Dunnet Bay Club Campsite

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Worth More Than a Single Night

We booked here for a one night stopover en route to Orkney but the quality and location definitely justify a longer stay. There is nothing around about by way of bars or restaurants so take whatever you require with you. We knew this and called in for tea at a fabulous fish and chip shop in Helmsdale called La Mirage. The site itself is beside a wonderful beach of golden sand and our pitch backed on to the access gate which being dog owners couldn't have been better. The toilets and showers were very clean, the site well looked after and the wardens welcoming despite us sneaking in just before the 8.00pm close. The site was completely full and apparently with the marketing of the North Coast 500 Route this is becoming a regular occurrence, so if you fancy staying here its well worth booking ahead.

David Dowling

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Reviewed on 19/07/2016 11:29

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Beautiful site

We visited the site only for one night but the wardens couldn't have been more helpful and the site was spotless. Loved the free herbs hung in baskets on the wall and just how clean the facilities were. Will definitely visit again soon. Stunning beach and easy access to Thurso town and John of Groats. Awesome

Sheila Tomelty

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Reviewed on 12/07/2016 17:50

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Britain's most northerly site is also one of Britain's best

We had two marvellous weeks here. It won't suit everyone because of it's remote location but that is more than compensated for of you like peace and quiet. Situated beside a beach which is nearly two miles long,the site is ideal for walking for people and dogs. Nearby Thurso isn't  big but has a Tesco and Lidl and you can get a ferry from there to Orkney. A boat also goes from John O'Groats for day trips. The site is well laid out and Phil and Janet who look after it so look after the user's. The toilets etc are immaculate and they are very helpful and friendly. Highly recommended.

stevonne

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Reviewed on 09/07/2016 22:39

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A Caithness Gem

An excellent site. Welcoming helpful staff. Earlier comments about traffic noise totally unfounded - waves breaking on the beach possibly more noticeable but so relaxing. Beautiful clean beaches and you can walk for miles. Plenty to do within walking distance - gin distillery and northern sands hotel restaurant recommended. A trip to Orkney also not to be missed. Would definitely return. 

LozzaS5

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Reviewed on 07/07/2016 20:10

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Could be better

We only stayed for one night at Dunnet Bay and I'm glad it wasn't too much longer if I'm being honest. The site is situated near the beach but has a busy A road running behind it, we had a pitch adjacent to the A road and it obviously wasn't particularly quiet. When we booked with the site we were told that we had to arrive before 6pm, I've never had this before on any site but we did arrive by 5.30 and were met by a less than cheery warden in reception, perhaps it had been a hard day. As stated we only stayed overnight and on leaving we discovered that the onsite facilities were being cleaned 15 mins before the stated time, I'm not usually that bothered about things like that but it was just another reason to not be impressed, I'm sure there are lots of happy customers but for me I'll give this one a miss next time.

Chippy Dave

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Reviewed on 30/06/2016 18:43

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Lovely location

Just a one night stay but great location beside a long often deserted beach. Our dog loved it as did we. Would be useful if Club updated important information to include opening times of reception. As a previous reviewer noted, it is only open from 9-11 am and 4-6pm so if like us you are in a campervan with no toilet facilities then you can't access the onsite ones until you have checked in and been given your key. Busy A road beside site but quiet at night.

sjsticky

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Reviewed on 26/06/2016 15:24

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Friendly & Helpful

Beautiful location and great site to stay when visiting John O'Groats. Walks along a fabulous long isolated beach and watching the most beautiful sunsets are most definitely worth visiting for, nature at its best. Thank you also to the very warm welcome and delightful staff, really appreciated their help in setting up. 

Chausson1

Reviewed on 22/06/2016 21:57

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Beach Heaven

We pre booked in by the skin of our teeth, just a couple of places left. Fantastic site, lovely wardens, and very helpful. Busy road by day, but very quiet at night. Showers elderly, but spotlessly clean. Sorry we missed the gin palace, will just have to visit again!

hymerme

Reviewed on 18/06/2016 14:20

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Motorhome visit for first timers June 2016

We are new to this motorhome business, this being our first ever holiday in a motorhome. Booking in was easy and helpful welcome from wardens. However if you have never done this before be aware that just because you have a key to your pitch doesnt mean that it is yours when you return from being out for the day...you need to leave something else on your pitch to make sure nobody else innocently occupies it. Nobody tells you that so we learnt the hard way. Plenty to see and do at this site. Miles of beach to walk dogs on. History and nature aplenty. Please support Mary Ann's cottage around the corner...it is a crofters museum and the people running it are brilliant...Stacks at Duncansby Head are a must as well.

DCalvert41

Reviewed on 14/06/2016 21:58

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Camper van visit June 2016

Warm welcome from excellent wardens. Great location for walking along the cliff tops to Dunnet Head and along the beach to Castlehill and the flagstone trail. Noise not obtrusive at night but a lot of coming and going if around the site in the day. 

RichardLynne

Reviewed on 14/06/2016 17:00

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