Common Questions about Holidays

Does it cost me anything to book a holiday through this web site?

No. There are no charges or booking fees associated with booking a holiday at Turnberry Holiday Park. However, upon cofirmation of your booking we will ask for a small deposit on behalf of the Caravan owner.

When is a confirmed booking made?

Once you are happy with your selected holiday dates, you can make a booking reservation by using the booking form on this site. We will then check holiday availability on your selected dates and report back to you with a list of available caravan options. Once you have confirmed what type of caravan you would like to hire, we will take a small deposit from you. Once payment has been made, the booking is confirmed.

Do you offer holiday home insurance?

Not at present, please ensure you have adequate holiday insurance cover for your stay.

How do I pay for gas, electricity and water?

Water and electricity is supplied by Turnberry Holiday Park and is included in the site fees. Gas has to be bought seperately. We supply LPG (liquid petroleum gas) from our own depot on a pay as you go basis.

Electric is now charged.

Are pets allowed in the caravan park?

Pets are allowed at Turnberry Holiday Park as long as they are under the control of the owner and on a leash at all times.

How far away is the caravan park from the Turnberry beach?

Turnberry Holiday Park is located only 300 metres from the beachfront and many of out caravan sites feature sea views out to the Ailsa Craig. You can walk from your caravan to the beach in a couple of minutes.

What is the weather like at Turnberry?

The weather in Scotland does not differ that much from England although Scotland is a bit more cloudy. The sunniest places in Scotland include Ayrshire, Lothians, Angus and Fife, and the least sunniest is for the mountains in the Highland region. The average sunshine hours are at their maximum in May and June and the least in December and January. Because of the high latitude the winterdays are very short but are compensated with long summerdays with only 5 hours of “almost darkness”. Like most of Scotland, the climate of Turnberry is also subject to the moderating influences of the Gulf Stream. Temperate winters and cool summers are typical, and extreme seasonal variations are rare. On the west coast of Scotland, where the moderating effects of the Gulf Stream are strongest, conditions are somewhat milder than in the east. The average January temperature of the eastern coastal region is 3°C, and the average January temperature of the western coastal region is 4°C; General July Temperatures are 14°C and 15°C. The average January and July temperatures for the town of Turnberry are 4°C and 15°C.

How do I get to Turnberry Holiday Park?

Turnberry is easy to reach both via the A77 from Glasgow heading down the South West Coast past Ayr and Turnberry and from the south M6 to A76 Dumfries, heading North to join A77, then follow signs for Turnberry. The ferry crossings to Larne and Belfast offer a chance to see Ireland from Dumfries and Cairnyan. Turnberry Holiday park is easily accessible situated just 250 meters off the A77 between Turnberry and Girvan and 18 miles from the historic town of Ayr.

View map of Turnberry Holiday Park

How do I get about the Turnberry and Ayrshire area?

There are are a range of transport options you can take when traveling about Turnberry and Ayrshire.

Train: You can travel from all around the UK, using rail services to Girvan station to get to Turnberry. From Girvan station it is only a short drive to the Holiday Park. The other major train stations in the area include: Irvine, Troon, Ayr , Prestwick, Girvan, Maybole and Barrhill.

Bus: Take Bus 60 or 360 from Ayr Sandgate Bus Station to Turnberry. (Depart every hour)

Car: Parking at Turnberry Holiday Park is free for all residents and guests.

Taxi: You can call a local taxi using one of the numbers:

Girvan Private Hire	50 50 Supreme Cars
01465 715 715	01465 715 050

Walking: We recommend walking along the many beaches in the area as well as the relaxing scenic nature trails across open grassland.