Bracken Barns Glamping Site is nestled in a valley surrounded by rolling hills just 6 miles from the historic town of Ayr. Our yurts and bus are quirky, comfy, warm, personal spaces filled with character & charm with proper beds, close to nature without the worry of being cold & wet even in the kitchen and bathroom! We offer an Off -Grid living experience including log burners and fire pit with wood from our own farm, BBQ, outdoor games, and hammocks strung in the copse to lie back and be with the trees. All accommodation has its own camp kitchen and bathroom complete with shower and compost loos and heating (there's a portaloo too). We provide a relaxing, comfortable country glamping holiday whether it's just a few nights stop off or a longer family break. We are perfectly located for cycling holidays, walking holidays, family weekend getaways, quiet romantic breaks or just time for yourself to reconnect and get some well deserved peace! Don't forget to check out the Extras available to make your stay that bit more memorable.. Our on-site massage therapist, Kerrie Chinn, is here to treat your aches & pains from head to toe and her massage skills are excellent! And there's always the Sauna to melt away your stress. Hampers and celebration decorations are also available. Please do book these in advance of your trip! PLEASE NOTE: We are a QUIET SITE for families and couples and do NOT permit loud parties, excessive alcohol consumption, drug use or smoking in or around our accommodation. We reserve the right to cancel reservations without refund and evict any guests that do not respect these rules. Any damages will be claimed for in full. thank you for your understanding.

We moved here in February 2023 to realise our dream of an eco friendly (and hopefully disability friendly in the next few years!) small holiday site where people could come and relax and recharge. We are striving to be an Off-Grid, Eco-Friendly site by 2027. Our non-invasive glamping experience boast Mongolian yurts, designed for cold climates. We also have a Double Decker Bus repurposed and recycled into a family accommodation with all the mod cons. When you stay with us at Bracken Barns you do so with the confidence that we provide incredibly comfortable, warm accommodation to match the Scottish climate and compliment your outdoor activities. As it was used as an NHS bus, our Bru Bus now fits in perfectly at its new Scottish home sporting the orange & blue Irn Bru colours with pride! All our accommodation have compost loos hot showers wood burning stoves solar generated energy eco friendly products communal BBQ & Fire Pits . Communal wood-fired Sauna On Site Massage Therapist To uphold our recycling & commitment, we have: Installed solar energy Only use eco friendly cleaning products upcycled materials throughout the farm sourced secondhand furniture for our accommodations (apart from bedding) Process and use our own firewood coppiced from the farms woodland which is here to buy onsite. Compost all land & livestock waste planted over 40 trees including an orchard Reintroduced native tree and wildflower and fungi species into the farm to promote biodiversity. Signed up for the Galloway and South Ayrshire Biosphere Charter.

Ayrshire is a wonderful county filled with places to visit and explore. Bracken Barns Glamping is close to many historical sites such as Alloway, home of Robert Burns, Culzean Castle, many beaches and hill walks, picturesque villages and friendly locals to make you feel at home. Holidays with the kids are perfect here as there is so much to do you'll be spoilt for choice. (Please do check seasonal opening times etc to avoid disappointment!) Our site is located along the Kirkmicheal Road which leads you to several lovely villages with views and eateries to satisfy any appetite. Kirkmicheal has the Michelin registered Kirkmicheal Arms and their super friendly Community Cafe. Kirkoswald has the famous Souters Inn and Whisky Shop, Straiton has AMAZING views and the lovely Black Bull restaurant. The Galloway Forest is just a few miles away, too...