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Barrow Campsite, Nairn

4.7 (129 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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129 Reviews

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


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Nice and quiet and well spaced out

McWilliam, Shirley - 05/01/2025

5

We booked a weekend and enjoyed it so very much we booked for the season, a nice size of campsite with lovely country views and highland cows , goats makes your stay very relaxing , it is not far into Nairn for lovely walks or cycling along the river and to the marina and along the beach also two golf courses . The high street offers a nice variety of shops and a choice of restaurants and cafes. From the campsite you can go through to Inverness approximately 12 miles where you have a great choice of travelling in various directions. The staff are very friendly and helpful at Barrow Campsite also the facilities are spotless and a laundrette, disabled toilets . There is a bothy on site where you can meet for a social gathering which makes it very homely . We can not wait for the new season to start as looking so much forward to seeing the staff and being there 🤣👍🏻

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Lovely clean facilities

Paterson, Hamish And Avril - 07/11/2024

4

We have spent one season at Barrow campsite and intend to return next season. The reasons being it is a lovely clean campsite with good accessibility. The Campsite is situated in scenic surroundings and wildlife and lovely flat walks to enjoy. Staff are friendly and accommodating and the campsite is largely quiet which is something we appreciate.

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Happy Camper

Howarth, Alan - 05/11/2024

5

Staff friendly and helpful. Facilities clean and roomy. Great location and peaceful site. Close to golf, beaches and lovely scenery. Site itself is open, litter free and convenient for touring or just enjoying the countryside

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A proper football playing,tennis,and room to run with warm Bothy with board games if raining family organised old fashioned camping and caravan park.

Shand, Judith - 05/11/2024

5

I had a long term touring pitch so could lock up and leave anytime,the Bonny Highland cows, together with pigmy goats and lamas who were very friendly.This is no usual holiday park with restrictions it's a working farm with Tractors trailers ploughing fields and getting the Barley in .As the park is based in a few acres of beautiful flat grassland ideal for football rounders and dog walks or as mine did lives to jump up in the long grass.The site is run by Garry who lives on site and can be seen serving in the shop.,which serves proper meat sausages and Bacon with farm eggs for breakfast.The facilities are immaculate with disabilities catered for the sunrise and sunsets are stunning and abundance of wildlife a proper chill out holiday with back to basics and no Hamster Wheel in site ,much love and thank you for making me feel part of the long term touring family kind regards Judith Shand and Penny see you next year.

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Lovely, quiet and immaculate site

Morrison, John - 28/10/2024

5

Our first visit and we will be back. Spacious, well laid out pitches in a beautiful setting. Facilities are spotless. Excellent dog walking area.

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Lovely campsite

Hickling, Marie - 25/10/2024

4

Lovely campsite Warden very friendly Facilities very clean, could do with more facilities when busy

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Excellent site

Callaghan, Helen - 22/10/2024

5

Love to stay at this site. Perfect setting and very clean facilities. Excellent

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Friendly well kept site

Hill, Anne - 22/10/2024

5

Very helpful friendly site in beautiful wild surroundings. Easily accessible. Near to Nairn & some lovely scenery. We needed help while there & the staff couldn't have been better. Everything clean & tidy. Toilets immaculate. Good value for the price.

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Beautiful Site

Kerrigan, Robert - 18/10/2024

5

Stayed at Barrow campsite for a couple of nights, site was immaculate. Great location with dog exercise area and walks accessible from site. Not far from Nairn itself, I walked there and back with the dog. Will definitely be back

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Solo camping stay on bikepacking trip

Longridge, Ross - 13/10/2024

5

Great communication. A lovely campsite with really good facilities. Super clean modern shower area. Great location. Would reccomend.

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Summary

4.7

98.4% would recommend this site

99.2% would stay here again

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