Haven Craig Tara

Metheven
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edited July 2016 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

We are wanting to stay a couple of weeks in Ayrshire and mostly stay on CL sites, but they are a little limited in the area and a couple have no room. 'Craig Tara' a Haven site is doing a pitch with electric for £15 per night, and obviously all that comes with a complex such as this.

Has anyone experience of this site, or Haven sites as a touring base, cheers.

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  • EasyT
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    edited July 2016 #2

    I did a trial booking for two adults, no dogs for 5 nights from 19th August.

    Super Electric Pitch







    approx. pitch size: 9mx10m (30ftx32ft)

    A touring pitch with a hardstanding base that has connection points for Electric hook up, drinking water and waste water disposal. These pitches also have the added benefit of parking next to them and space for an awning. Sleeping in awning is permitted at
    these parks: Littlesea, The Orchards, Seaview, Thorpe Park and Wild Duck.



    Price per family£287.75



    Includes a saving of£57.25(17% off)

    Price includes:
    FREE use of Entertainment & Facilities Help




  • Metheven
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    edited July 2016 #3

    Cheers ET, perhaps because my dates are from the first week in September it is making a big difference, in fact they have discounted again and its coming out at around £14 per night now. Certainly comparable with a CL but I have never used a Haven site before.

     

  • EasyT
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    edited July 2016 #4

    There are a number on here that have used them out of peak Dave. No doubt someone will tell more

  • Metheven
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    edited July 2016 #5

    Apologies, just noticed my quote was for September 2017 Embarassed, redone it for 2016 and its back to just over £15 per night includng a small charge for one dog on Super Pitch Smile

  • EasyT
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    edited July 2016 #6

    I make it £15.92 a night - still not bad. Winking

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited July 2016 #7

    We have seen around a couple of Haven Sites Dave, but never stayed. I would have a good look on UKcampsites, and Trip Advisor and take a look at some of the reviews (avoiding the rants and raves you sometimes get!) 

    Personally, I would look beyond the price and make sure things read and seem to be what suits you. You might drop lucky, but you want to avoid any surprises as well. Good LuckHappy

  • WanderingHans
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    edited July 2016 #8

    One word - don't!  I can elaborate if you'd like but that pretty much sums it up

  • Briang
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    edited July 2016 #9

    I have stayed on Haven Sites a few times and they are great value out of season price quoted per pitch is for a family of six.

  • EasyT
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    edited July 2016 #10

    One word - don't!  I can elaborate if you'd like but that pretty much sums it up

    why? 

  • WanderingHans
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    edited July 2016 #11

    This is why

    http://wanderinghans.weebly.com/home/craig-tara

  • Metheven
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    edited July 2016 #12

    Thanks for that WH, nothing beats a personal experience Smile

  • EasyT
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    edited July 2016 #13

    Fancy falling for the 'Bonga Wonga Showbar' ROFL

    Actually this is one of the reasons I like the CC sites. We will be away all of September using 6 sites. 3 CC sites and 3 AS

    P.S. I shouldn't laugh really WH Winking

  • SteveL
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    edited July 2016 #14

    I don't think we will be trying them, despite the great value out of season. They just don't appeal. To be fair though, on the noise issue CC sites are not immune. Particularly when they have a pub close to the entrance. Or on weekends, when groups meet
    up and then wander back to their vans, well lubricated, late at night. 

  • WanderingHans
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    edited July 2016 #15

    The Bonga Wonga Showbar was as awful as you can imagine  And people queue up to get in!  

    To be fair to Haven, we stayed at Haggerston Castle at Easter 2014 and had a great time.  There's something about the Craig Tara that seems to attract the worst of the West of Scotland.  As one of my friends put it, you need a football top and a neck tattoo to fit in!  

    I wouldn't usually be so down on a site as different peple like different things but it was woeful.  Thank goodness for the farm park next door and the Burns museum down the road or we would have really struggled.  Ayrshire has a lot to offer so don't let it put you off the area.

    PS the Trip Advisor post I wrote at 3am as our neighbours attempted to get into their caravan is the most popular one I've written!

  • EasyT
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    edited July 2016 #16

    Not had anyone shouting in the early hours. Worse has been noisy talking around midnight in an awning. No, it didn't keep me awake. Laughing

  • Metheven
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    edited July 2016 #17

    We were just talking about it and although Google mapping doesn't show the caravanning location, Bing aerial maps does. It looks as if it is an afterthought extension, out of the way and adjacent to a nearby rubbish tip near the entrance Sad

    As we are predominantly CL'ers where peace and tranquility mostly occurs, it could be a culture shock so have decided to spend our time at the CC Ayr site Happy

  • WanderingHans
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    edited July 2016 #18

    Yes, it tucked up right at the front gate by the main road.  Definitely only there because they couldn't squeeze any statics onto the space!

  • Metheven
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    edited July 2016 #19

    Thanks all Smile

  • WanderingHans
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    edited July 2016 #20

    If you're National Trust members, be sure to check out the Burns Museum in Alloway and Culzean Castle

  • Metheven
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    edited July 2016 #21

    We are and we will 'WH', thanks.

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited July 2016 #22

    This is why

    http://wanderinghans.weebly.com/home/craig-tara

    Marvellous WH! You have put my imaginings into words! I was trying to be diplomatic Dave, as I knew a few on here have used Haven sites. I am sure that perhaps out of season and with careful choice of location, it might be a consideration (although not a
    personal one!) but I didn't think it would suit you!Wink

  • Metheven
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    edited July 2016 #23

    Normally I wouldn't bother TTDA, it wasn't on price but the limitation on CL's in the area so next best thing was the CC site. Walks alongside the river from the 'Ayr' site will do us and the dog of an evening after our days out Smile

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited July 2016 #24

    Tinny has mentioned a site in the Largs thread, South Whittlieburn Farm I think it is. Coming up as a small site, not a CL in UKcampsites. Got some good reviews. Could be a CL as well?

  • Metheven
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    edited July 2016 #25

    Tinny has mentioned a site in the Largs thread, South Whittlieburn Farm I think it is. Coming up as a small site, not a CL in UKcampsites. Got some good reviews. Could be a CL as well?

    I saw Tinny's reply in that thread and took that one into consideration, just a little to far north from where we want to be, but thanks Smile Have settled on the Ayr site, but gambling on short notice booking Undecided

  • IainM1970
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    edited July 2016 #26

    Craigie Gardens is a nice site, we will be there in a couple of weeks.

     

    Have to say Craig Tara looks awful, but we all like different things on a site.

     

    Lots to do around Ayr.

  • Kennine
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    edited July 2016 #27

    Is Craig Tara not Butlins under a different name ???  

    Some people might like that kind of site, I don't, but won't knock it. 

    K Wink

  • Francis
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    edited July 2016 #28

    No more to add on Craig Tara other than its a tip lol. We live 30 mins from Ayr so use the CC site often for weekend breaks its a decent site right in the town so very handy. We also use the Ranch in Maybole on a regular basis and I can fully reccomend it
    the site is kept nice and the owners are very friendly and helpful also there are some nice views across the surrounding countryside.

  • IainM1970
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    edited July 2016 #29

    Is Craig Tara not Butlins under a different name ???  

    Some people might like that kind of site, I don't, but won't knock it. 

    K Wink

    Yes!

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