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Sands Caravan and Camping ****

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Sands Caravan and Camping is a campsite in Big Sand, Highland, located by the sea.This terraced camp site and camp site with sloping grounds has pitches without shade. Sands Caravan and Camping is located close to a sandy beach. It is possible to rent mobile homes and hikers' cabins. The campsite has a playground and a sports ground.

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The following rules apply to pets at (Sands Caravan and Camping):
- Dog(s) permitted in low season (if on a lead)
- Dog(s) permitted in high season (if on a lead)

You can swim nearby in the sea. At Sands Caravan and Camping you can go windsurfing and waterskiing.

You don't always have to cook, as the camp site has a restaurant (with full menu). The camp site also supplies fresh bread. You can also use the internet, as you can access the internet with your own laptop in 80%-100% of the camp site.

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Detail information about this campsite

Inspected annually

I.M. Akveld

"Isolated, spacious campsite in the dunes on a long stretched beach. The terrain is dissected by several streams. Beautiful views of the Highlands. Well equipped shop."

- Inspector Ms I.M. Akveld

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I.M. Akveld

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Reviews (1)

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Average rating: 8.8

Toilet facilities
9.0
Staff
9.0
Price - quality comparison
8.0
Food and drink
9.0
Surroundings
9.0

Thomas, on this campsite in September 2019

8.8

Travelling party: Young couple

Magnifique camping et très belle vue. Place de camping bien espacé et on mange bien au café/restaurant!

Facilities

General information

Guide price 1
€37.20
Guide price 2
€41.90
Period of opening *
28-03-2024 till 24-10-2024
Area
23 ha
Altitude
15m
Number of touring pitches
285 (80 - 120m2)
Number of permanent pitches
27
Number of accommodation units for hire
17
Campsite suitable for disabled persons
Yes

** Amenities in bold we know are not included in the overnight price and that there will be additional charges for them. Please note that some non-bold amenities may also incur additional costs.

Popular amenities
  • Wifi 80-100% coverage
  • Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
    • Max. total:2
  • Situated on the coast (max. 0.5 km)
  • Recharging point for electric cars
    • total:1
  • Mobile homes
    • total:5
Internet
  • Mobile internet
    • Type:2G
  • Wifi 80-100% coverage
At the reception
  • ACSI Club ID is accepted as an identity document
  • Advance booking recommended for high season
  • Credit cards accepted
    • credit card:Visa Card | MasterCard
  • Payment by debit card/Maestro possible
  • Defibrillator
  • Languages spoken at reception (during the main season)
    • languages:English
Pitch amenities
  • Water connection at/near the pitch (max. 15 m)
  • Waste water drainage at/near the pitch (max. 15 m)
  • Tap at/near the pitch (max. 50 m)
  • Also suitable for caravans > 5.5m, excluding towbar
  • Electrical hook-ups possible
    • Max. electricity:16 ampère | 10 ampère
  • Euro-plug required
  • Pitches with radio and television connections
Campsite rules
  • Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
    • Max. total:2
  • Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
    • Max. total:2
  • Caravans allowed
  • Tents allowed
  • Small extra tent permitted
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Twin-axle vehicles permitted
  • Barbecues permitted
    • type of BBQ:gas | electricity | charcoal
  • Own boats permitted
Dogs
  • Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
    • Max. total:2
  • Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
    • Max. total:2
  • Dog walking area
Toilet facilities
  • Washbasins: hot water
  • Washbasins: cold water
  • Heated toilet facilities
  • Standard toilets
  • Toilet paper provided
  • Family toilet facilities
  • Chemical toilet disposal point
  • Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms minimum)
  • Showers: hot water
  • Showers: cold water
  • Family shower
  • Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
  • Shower seat / shower chair (folding or mobile) approximately 48 cm high
  • Baby room
Ground and vegetation
  • Unshaded pitches
  • Grass
  • Terraced site
  • Hard standing pitches
  • Sand
  • Sloping site
Washing, washing-up, cooking
  • Washing up sinks: hot water
  • Washing up sinks: cold water
  • Individual cooking facilities
  • Washing machine(s)
  • Laundry sinks: cold water
  • Laundry sinks: hot water
  • Dryers
  • Microwave
  • Ironing facilities
  • Cooking facilities for groups
Food, drink and groceries
  • Fresh bread available at the camp site
  • Groceries: extensive selection
  • Shop/supermarket with level entrance or with ramp
  • Restaurant (with ample choice)
  • Takeaway meals
    • period:28-03/24-10
  • Bar
    • period:28-03/24-10
  • Freezing for cooling elements
  • Exchanging of gas cylinders
Available to hire at the campsite
  • Mobile homes
    • total:5
  • (Log)cabins
    • total:12
Swimming
  • Sea swimming (max. 0.5 km)
Beach
  • Sandy beach
  • Rocky coastline
Water sports and recreation
  • Fishing
  • Windsurfing permitted
  • Waterskiing permitted
  • Own boats permitted
  • Sailing permitted
  • Trailer slope
For children
  • Children's playground: large
  • Games room
  • Baby room
  • No entertainment programme
Sport and games
  • Table tennis table
  • Multi-sports field
  • Golf course nearby (max. 10 km)
    • distance:8 km
    • total:9
Recreation (adults)
  • Fishing
  • Games room
  • Television
Situation of campsite
  • Situated on the coast (max. 0.5 km)
  • Distance to the sea (max. 10 km)
    • distance:0 km
  • Panorama
  • Shopping opportunities in the vicinity (< 10 km)
    • distance:5 km
For motorhomes
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Special facilities for motorhomes
    • electrical hook-up optional (Max. electricity: 10 ampère, 16 ampère)
  • Also suitable for motorhomes > 8m and > 4 tonnes
Disabled
  • Disabled sanitary facilities on one level or accessible via a ramp
  • Width of door 100 cms minimum
  • Foldaway/lockable supports on at least 1 side of the toilet
  • Height toilet-seat approx. 48 cms
  • Next to toilet on at least one side approx. 90cms room to manoeuvre
  • In front of toilet at least 120 cms room to manoeuvre
  • No threshold of over 2cms high in sanitary block
  • Width of corridor in sanitary block 120 cms minimum
  • Door-springs light enough (3-4 kgs pressure)
  • Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms minimum)
  • Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
  • Shower seat / shower chair (folding or mobile) approximately 48 cm high
  • Shop/supermarket with level entrance or with ramp
Miscellaneous
  • Quiet during the day
  • Quiet during the night
  • Recharging point for electric cars
    • total:1
  • Reservation recommended for low season

Weather

The weather on this campsite

Weather forecast

Thu

28 / 03

 

Fri

29 / 03

 

Sat

30 / 03

 

Sun

31 / 03

 

Mon

01 / 04

 

Tue

02 / 04

 

Wed

03 / 04

 
Max. 10.4° 9.5° 11.6° 12.5° 12.5° 9.1° 8.4°
Min. 4.3° 4.3° 4.3° 3.9° 3.5°
Precipitation 5% 10% 10% 15% 10% 50% 75%
Wind direction E SW S NO E NO NO
Wind speed 4 3 3 2 3 4 3

Climate

Relative humidity Precipitation total (mm) Hours of sunshine
Jan 85% 122 1
Feb 83% 86 2
Mar 82% 104 3
Apr 81% 65 5
May 82% 61 6
Jun 82% 63 6
Jul 86% 73 4
Aug 83% 84 4
Sep 84% 116 3
Oct 84% 138 3
Nov 84% 133 2
Dec 84% 128 1

Average temperature

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Location

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  • Sands Caravan and Camping
    -
    IV21 2DL / Gairloch/Ross-shire
    United Kingdom
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    Coordinates:
    57°44'27"N 5°45'53"W
  • In Gairloch follow the campsite sign '3 miles' from the A832. The campsite is located to the left, 5 km outside Gairloch on the B8021.

Contact

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