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Located 2 miles out of Arisaig heading towards Morar this site is located right on the shore and is run by the very hospitable Audrey Macdonald. All grass pitches surrounding oval driveway. The coastline on your doorstep offers both gently shelving beaches and rocky outcrops. Views out to Skye and the Small Isles. Ordnance Survey Sheet 40 Grid Ref 650,890. Chemical Disposal. Photo is of the sunset from the site. Click on weblink above for Portnadoran website.

Address:	Arisaig Highland
Post Code:	PH39 4NT
Phone:	01687 450267
Weblink:	Click
Total Pitches:	31
Pub or Restaurant:	within 1mile
Open:	from Apr-to Oct
Email:	Click
Our View:	Visited in 2005 and 2012 and we really enjoyed this site. Owners are very customer focused. There also appears to be a group of regular visitors who are very welcoming and helpfull. Working croft setting with chickens and the farm dogs onsite. Some of the

Service on Site:	4.36
Facility for Kids:	4.07
Location Review:	4.93
Money Value:	4.82
On Site Facility:	4.07

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by Lorna B from Southeast England
Portnadoran Caravan Site I came here every year between the ages of 7 and 22 with my parents and have taken my eldest daughter there some years back. Such happy memories of the beach and the tidal islands, running freely over the rabbit hills, splashing in the spring tides, walking up to the old Cnoc-na-faire hotel to buy our sweeties, kayaking round the bay and fishing for mackerel. It's a lovely, straightforward campsite with amazing views of Eigg and Rhum and an incredible location on the edge of the Atlantic. I live in the SE now so very hard to get up there & I still think about Portnadoran each year when the school holidays come round. Glad to see so many other people are enjoying it still. Must get back someday. Type of accommodation: Camper Date: 08/01/2012 Was this review helpful for you? 0 of 5 found this review to be helpful.
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by Liz McGrath from Scotland
Portnadoran Caravan Site Just returned from portnadoran campsite and already booked up for next year. Scenery amazing, Beaches are beautiful and the water is so blue.Excellent location right beside the beach. Campsite facilities pretty basic and a small charge for the hot showers and dishwashing water. Ernie the guy in charge is absolutely fantastic and helpful in every way. Regular visitors staying at the campsite are very friendly and make you feel so welcome. Kids had a fantastic time. Only downside was that 2 campers complained constanly if people even walked past their tent and a crowd of inconsiderate campers who thought that partying to 3 in the morning outside their tents every night was ok. But apart from that the week was excellent. Type of accommodation: Tent Date: 08/07/2011 Was this review helpful for you? 1 of 6 found this review to be helpful.
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by Angela & Susan from Glasgow
Portnadoran Caravan Site Just returned from an amazing weekend at this campsite. The location of, and views from, Portnadoran are simply breath-taking. The campsite boasts a few private beaches and is a short walk from Cnoc-Na-Faire (a fantastic pub with very tasty food) and a slightly longer walk from the town of Arisaig. What impressed us most about the campsite is the assistance we received from the owner, Ernie, and a fellow camper when our tent failed us and hour into our stay. Their repairwork allowed us to stay for the two nights in our tent (rather than spending them in the car). We were also impressed that the owners did not over-crowd the campsite. We highly recommend this campsite! Type of accommodation: Tent Date: 27/04/2011 Was this review helpful for you? 2 of 8 found this review to be helpful.
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by Audrey Robertson from glasgow
Portnadoran Caravan Site I feel putting 2 stars against kids faicilities is not right as you dont need them on this site the beach is the playing ground for them who needs swings! We had a majical experience here , I say every one should stay up here at least once in there life time, very friendly welcome from owners and the "regulars" they all seem to know each other which I liked .Would love to put a caravan up here. \|In saying that if every one who said that did it it might spoil the majic. We will be back soon, very clean & all you need . Type of accommodation: Static Date: 01/03/2011 Was this review helpful for you? 2 of 9 found this review to be helpful.
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by Allan & Christy Richardson from Leeds, Yorkshire
Portnadoran Caravan Site Seems unfair to give 3 stars for kids facilities but there isnt much in the way of climbing frames and games, but lets be honest, who the hell needs it all when you have a beach as good as that. You could spend all day just wandering up and down in the shallow waters. It is just ideal if you have kids of any age, great for launching a canoe, paddling or walking the dog. Owners are very helpful, not in your face but there if you need some help. Statics available should you prefer. The shower in the spearate block isnt great but the one in the toilet block is a lot better. Bit of a fight for freezer space to refreeze you cool blocks. Loads to do in surrounging areas. Fort William about an hour drive with beautiful places along the way. We had an amazing week and will certainly be back. Type of accommodation: Tent Date: 21/01/2011 Was this review helpful for you? 1 of 4 found this review to be helpful.
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by Ingo, Julie and Eve , Northumberland from Northumberland
Portnadoran Caravan Site I wouldn't know where and how to start in praising this site. We took a blind guess and made a few phone calls and ended up in a static in Portnadoran! We could NOT have found a better place to spend a weeks holdiay! Facilities? Kid's play area? Trust me, it's right there..............it's the most fantastic beach I have come across in the UK! And then, there's Ernie ..... Doesn't matter what you need or want, just ask him and he'll do his utmost to help you (Ernie, thanks for the whisky Ernie, got a bottle on the way back!) Just don't let him see that you are reading a book :-) (He'll tell you about that, I am sure) Let me just say thanks for a wonderful week that kept my 6year old exceptionally happy !!! Type of accommodation: Static Date: 17/04/2010 Was this review helpful for you? 9 of 10 found this review to be helpful.
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by The ROC's from Northumberland
Portnadoran Caravan Site In contrast to the review below we found the bathroom facilities to very clean for a basic site(we were there at the same time). It was clear to see they'd been cleaned at least 3 or 4 times a day. Yes - the shower pressure left something to be desired but in such a beautiful location is the pressure of showers really the most important thing to you?!? There may not be manmade facilities for children - if there were I'm sure they'd be deserted! The beach, rocks & pools kept children of all ages amused for days not just hours! Even usually stroppy teenagers spent hours climbing, exploring and swimming. For teenagers reluctant to leave technology & contact with the "real" world behind them we were suprised to find a strong mobile phone signal! It was with out a doubt worth the 8 hour drive to get there - we'll certainly be back! Type of accommodation: Tent Date: 24/08/2008 Was this review helpful for you? 9 of 9 found this review to be helpful.
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by Karen from Scotland
Portnadoran Caravan Site We've just returned from a fortnight at Portnadoran. The site itself is small and has a real neighbourly/community feel about it. Everyone was really friendly and helpful. The beach was only about 50 metres from our pitch and was absolutely beautiful. The sunsets at night are not done justice by the pictures shown as they are truly stunning. There are the usual washing facilities, however I feel the showering facilities were the only thing that let the site down. It was 20p for 2 mins hot water, and this wasn't always guarenteed, the water pressure wasn't great either. They could have also been kept a bit cleaner. This aside, we had a fantastic time and would definately go back in the future You can get your basics from the local Spar in Arisaig and mostly everything else from the shops in Mallaig which was about 7 miles up the road. For the takeaway lovers, you have to go to Mallaig; there are chippy's, indian and lots of restaurants. Not much on site for kids, so if there not fans on playing on the beach/rockpools etc, would sugget taking things to keep them amused. All in all, it is a lovely part of the world, plenty of hikes and walks, ferry trips and relaxing drives to enjoy. Type of accommodation: Caravan Date: 15/08/2008 Was this review helpful for you? 4 of 9 found this review to be helpful.
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by Ken Moore (or as old Mac caled me Wee Fifey) from Beijing, China
Portnadoran Caravan Site One of the best campsites for a family holiday. The beach and the walks, the sunsets and the MacDonalds. They have been doing this for 40 years or more so they should be good at it by now. And the description is accurate very customer oriented and very good with kids. Have not been for many years now (30 or so years but went many times as a kid. And we all still talk about those holidays in Arisaig. I remeber being told that Portnadoran was gaelic for "home of the otter" by old man MacDonald too. I will be back soon with my wife and kids (chinese) from Beijing to show them what dad used to do. I hope they enjoy it as much as I did and you will. Type of accommodation: Static Date: 23/07/2008 Was this review helpful for you? 2 of 4 found this review to be helpful.
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by jim from ayrshire
Portnadoran Caravan Site my partner and i were there in august this year, i had visited morar years ago and thought it was the most pleasant place to be but when i suggested to jim to go he wasn't sure and then when we got there he thought he was in heaven, it is so peacefull and the sea is to die for, we came all the way from ayr and the journey was long but worth it, we thought the staff were great and we were placed right at the adge of the cliff in front of ernie's caravan whom i must say <hi ernie> is really a very nice guy, and full of stories, we are hoping to get back up there this year hope to see you all, joan and jim Type of accommodation: Camper Date: 31/10/2007 Was this review helpful for you? 3 of 8 found this review to be helpful.
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by iain from dunfermline
Portnadoran Caravan Site Nr Arisaig Been a regular for the past twenty odd years and can't fault this site.it had expanded many years ago to accomodate demand as in the height of summer this is the only site in the area which regularly has a SITE FULL sign up at the entrance.this speaks volumes with people from all over britain returning year after year.electric hook-ups available and it has two toilet blocks,the newer of the two which is maybe now starting to show its age but is still in reasonable condition with regulars actually cleaning behind them as well as alistair.toilet block area also has large deep freezer which people trust for storing food,pub is less than 1 mile away at top of the hill but was better in the past as new owners have made it tacky.great location for boat owners and sea is spotless for swiming in if brave enough.and obviosly iam going back in less than 3mths Type of accommodation: Unknown Date: 01/04/2006 Was this review helpful for you? 40 of 47 found this review to be helpful.
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