Kelburn Estate Glamping Ayrshire Scotland
Join us at Kelburn Estate for a memorable glamping or camping experience. The glamping site features an eco-friendly design, which includes logs that were felled on the Estate and internal solar powered lighting. Kelburn Estate is also a great day out with something for everyone, including outdoor and indoor play areas, beautiful castle and gardens, unique history, stunning woodland, dramatic waterfalls, and walks through the glen.
Glamping Yurts
Our cosy hillside yurts, each fitted with a wood burning stove, offer incredible views over the Firth of Clyde and its islands. Perfect for a romantic weekend escape, or a fun-filled family stay, the beautiful glampsite is just a short walk from visitor centre and the wider grounds, including café, play areas, glen walks, waterfalls, gardens, and castle.
Kelburn Yurts are traditional Central Asian Turkic Nomadic Trellised Tents.
Made and installed using authentic methods and each is built to provide its own secluded woodland area with decking, outdoor seating, firepit with grill, and breath-taking views. Each yurt has openable canvas windows, solid lockable door, skydome, trellis walls which are felt-insulated (keeping excess heat and cold under control) and laminate flooring with cosy rugs. One of our yurts is level-accessible.
Amenities inside
A small wood-burning stove heats the yurt quickly and safely. You are provided with starting supply of fuel upon arrival. A stove-top kettle can quickly make you a warm cuppa! Extra comfortable main bed with all linens, duvet, blankets and cushions provided
Relaxed seating inside with table and chairs for dining.
Lighting/lamps inside, either solar or electric/usb
Outside
All yurts built to give own secluded woodland area with decking, outdoor seating, firepit and breath-taking views.
Parking is provided nearby, with “unloading” available at the Bothy. (we like everyone to have unspoilt views and minimum vehicle disruption)
The Bothy
Communal space – Our beautiful larch-built “Bothy” provides shared living and catering space: Includes 2 kitchenettes (fridge, cupboards, oven, hob, toaster, microwave, kettle, sink, utensils, pans, cutlery and crockery – provision of washing up liquid and cloths).
Large wood-burning stove, leather sofas, dining chairs and tables, sliding doors and decking with panorama views across the Clyde to the Islands.
4 toilets and showers/wet rooms (including one level accessible) and two outdoor utility style sinks (large water-canisters provided for retaining own drinking water) are situated at the Bothy.
Specifics:
3 x 20ft Yurts (Bourtrees, Fechan & Cockle)
– Perfect for families/ larger groups – Can sleep up to 4-5 people
– These Yurts have an electricity supply and contain extra the features of fridge, fan and heater, plus spare sockets for your use (restrictions apply).
*Bourtrees offers level access and beside yurt parking
3x 16ft Yurts (Arran, Bute & Cumbrae)
– Can sleep up to 4 – perfect for smaller groups, couples, smaller families.
– Just as beautiful as the premiums but slightly smaller and without electricity, though solar lighting and sockets provided.
*Cumbrae is pet-friendly (£25 dog fee)
Scottish Location
The Glamping site is located in an elevated position, accessible by car and on foot from the visitor centre but set aside from the day visitors. It feels secluded and peaceful with spectacular views and incredible wildlife. (Typical viewing of Roe deer, Ravens, kestrels and sunsets!)
CAMPING
Kelburn is delighted to offer grass pitches for Tents, Caravans, Campervans, and Motorhomes (limited hardstanding).
THE ESTATE
Explore on The Estate….
- Kelburn Graffiti Castle
- Play Areas
- The Secret Forest
- Animals Fields
- Glen Walks and Gardens
- Cafe and Ice Creamery
- Gift Shop, Toy Shop and Museum
CHILDRENS PLAY AREAS
The Saloon: Let the kids lose themselves in this exciting play area in a wooden fort with a raised walkway taking you around the outer battlements.
The Secret Forest: A complex of paths and raised walkways cut through a wild wood, full of fairy tale surprises! Indoor Playbarn: Recommended for ages 3 to 12, this small but unique play area lets your kids run, jump, slide and explore. From a playful ball pool under a bridge, a climbing wall, winding staircases to two exciting slides.
GLENS AND GARDENS
The Grounds have much to offer and why not look for some of our special features while you enjoy a walk in the great outdoors. Kelburn is famous for its many unusual trees and the 1000 year old Yews and the Weeping Larch have been recognised by the Forestry Commission as two of the 100 most important ‘heritage’ trees in Scotland.
TRAILS AND WALKS
Kelburn is a natural attraction and hosts a wonderful coastal woodland. The castle is situated on the side of a beautiful glen and has unrivalled views over the Clyde estuary and islands. Enjoy both the views and features of the glen as you explore our network of trails. Make sure you include the short path to the waterfall, where you can appreciate the waters force over the centuries.
THE CASTLE
The Castle is still the private home of Earl of Glasgow and his family. Due to this reason, the Castle is only open for tours on set dates in the Summer at an additional cost.
CAFE and ICE CREAMERY
The Cafe is open daily throughout the high season. The Cafe serves delicious home-cooked food as well as hot drinks, snacks, ice-cream and cakes.
PRICES:
20′ YURTS
Each of these yurts are costed From £135–£145 per night (based on 2 guests). Additional guests are £15 per guest per night. There is a minimum stay of 2 nights.
16′ YURTS
Each of these yurts are costed From £105 per night (based on 2 guests). Additional guests are £15 per guest per night. There is a minimum stay of 2 nights.
CAMPING (Per Night)
- Adults (age 18 +) – £10 per night
- Children (age 4 to 17) – £7.50 per night
- Infants (age 3 or under) – FREE
- Electric Hook Up – £5 per night
CHECK IN AND OUT
- Yurt check-in is between 15.00 – 18.00
- Additional fee available for later check-in
- Camping check-in is from 12.00 noon
- Check-out for yurts and campsite is 11.00am
PLEASE NOTE
- Our yurts are self-catering
- We provide bedding, linen and one bath towel per person
- The yurts do not have their own, individual bathroom facilities
- Parking is available at the site, all of which are about a 1min walk from each
of the yurts - The Visitor Centre is open 10:00 till 16:00. Access to all grounds and amenities
is 5 – 10 minute walk away - No pets are allowed in the yurts (Cumbrae exception)
- Pets are allowed on our campsite
- Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times
- Horses are traversing the pathways and nearby the campsite