Carradale Bay Caravan Site

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Outstanding location and worth the effort to get there

Stayed here in August for 6 days this summer. Loved our time here with spectacular views from the site of Arran. Many people, lots of Scots, holiday here every year which says a lot for the popularity of the site. Located next to the beach many people were here for water sports and fishing. Good site for walking the dogs. Nice walk into town, out to the point and up the hill behind the site. Local shop and post office has the basics but limited choice and expensive. Remember you need green chemical fluid for this site. It’s not easy to get here but it’s well worth the trouble. Lots of people get the ferry to Campbeltown but we drove the length of the Mull of Kintyre. Stunning scenery most of the journey. We WILL be back. If you get the chance visit here, it’s worth the effort.

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Deepgash

Motorhomer from Hampshire

Reviewed on 24/09/2021 19:35

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The perfect beachside site

This was our second trip to Carradale, our last was 11 years ago. We were fortunate to have excellent weather. It was as good as we remember, nothing has changed. The beach bordering the site is fantastic and even at half term on a sunny day there were no more than 20 people on the mile long stretch of sand. there's just so much room for the kid & dog to run free. The visiting van offering fresh seafood is highly recommended the scallops & linguistine were fantastic. The Glen bar a mile up the drive does excellent food either eat in or take away but you must book in advance. You just have to remember that the nearest shop is about a half hour drive away on single track roads so go prepared. There is very limited phone signal for Vodafone but I understand EE works ok.

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Andy in Luton

Reviewed on 07/06/2021 15:06

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Lovely stay

This site is off the beaten track, but that is one of its appeals. Magnificent view from the pitch, and near to a picturesque and still working harbour. Definitely take your bike! A dogs paradise with a clean beach to run on just a hop from the van, with the site kept spotless. We chose to use our own facilities given COVID, but the shower block was cleaned regularly and appeared to be kept as clean and safe as was possible, for those who chose to use them. We really enjoyed a trip up to Tarbert. Worth the journey.

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WhippetMum

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Reviewed on 12/10/2020 15:34

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Fantastic

What an amazing place. With beautiful scenery, the site is peaceful with no traffic noise; all you can hear is the sea and birdsong. It is just what we needed after 6 months of working very hard from home throughout the lockdown. We had a very friendly welcome from Colin. The facilities are good and there are sensible covid-19 arrangements in place. Wifi is free and excellent. Our pitch overlooked the beach with glorious views of the surrounding hills. This is doggy paradise. Do take note of the travelling advice, neither route is easy.

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MadGang

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Reviewed on 20/09/2020 10:17

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My favourite place

This site is the most wonderful site. I can’t fault a thing. Only that we don’t live nearer to come more often

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lisamoore

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Reviewed on 01/03/2020 14:56

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Magic!

It might not be the easiest site to get to, but my word it was worth it! We were there in early May, and watched the gannets diving into the sea from our caravan. The facilities were fine, the warden extremely helpful and friendly, there were seals off the rocks and fantastic walking everywhere. Coming from the south, it is worth considering a hop across via Arran in one direction or the other - just for a change. Also check dogs for ticks if walking in the forest. There's a good gin distillery within walking distance and the local milk/ice-cream from the voluntarily-run little shop nearby is the best!

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Mungo Higgins

Reviewed on 25/08/2019 10:18

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Loved it - We stayed twice as long as planned !

A good site, well maintained with pitches to suit all expectations. We loved the location and having made the effort stayed 6 days instead of the planned 3. If your coming from Arran its a bit of a "string" road down from the ferry at Claonaig . . whilst only 15 miles or so, do take your time and its worth it. Don't be put off as the single track road is well surfaced and has passing places every 500 yards or so. We have a 7.5M motorhome so caravans would need a little more care - the route down the West coast from Tarbet and via Cambletown is longer but generally better 2 lane road - just as scenic. Take plenty of provisions however, as there are only basics in a pop up shop near the village hall (1.5 mile walk) but no other nearby shops. Colin site owner was very accommodating and it is clear he schedules / offers pitches suited / grouped to type - Families, regulars, couples etc. - We were early season so the site was relatively quiet and had a really nice pitch with views of the bay and Arran hills. Beach walks, hill walks, fishing all complemented by locality. Common facilities were good, hot showers serviced and cleaned daily Papers arrive every day, good WiFi, but provisions such as milk, bread and other essentials are a mile & 1/2 walk and mornings only in the pop-up shop. A pub (the Glen) is a similar distance in the other direction decent food and a bar but I suspect in high season you need to book. Carradale Harbour is perhaps 2 & 1/2 mile walk and there are 2 more "establishments" there catering for more local requirements - we did not partake. There is a café opposite the site entrance that advertised cycle hire - I should have investigated as we were camper "locked" so walking was our only transport mode which was a little restrictive. Carradale's Luxury Guest house nearby (about a mile walk) is exquisite we had a lunch as they only have 10 covers and were fully booked for dinner during our entire stay. Nevertheless the food was simply 5 Star and worth treating yourselves - book well in advance and get a babysitter for the kids ! In summary - A great location that rewarded the journey - Colin maintains the site well and if you arrive well stocked and get good weather then this is a fine place to just relax and wind down.

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ELM4S

Reviewed on 07/07/2019 13:14

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End of season break

I agree with all of the latest reviews, however, I wish to add a couple of salient points. Colin directed me to a secluded and scenic pitch which turned out to be only 10 amps, which he failed to mention. Occasionally it tripped out even when using one appliance. Many pitches were also of 10 amps but many were 16 amps. We were not informed of the choice until it was too late to take down our awning etc. A CAMC should not be of such low amps, plus as we pay £25 per year for WiFi , I found it odd that not only did I have to request the password but had to contribute £1 to log in. Obviously it was not the amount but the principal.

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1613trusctt

Reviewed on 02/10/2018 21:34

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Fantastic site!!

I visited this site for the second year running in mid July. It is a fabulous place, and very peacful, with great facilities, which are keep spotlessly clean. The pitches are on sandy grass, right beside the beach, mainly level, but take ramps with you, as some fiddling about can be required. The views from the beach are lovely, and a walk along there before bedtime is a must. I walked towards the river at the end of the beach one evening, and was rewarded by the site of 2 otters playing at the mouth of the river...amazing!! The gentleman who i assumed was the warden....but i think is actually the owner (Colin?) is super helpful and friendly. My advice would be to take plenty of supplies with you, as the shop in Carradale village is very poor, with only basic items really.....and when are they going to clean up the "scrapyard" at the harbour....it really brings down that bit. We ate in the Carradale Hotel one evening.....fabulous food at good prices....service was a bit slow.....but we were on holiday, so what the heck!! I can't wait to go back to the Carradale Bay Site....if you're looking for somewhere to chillout......it's here!!!

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Pedro Lees

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Reviewed on 18/08/2018 12:18

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Stunning location, super beach walking.

Visited in mid April 2018 we had a lovely midge free stay, weather was even good enough to BBQ. We loved our walks along the beach and the sea views. I had read that hook-ups were only 6 Amp but It turned out they had been upgraded to 16 Amp. My only criticism was that the toilet block was not heated, but don't let that put you off this wonderful site. Pitches are on grass but very firm as the soil is sandy almost like being on hard standing. A gem of a site.

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pendarren

Motorhomer from Powys

Reviewed on 12/06/2018 11:47

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