Highfield Holidays is a peaceful and dog-friendly site set on a seven acre croft with stunning views of the surrounding Argyll countryside. Located just a five minute walk from the sandy beach of Tralee Bay and 20 minutes from Oban, 'Gateway to the Isles' you have the best of both. Offering spacious grass and hardstanding touring pitches, luxury glamping pods and safari tents there is an option for all. Modern facilities and a communal BBQ too!

Winner of Best Glamping Site Highlands and Argyll in our 2024 Camping and Glamping Awards

Touring and glamping site just 400m from a beautiful sandy beach and surrounded by countryside walks

Fully serviced pitches and ensuite and dog friendly glamping with hot tubs and fire pits too!

Just 20 minutes from Oban and the ferry with access to next door's boat slipway and putting green

About Highfield Holidays

Set across seven acres of Argyll countryside, this is an idyllic spot for relaxing and reconnecting with nature. Just 400m from sandy Tralee beach, you have the best of both with pretty countryside and coast all around you. The site has a selection of pitches for tourers and motorhomes, five are set on grass with electric hook up and the others are on hardstanding with the option of electric or fully serviced pitches so there's something for everyone! There is also a selection of seasonal pitches available. Or, why not treat yourself to a touch of luxury on your trip? Pick a glamping pod or safari tent to level up your getaway with stylish interiors and hot tubs to enjoy a glass of bubbly in the evenings, a perfect evening! The Highlander pods sleep four with a double bed and two benches that convert into single beds. There is also a fully equipped kitchen with towels and bedding provided. Outside the pods are a hot tub, fire pit, BBQ, patio furniture and a picnic bench. Three are dog-friendly and even come with a dog pod outside! The Glencoe pods sleep two and are perfect for a romantic getaway, inside is a fully equipped kitchen and ensuite bathroom. There are French doors that lead out to the private decking area, complete with a hot tub, fire pit, BBQ and patio furniture. Sorry, no dogs. Or, the Argyll glamping pods have a slightly more innovative design, all with stylish interiors, set at the edge of the onsite pond. These pods sleep four with a king-sized bed and a sofa bed. There is also a fully equipped kitchen as well as a fire pit and BBQ if you prefer to dine al fresco. Outside the pods is a patio with a hot tub and seating. If you're looking for something a bit different, the safari tent may be a perfect choice, sleeping four with a double bedroom and a second with bunk beds. The tents are heated and have a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, gas hob, microwave and all crockery and utensils. Outside there is a patio with a BBQ, fire pit and a hot tub. Step up your safari tent with the deluxe option, these tents also sleep four with a double bedroom and a twin room. The tents have a bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen, an inside and outside dining area as well as central heating for chillier nights. Outside is a patio area with a hot tub, swing seat and fire pit. The glamping units also have access to a grass area with picnic benches and a communal BBQ ideal for relaxing in the evenings. Towels and bed linen are provided in all of the pods and safari tents. Oban is just a 20 minute drive from the site with the ferry that can take you to the Hebridean Islands like Mull, Kerrera and Lismore. Guests are also welcome to use the boat slipway, putting green and the fly fishing area of the local lodge park. Dogs are welcome in three of the Highlander pods, these even come with a dog pod outside! Sorry, no pets in the Argyll or Glencoe pods. There are designated fire pits and BBQs for campfires outside the glamping units, and for touring fire pits and BBQs can be used on the hardstanding and gravel areas, just not the grass.

Camping, touring, and safari tents are available from the end of March until November. Pods are open from 7th February until 6th December, then from 27th December until 1st January.

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Facilities and amenities

Facilities include a shower and toilet block with four bathrooms, each with a shower, toilet and wash basin. There are also three separate toilets and disabled facilities with a full wet room with a wash hand basin, toilet and baby changing. There is also a covered washing up area.

The Glencoe and Argyll pods have ensuites, and so do the deluxe safari tents. Towels and bed linen are provided in all of the glamping units. There is also a communal BBQ with picnic benches by the glamping units.

Guests are also welcome to use the facilities at Tralee Bay Holidays just a two minute walk from the site, here there is a laundry room, fly fishing, a putting green and a slipway for launching boats.

The nearest pub to the site is The Hawthorn Restaurant, just a ten minute walk from the campsite. If you are self-catering, there is a Premier just a 20 minute walk away or less than a five minute drive away for picking up any essentials.

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Adult only

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Map and address

Park address

Highfield Holidays,

3 Kiel Crofts, Benderloch, Oban, Argyll, Scotland, PA37 1QS

Coordinates

56.4990, -5.4113 | NM 90 39

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Highfield Holidays is ideal for...

Couples

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 65 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

5 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 4 people

Spacious, well-kept grass pitches measuring 10m x 8m for tourers and motorhomes, all with 16 amp electric hook up and a water standpipe. Large tourers and motorhomes with awnings are welcome. Shared facilities are nearby.

18 x Electric Hardstanding Touring Pitches

Max 4 people

Hardstanding pitches measuring 10m x 8m with 16 amp electric and water. Large tourers and motorhomes with awnings are welcome. Shared facilities nearby.

17 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Touring Pitches

Max 4 people

Fully serviced hardstanding pitches measuring 10m x 8m, with 16 amp electric hook up, water and grey waste disposal. Large tourers and motorhomes with awnings are welcome.


11 x Seasonal Pitches

Fully serviced hardstanding pitches for seasonal use.


Highfield Holidays reviews

4.84 /5

37 reviews

100%

would recommend

Overall
4.84
Location
4.86
Value for money
4.78
Service
4.86
Facilities
4.84
Cleanliness
4.86

Beyond Expectations

Colin M

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Motorhome - Fully Serviced Hardstanding Touring PitchesNov 2024

Went in late November for last minute few days away, Off season and park as expected was very quiet however upon arrival big telephone number on signs at reception to call out of hours and the warden answered phone first time even though it was later at night, talked us through how to get to our pitch and the facilities. Toilets were not only open for us but also clean, heated with a radiator and lovely hot shower. Beyond expectations considering it was very cold, very much off season. We were first time Motorhome customers. Came away reassured it was a clean tidy and safe site and Defo will be back in summer….but would recommend off season again for a quick last minute weekend or few days to explore this beautiful part of Scotland when it’s a dam site quieter!

Highlander pod

Amanda W

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Camping Pod - Highlander Ensuite Glamping Pods with Hot Tub (Dog Friendly)Oct 2024

Very clean, well equipped. Lovely doggy goody bag. Comfy bed. Hot powerful shower. Beautifully lit outside area.

Our stay

Katherine F

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VW-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding Touring PitchesOct 2024

Clean, quiet and good amenities.

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FAQ

For those touring, check-in is between 1pm and 7pm and check out is before noon on your final day. While for those glamping, check-in is only available between 4pm and 7pm and check out is before 10am on your last day.

Yes, your dogs are more than welcome here however please keep them on a lead at all times and do not leave them unattended. Please note, breeds and crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act are not permitted.

Yes, BBQs are allowed, so long as they are raised off the ground, and campfires are also allowed so long as they're in raised fire pits. Please note, both may only be used on hardstanding pitches

Group bookings can be made with prior agreement with the site before booking.

Yes, awnings are welcome just make sure to pop this on your booking.

For the tourers, there is parking at your pitch. There is also parking options either next to or behind all of the glamping options. Please note that for the pods there is only space for one car per pod and any extra will need to park in the main car park

The electric hook up is 16 amp.

Yes, there is WiFi onsite.

Yes, bed linens and towels are provided in all of the glamping options.


Highfield is the perfect base for exploring the local area, there are well-marked cycle paths around the area and some beautiful woodland, hill, and beach walks. Guests are welcome to use the facilities at Tralee Bay Holidays (laundry room, fly fishing, putting green, slipway for launching boats and Tralee Bay fish and chips), just a short walk away.

The site is also only one mile from the pretty village of Benderloch and the wonderful Beinn Lora Cafe with its tasty homemade cakes, sandwiches and pizzas. The Summer Café, Hawthorn Restaurant and Tralee Fish 'n' Chips are all within walking distance from Highfield. Oban also has a good range of seafood restaurants including the Michelin-mentioned 'Etive'.

Oban, Gateway to the Isles, is a 15-minute drive from Highfield and the Isle of Mull is an easy 1-hour ferry ride away. Alternatively, Glencoe, Fort William, Inveraray, Easdale, Kilmartin Glen, Lochgilphead and the Crinan Canal are all within an hour's drive. Or, for a bit further, Ben Nevis is just a 1.5 hour drive.

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Shian Wildlife Walk (5 minutes)
  • Bienn Lora Forest Walk (10 minutes)
  • Falls of Lora (10 minutes)
  • Ardchattan Priory Garden (15 minutes)
  • Dunstaffnage Castle (15 minutes)
  • Kinlochlaich Gardens (15 minutes)
  • Oban Sea Kayaking (20 minutes)
  • Stramash Outdoor Activities (20 minutes)
  • Dunollie Castle, Oban (20 minutes)
  • Oban Distillery (20 minutes)
The listing for Highfield Holidays was last updated on November 23rd, 2024 at 7:23 AM

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