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Barrow Campsite, Nairn

4.8 (150 reviews)

Situated on an arable farm in the Highlands of Scotland, Barrow Campsite sits on the banks of the river Nairn. It is within cycling distance of the historic town of Nairn and a short drive to the city of Inverness. It overlooks the rolling hills and is only a few miles from spectacular beaches.

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Our touring campsite and glamping pods are dotted about this wonderful and secluded landscape surrounded by natural and arable land. The river ‘Nairn’ can be accessed from the site and in the Spring it’s banks are covered with thousands of bluebells.

It’s a place a world apart from the rush and clutter of the modern holiday experience, with an atmosphere that makes you forget the world outside, and just lounge, ramble, or potter about.

We're committed to giving you a genuinely individual service from first contact to your time staying with us and “contribute to making happy memories every day”.

On Site is an ancient archaeological monument. This monument is locally known as 'Hangman's Cairn' and is an excellent example of a well-preserved Bronze Age Barrow and contemporary surrounding bank. The monument comprises a sub-circular mound, measuring around 25 m in diameter and standing to a height of around 3.3 m.

Our large 12m x 7m hard-standing touring pitches are arranged sympathetically around the Site to allow for different views wherever you pitch up. All these pitches have electricity, and a water tap is shared between two pitches. One hard-standing pitch situated near the toilet block is a dedicated disabled pitch.

The grass pitches are there for the smaller vehicles - roof tents, campervans, small motor homes and very small tents and are located overlooking the nature park and pond. A number of these pitches have electricity. Water taps are shared amongst the grass pitches. For non electric tent pitches you will be shown to a suitable spot.

One of our recent additions to the site is a dedicated ‘Nearly wild camping’ area. Situated slightly away from the other campers, sheltered behind a large hill offering a more relaxed feel for 4x4 vehicles and the likes while still being able to access toilet facilities if required.

Existing Electric grass tent bookings will be on a 10 m x 4 m pitch. It is the clients responsibility to ensure their tent, guy lines and awning fit in this space.

The campsite features 2 Glamping Pods. Sitting outside the pods, facing southwards you look out over the farmland and have direct views to the ancient monument on the site. Each insulated and heated pod sleeps up to two people. There is a small kitchen unit with a sink, a kettle and a toaster. Toilet and shower facilities are close by. All Pods are strictly pet free. No exceptions.

Accessible through a gate from the campground, you and your four-legged friend can take a stroll through the nature park. Walk around the pond and sit and enjoy the views. Dogs are welcome to walk off the lead in this nature park, but we ask the owners to look after their four-legged friends at all times. It goes without saying to please clean up after your dog.

In the pond there are gold fish and many frogs. Fishing this pond is not allowed however feel free to enjoy a refreshing swim.

Availability

Glamping Pods

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 bedroom

Our Glamping Pods face southwards looking over the farmland and sleep up to two adults (and one infant but you will need to bring your own travel cot)

There is a small kitchen unit with a sink, kettle and toaster. Cowder and Nairn Pod comes with a bed and mattress, full bedding available to rent at £10 per stay. (Contact the campsite in regards to bedding rental) Toilet and shower facilities are close by.

Features

No smoking allowed
No pets allowed
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Barrow Glamping Pod

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 bedroom

Our Glamping Pods face southwards looking over the farmland and sleep up to two adults (and one infant but you will need to bring your own travel cot)

There is a small kitchen unit with a sink, kettle and toaster. The glamping pod beds come with a sofa bed . Full bedding available to rent at £10 per stay. (Contact the campsite in regards to bedding rental). Toilet and shower facilities are close by.

Features

No smoking allowed
No pets allowed
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Hard Standing Super Pitch (electricity, grey waste drainage & water tap)

  • Max 4 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

Hard-standing super pitches suitable for Caravan & Car, Motorhome, Campervan and Trailer Tent. 16-amp electric.

Any awning/wind or rain shelter or gazebo must be pitched on the hard-standing space and not on the grass.

Any tent or sleeping space/accommodation will be charged as per campsite tent prices below and will have to be pitched in the tent area and not on the grass next to the hard-standing pitch due to fire safety regulations.

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Hard Standing Pitch (electricity and water included)

  • Max 4 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

Our very spacious 12m x 7m hard-standing touring pitches are arranged sympathetically around the Site to allow for different views wherever you pitch.

All these pitches have electricity, and a water tap is shared between two pitches. One hard-standing pitch situated near the toilet block is a dedicated disabled pitch.

Any awning/wind or rain shelter or gazebo must be pitched on the hard-standing space and not on the grass.

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Grass Standing Pitch (electricity and water included)

  • Max 4 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

Our grass standing pitches are supplied with electricity and suitable for Campervans and Motorhomes. Roof tents are more than welcome.

All these pitches have electricity, and one water tap is shared between four pitches. The grass pitches may not be level and it is recommended that you bring your own levelling ramps. Some pitches may require a 15 meter electric cable to reach the power point.

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Roof Tent & Adventure Style Vehicle Pitch

  • Max 2 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels
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Ground Tents - No electric

  • Max 4 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels

Grass pitches for cars, motorcyclists, backpackers and cyclists.

Just pitch up your tent where-ever it feels right on the dedicated area overlooking the nature park and pond.

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150 Reviews

All reviews featured on Campstead.com have been submitted by genuine customers who have stayed at the park.


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Nice clean site

Auld, Ronald - 23/07/2024

5

Very good clean site, friendly helpful staff, shall return in a future date.

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Wonderful stay!

Ruhl, Emmy - 20/07/2024

5

We’ve had a WONDERFUL stay! The kids could play on the field and on playground, the dog enjoyed the area around the pond and we enjoyed the beautiful scenery and very friendly staff. Facilities where great!

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Warm reception

Riley, Mary - 15/07/2024

5

The site is on a farm well off the beaten path, but the receptionist is warm, friendly, and gave excellent directions to find the farm. My only suggestion would be to provide a map on their website. The facility is clean and well maintained.

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Lovely Spot

Lannon, Allan - 11/07/2024

5

Enjoyed every minute at this site.

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D

Lovely site

Day, Lorraine - 10/07/2024

4

This is such a lovely site, a bit remote if you want to walk into a town tho! It was very clean and tidy.When we arrived we had already been given our pitch number and the gate code so we were not ‘greeted’ by anyone although they were only a phone call away if needed.The toilet and shower facilities are like new Porto cabins and look lovely but were cold and very damp after anyone had a shower this wouldn’t stop us returning as the site and walks around it are really lovely so peaceful and the animals are just so dam cute!

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R

Lovely clean open site

Rees, Alison - 09/07/2024

4

Great size pitches. Toilet/shower blocks modern, warm and clean. Laundry facilities good. Lots to do around and about.

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D

Peaceful camping

De Ste Croix, Elaine - 06/07/2024

5

Beautiful wee site tucked away in a quiet spot in the countryside, yet so handy for Nairn and Inverness.Site facilities were good, and we loved the wee walk around the nature pond. The space for tents feels quite unspoiled and allows for room between each tent.Looking forward to another visit!Lovely hairy neighbours too 😊 .

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It’s our 3rd visit

Roe, Anna - 04/07/2024

5

We love the site the ground keeper is the most nice and helpful person I ever meet. We love the place as it’s safe (we travel with our 3 years old) for kids , clean , affordable and comfortable. It’s our 3rd visit this time for whole week and we really enjoy our stay there again. The animals are great as well as our son live them.

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Perfect

Smith, Simon - 04/07/2024

5

Great for dogs, with lovely dog walks around the site. Beaches, Cawdor, Nairn and Inverness all a short drive away.Staff friendly, showers clean; a beautifully kept site.

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Lovely Stop off on NC500

Puttick, Tracey - 30/06/2024

5

This campsite is lovely. It's off the main road and nice and peaceful. The facilities were nice and clean and the warden was friendly and helpful. They have goats ,highland cows and a pond which you can swim in .We cycled in to Nairn which took about 20 minutes. A really nice seaside town with a great little icecream shop on the golf course selling homemade icecream with great choice of flavours

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Summary

4.8

98% would recommend this site

98.7% would stay here again

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