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Killegruer Caravan Site
Woodend Glenbarr
Tarbert
Kintyre
Argyll (Browse area)
PA29 6XB
Tel: 01583 421241
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Pitches: 44
Open: 29/03/2024 to 07/10/2024
01/04/2025 to 05/10/2025
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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 |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
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 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop <1 mile |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing On Site |
 Wild Swimming On Site |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 Beach On Site |
 Watersports On Site |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <10 miles |
| Other Features |
 Sea Views |
 Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
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| Date of Visit: July 2016 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Nights stayed: 28 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Nessie287 |
3 reviews from this member |
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 We stayed at this site for 2 weeks last year and 4 this year, we had a brilliant time despite some awful weather. Thank you for a very warm welcome. The site is quiet, friendly and next to a lovely beach with some of the best views I've seen from a site.
The shower block was always kept clean and in good repair. We never had to cue either which is a bonus. The site is a short nice walk/drive to shop and cafe in Glenbarr and supermarket, leisure centre, tourist info etc. Are only a short drive away in Campbeltown.
Despite being close to the main road, we heard hardly any traffic noise. The beach is the children's playground. If you are looking for spectacular views, peace and quiet, this is the place to visit.
We'll definitely be back. 
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| Date of Visit: August 2016 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Pawelwks |
1 review from this member |
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We had chosen the site because of its location for cycling and the ocean views it has. The owner is friendly and helpful and we met her on the first day, the site is cheap, very cheap even and is dog and child friendly. The toilet block is always clean, with no worries about the hot water in taps and showers all the time.
The toilet block has outside tap for washing dishes and toilet waste disposal for those with their own toilets. The water can be taken from a tap on the toilet block and two other taps along the campsite's road.
If you want to have internet access, the best is vodafone (by the noticeboard in the toilet block) but I am using '3' and could find a signal in tent, not the greatest but it worked fine. The nearest shops are in villages Glenbarr, 20-30 mins walk and Bellochantuy - Farm shop (5 mins driveway along A83 towards Campbeltown).
For bigger shopping you have to drive to Campbeltown which is 15-20 mins drive. In Campbeltown you can find Co-op and Tesco. Attractions nearby are mostly wildlife and great views you can enjoy in good weather conditions.
On Friday before we left the campsite on Sunday morning, there was a celebration of 50 year anniversary of the campsite with campfire on the beach and fireworks with drinks, guitar singing, etc.
The owner, as I mentioned earlier is helpful. By that I mean that in windy weather she looked after tents and when we were away our tent's pegs loosen so she hammered them back. Because she is really friendly all of holiday-makers where friendly orientated, too.
Yes, we definitely recommend that site, and hope to visit the site next time!
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| Date of Visit: August 2016 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Baz1951 |
13 reviews from this member |
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Next to the beach, what better location could you want?
Within 10 minutes of our arrival everyone on the site was invited to help the owners celebrate 50 years of the site with cake and wine.
Very friendly owner and a spotlessly clean site. Will definitely visit again
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| Date of Visit: April 2015 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: SMEESH |
4 reviews from this member |
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Been going to Killiegruer on and off since I first started caravanning nearly 30 years ago with my first £200 2 berth glass windowed caravan special and can honestly say apart from the new toilet block has not changed a bit since my last visit last year.
Still holds the peace and tranquillity with panoramic breathtaking views. When I say new toilet block think it has been up for a while now. For a shoreline small site the toilet block is more than adequate and meets every campers needs and kept up to a good standard of cleanliness. If you want decent 4g Wifi and Freeviw telly don't come here but with the onset of satellite and they Dongo things you can bring your technology.
Beautiful shore line beach walk to the Argyll Hotel in Bellochcantuy. That will get rid of your city cobwebs. Although I have seen the hotel owners come and go over the years in the struggling tourist industry the hotel has very good reviews for food and drink.
Have witnessed porpoise slowly swimming past off shore. Have seen sea otters chasing salmon at the mouth of the River Barr near the site but my best memorys of all are the panoramic sun sets over Jura and Islay. Will live with you for ever.
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| Date of Visit: June 2016 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Ancell |
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The family have been camping and now caravanning here for three decades so it suits us rather well.
We like the dramatic location facing the Atlantic next land the USA.
There is a long beach mostly sand for several miles and the sunsets eagles gannets and otters are the big draw for us.
We did see otters from our caravan window two years in a row.
I am disabled and need a stick to get around so the disabled toilet with shower is appreciated.
EHU gives no problem for microwave heating or kettle just remember the maximum load.
The signal for Vodaphone and Giffgaff that's O2 is excellent.
My wi-fi ipad is 3 and that works ok.
The toilet block has been spotless in june.
It is a children's paradise if they like rock pools and beach life bring kids wet suits surfing is possible but there is an excellent beach five minutes drive away.
Glenbarr cafe shop and garden centre is nearby excellent food gas can be obtained there.
Dogs are welcomed by Ann the owner who like her father Neil before her is very friendly and helpful.
Remember it is a west coast beach site we have had two dry sunny weeks but be prepared for any weather.
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| Date of Visit: September 2015 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Vicbrown |
11 reviews from this member |
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The appeal of this site is in its location, and the care which its owners have for its upkeep. On-site facilities were very good, and many customers return there time and time again. Indeed, it was a customer who greeted us and gave us the 'low-down'. We even found our plot by a plaque which read ' reserved for vic brown'.
Motorhomes are located within yards of the beach, giving breathtaking views towards Jura. Many happy hours were spent watching diving gannets, and a Golden Eagle was spotted on one of our trips out.
Don't miss it.
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| Date of Visit: September 2015 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Honest Al |
3 reviews from this member |
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We have travelled many a mile and stayed at many a campsite, but this one ticks all the boxes. Peaceful, friendly, quiet, clean, idilic.
No noisy clubhouse, bar. Just an expanse of golden sands, clear tropical coloured sea's and views to die for, and as for the sunsets across the isle's, simply the best !
The Owner 'Ann' is a little star, nothing is too much problem. 'nee bother'.
Set in a great location, and despite being set aside the main road and bloodline for Kintyre, the road is never intrusive. Caution needs to be taken pulling into the site as it is a fast A road and locals do drive a tad fast, but this cannot be held against the site and at no times did it spoil our time spent there.
Showers nice and hot, toilet block always clean and in fully supply.
Glenbar is a short 5 min drive away and an idilic little village to visit and get provisions, if you need anything more major, campbeltown is in striking distance.
Yes the ground can be a little bumpy with a few holes here and there, but this is not a manufactured site, this is a natural place to come spend some natural time. If its WIFI and guaranteed phone signal you want, look elsewhere. But if its a great connection to nature you look for, this place is great !. The only thing Ann cannot guarantee is the weather, but she certainly has all the right elements for a great time. We shall return, time and time again. Arrived as tourers, left as friends.
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| Date of Visit: July 2015 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Kevin the campervan |
8 reviews from this member |
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We stopped for 2 nights at the site on arrival our pitch was marked for us as the owner wasn't on site. We had a .great view over the beach and out towards Islay and Jura. The facilities are adequate, clean and tidy. Shower/toilet block, pot washing area and chemical disposal.
The site is situated about half way down the kintyre peninsula and a good location for seeing the whole of the area and just 10 minutes to the ferry stop for gigha - a must for visitors to kintyre.
The fact that there is no warden on site isn't really great but we had no problems and the walk down the beach with the dogs in the evening is lovely.
All in all a good value basic site with a great location for touring the area.
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| Date of Visit: July 2015 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Nessie287 |
3 reviews from this member |
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This is a nice small site with a combination of static caravans, seasonal tourers and touring/tent pitches. Direct beach access and brilliant views over to Islay and Jura. On a good day, fantastic views to Ireland. The site has all grass pitches with enough electric hook ups. Non- electric pitches also. The ground is quite soft, so good drainage but also need good pegs to 'stick'. Shower/Toilet block has two showers (only know of Ladies' facilities) and enough toilets and sinks. Never had to cue even though quite a few people on site. Showers are free and water is hot at all times. Small outside wash up area and a chemical disposal point which also doubles as grey water disposal. Brilliant price. Anne is a very nice lady, she came to collect our money after we arrived and a few days in to check if everything was ok. Other than that you are left alone. No activities on site, nearest shop with cafe is about a mile away and Campbeltown with a Tesco about 15-20 minutes drive.
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| Reviewer: Lou Wallace |
7 reviews from this member |
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After having been to this site five years running and at every possible school holiday, I have a better understanding of the pros and cons, than I did in previous reviews.
The site is very basic, no shop, reception, laudry facility(closest is Daavar Laundry in Campbeltown) or playpark.
The electricity isn't at normal power and will dip if you have a kettle and heating on.
Add time to your microwave minutes, about 2minutes extra is required at all times.
There are three water taps for the tents and tourers to share, although if two are in use at any one time, flow is slow and the third tap dry.
The touring ground is pitted with holes that flood to ankle depth when it rains.
I have had on many occasions awning space that is full of water.
It isn't always acceptable to move to a dryer spot due to the fact that spaces all include a pitted hole.
The actual space allocated isn't clearly marked out, which can lead to problems when siting the caravan.
The bin on the site is heavy and awkward to lift the lid.
Anyone with poor upper body strength or a disability would find it near impossible to use.
There is no safety measures in place for the children on the site, as many people speed through the caravan site to the farm, or to walk their dogs, or just to access their caravans.
The entrance and exit to the site is also dangerous, an accident occurred just this summer.
Nothing has been put in place to maintain the safety of the people staying at the site.
The toilet blocks are basic, and with only two showers, gets very busy in high to mid season.
The showers are not as clean as they could be either, with the bucket and mop just adding to this.
The site suffers from high winds and a storm strap is required almost all of the time.
There is no wifi and many mobiles have a poor signal.
Glenbarr has a local shop, post office and cafe, although currently up for sale.
Campbeltown has two supermarkets, a swimming pool and very few places to enjoy a good meal.
That is all the negative points.
The view is utterly stunning.
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