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Grannies Heilan Hame Holiday Park ( Parkdean Resorts )
Embo
Dornoch
Highlands (Browse area)
IV25 3QD
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Pitches: 185
Open: 18/03/2024 to 07/11/2024
18/03/2025 to 07/11/2025
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar On Site |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 Games Room |
 Evening Entertainment |
 No Fishing |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool On Site |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <5 miles |
 No Tennis |
 Beach <1 mile |
 Watersports <1 mile |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 Public Transport |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: May 2015 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: William scott |
27 reviews from this member |
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 Plenty to do around the site good bar meals and great service staff were always about cleaning tidying up around site nice base for visiting the area free Wi-Fi in and around complex but not reaching touring area will get a booster for next visit
Toilets good but site was quite quiet but possible to be queues in summer months when busy great for pets good walking places around the site and plenty for the kids swimming pool amusements ect will be back when in the area 
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| Date of Visit: July 2014 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: CKC100 |
15 reviews from this member |
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Visited again this year with our new puppy.
Site was clean and tidy, only issue was the seagulls. Not the parks fault but the insane people feeding them in front of there caravan.
The toilets were clean and all fully open this time so much better.
As always Dornoch was good to walk round and visit shops.
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| Date of Visit: April 2014 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Salsapembs |
17 reviews from this member |
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My family & I stayed for one night in a motorhome on our tour around Scotland during the Easter holidays. Having experienced a number of different caravan parks over the years we found this one to be very comercialised, over crowded & not near enough showers for the size of the touring area. The very large site had friendly staff & good priced pitches but the toilets & ONLY 2 showers weren't clean during our stay. On the plus side, there is good on site facilities (shop, restaurant, takeaway, swimming pool, entertainment) Catered more for the static caravan market.
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| Date of Visit: August 2013 |
Unit: Other |
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| Reviewer: Daveroughley |
7 reviews from this member |
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Well where to start.
I live in the village and obviously know grannies very well.
In Embo itself we have a very nice local shop with most of what you need.
Our beach is second to none. Apart from the weather.
As for reviews regarding the pier in disrepair. This was natures fault. We had a ' perfect storm ' which wrecked the pier and made a mess of the site.
The staff and local people got together to clean up the total mess left.
If anyone has any questions regarding the area pls don't hesitate to ask
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| Date of Visit: August 2013 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Subbyc |
3 reviews from this member |
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Just had a great weekend on this site, more due to the company than the site though. The shop seems well stocked and has 'reasonable' opening hours. There appear to be a good range of facilities on the site but I didn't use them personally so can't comment. I stayed at the furthest area from the entrance, just along from the pier and dunes. The toilet block there has been painted inside and is cleaned twice daily I think but it would benefit from being upgraded. There was a kitchen type sink in the block which I assume was for cleaning your dishes but I found it a bit off-putting when doing my dishes that someone was in the cubicle adjacent. Would you clean your dishes with that aroma around you at home?
To be fair however, there was a purpose built block but that was some distance from my tent, but why not upgrade the furthest away block too?
Positives? beautiful area, pleasant staff, plenty to do in the area, great for kids and the beach and starlit skies are beautiful.
Would I go back? - yes, without a doubt.
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| Date of Visit: July 2013 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: McPotatohead |
6 reviews from this member |
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First visit to Grannies. Location is good with beach (sand and rock pools) 5 mins walk from site. Exposed so take a jacket just in case. Watch out for the jellyfish. I've heard lots of good things from visitors so was expecting much. Some things are good and some not so.
Good: location, Dornoch is beautiful. Must try Chinese takeaway and Eagle Hotel for lunch or dinner. Beach is very windy so a breaker is recommended or sandwiches really will be.
Not so good: site is big and busy. Be warned lots of to'ing and fro'ing at all times. Including noisy parties returning from the bar. I'm no prude but youths swearing at the top of their voices at midnight I can do without.
Also lots of kids running about seemingly without parents attached. I talking about the under 4's here.
Despite comments previously I was disappointed with the toilets/ shower blocks. Both need updating and revamping. It's not really acceptable in 2013 for the wash facilities (so much a point of scrutiny) to receive so little attention bearing in mind the vast numbers being catered for. Over 100 pitches and 4 showers/ 4 toilets in each. Grubby slippery tiles smelling overpoweringly of urine. Definitely a put off. Showers were hot though even if the mats were stained with goodness knows what and 50% of the locks broken. My singing isn't up to it. I won't be returning sorry. May be a case of a large organisation concentrating on the largely profitable things ie alcohol consumption. The staff were pleasant and helpful though. Why doesn't the toy shop display any prices?
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Jeannie1066 |
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We had a lovely week here with 2 kids aged 6 and 11 and 4 adults. Weather was windy and a bit cold at night but we were in a tent, and practically right on the sea! Toilet blocks very clean and well maintained, pool small, but with a booking service only an allocated amount of people are allowed in at one time.
Takeaway was very good with huge portions, only down side was it was closed 4 nights of the week.
Restaurant served delicious meals and they had a large choice on the menu.
Entertainment and bar was great for kids at night, with the highlight being Sid and Lizzie.
I have to say I was very impressed with the hard working staff who did everything, from serving meals, to serving in the bar, to entertaining on stage! The shop is expensive, but they have a captive audience, if you need it you pay. Too many slot machines as is the case with most family sites these days. Overall a great week and the falls of shin are worth a visit.
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Hazlet |
3 reviews from this member |
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Our third camp site and I would say it wasn't for us at all. This is a huge site and very busy. We hardly slept due to noise especially after the bar shut at night. There were a couple of children whizzing round on quad bikes, dogs running loose and large groups of campers which when we booked we noticed were actually not allowed and was part of the reason we booked! We picked a busy time perhaps as it was Glasgow fair fortnight.
The one shower block that we were using was being done up and wood with nails sticking out of it was lying around outside on the grass. One night someone was sick just inside the entrance to the shower block, we told the staff about 3 times before anything was actually done about it, one staff member didn't even realise that shower block was in use!
The beach is lovely, the facilities looked tired and dated but the playgrounds looked safe and were well used by children, we didn't use the bar or entertainment so I can't comment other than to say it was noisy/busy.
The staff were all pleasant and cheery but our experience of the site itself was not good and we actually did receive a full refund for our time there as it really was not what it should have been going by the brochure and booking procedure. We won't go there again as it was just too busy and noisy for us. Others seemed to love it, so if talent shows, bars and disco's are for you then maybe you should give it a go, if you want a nights sleep avoid at all costs.
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
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| Reviewer: CKC100 |
15 reviews from this member |
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Just back from Grannies. This is the first time this year and looks like some money has been spent on the toilets as the old block is getting redone and the new ones are a lot cleaner than they were last year.
The pool was super warm and the changing rooms have been cleaned up as well which is a lot better than last year, only thing they have moved lockers to the pool side, so best to bring a back to put your clothes in to carry out past the showers.
We never used the entertainment this time as the sun was out and we just sat out in the awning with a drink. Lots of places to choose from which is all ways a bonus at this large park. Beaches great as usual as well.
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Lynnmc1 |
3 reviews from this member |
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We stayed here for 3 nights midweek - 2 adults and 2 children aged 5 and 1.
I was pleasantly surprised with this site. We had a star site which was hard standing - worth paying the extra as these sites are in a slightly nicer location/layout.
Park itself has lots of statics with a large area for tourers and tents. Very spacious site with a good layout.
Toilet/shower facilities are in a modern block and always found to be clean. 4 showers in gents and ladies. Disabled cubicle with full size bath - ideal for the kids.
Swimming pool is very small and 50 minute time slots require to be booked at reception. We got spaces no problem each day. Pool although small is lovely and warm. Pool changing rooms were a big disappointment. Separate male and female changing rooms with old style open plan changing layout with 2 cubicles. Not good for families. Lockers are poolside.
We didn't use the restaurant. We went to the children's entertainment which started at 6.30pm with a children's disco. Kids all seemed to enjoy it. Drink prices high which was to be expected. Poor bar service, only one server and long queue!
Amusement arcade has several machines for adults but none of the kiddie rides to my sons disappointment.
Lovely sandy play park with toddlers slides and adventure style for older children. Both my kids loved it.
We loved going on to the beach and down the side of the pier to the rock pools. Pier has fallen in to disrepair and is unsafe but still looks lovely. Beautiful beaches.
Site itself is just over 3 miles outside Dornoch which is a lovely small town which has a couple of small supermarkets, bank, hotels/restaurants, golf course, coffee shops and a lovely cathedral. We cycled along the old railway line from the caravan park to Dornoch and found this heavy going therefore decided to cycle via the road on the way back - most of it being uphill and to be honest quite a struggle.
We also went a drive a couple of minutes north of Embo where we saw loads of seals bathing in the sun - it was amazing!
We will hopefully return again next year.
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