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Culzean Castle, South Ayrshire
Sunset over the Isle of Arran
Bargany Gardens
The Lang Scot Mile
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Ayr Craigie Gardens Club Campsite is in the grounds of Craigie Estate with access close by to the River Ayr. It is within easy walking distance of the seaside town of Ayr with its long sandy beach and excellent shopping facilities. It is close to Ayr Racecourse and adjacent to the new campus for the University of the West of Scotland. There is a station nearby, offering easy access into the cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh. You can enjoy a bus trip from Ayr to Ireland at a very reasonable cost.
The beautiful Ayrshire countryside provided the inspiration for the National Bard of Scotland, Robbie Burns - the Burns Heritage Trail and the Burns Heritage Centre at Alloway is a must for visitors to Ayr Craigie Gardens Club Campsite. Culzean Castle and Country Park is easily accessible from the site and the boasts a dramatic clifftop setting. Golf enthusiasts will be in their element as there are no less than 40 golf courses in the area, which is why Ayr is known as the 'Golf Coast'. The campsite also offers fun for the kids at nearby Heads of Ayr Farm Park, where they can to see the animals and enjoy the rides. An excursion on the Waverley or Balmoral is not to be missed as these are the only sea going paddle steamers in the world and will let you view some memorably scenic landscapes. Ferry crossings can also be made further along the coast to the Island of Arran, known as Scotland in miniature.
To contact the campsite directly, please call 01292 264909.
Nearest alternative campsites: The Ranch.
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Directions
From the North: turn off A77 Ayr Bypass at roundabout onto A719(signposted town centre, Whittlets, Racecourse). At traffic lights past racecourse turn left into Craigie Road. At next traffic lights turn left Into Craigie Way. At next roundabout take 2nd exit onto University Avenue and follow the signs into the site. From the South: at roundabout A70/A77 Ayr Bypass follow signs to Ayr town centre. At the next roundabout turn right into Station Road (keep in right-hand lane). At the next roundabout continue straight on into Craigie Road. At the traffic lights turn right into Craigie Way; at next roundabout take 2nd exit onto University Avenue and follow the signpost into the site.
Sites key:
- Postcode:
- KA8 0SS
- GPS:
- Lat 55.459489 / Lon -4.616242
- Plan a route to this site
- OS field ref:
- NS346217
- OS map ref:
- 70
- Handbook map ref:
- D13
Transport links
- Bus stop within 1 mile
- Car hire on site
- Daily public Transport within 1 mile
- Nearest port: {0}
- Nearest train station: Ayr
- Shop within 1 mile
- Train station within 5 miles
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Good location
Ayr Craigie Gardens Club Campsite
My second visit to this site, it’s a great stop off and plenty to see and do in the area. This time I visited Glasgow by train. Some reviews have stated the facilities are tired but that’s purely cosmetics. Very clean and perfectly acceptable so please don’t be put off by the comments. Access is easy, the town is a short walk away via the river path. I received a very friendly welcome, the wardens were helpful when I asked about Glasgow and the trains (they told me a derelict hotel had recently caught fire and damaged part of the station but it’s all up and running. The line is now fully electric and trains run direct to Glasgow). I highly recommend this site.
Adventurer Cas
Reviewed on 02/10/2024 14:37
Acceptable Ayr
Ayr Craigie Gardens Club Campsite
We stopped for a couple nights whilst touring the west coast of Scotland. Agree with previous users that toilet block a bit tired and shower pressure too much so that you can get another shower from the person in the next cubicle! Handy site for walking into town and walks alongside the river side - all detailed on handy little slips of paper in information room. Ayr is a bit tired looking but has some impressive buildings and a lovely seafront.
Coops3
Reviewed on 28/09/2024 11:26
site has tired showers and toilet facilities and some of the wardens were unhelpful... not the best site
Ayr Craigie Gardens Club Campsite
This sites facilities are tired and require updating. The showers are worn and the water from one shower splashes into the next so you end up with water from the next shower on your feet - not nice.
The man who checked me in was very pleasant but when I added my son to our booking it cost me an extra £19.80 which I think is extortionate.
As usual for the club the toilets are closed for an hour during the morning which means if you are not an early riser you don't get a shower and the disabled toilet which you can use if urgent was dirty ... a dash to McDonalds was needed.
When I needed to discuss something wit the person in reception I was met with a curt 'we are closed' at 12 o'clock .... I'm not sure if this site is run for the customer or the site wardens. convenience.
An excellent site with easy walking access to Ayr
Ayr Craigie Gardens Club Campsite
We had a one night stopover at the end of a tour of Arran and Kintyre. The site is easy to find along good side roads by the University. Check-in was very speedy. The site is well laid out with trees and colourful flowers. Access to well separated hard standing pitches is good with great hedge separation of the bays. It was quiet and peaceful the night we were there. The toilet and shower block is perhaps a little dated but very clean and well maintained. It has the best showers of our whole trip ( showers that treated me like an adult- height and temperature adjustable/not push buttons/inset tiled shower trays that contained the water).
This site is an easy 25-30 minute walk into Ayr and we were amazed by how lovely the promenade and beach are. We ate at “The Bistro” - probably one of the best meals we have ever had.
For a stopover or a stay on this coast we should very much recommend Craigie Gardens. Thanks to the local team.
PS We found this site to be so positively different to some recent negative reviews.
Close to town
Ayr Craigie Gardens Club Campsite
Not the most modern site and the toilets could certainly do with an update or at least better maintenance. Showers were not all working, a lot of water on the floor at times and toilet bowls not fitted to the floor so a bit unstable. Plenty hot water. Find it awkward that the toilets are closed from 10.30 to noon with only the disabled toilet available. Many people are having a leisurely time and looking for showers about then. We like to make the most of our last day before moving on and are supposed to be off site by 12 noon so toilets are showers being unavailable from 10.30am is an inconvenience.
Nice riverside walk into town although quite a hike if you just want some messages in the morning. Site was very quiet except for the maintenance works. Do you really need a petrol lawnmower, petrol hedge trimmer and petrol backpack blower? They were a bit intrusive at times.
Overall we still enjoyed our time on site and will return.
Site contact details
- Telephone:
- 01292 264909
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