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We are going to Bunree for 1 week in August,and for our second week we are thinking of going to The Ranch in Ayreshire,I can't find  much info about this site,we have 2 children and like quite sites,has anyone been to this site and can help us make our mind up,also what is the area around Maybole like

regards

Herald

Hi thanks for that link Ray thanks for the link don't know why i couldn't find the reviews.

Has anyone else visited this area of Scotland?Is it a good holiday area for families

Kind Regards Herald

Hi

It's a nice site, but expanding in favour of statics.  However, it's got an indoor swimming pool and  sauna, and it's not far from Culzean Castle. Lovely views of the Clyde Coast.  

Charles

Hi Charles i think the fact that it has a large proportion of statics maybe putting me off,find sometimes it can be a bit clicky with the regulars.

Joe thanks for reply i think you may have made my mind up with 2 young children we need a bit more locally rather than driving everwhere.We like to get out and about for a walk.

thanks herald

The nearby Dumfries and Galloway area of Scotland is fabulous, herald - a bit like the Lake District but without the crowds, and I'd recommend you go there rather than Ayrshire (although that part of the country is nice, too).

However, one of the attractions of D&G for me is that it's not particularly "touristy" - there are some good family attractions (check out Mabie Park Farm, for instance) but to get the most out of the area you have to be into history and countryside. Oh, and the coastline is stunning in fine weather.

HI Viggo we have looked  of this area,do you have any recomendations,we like quite sites with no club or bar etc,ideally with a local town too walk into,near water if possible,a bit fussy i know but we like to relax when away in the van

Cheers Herald

Bump,bump

Hi Herald, Ayrshire just has the one 'E'.

There is a UKCS Meet at Maybole in June.

Quite a number of the Scottish UKCS Members use a number of the caravan sites around Ayr and Girvan, each prefering their favourite site over the others for their own reasons.

No site is going to be any better or any worse than any other site, just different and better suited for some than for others.

If your looking for Quiet, then I suggest the Walled Garden at Maybole;-
http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?revid=1745
which although it has a private residents clubhouse (Fri eve and Sat eve only), it is a quiet and laid back site set amongst the grounds of a private estate yet within easy reach af Girvan, Maybole, the Burns Trail and Ayr.

This was us at the Walled Garden early last year.

Ifyou like quiet sites and quiet places the CC site at New England bay is brilliant. Lots of space, direct acces to a large wide sandy beach. and it is just down the coast from Ayr about 10 miles south of Stranraer.

Quote: Originally posted by janus on 15/3/2009

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Ifyou like quiet sites and quiet places the CC site at New England bay is brilliant. Lots of space, direct acces to a large wide sandy beach. and it is just down the coast from Ayr about 10 miles south of Stranraer.

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