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Seal Shore Camping
Seal Shore
Kildonan
Isle Of Arran
Ayrshire (Browse area)
KA27 8SE
Tel: 01770 820320
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Pitches: 40
Open: 01/04/2024 to 16/10/2024
01/04/2025 to 16/10/2025
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics 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 |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing On Site |
 Wild Swimming On Site |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <5 miles |
 No Tennis |
 Beach On Site |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 Coastside Pitches |
 Public Transport |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: September 2015 |
Unit: Other |
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| Reviewer: LBBK |
60 reviews from this member |
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 First things first - petrol on the island is expensive. Fill up before you travel: there is an Asda with a petrol station neighbouring the ferry terminal.
We stayed 3 nights in one of the two wooden camping pods on the site. The owner was friendly and helpful. The total cost was £90 for 2 adults, the only additional cost being 20p to work the hair drier. No wifi but our phone network (EE) did work.
The pod was almost 'glamping'. There was plenty of room for two on a raised wooden platform. The door and window were double glazed. There was a double electric socket - we used both a low wattage electric kettle and an electric coolbox - and one electric light.
It was almost perfect with the exception of the rule that said no cooking in either the pod or on the balcony. I can understand the owners not wanting cooking inside but to say not on the balcony seemed harsh. Fortunately we had good weather so cooking outside on the grass wasn't a problem. There was a small kitchen available ( a very nice touch) but it would not be big enough to cope with a full campsite.
The toilets and showers were fine and kept clean. There was also a day room with TV, a laundry and a small shop that we did not need to use.
Others have said that the site feels overcrowded when full. This wasn't our experience as we were there mid week in Sept but I can imagine it would be the case at popular times. There is no space on site for children to run around or play games.
The site is on the sea shore with amazing views. Plenty of wildlife, especially if you walk a mile or two along the coast - seals, otters and many sea birds. Also keep an eye open for submarines as we spotted one! There is a large sandy bay about half a mile along the path.
Next door is a hotel/bistro. We didn't use it so can't comment on the food.
The island is beautiful but don't expect much to do indoors if it is wet. The Tourist Info at the ferry terminal was very helpful. There is also a decent sized Co-op supermarket on the seafront at Broddick. Elsewhere on the island it seemed to be corner shop culture only. One day we walked up Goat Fell to see the stunning views and on the second we visited some pre-historic stone circles. Sadly the boat wasn't running over to Holy Island so that will have to wait for another trip.
Overall very enjoyable but I would say that the island is only worth visiting in decent weather. 
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| Date of Visit: August 2015 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Andykelly |
5 reviews from this member |
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Stayed here for two nights as part of a tour of the Inner Hebrides. When we got off the ferry at Brodick the area was really busy with the Brodick Highland Games so it was lovely to find peace and quiet at Seal Shore. The owners were really friendly on arrival and throughout our stay and happy to help, with nothing too much trouble. Site was about half tents and half campers, tourers and motor homes so a good mix. We had a pitch near the front with full sea view which was great for spotting seals in the evenings. We had a pitch with EHU and simple hardstanding for wheels of the van which meant we could still enjoy the grass. Tents had to park their cars either by reception or along the front. Ladies had 4 toilets and 2 showers while mens had 2 toilets and 2 showers but still no need to wait. Also an additional 4 showers in another block which was great and all clean and well maintained. Also 2 washing up areas, each with two sinks and a laundry area. Small shop inside Reception, and happy to point us in the right direction for things they didn't sell. Easy to walk down onto the beach for a walk and could have easily spent a day milling around the site and local area if we had more time. As Arran is quite small it would be easy to use this site as a base rather than changing sites, and we intend on coming back here for a week at another time as we didn't have time to do everything!
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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 stayed here for 3 nights and our pitch was right on the sea front. The site is about 12 miles from the ferry at brodick which is a nice drive in itself. The site has nice facilities and the undercover cooking facilities for the campers was a real plus as the weather during our stay was mixed at best. There is a bus stop right outside the site and we took advantage of this on a lovely saturday and went round the island on the bus with our dogs a real nice way to see the whole of the island. At £20 per night without electric hook up I did think it was a bit on the dear side but with the location and extra facilities it is worth a visit if stopping on arran
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| Date of Visit: July 2015 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Pilling pirates |
5 reviews from this member |
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Spent three nights at seal shore and agree with previous reviews the view is tremendous, the owners are friendly and helpful and on site facilities are good. During our stay the site was very busy and felt a little cramped and is rather expensive compared to similar sites. The road from Whiting Bay whilst towing is a little challenging, although driving on and off the ferry with a twin axle unit was no problem and the ferry crew were very helpful. We also enjoyed a few drinks and a satisfactory meal in the bar at the Kildonan Hotel next door.
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| Date of Visit: June 2015 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Cwarchc |
29 reviews from this member |
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We did a bit of homework prior to booking here.
I have to say it paid off
This is a marvellous site, right on the beach with great views towards Pladda,
The facilities are good, the site was quite busy when we were there, but there was never a queue.
The owners and staff are really friendly and helpful.
As has been mentioned, it is next door to the Kildonan Hotel, perfect for a relaxing drink on the terrace after a hard day on the beach,
Arran is a special place and well worth a visit, if you do? make sure it's at Seal Shore, you won't be disappointed
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| Date of Visit: June 2015 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Truediamond |
117 reviews from this member |
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This site delivered everything we expected from previous reviews:
Wildlife - we saw the otters from our pitch and were able to get close up views with binoculars from the edge of the beach; several seals were out enjoying the sun about a mile East of site and, finally, we chased a Red Squirrel along the road as we left. This doesn't count as wildlife but we also watched a nuclear submarine pass down the Clyde in full view.
Facilities - Showers and dishwashing areas were all high quality and clean.
Value - the price was good value for everything on offer.
Scenery - lovely views South over Alisa Craig and Pladda Island as far, sometimes, as Northern Ireland.
Midge free!
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| Date of Visit: May 2015 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Gilli13 |
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This site is on a super location by the beach which is lovely for dog walking. The site seems to cater mainly for tents. We were in a touring caravan on a hard standing pitch with electric hookup. Unfortunately all the pitches with hookup are located near the facilities. This means that all the people in tents had to walk past the caravans to use the toilets, showers, washing up facilities etc. We experienced a steady stream of people walking right past our caravan (even walking between our car and caravan!) every morning and evening. There seems to be a free for all as regards siting of tents. It was windy during our stay and several tents were pitched right next to caravans presumably to try to find protection from the wind. We had a small tent immediately behind us and the occupant insisted on squeezing between our caravan and the wall several times a day so we found it impossible to relax and enjoy our meals. This problem could easily be alleviated if the site owner told visitors exactly where to pitch and also asked them to be more considerate to other visitors privacy. Perhaps the hookup pitches for caravans could be sited furthest away from the facilities since people in caravans do not need to use them so often. The shower blocks are adequate but the cubicles are very small. The hotel next door is dog friendly but the food is expensive and uninspiring. Overall I would imagine this site is good for tents but would not recommend it for caravans due to lack of privacy and peace and quiet. Price wise the site was expensive. We have stayed on lots of less expensive quieter sites with much better facilities. We will not be staying on this site again.
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| Date of Visit: June 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Altrincham |
5 reviews from this member |
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Sadly, could only get into this wonderful campsite for one night. View amazing; hard standings brilliant; bus right outside door to take you anywhere on the island. Will definitely go back again but will make sure we book well in advance. Staff and owner excellent gave us great welcome. Hotel next door very nice with good food served.
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| Date of Visit: June 2015 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Emmbee007 |
3 reviews from this member |
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Great site with friendly staff. Pitched on the shore edge of the site with wonderful views to Pladda & Ailsa Craig. The proximity to the beach & a breeze seemed to keep the midgies at bay. Pub next door where there was food & free wifi available. The on-site shop had a limited range of food at a reasonable price.
If weather is poor, there is a small area to do your cooking and a small TV room with a book exchange.
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| Date of Visit: May 2015 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Tedthebudgie |
51 reviews from this member |
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Three motorbikes and three small tents staying on a Thursday night in mid-May. Just a superb location on the shore with wonderful views. Not troubled by midges at all. Friendly and helpful owner. If weather is poor, there is a small place to do your cooking and a small TV room. Also a hotel with a welcoming bar next door.
Not a complete free for all when it came to pitching which was helpful as not a massive sight. Cars cannot park next to tents but fine with the bikes. Smaller tents get to pitch close to the shore. Nice soft turf.
Facilities very good; modern, clean and spot on. Thoroughly recommended.
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