Sands Holiday Centre Reviews

5.0
Klaus-Peter A.August 2023
Advantages
Location directly in the dunes, free choice of pitch, extremely clean sanitary facilities, good restaurant
Negatives
none
Incredible location, a great place!
Unfortunately, we were only here for a stopover on the way north from Skye. The site is exceptional in every respect. The (very friendly) staff explain where pitches are still available and you can then find your own personal favorite spot. With smaller campers and tents, this is even possible in the... middle of the dunes. The site borders directly on the beach and is very spacious.

There are gravelled pitches for caravans and motorhomes which allow a good distance from the neighbors. The sanitary facilities are spacious, heated and extremely clean. Please note the closing times for cleaning (clearly signposted on the doors).

There is a well-stocked store, a kind of snack bar and a restaurant (note: always book in advance when you arrive!). We had dinner there and were very satisfied.

A final tip: the midges are very active here in the evening. So make sure you have adequate protection. We bought a spray in the store that served us well in the weeks that followed.

Very last tip: The site was fully booked at the beginning of August. You should therefore consider booking in advance.
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5.0
Heiko G.September 2018
Advantages
Great location, beautiful natural site, spacious sanitary facilities, very quiet.
Negatives
A bit remote if you don't like that.
Wonderful location
We chose the site because of its wonderful location on a beautiful sandy bay with a dune. Many pitches have a view of the sea, alternatively there are sheltered hollows, nothing is parceled out and yet there is enough space for everyone. The store is well stocked (even locals shop here), and the very... nice restaurant/cafe on the campsite with a great view and delicious cake buffet is brilliant. The well-kept sanitary facilities are great, with plenty of space (unfortunately far too rare!) and large bathrooms with bath or shower!
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5.0
Christel M.June 2016
Advantages
Huge sanitary area
Negatives
...against external sinks
Sanitary facilities or dance hall?
So if we have always found simple and clean sanitary facilities so far.....here we had a dance hall!!!! With huge cabins and even a bathtub. Plus a huge anteroom...so you can really dance there. Only the washing up facilities were poor... Outside, covered, but not necessarily prickly in the rain and wind. The site itself is good, well-kept and again close to the beach. An inviting café and restaurant in a farm cottage.
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5.0
Manfred K.June 2015
Advantages
Location by the sea; spaciousness
Negatives
Poor WLAN connection for an expensive fee,
Dunes in front of a beautiful beach.
Very spacious, largely unparcelled site with pitches mainly on undulating grassland, a few kilometers outside Gairloch. Partial sea view over the dunes. Clean, well-kept sanitary facilities. Good catering facilities in the site's own café and plenty of shopping opportunities in the market next to reception.
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4.0
Zelter X.July 2013
A really huge, very well-organized site on a long sand and pebble beach. The terrain is hilly, with a few dunes separating the site from the sea. Pitches for camper vans and caravans are strictly separated from the tent area, and there is also an area with static caravans and one with wigwams for hire.... A stream runs through the tent area -> midges! There is no feeling of loneliness here, but it is still quiet. The fairly large store also stocks a range of camping equipment, bike and kayak hire. There is a café where you can also have something to eat. There are other restaurants in nearby Gairloch. The sanitary facilities are large, well maintained and clean. Campfires are permitted on the beach.
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4.0
Jürg B.June 2011
Very large site behind the dune, meadow area, upper pitches graveled. Sanit. Facilities clean, good washing facilities incl. dryer.
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5.0
Scottie B.June 2011
Everything in Gairloch is just right; perhaps the reason why we have been there 15 times. The site is a good distance outside the village and is easy to confuse, as there is also a campsite in the village. However, those who make it to the SHC are rewarded with spectacular views. The huge grassy site... with its own private beach is partly uneven and has only a few hardstanding pitches (although these are full service with their own electricity and water connections). The site has three clean sanitary blocks (one is even heated) with sufficient showers and toilets, which are cleaned daily. The water temperature and jet are remarkable by Scottish standards. We particularly love the smell and color of the water, which flows out of the pipes in a boggy brownish color, but this is by no means a quality defect. Nowhere else in Scotland does tea taste as good as in Gairloch :) There is a small supermarket on site and canoes and bikes can be hired. But hikers, cyclists and sightseeing fans also get their money's worth. We always stay for several days because we like the area and the campsite so much.
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5.0
a k.June 2010
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