6 hour round trip. Upon arrival the sat nav took me to a padlocked gate, quick call to Craig and he said hang on a sec our house is just adjacent I'll drive up and let you in. Followed him down to a lovely little spot with great views and a welcoming committee of 30 Alpacas.

The sun was blazing which Craig assured me is a rarity! We chatted for a few minutes and he gave me some advice on the best spots to pitch, very friendly, helpful and don't tell him I said this but humorous too!

The site has no toilet or shower but this is clearly stated and I was well aware before I left, this wasn't an issue for me but when I take the family back we'll bring a small cassette toilet for convinience.

For the majority of the day I had the place to myself and felt like the king of the castle 😂 I had a nice roaring fire in the evening and it was until 9pm a van turned up and put up a tent in the dark, no mean feat!

Next morning, Craig came down around 9:30 and we had a good natter, it was like speaking to an old friend! (he'd probably say less of the old!)

Needless to say I thoroughly enjoyed my night there, oh one thing I can't forget...THE STARS! The night sky was clear, I've never seen so many stars, shooting stars and satellites.

We'll definitely be back one day soon to share a whisky or 5!

Thank you Craig and best of luck, hope the winter is kind to you!

Disliked: Nothing at all

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Fantastic wild camping experience.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
William F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding and grass tent pitch

Liked: Great location, with remote wild camping experience, local shops a short drive away.
Craig is a very friendly host.
Definitely worth a return visit.

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We stayed only 1 day,but it was great! It is very calm,…

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
Margot t. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: We stayed only 1 day,but it was great! It is very calm, the view is beautifull and Craig is a wonderfull host. He provided us with wood For a campfire and the kids could help to feed the alpacas and the sheep in the morning, Which was great fun. We definitely recommend this place!

Disliked: None

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One of the most profound aspects of camping here was the immersion…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
dip b. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: One of the most profound aspects of camping here was the immersion in nature. The tranquility of the forest, the sound of a gentle breeze rustling through the leaves, and the sight of a star-studded sky are things that can't be replicated in the hustle and bustle of daily life. Low hedgeley certainly brought camping alongside a serene lake, in the heart of a beautiful area set in acres of pasture the connection to the earth was so invigorating. It’s a reminder of the beauty that exists outside urban environments. Perhaps one of the most treasured aspects of this camping trip was the quality time spent with family . With digital distractions minimized ,we were free to engage in authentic conversations, share stories around the campfire, and build lasting memories. My best friends and I often reminisce about our camping trips, the laughter shared, the challenges faced, and the bonds strengthened. Camping here is low hedgeley gave us a fantastic way to disconnect from our busy lives and reconnect with one another.

Disliked: none

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My 5 year old son has been wanting to go camping all…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding and grass tent pitch

Liked: My 5 year old son has been wanting to go camping all summer, I found The wee caravan park on Pitch up.

On arrival Craig, couldn’t be more friendly or helpful, lead us into the campsite, guided us the best pitch and gave us some local knowledge, meeting him was just the start of a great family camping trip.

The site itself is clean, well kept, has picnic benches and wood burners, no other real amenities apart from fresh running water, which was ideal for us as we were looking for a real camping experience.

The alpaca’s came along to say hello too.

We had the campsite to ourselves so were able to play football and through a frizzy on the open field.

Craig came along in the morning, took the kids to feed the sheep.

They absolutely loved this experience, couldn’t have found a better location and host.

Would highly recommend to any family looking for the same thing as us.

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Lovely wee site

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Lucy W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Quiet location, alpaca neighbours, lovely owner.

Disliked: Not really a dislike but a chemical disposal would be useful if staying longer than a couple of nights.

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Lovely location with fantastic hosts.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Nicky W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: We booked The Wee Caravan Park, as it was in the location that we needed, but mostly it was because our children really wanted to see the Alpacas! On arrival, when I mentioned this to Craig, he took us all to see them, which was a fantastic experience. Craig also supplied us with wood for the provided camp fire. Both Kerry & Craig are great hosts, with some really good suggestions on where to go next, we ended up at Dumfries House, only a few miles from the campsite, which has two brilliant play areas for the children

Disliked: Nothing to dislike, the campsite was exactly as described.

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Features

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Outdoor pool nearby

Location

The Wee Caravan Park

Laneburn View

New Cumnock

Ayrshire

Scotland

KA18 4QR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.37469°N
-4.25217°W

Nearest transport

Coach
16.2 mi Bus Station
23.7 mi Abington Service Area
26.9 mi Bus Station
Rail
3.3 mi New Cumnock Rail Station
6.8 mi Auchinleck Rail Station
10 mi Kirkconnel Rail Station
Ferry
16.6 mi Ayr Compass Pier
20.8 mi Troon Ferry Terminal
25.6 mi Girvan Harbour Ferry Terminal
Airport
16.9 mi Glasgow Prestwick 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

Admiring Ayrshire’s dark skies is easy at the Loch Bradan (45 minutes’ drive) dark sky park, and classic seaside days can be had Ayr beach (40 minutes). As for Robert Burns fans, take yourself away to the Burns House Museum (25 minutes), the Highland Mary's Monument (25 minutes) and Bachelors' Club (half an hour), a 17th-century thatched cottage frequently visited by the man himself. Add a few historical sites into the mix, beginning with the 18th-century house and estate at Dumfries House (15 minutes) or steam train rides on the Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway (45 minutes). There’s the Museum of Lead Mining (40 minutes) if you’re interested in the industrial side of things. Drumlanrig Castle (40 minutes) makes a splendid – and very original – setting for hiking and mountain biking too. Digger driver for the day? Blackstone Clydesdales (20 minutes) has digging experiences and horse riding activities. In New Cumnock (five minutes), there’s also an open-air swimming pool, a golf course and a heritage trail, as well as access to a walking path network where you can stroll as far and as wide as you like.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Ayr (South Beach) 16.5 mi Sea N/APoorPoorPoor
Prestwick 17.1 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Heads Of Ayr 17.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentPoorPoor
Troon (South Beach) 19.4 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Culzean 21.9 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Burns National Heritage Park 15.6 mi

Culzean Castle & Country Park 21.1 mi

Scottish Maritime Museum 23.2 mi

New Lanark Visitor Centre 27.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

The River Ayr from Sea to Source Part 4: Sorn to Wellwood 9.5 mi

Catrine to Failford by the River Ayr Walk 9.5 mi

Catrine to Sorn and Back Along the River Ayr Way 9.5 mi

The River Ayr Way Part 3: Sorn to Failford 9.6 mi

AIRDS MOSS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/10/2004) 9.8 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 pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Wee Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Wee Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Wee Caravan Park? Admiring Ayrshire’s dark skies is easy at the Loch Bradan (45 minutes’ drive) dark sky park, and classic seaside days can be had Ayr beach (40 minutes). As for Robert Burns fans, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Wee Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11:30 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  12:30 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Wee Caravan Park? From £18 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.