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Culzean Castle, South Ayrshire
Sunset over the Isle of Arran
Bargany Gardens
The Lang Scot Mile
Why stay here ...
OFFERS*: Kids for £1 (aged 5-17) | Under 5s stay free | £5 refundable deposit
Ayr Craigie Gardens Club Campsite is in the grounds of Craigie Estate with access close by to the River Ayr. It is within easy walking distance of the seaside town of Ayr with its long sandy beach and excellent shopping facilities. It is close to Ayr Racecourse and adjacent to the new campus for the University of the West of Scotland. There is a station nearby, offering easy access into the cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh. You can enjoy a bus trip from Ayr to Ireland at a very reasonable cost.
The beautiful Ayrshire countryside provided the inspiration for the National Bard of Scotland, Robbie Burns - the Burns Heritage Trail and the Burns Heritage Centre at Alloway is a must for visitors to Ayr Craigie Gardens Club Campsite. Culzean Castle and Country Park is easily accessible from the site and the boasts a dramatic clifftop setting. Golf enthusiasts will be in their element as there are no less than 40 golf courses in the area, which is why Ayr is known as the 'Golf Coast'. The campsite also offers fun for the kids at nearby Heads of Ayr Farm Park, where they can to see the animals and enjoy the rides. An excursion on the Waverley or Balmoral is not to be missed as these are the only sea going paddle steamers in the world and will let you view some memorably scenic landscapes. Ferry crossings can also be made further along the coast to the Island of Arran, known as Scotland in miniature.
Please Note: Reception at this site may close earlier than 8pm and staff may not be available to greet you. If this is the case, don’t worry, you can still arrive on site until 8pm. We will simply contact you on your day of arrival with details of how to check-in. Please ensure your contact details are up to date on your Membership profile.
To contact the campsite directly, please call 01292 264909.
Nearest alternative campsites: The Ranch.
*T&Cs
£5 Deposit: FREE cancellations and FREE amendments up to 21 days before arrival.
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Pitches
| Touring pitch types | Awning | Without Awning |
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| Standard (electric & hardstanding) |
Yes |
| Other pitch types |
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Directions
From the North: turn off A77 Ayr Bypass at roundabout onto A719(signposted town centre, Whittlets, Racecourse). At traffic lights past racecourse turn left into Craigie Road. At next traffic lights turn left Into Craigie Way. At next roundabout take 2nd exit onto University Avenue and follow the signs into the site. From the South: at roundabout A70/A77 Ayr Bypass follow signs to Ayr town centre. At the next roundabout turn right into Station Road (keep in right-hand lane). At the next roundabout continue straight on into Craigie Road. At the traffic lights turn right into Craigie Way; at next roundabout take 2nd exit onto University Avenue and follow the signpost into the site.
Sites key:
- Postcode:
- KA8 0SS
- GPS:
- Lat 55.459489 / Lon -4.616242
- Plan a route to this site
- OS field ref:
- NS346217
- OS map ref:
- 70
- Handbook map ref:
- D13
Transport links
- Bus stop within 1 mile
- Car hire on site
- Daily public Transport within 1 mile
- Nearest port: {0}
- Nearest train station: Ayr
- Shop within 1 mile
- Train station within 5 miles
Reviews
Derek Horne
Reviewed: 28/03/2025 14:48
Beautiful Craigie
Site manager and staff were very helpful and most importantly friendly…they booked us in with a 😊 We have been coming here for over 30 years so have seen managers come and go but the current team must be complimented on their efforts keeping the site facilities in such a... Show more
Stephen Carson
Reviewed: 26/03/2025 21:07
Great place
Staff was so friendly and lots of walks. And only half hour walk to town centre Ayr with great views. Would recommend it for anyone who hasn't been.👍
Sally Davidson
Reviewed: 20/03/2025 20:38
Great Site
Brilliant site, friendly and helpful wardens. Was only booked for one night but added extra night as it was in a great location with plenty of scenic walks from the site. Toilets facilities were spotless also the campsite was very tidy. Would definitely come back as lots more to see.
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Bill Dickson
Reviewed: 20/03/2025 15:35
Lovely site, lovely wardens!
Here for the first weekend after opening, usual friendly welcome and what a difference on site. The pitches are transformed, new gravel on them all, beautifully raked, grass all neatly cut, site is a credit to the whole team. Highly recommend for a visit, easy walk into town, buses close... Show more
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Donna Wilkins
Reviewed: 20/03/2025 14:36
Fabulous Stay
What a treasure of a site- Staff were friendly, welcoming and extremely helpful. Site is clean and spacious.Facilities were extremely clean and looked after. Shops, restaurants, Beaches and pubs in Ayr are all walkable from site. Lovely stay - we will be back
fiona mcfedries
Reviewed: 16/03/2025 19:36
Brilliant site
Fabulous site, lovely river walk into Ayr. Clean & spotless site. Friendly staff who are helpful. Great sized plots.
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Bigwullie2
Reviewed: 03/11/2024 15:48
Lovely site despite dated facilities
As a regular visitor to Ayr Craigie Gardens over the past 6 years we have always found the wardens to be polite, helpful & friendly. The site is within walking distance to Ayr town centre where you will find ample places to go for a nice meal. Ayr also has... Show more
ScreenName51CF488807
Reviewed: 02/10/2024 14:37
Good location
My second visit to this site, it’s a great stop off and plenty to see and do in the area. This time I visited Glasgow by train. Some reviews have stated the facilities are tired but that’s purely cosmetics. Very clean and perfectly acceptable so please don’t be put off... Show more
Coops3
Reviewed: 28/09/2024 11:26
Acceptable Ayr
We stopped for a couple nights whilst touring the west coast of Scotland. Agree with previous users that toilet block a bit tired and shower pressure too much so that you can get another shower from the person in the next cubicle! Handy site for walking into town and walks... Show more
ClubMemberE3C5B9DF25
Reviewed: 27/09/2024 19:10
site has tired showers and toilet facilities and some of the wardens were unhelpful... not the best site
This sites facilities are tired and require updating. The showers are worn and the water from one shower splashes into the next so you end up with water from the next shower on your feet - not nice. The man who checked me in was very pleasant but when I added... Show more
Site contact details
- Telephone:
- 01292 264909
Most recent reviews
Derek Horne
Reviewed: 28/03/2025 14:48
Beautiful Craigie
Site manager and staff were very helpful and most importantly friendly…they booked us in with a 😊 We have been coming here for over 30 years so have seen managers come and go but the current team must be complimented on their efforts keeping the si...
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