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
Site type
20
5
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag 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 torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
4 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 7.5m depth
Calculated area: 30m²
Arrival daysFrom £15
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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £20
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Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
96% would stay here again
What customers say
A well-kept, peaceful site with friendly hosts and clean facilities. Offers lovely countryside views and is ideal for families. Some visitors noted limited toilet/shower facilities during busy periods and a charge for their use.
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Well kept campsite with great facilities…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Well kept campsite with great facilities
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Excellent site, clean facilities, friendly staff, level ground
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Nice location, and even though it was busy, the site was still quiet and chilled.
Plenty of other families and the kids made some new friends.
Warm welcome when we arrived and the facilities were nice and clean.
Would 100% stay here again.
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Quiet,but it was empty…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Quiet,but it was empty
Disliked Just one toilet and one shower for 20 tents and six motorhome.
A lot of rules for a tiny camping.
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From the manager: Our site was quiet during your stay simply because most people had checked the weather forecast and seen that torrential rain was due, which naturally put many off camping that weekend. That said, many of our guests love the peace and quiet our site offers, it's one of the things they appreciate most when choosing to stay with us.
We’re a back-to-basics pop-up campsite and small motorhome aire, and we clearly advertise that's what we are. We currently provide two toilets and one hot shower, which we maintain to a high standard, and they’re generally well-received by guests who understand our style of camping.
The only request I made during your visit was to please pitch closer to the entrance, rather than the far end of the field, purely due to the heavy rain forecast, a practical suggestion to avoid getting stuck, not an imposition of unnecessary rules.
I also offered you the option to park your motorbikes on our hardstanding near the house, as the ground was likely to soften with the rain. This offer has always been appreciated by other bikers as a way to avoid their bikes toppling on wet grass, and it was made with the best intentions. I’m sorry if it came across differently to you.
While I appreciate that our site might not be for everyone, it sounds like you might prefer a busier, full-facility more expensive campsite, which may be a better fit for your future travels.
Best wishes
Lauren & Aaron
Excellent facilities, lovely site, helpful owners
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Owners were lovely, we were running late and they very happy to send us late arrival info.
Toilets and shower were really nice, shower was a turn on/turn off, not a push button so better than most sites.
Nature around was lovely even on a rainy day.
Disliked Nothing
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Although picked 2 days where there was biblical rain, campsite perfect
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Peaceful site
Disliked N/A
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I loved it.exactly how it should .had everything ud expect lovely area…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
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
Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
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
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
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…
Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
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…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
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
Features
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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/backpacker Peaceful Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Aire Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Horse 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 BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.48142°N
4.29876°W
Route directions
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Nearest sites
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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 moreCamping and touring 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 £15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.