Yellowcraig Club Campsite
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We don't normally have many complaints about CC sites wardens, sadly the start of our 3 night stay challenged this.
Having pre booked a non awning pitch, we were on arrival given pitch 11, a sideways-on non awning pitch, because, we were told, they were fully booked and no other pitches were available.
This pitch might be OK for an overnighter but beyond that NO !! Small, irregular, staring straight into the camper in front of us, a matter of feet from the roadway …. goldfish bowl comes to mind absolutely nil privacy. My wife went back to reception to find out why we couldn't use some other empty pitches but she was told they weren't available, my wife even suggested we take an awning pitch and pay extra but she was told none were available. Actually the cost is the same I've now realised.
We tried to find some benefits of the pitch but eventually we chose to pack up and leave and I went to inform the same female warden who dealt with us initially. Immediately she gave me the choice of 2 pitches (99 and 107) that were non awning pitches. I enquired why she hadn't offered us these when we spoke earlier and she replied she would have to "jiggle things around".
We viewed both and accepted 99. During our stay 11 and 107 remained empty as did others. My question is why was the first few hours of our stay so frustratingly wasted ?????
Moving on, the wardens were otherwise pleasant and the site typical CC so no complaints. Yellowcraig is a 5 minute stroll from a beautiful beach, where you can walk for miles. North Berwick is lovely, Edinburgh or Berwick on Tweed aren't far away, and there's plenty to do within a short walk or journey. The Castle Arms in Dirleton is very friendly and serves great food, the castle itself is worth a visit. Locally there is a large Tesco in North Berwick.
Great location
On arrival the wardens were very friendly and welcoming. The site is very clean and the toilet and showers also very clean.The location is superb, only a 5 minute walk to the lovely beach and plenty dog walks including one on site. A 5 minute drive into North Berwick. The only gripes were the lack of mobile phone signal and the hit or miss CAMC WiFi connection
Fantastic site
Lovely site, friendly chatty wardens make you very welcome there is an excellent dog walk on site (one of the best we have seen). There is a fabulous beach 5 minute walk away perfect for children and dogs. Ideally located to visit North Berwick a lovely Town with a good selection of shops and supermarkets where you can also go to Scottish Seabird Centre and have a trip out on one of the boat trips. We did the one on the catamaran yesterday that went to Bass Rock would definitely recommend or if you feeling braver than us you could do one of the trips out on one of the ribs 😊😊 There is a lovely Ice Cream Shop called Alandas their ice cream is to die for. If you fancy a bit of retail therapy and somewhere for a coffee or a meal out Fort Kinnaird Retail Park is about half an hours drive away. It is also within easy reach of the National Museum of Flight
peace and quiet
a return visit to this site, can't fault it. Enough said.
scotland5051
Reviewed on 10/07/2019 19:23
Screaming Kids!
Just arrived today and already fed up! From 5pm till 9.30 pm kids running round the park, bikes, scooters, screaming and shouting non stop! Circling caravans. Wardens not even checking noise and shouting which they must hear! Would put us off returning! Wardens need to address this issue.
EJM113
Reviewed on 04/07/2019 21:19
Great site - shame about some dogs
This is a great site in fantastic location. The facilities are good and the wardens are very friendly.
We enjoyed two weeks here and found plenty of places to visit and to eat.
The only thing that marred our stay were many instances of dogs barking loudly and persistently. Some campers arrived with four or five dogs. Most were well behaved but we were pretty fed up after two weeks of the few people who were unable or unwilling to control their excessively barking dogs.
duncanp
Reviewed on 03/07/2019 13:08
Return trip after twenty year gap
We first visited the site when our children were in first school when we wanted a site near a beach and other attractions. We always had great weather. 20 years later we returned to this site and again the weather was good. Now having a dog the site was ideal with loads of walks and opportunities for a bit of sea bathing! The site hasn't really changed much but remains lovely. It was wonderfully quiet though there weren't many children around. Look forwards to entertaining our grand daughters here.
Only negative is the lack of wifi and phone coverage. Tolerable until you want to research places.
Oh how the dogs enjoyed themselves....
We stayed here for four nights and wished it had been longer. A well maintained and spacious site with small groups of caravans in several 'dingly dells'. The dog walk just outside the site gate is extensive but dogs should be kept on a lead. I did wonder about this until early one morning I spotted a deer...….good job my Deerhound was on the lead! The beach (approx.10mins away) provided all the off lead fun a dog and human could want. We just wished we'd booked a whole week...….
folkcott
Reviewed on 16/06/2019 15:52
A lovely intorduction to Scotland
We really enjoyed our stay here, the wardens were very friendly and helpful. Situated half an hour from park and ride services into Edinburgh (we used Newhallcraig- trains and Wallyford-buses). We visited the Camera Obscura which we all enjoyed. Edinburgh Castle as well as The Royal Mile, very touristy and Princes Street. My husband took A Rebus tour which was very informative, if your like Ian Rankins book.
There's lots of activities to choose from nearby, we walked up North law which turned out to be a volcanic plug. The view was amazing. The fish and chip shop on the high street of North Berwick was very nice as was Steampunk a coffee shop which allowed dogs into. Further afield we went to Perth and St Andrews. We cycled to North Berwick using the John Muir way which was an easy ride.
There was lots of wildlife to see, we saw lots of deer as well as lots of different birds. The beach was lovely and sandy but it was a bit chilly when we stayed so we didn't stay long.
All in all a relaxing stay with plenty of different options depending on your taste. would definitely recommend.
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Mother Hen 4
Reviewed on 04/06/2019 11:43
Never fails to impress
We regularly visit Yellowcraig and are always impressed. It is definately a jewel in the club's crown, BUT, whilst I know it is not essential, please improve wifi coverage currently it has a very limited range.