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Applecross Campsite And Flower Tunnel Restaurant
Applecross
Strathcarron
Highlands (Browse area)
IV54 8ND
Tel: 01520 744268
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Open: 01/03/2024 to 31/10/2024
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 |
 No Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop <1 mile |
 Bar On Site |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 Evening Entertainment |
 Fishing <1 mile |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 Beach <1 mile |
 Watersports <1 mile |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <5 miles |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: September 2016 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: JandB |
16 reviews from this member |
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 Applecross is more of a peninsular rather than just the small village where this campsite and the Applecross Inn are. The journey to get there is somewhat “interesting”. There are 2 ways in by land; over the Bealach na Ba (Pass of the Cattle) and the coastal route.
Both routes are on narrow single track roads with passing places. The Bealach na Ba is not for the feint hearted. At the beginning of the road you are confronted with a very large sign saying no caravans, no learner or inexperienced drivers, and its often closed in bad weather. Its very steep indeed with sheer drops and hair pin bends that we at 6 metres long just managed to get around without having to reverse. Going up one side will test your nerve, going down the other side will test your brakes. The coastal route is longer, very winding and has stunning coastal views.
Arriving at Applecross campsite was a disappointment. Its the only campsite for maybe 10 mile, and there are little or no views from the site. We had read reviews that it can get muddy but when we arrived there had been 5 dry days in a row, however there was still a lot of evidence of serious rutting of the ground when cars and motorhomes had obviously struggled on the grass. There are approx 10 hardstandings but some of these are close together. We saw 2 other campervans who had either awnings or tents with them that were only 2 or 3 feet from motorhomes on adjacent pitches. The 3 metre fire safety rule between tents or awnings or motorhomes didn’t seem to exist here. Facilities were old and not very clean when we visited but the price charged was one of the highest we paid for any site on our tour of NW Scotland. The wifi was only accessible in the reception area and when that was closed, people could be seen huddled in the doorway in the dark trying to get a signal. The flower tunnel restaurant was closed down and had reverted to being a poly tunnel used for storage.
Without any competition this site has no incentive to lower its prices or improve its facilities and we certainly won’t be using it again. The area is certainly worth a visit though but if we return we will wild camp just down the shore road outside the village where several other campers and tenters set up for the night. They benefited from beautiful sunsets, lots of space and saved their money. 
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| Date of Visit: July 2016 |
Unit: Other |
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| Reviewer: Nick McP |
9 reviews from this member |
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This was our 4th stay at this campsite. We tour Scotland on motorbikes, camping and for the last 3 years we stay in one of the pods, great to have a bit of warmth and electricity for a change.
The site is basic but I believe they are spending some money on upgrades as I can see space for another 6 pods in the second field.
Toilet facilities are not big enough but so it will be interesting to see if they are going to build another toilet block to cater for the new pods. There was building materials in the field so I hope so. Will be back next year regardless.
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| Date of Visit: May 2016 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: ML60BAR |
15 reviews from this member |
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After reading previous reviews, we almost didn't come here, but so glad we did. Nice site above what constitutes Applecross namely the pub! Also a community owned fuel pump, cheaper than other places we filled up. Hard standings with ehu in a rather regimented line, rest of site more open and more pleasant. Two areas, second rather far from facilities, although possibly better views. Facilities were adequate if looking slightly tired. The grass areas do suffer from holding water, we were warned when we checked in, but no problems. Flower tunnel cafe shut, being moved to Walled Garden cafe down the hill, but it made a good indoor space for using wifi (free) when reception open. Good walks and of course the pub, with outdoor fish and chip van!
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| Date of Visit: July 2015 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Baddon |
7 reviews from this member |
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I have been here before and my comments cover both visits as we went for the Highland Games weekend (last one in July). Its manic and the site can be very soft. Lots of deep car tracks. When you see these you really should not drive near them. Some idiots just carried on till they got stuck, making the mess worse.
Site is very busy this weekend with plenty of noise but its for warned that this weekend is noisy so you cant complain and earplugs are wonderful for a good nights peace.
Love this place, the drive over the Pass of the cattle. A meal or two at the famous Applecross Inn and a drive round the local area. The fun of the games is an event to revel in.
Its a long drive up from the ferry (we are from N. Ireland) but having done it twice will be back again.
Its a rough site in a rugged corner of the Highlands but so worth the effort.
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| Date of Visit: June 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Photo4x4 |
16 reviews from this member |
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I have thought long and hard about this review as I do not like leaving negative reviews but as I agree with much that is in the previous few reviews I feel that I am being fair. It seems from looking at previous reviews that things started going a bit downhill a couple of years ago. I was last at the site 34 years ago so I can't really compare with what it was like then.
We took the route over the Applecross Pass which was spectacular and a bit hair raising. The weather was sunshine and showers and there had been a lot of rain the previous couple of weeks. However this is the West Coast of Scotland and this is quite normal so any camp site should be able to cope with the wet.
The entrance to the site was rather unkempt and a little run down looking. You pass the waste area and this looked very untidy. Not too good an impression to start with. We checked in at reception and were directed to our pre booked pitch not far from the reception.
It was quite simply a sea of mud and I could hardly make out the hard standing. I did attempt to reverse onto it but almost got stuck in the mud (our MH is just over 4 tons). I went back to reception and they told me of another pitch that I could use. This was a bit better but the hard standings are quite narrow and I could not get onto it without swinging out onto the grass and once again I almost got stuck in the mud that surrounded the pitch. It was however quite level and did not requite too much by way of putting my ramps under the front wheels.
The site is mainly grass and there are two fields. The first field has the 10 hard standings. There are 'pods' around the edge of the field and on the opposite side to the hard standings there were tents pitched.
The vehicles using the 'pods' all have to drive across the grass and due to the amount of mud many seemed to have used the hs 3 as a route in and out which may explain the amount of mud. However this should be controlled by the site owners.
I don't know how a touring caravan would manage as the only place to park next to your unit would be on the soaked grass and you would risk getting stuck and a muddy interior to your vehicle.
In the two days we were there we saw many vehicles having problems get in and out of the grassed areas. One campervan was stuck up to its axles and had to be pulled out by the site owners in their van. Indeed later that day the site owners vehicle got stuck!
The pitch had ehu and water which was very convenient. However there was no drive-over grey waste dump for motor homes. I used a bucket and tipped it into the drain at my water tap as fortunately it was right next to the rear of our mh. The people who run the site did tell me that they have plans to build a mh service point with a drive -over grey waste area.
The elsan disposal point is at the entrance to the site so it would be a real trek if you are parked in the second field.
The showers and toilets were adequate as was the pot washing area. Unfortunately due to the fact that people from the pods had top walk across the muddy field to get to the showers etc. They tended to be very muddy inside. They were cleaned but I think it was a bit of a loosing battle.
The reception opens up into the Flower Tunnel Restaurant which was open for breakfasts in the morning. This was a great facility and we had a very hearty cooked breakfast there. Well done to the site owners for this. I'm sure that the many 'bikers' camped on site were grateful for this facility before venturing off in the wet again.
The second field looked as wet as the first and they would have quite a trek to use the showers etc. It could really do with another 'service' block in there.
As been said the statics do block the view a bit, but it is the logical place to put them and the whole area is one great scenic adventure.
This was also the most expensive site that we have used up here in the Highlands.
The staff were friendly and helpful and there are loads of walks in the immediate vicinity so the location is good.
I have based my marking on comparing this with other sites in the Northern Higlands which are also in isolated locations and have the same weather. None of these suffered the same with the wet weather so I know that it can be catered for. For example the site at Port and Bhaig by Achiltibutie was immaculate and the hard standings were large and dry. The access road was concrete and the service block warm and immaculately clean despite days of heavy rain.
Our lasting impression is of an expensive campsite with great potential but which is let down by attention to detail and sits in a sea of wet and soggy grass (now crisscrossed by deep muddy ruts).
Would I use it again. Probably not. The Applecross peninsula is a great place to visit but next time I'll wild camp in one of the many available spots nearby.
I wish the people who run the site the very best of luck but I feel they do need to up their game a lot. Anywhere else this site may not have survived like it is but I think that it does so now because most people are 'one time' visitors so they do not need repeat trade.
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| Date of Visit: May 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Ayrshireman |
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I was here a couple of years ago when it was a most welcome sight/site after coming over the Bealach na Ba on a bike, and returned this May (by car). I have to echo several other comments concerning ground conditions; there seemed to have been a bit of work down on the track through the site, but much of the grass was chewed up and muddy, especially where vehicles had been going to the camping pods. There were also a couple of car-eating potholes at the entrance. Facilities are okay, but there aren't really enough of them. The location is, of course, excellent. My main gripe was being charged £2 for the dog. Why? Do dogs make more noise than under 12s, for whom there is no charge? Had I arrived earlier I would have moved elsewhere. However, that would have meant missing a great meal in the Applecross Inn, which is highly recommended. The Wee CAmpsite at Lochcarron next time.
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| Date of Visit: April 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Gussthebus |
4 reviews from this member |
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Turned up and booked just for 2 nights after 2 1/2 weeks travelling around the Ardumurchan, Mull, Skye and Harris and Lewis. Site was really quiet the first night, which was great, but quite a few people 2nd night, so were glad to be moving on. Site was boggy. The facilities were ok, but I guess in busy times this would be a problem. View from pitch is spoilt by statics. But leave the site and wow, fantastic views in every direction. 2 amazing sunsets on both nights. The wonderful Applecross Inn, great food. Good value at just over £20.
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| Date of Visit: July 2014 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Brockville |
8 reviews from this member |
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Stayed at Applecross campsite in early July. Like another reviewer we were looking forward to the trip having heard good reports from friends. Applecross itself is lovely but we found the campsite disorganised and at times chaotic. We had booked one of the 10 hardstandings in advance only to arrive and find someone was already in it. The lady at Reception tried her best to help but the pitch numbers weren't clearly marked and it was difficult to tell who was in which one. We were eventually allocated a different number one which was fine for us but caused problems for others arriving later. The rest of the campsite is a free for all with tents and camper vans pitching anywhere. This meant that there was no space between units and people were cutting past your van all the time. For a biggish campsite with wigwams as well there were only four toilets for the ladies and two showers. Again no mop to clean the shower after you which meant by the the following morning they weren't looking their best. The staff worked hard to keep them clean but a wet day meant mud and lots of grass clippings covered the toilet floors. On the good side the campsite is well situated with excellent walking close by plus the Applecross Inn just five minutes away. We also found this site to be the most expensive of our trip and for the facilities on offer didn't think it was good value for money.
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| Date of Visit: May 2014 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Wtway |
7 reviews from this member |
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We were looking forward to our visit to Applecross - we hadn't visited before. However we were sadly disappointed. Although there is nothing desperately wrong with this campsite, we felt it just missed the mark on every level:
1. Showers - no mops to clean up muddy & grassy floors
2. No family friendly bathroom or shower room (not even a disabled washing facility)
3. Poly tunnel only open when reception is open
4. Reception only open at set and specific times during the day
5. A lot of movement late at night and early morning - arrivals and departures rather than rowdy behaviour
6. No view from field nearest toilet block
7. No toilet block in field with view
If we visit again it will be a one night pit stop rather than a 4 night stay.
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| Date of Visit: May 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Camping-paynes |
4 reviews from this member |
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We had a quick one night stay at this campsite. Without booking in advance the staff were able to help us and were really nice. We were given the code for the wifi and directed to the tent area of the site. Some areas of the grass were waterlogged but otherwise there were plenty flat areas to pitch up. The grass was well maintained.
The site was well laid out, with areas divided by the road going around, there are hobbit houses too at one side and another area for tourers, there was lots of space and a Shute and climbing frame for the kids. There is plenty of areas for kids to play and the flower tunnel has a small children's area with toys and soft play, however it was dirty and unkempt and I'm not sure if this was the was it always was or if it was after a long day of use.
The location is perfect and although the town is remote the local pub has spectacular seafood. It's very busy so it's probably best to book. It's a very short 4/5 minute walk to the sea front and pub.
The facilities were nice and clean and more than adequate and kept well stocked with hand wash and toilet roll.
We enjoy camping but I'll be honest, we like nice camping with mod cons. Here are some things that maybe not everyone will find useful but the odd few people might. The girls toilets have a hair dryer than you add coins to use. There were sockets available in the flower tunnel to charge your phone. I don't think these were for that specific purpose but it done the job. I didn't have a phone signal (I'm with o2) and definitely no 3G. Wi Fi is available for free in the tunnel and can be bought on site too.
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