Croft 183 Caravan and Camping Site
Isle of Barra, Hebrides, HS9 5UT
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About Croft 183 Caravan and Camping Site
Landing at Barra Airport – the world's only beach runway – sets the tone for a stay at this remote family-run site on the island's east coast. The owners will collect you from plane or ferry, then settle you onto grass or hardstanding pitches with electric hook-ups available, all overlooking striking sea views and three fishing lochs. A campers' lounge doubles as a social hub with kitchen, TV, games and local tips, while a well-stocked shop, launderette with phone sockets, and play park add practical comforts.
Campfires are encouraged – ideal for cooking cockles foraged from that same tidal runway beach (check the windsock first). Buses to Castlebay's Co-op and restaurants stop nearby, though some visitors note the facilities can feel a touch tired in places. Still, with patio barbecue areas for sunset-watching and a genuinely warm island welcome, it's a peaceful base for exploring one of Scotland's most spectacular corners.
What's nearby
- Tigh Ciorstaidh 300m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the site before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Can I bring...?
Hook-up
No electric hook-up listed — worth confirming directly if you're bringing a caravan or motorhome.
Facilities
No takeaway delivery found for this location (HS9 5UT) on Just Eat or Deliveroo — you'll likely need to bring or buy supplies before you arrive.
Nearest supermarkets
Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.
- Co-op, Isle of Barra 3.9 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
What visitors say
We found this lovely hostel/camper van accommodation through Helen at the Padula Island Stores at Castlebay. Although 4.5k from Castlebay, it offers very clean, good quality hostel en suite rooms with individual/communal kitchen/dining areas . The rates were very reasonable. We were very impressed and decided to stay a second night. Ian and Pete were very helpful and friendly. We will definitely revisit .
2 months ago · via Google
Great place, spotless, in excellent order. Ian was very helpful. Useful to have a fridge and cooker. Good value, too.
2 months ago · via Google
Stayed here with our motorhome. Ian was extremely friendly and explained all the facilities in detail. Electric hook up, fresh water fill up and toilet tank emptying and hosing point. Ian also let us use the shower, toilet and kitchen in the adjacent hostel as it was not occupied. Very happy to recommend.
a year ago · via Google
If you’re looking for somewhere to stay on more of a budget this place is perfect, has everything you could need and more to stay comfortably on the island! I stayed in the hostel lodgings, due to the time of year I stayed (Feb) I was the only one so had free reign of the common areas- but I can imagine in busier seasons it’s really fun and a great place to meet people. It’s very very spacious (not just saying that because I was alone it really is). I mainly corresponded with Peter (and Mac the dog) over my stay, who live in the nearby house. He would check in with me in the evenings after I’d been hiking around all day which I really appreciated as a solo traveller. Hospitality and everything 10/10. Would definitely stay again, thanks again all for making my stay so comfortable.
2 years ago · via Google
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