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Electric grass tent pitch

From £22 1 night, 2 adults

6 people maximum
One Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 7.0m width x 6.0m depth (23.0ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 42.0m² (452.1ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Electric: 16 amp included
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Car parking by pitch/unit
Picnic table

Other restrictions

Gazebos not allowed

Awnings not allowed

Availability

Your booking From £22
Based on 1 night, 2 adults

Choose your dates and party size to see pricing and availability.

Balkenna Caravan Park

From £17 For 1 night, 1 adult 7.7 42 reviews
Level grass pitches
Tearoom and play park (added by manager 28 jun 2023)
The pitches (added by manager 28 jun 2023)
View from the pitches (added by manager 28 jun 2023)

Reviews

69%

would recommend this site to a friend

64%

would stay here again

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Disappointing and expensive.

Overall 4/10
Location 10
Value for money No rating
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 2
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 2
Wifi No rating
Lynn T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Liked the compact and pretty site, with its lovely view of Ailsa Craig. The staff in the cafe were pleasant and although we didn’t eat there, the food looked good.

Disliked: Sadly the facilities were poor. The toilets; showers; toilet waste and washing up facilities were basic. There was a folding baby changer blocking access, but worst of all was the electric wire coming out of the ventilation grill across the passage, connecting a heater/ humidifier - this is highly dangerous! We have travelled across Scotland staying in many places and this was the worst we have stayed at. It was also the most expensive at £38. Most sites with wonderful facilities were less than £30. I could not recommend this site unless the facilities are urgently improved.

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Excellent location, friendly and great breakfast at their cafe

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Paul J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Really friendly. Very happy with pitch, having excellent sea views. Lovely cafe attached where I had my very tasty all-day breakfast to set me up for the day. I will happily stay again next time I am passing through the lovely Ayrshire coast.

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Simple & effective but with busy road.

Overall 6/10
Location 6
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Friendly staff, close to beach and nice wee play park for the kids. Cafe also a bonus.

Disliked: The road, it’s busy & doesn’t stop with loud noises from it as a result through the night. Pitches are in close proximity so no escaping it. Perhaps if in caravan though the noise would be less, we were in a tent.

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Friendly staff. All facilities. Constant Road noise.

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 4
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Views of Aisle Craig. Hot shower. All facilities handy. Cafe, although didn't use.

Disliked: Road noise. Toilet and shower block.

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Had everything we needed. Lovely location with great view. Staff were very…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Harry L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Had everything we needed. Lovely location with great view. Staff were very friendly

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Clean, nice place with good grassy area.…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Karolina Z. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Clean, nice place with good grassy area.

Disliked: Morning traffic but bearable.

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Good for a one night stop if you are

Overall 4/10
Location 8
Value for money 2
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 4
Wifi 2
Alastair M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: The views over to Ailsa Craig when it wasn’t raining!

Disliked: Poor quality of the facilities - no hot water (bar the electric shower).

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Friendly site, lovely tearoom next door and good location to explore area…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Friendly site, lovely tearoom next door and good location to explore area

Disliked: Toilet and shower facilities need updated and extended as only one toilet and shower for ladies and same for gents but while we were there, there were 7 tents with an average of 4 occupants in each.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review , toilet and shower s to be extended and improved for next season .

Location and the views are stunning. Very small site but perfect for…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Robbie M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Location and the views are stunning. Very small site but perfect for what it is. We had breakfast both days in the tea room which was excellent.

Disliked: Kids were terrified of all the Jenny long legs in the toilet! Maybe a sensor so the light isnt on all night could help.

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From the manager: Dear Robbie , really pleased you enjoyed your stay , the toilet and shower block is being improved for next year , will install a sensor light as requested .

The view was great.…

Overall 6/10
Location 6
Value for money 6
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 6
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: The view was great.

Disliked: Thought it was expensive, for the facilities and the location.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Covered terrace area

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Gastronomic delight

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Balkenna Caravan Park

Balkenna Tearoom and Caravan Park

Girvan Road

Turnberry

Ayrshire

Scotland

KA26 9LN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.30898°N
-4.83385°W

Nearest transport

Coach
13.2 mi Bus Station
28.1 mi Dashwood Square
28.9 mi Port Rodie
Rail
4.4 mi Girvan Rail Station
6.7 mi Maybole Rail Station
13.2 mi Ayr Rail Station
Ferry
4.6 mi Girvan Harbour Ferry Terminal
13.4 mi Ayr Compass Pier
17.6 mi Troon Ferry Terminal
Airport
16.4 mi Glasgow Prestwick International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

The whole family will enjoy the proximity of sandy Turnberry Beach (five minutes’ walk) for strolls along the dunes or a section of the Ayrshire Coastal Path, all backed by views out to Ailsa Craig in the Firth of Clyde. Take a boat trip from Girvan (10 minutes’ drive) to this dumpy, rocky islet to see the puffin and gannet colonies on its cliffs. Back on dry land, Culzean Castle and Country Park (15 minutes) sits on cliffs high above the Firth of Clyde; tour opulent rooms packed with priceless antiques and have a stroll around the formal gardens. Any culture vultures among you can also visit the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum (20 minutes) to learn more about Scotland’s favourite bard in his childhood home; displays include original manuscripts and period furnishing. If it’s time to treat the kids, Heads of Ayr Farm Park (25 minutes) has cuddly sheep, llamas, ponies and donkeys to keep them smiling, as well as mini-train and go-kart rides. Galloway Forest Park (half an hour) is the spot for woodland walks and games of hide and seek, and when younger kids need a bit of downtime, you can all chuff through wooded hills on the Doon Valley Railway (35 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Maidens 2.2 mi Sea N/A N/A N/A Good
Culzean 2.9 mi Sea N/A N/A N/A N/A
Girvan 5.2 mi Sea N/A N/A N/A N/A
Heads Of Ayr 10.4 mi Sea N/A Excellent Poor Poor
Ayr (South Beach) 12.1 mi Sea N/A Poor Poor Poor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Culzean Castle & Country Park 3.6 mi

Burns National Heritage Park 11.3 mi

Scottish Maritime Museum 21.6 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Turnberry Bay - Bruce's Castle 0.1 mi

From Croy Bay at Goatsgreen to Culzean Park and back 4.4 mi

Dailly to Viewpoint in Kilgrammie Wood 4.7 mi

From Dailly to the Barony Hill and back via Falfar 4.8 mi

Curling-Stone Walk 5 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Want to know more about camping in Ayrshire?

  • Does Balkenna Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Balkenna Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Balkenna Caravan Park? The whole family will enjoy the proximity of sandy Turnberry Beach (five minutes’ walk) for strolls along the dunes or a section of the Ayrshire Coastal Path, all backed by views out … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Balkenna Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Balkenna Caravan Park? From £17 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.