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Carradale Bay Caravan Park
Carradale Estate
Carradale
Kintyre
Argyll and Bute (Browse area)
PA28 6QG
Tel: 01583 431665
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Pitches: 60
Open: 01/03/2025 to 31/10/2025
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 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 Holiday Homes for Hire |
 Holiday Homes for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop <1 mile |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing On Site |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <1 mile |
 Cycle Hire <1 mile |
 Golf <1 mile |
 No Tennis |
 Beach On Site |
 Watersports On Site |
 Boat Launch / Mooring On Site |
| Other Features |
 Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 Coastside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: May 2017 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Jsun |
19 reviews from this member |
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 Wonderful setting with direct access to the beach. Very well maintained site with excellent WC and shower block. Stunning views across to Arran. There is a small village and harbour within walking distance. We had drinks and a meal at the Glen Bar - very pleasant. 
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| Date of Visit: May 2017 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Photolady |
7 reviews from this member |
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This is a really lovely campsite. The approach to it is quite magical as you have to drive 3/4 mile down a tree lined driveway to reach reception. The site is owned and run by Colin who bought the estate and is a really friendly and helpful guy. The pitches are quite different in character as some are facing the beach which is beautiful and have a sea view whilst others are tucked in amongst gorse bushes and hedges giving a high degree of privacy. We went for the privacy angle and it was a grass pitch. The facilities are good - plenty of toilets and 4 showers for the ladies all very clean. The Carradale area is the nicest part of Kintyre and well worth visiting. The views alongside the eastern side of Kintyre are unbelievably beautiful across the water to Arran. The main town is Campbeltown and the distillery called Spring Bank is worth doing. The town itself needs a makeover. We did two boat trips from Kintyre - one to the island of Gigha where we had the most amazing meal at the Boathouse Restaurant there. It is worth making the trip just to eat there. The second trip was to Arran where we basically drove round the whole island stopping for lunch at Brodick -fantastic views from there.
This is a site well worth a visit.
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| Date of Visit: May 2017 |
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| Reviewer: Innes Young |
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I have been going to Carradale for 38 years now and have always been very impressed, especially now when Colin Burgess runs the site. The shower block is immaculate. It is a very friendly site and safe beach. I couldn't ask for any better for a holiday!
Thankyou
Bob and Innes Young
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| Date of Visit: July 2016 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: McCarron |
14 reviews from this member |
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Fantastic location with stunning views. Made journey there and back via South route to/from Campbeltown, only one hill on return journey a 1st gear challenge just after village of Saddell (7. 5m motorhome). Check in no problem, found pitch had no sea view but asked to move, which was no problem, got great pitch with sea view and no path through or next to our pitch to beach. Pitch was grass with sandy soil so good drainage and no sinking or mud when it rained. Used ramps to level the van but most pitches including ours were reasonably level overall. Water pressure is poor, to fill tank takes quite a while. ( an issue in most sites around this area). You need Green toilet fluid for cassette on board van/caravan, Blue is not to be used ( Green fluid available from reception, £10. 00) Motorhome waste tank empty point is adjacent to bins at toilet block under galvanised drain cover, can take a bit of maneuvering to line up with van if you don't have a drain hose. Some pitches had gazebo's/boats/canoes and all sorts of things lying around which encroached on adjacent pitches and gave the overall impression of being untidy. Beach is on your doorstep with totally stunning views. Kids were allowed to roam around site until late, on one occasion 11pm making some noise which may just be due to school holidays. Access track to the site condition has been mentioned on other reviews, pot holes were being in filled as we left 14/07/16. Great walks from the site through the adjacent woods with sign posting, easy walking distance to reach café/hotel/shop etc in Carradale.
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| Date of Visit: June 2016 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Doggies On Tour |
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Best site ever. What more do I need to say? Our pitch was facing out towards the sea and it was a stones throw to get onto the beach! The facilities were spotless and plentiful. The owner was really friendly, very busy, but always time for a chat and recommendations. As soon as we arrived we just relaxed. So much so we forgot to fill up with water before pitching! Amazing views and the bay is great for kayaking. The dogs loved playing on the beach and you could have BBQ's etc on the beach too which was great. All the other campers were super friendly and relaxed too, there is something about the area. Even the children in the village stopped to say hello. Can't wait to go back, trying to work out how long we can stay there for next time as a week wasn't long enough! Oh and we went home north on the east side rather than down to Campbeltown and up the west and we found it a lot better with our large twin axle caravan. Not so many hills! I know there is a lot of debate over which way to go!
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| Date of Visit: May 2016 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Silverbirch |
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Beautiful site. Although there are statics, many touring pitches for caravans and tents, there is no sense of crowding or interference in the landscape of hills and sea. It is far from the main road so safe for children and dogs. The site looks onto the bay and the beach is just yards from the site boundary. The bay is ideal for swimming, snorkelling, fishing, water skiing. The beach is slightly pebbly sand, we were able to find good stretches to play tennis as the tide goes out and the kids enjoyed toasting marshmallows on the campfire as the sun went down.
There is plenty of walking, including the Kintyre Way, and off road cycling. There is a cycle hire shop just off the main road, with a small tea room and toilets. We cycled into the village each morning for freshly baked buns, pasties and pastries at the village shop. Very friendly and very accommodating to our large party of adults and kids. If you're lucky enough to meet the fishing boats coming into the harbour you can get freshly caught langoustines straight off the boat.
We had pub meals twice, once at the Carradale Hotel and once at the Glen, both serving locally caught fish. We enjoyed both places, good food and friendly staff, coping well with our large party.
Site facilities are very good. Only eco friendly toilet chemicals are allowed and there is some for sale if needed.
The only negatives I can think of - the low water pressure, which means it takes a very long time to fill the water barrel - take a book! Not much to do if the weather is bad, though Campbell Town is 14 miles away and has a swimming pool (am thinking of the grumpy teens). Wifi is almost non existent (teens again!). Take midge repellent. Oh yes, and almost forgot - the 18 mile single track road to reach Carradale, fortunately we have only encountered half a dozen cars on it at most, but it can be nerve-racking, which is the only reason for losing a star on location.
This was our third visit to this site and we'll be back again next year.
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| Date of Visit: May 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Tedthebudgie |
51 reviews from this member |
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Really liked this site. Stayed for one night with my motorbike and tent. The site is made up of lodges, statics and lots of space for motorhomes and vans with pitches facing out to the beautiful Carradale Bay. I'll be back with my partner in my Auto-Sleeper next year!
I'd phoned ahead to check small tents and motorbikes were accepted for an overnight stay. I've turned up at a few caravan sites which had a tent symbol on their details but which only really wanted large family tents. The owner had confirmed that all were welcome. When I arrived mid afternoon, the reception was closed and I toddled around looking for the tent pitches. Couldn't find them. Asked a few people and they said they didn't know and hadn't seen any tents! Went back to the reception and saw the contact number which I should have spotted in the first place and got directions.
The tent area is at the back of the site but secluded and very nice. Lush grass and decent shelter from any wind. You don't feel like your on a big site. I did have the tent area to myself, Wednesday night mid-May.
Facilities really superb. This is a CC affiliated site so you would expect decent loos and showers but these were better than most CC sites. Clean and modern. No extra charge for showers. Key needed to access facilities.
Discount for CC members. Helpful, friendly owner. Lovely setting and out of the breeze which can get a bit stiff on campsites the other side of the Kintyre peninsula. Reasonably warm evening but not bothered by midges.
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| Date of Visit: April 2016 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Chris5mph |
54 reviews from this member |
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A charming site in idyllic surroundings. No manicured lawns, just pitches scattered around amongst the gorse bushes looking out over the Isle of Arran and the Mull. This site gladdens the heart and makes chilling out easy, with access direct to the beach and local roads (mainly single track with passing places) that you cannot drive fast along.
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| Date of Visit: September 2015 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Vicbrown |
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This is an excellent, well maintained site, with easy access to a sheltered, sandy beach and loch. The nearby village offers a shop and hotel with guest beers. There are excellent easy forest tracks nearby for gentle off-road cycling and walks.
The on site facilities are very good but be aware that certain chemical toilet products cannot be disposed on-site. This is NOT a criticism as it demonstrates a refreshing environmental awareness ( there are facilities in the village).
Motorhome owners should be aware that the road north to Claonaig (for Arran) is single track, with soft margins. Only pull over at clearly marked passing places, and keep your wheels well on the tarmac!
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| Date of Visit: August 2015 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Highlander09 |
24 reviews from this member |
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A great site close to the beach.
The owner was very apologetic as we arrived because there was a fault with the hot water and showers were not available - he came round early next day to each pitch to say the showers were back on. All facilities were excellent and the site is very well cared for, some of the holes on the approach road had been filled and it looked as though more work was ongoing.
I would agree about the low water pressure but what's the rush when you're on holiday and the sun is shining?
Take care with the road from Campbeltown but don't let this put you off visiting because the area is well worth it.
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