Dunnet Bay Club Campsite

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Gorgeous beach side living

Just left and had drag the kids away! Sandy grass underfoot when we stepped out of the van this morning with coffee in hand Off for a toasty hot shower to wake up( bit too much vino last night as we watched sun set over Dunnet beach) . Clean facilities, friendly staff,private gate directly onto beach and dunes Small shop with essential ice creams and pop Quieter than when we were last here in 2021 ..which is a good thing Midge free Surf lessons on safe beach Didn't catch any fish off my paddle board..might try flat fish tackle next time as it's a shallow sea going out miles Fresh fish van from Scrabster calls( fresh unfrozen haddock for me Scallops for the Mem Pizza van once a week This site is on a great beach within a vibrant local community which you help support with your local spending.The road behind the site is used by locals going about there lives,tractors, buses and local families going to the beach..it's deadly quiet at night All in great stay .

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Andyandsue

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 01/08/2023 12:30

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Disappointed!

We were really excited to get to Dunnet Bay campsite, looking forward to 11 nights with beach walks on a quiet site. Unfortunately, we were disappointed due to the fact that the site is poorly laid out and VERY noisy due to the busy road that runs to the side of the site, with no hedging anywhere on the site to even dampen the noise. (thank goodness for ear plugs!) We are caravanners, so often stay for more than a week to explore the area we are in. This site is really catered for the 'overnighter' motor homes and campers, that are using this as a base for the NC500 and the travellers going to and from John O'Groats. The beach is beautiful and clean and easily accessible. The facilities on site were good and well kept with some essential items to purchase from reception if need be. The ice creams are a great idea. We had a clear view of the bay, which really was the only redeeming thing about this site as it gave us some lovely sunsets. If you want to use this site as a quick drop in then it would be ideal for you, but if you're looking for a longer stay I would suggest you find something more off the beaten track.

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Freedom Freddie

Caravanner

Reviewed on 27/07/2023 11:13

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Transient Site

Overall the sight is in a great location being almost on the beach and a lovely bay it is too. What you will need to know is this is a very transient site with exceptionally high turn over of motorhomes doing the NC500. Unfortunately due to the popularity of the NC500 the area and the site is somewhat spoilt by a small minority of feckless motorhome users, that seem to think that it is acceptable to walk between pitches, play football around the pitches and sit there running their engines for hours on end. So if these types of selfish behaviours are going to irritate you, then this is not the site for you but then probably every campsite on the NC500 will be a problem. Also if you are thinking the wardens will challenge any antisocial behaviour then think again as they won’t! The site itself is OK in terms of amenities but I don’t know what it is about Caravan and Motorhome sites but they seem to be incapable of maintaining the site so that there are level grass pitches. Personally I don’t care about the mowing and would happily for go that for a bit of peace rather than the feeling you are visiting a construction site. I do however have an issue with pitches that are a mess in terms of grade, slopes are fine but the ones that are all over the place are ridiculous. My only other comment was upon arrival the code to the toilet block is held as ransom until you tell them where you have pitched. Whilst they will give you the code if pressed, it seems to be under the duress of you having to have a toilet emergency! What in the 21st century gives people the right to think they can make people feel awkward about asking to use the facilities you have just paid to use. It is this type of pedantry behaviour by wardens that really irritates me that they seem to think the place is run for their connivance rather than for the benefit of the members who pay for it.

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Why Oh Why

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Reviewed on 23/07/2023 21:36

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Lovely clean and quiet site with a great beach

We stayed in our motorhome on this lovely site for 3 nights at the very beginning of June 2023. It has spacious, all grass pitches with power. It is pretty much level, although some pitches will need chocks. The check in was quick and easy with friendly and helpful staff. The utilities were security coded with a number lock, but that is good because the general public would be able to get in otherwise. There were plenty of showers and toilets, as well as an inside dishwashing area, all with hot water. Unfortunately for us, the weather closed in the day after we arrived, but we still had a great time with our dog. The beach is accessed direct from the site, as well as the public carpark next door, and is almost all sand, which we were told is 2 miles long, and the tide goes out a long way. Even when the tide is in it does not cover the whole beach, so you can still get onto it. Our dog loved just running up and down as she was allowed off the lead. Behind the site, and across the road, is a large woodland which has lots of laid out walks. Every now and then you will see a carving, and on one walk you can come across a log cabin; but it only has benches and information boards, no drinks unfortunately. The dog can go off the lead here as well. There was no children's play area on site, but they probably won't need it here, with the beach and woods. We will definitely return, hopefully with sunny weather.

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Lady Lesley

Reviewed on 23/07/2023 10:59

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Lovely site

Great site with friendly and helpful site managers. Had a relaxing 3 nights here, great views and a lovely beach accessed straight from the site which the dogs loved. Visited John O'Groats which was very quiet, then drove to Duncansby Head Lighthouse and had a walk to see the Stacks which was very scenic. Only wish we could have stayed longer.

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Caravanner from East Yorkshire

Reviewed on 10/07/2023 19:56

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Better than Spainish beaches

I thought we had arrived on the Mediterranean. The beach in on the doorstep. Haven't seen a better beach anywhere yet. Clean, no litter or plastic washed up rubbish. On site very clean facilities. Nice info area. Pitches nicely spread out. Didn't venture to the woods as my dog only wanted to have a run on the beach or go for a paddle. Beach was very quiet. Highly recommended if you are doing the NC500.

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Poochy

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Reviewed on 16/06/2023 22:27

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Dunnet Bay - Again

Our favourite campsite in Scotland. Good facilities on-site with the beach just outside and the forest just over the road. You can walk into Dunnet for the hotel and/or the distillery or along the beach to Castletown for a fish supper. Thurso and Wick provide most other nessecities. The Castle of Mey worth visiting for a fabulous walled garden. Many other beaches to visit in Caithness and Sutherland or the RSPB at Forsinard. Some interesting clearance villages to visit too. We hope you enjoy your visit as much as we did.

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JonathanRevell

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Reviewed on 07/06/2023 10:27

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Just amazing

Fabulous site, really helpful wardens, views to die for, excellent facilities. We were parked at the top of the site by the road - no issue with noise at all and had better views than those at the front. Dog walk straight onto an amazing beach. Highly recommended

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Grandad Golfer

Caravanner from Wiltshire

Reviewed on 23/05/2023 17:42

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Recommend Dunnet Bay site

There was a little road noise with NC500 traffic. Fortunately we pitched the other side of the side by the beach. Great access to beach . Hotel/pub in walking distance. Good clean shower block and facilities. Manager of site very welcoming Stayed here for 4 nights during May , saw some amazing sunsets from the beach. Very relaxed and chilled site .

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ScreenNameB3FC86B74F

Caravanner

Reviewed on 17/05/2023 19:20

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One of only two sites on the NC500 where we had to move pitches

Interesting site. Well located and great facilities. Easy walk down to the beach and friendly couple running it. So, what is the problem? We ended up next to a young family causing havoc. Never seemed to have campervanned before, turned up on the fly, had to buy membership to get access and spent 2 hours in the evening screaming and yelling outside, playing between the vans and slamming their doors like they only ever lived in barns. Rather than the site manager coming over and asking them to be respectful of other campers, they seemed to have formed some sort of friendship because the behaviour was overlooked in order to help them out. We ended up moving well away, unfortunately nearer the road, in order to get some peace an quiet. Nice site - but chose your pitch well. Shame it did not have the usual level of rule enforcement and gentle words to keep noobz managed properly.

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dspuk

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Reviewed on 17/04/2023 15:00

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