Balnab Farm
Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Balnab Farm
Balnab Farm offers off-grid adventure breaks on a family-run farm set on the beautiful Machars peninsula, close to the Scottish Coast. Relax in the comfort of the canvas lodges, sleeping up to six, with private outdoor showers, proper bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, an outdoor veranda area and more. Enjoy country living by taking tours of the farm and helping out the farmers to feed and groom the animals!
Great for exploring the Scottish coast - just ten minutes to Rigg Bay
Set on a working farm with tractor rides and a chance to meet the ponies, lambs and calves!
Cosy family and dog friendly glamping in luxury safari tents with private outdoor showers
About Balnab Farm
This third generation farm is set amongst open grassland, a safe and spacious spot for the whole family to enjoy and explore. Ideally located to the stunning Scottish Coast just 10 minutes from Rigg Bay and Garlieston, Enjoy panoramic views from your canvas lodge, with all the comforts of a furnished interior. Inside each you'll find bunk beds, a double bed and cupboard beds to sleep six, with the toasty warmth of a stove and running water. Inside is your cool chest, handy equipped kitchen area with all you could need and comfy sofa. Outside is a stretch of decking with a canopy and a BBQ, as well as an outdoor shower! Home to a herd of more than 100 dairy cows, friendly pygmy goats, piglets and Shetland ponies, the site offers tractor rides and the opportunity to feed the calves or ride the ponies. Dogs are welcome.
Balnab Farm is open from 29/03 to 31/10.
The safari tents include their own private facilities. The site also offers an honesty shop where guests can enjoy farm fresh pasteurised milk and flavoured syrups.
The Harbour Inn is within a 10 minute drive.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 6 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
6 x Canvas Lodges with Outdoor Shower
Max 6 people
Sleeping six, these canvas lodges have a double bedroom, cupboard beds and bunk beds. Fully furnished to a high standard and equipped with the kitchen essentials and a wood burning stove. Feel at one with nature with your own private outdoor shower.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Newton Stewart area
The site offers plenty to keep you busy. Whether you want to learn all about the farm taking the farm tour and a tractor ride or feed the cows and ride the ponies. There is also ample space for ball games and a play ground for kids.
The Scottish coast is a must see. With stunning beaches at Rigg Bay or Garleston within 10 minutes you'll be sure to see some stunning scenery.
Isle of Whithorn is a quaint little fishing nearby with a small harbour and a couple of tearooms - a lovely place for coastal walks.
Other attractions nearby include:
- Galloway House Gardens (10 minutes)
- St Ninian's Cave (10 minutes)
- Carsluith Castle (35 minutes)
- The Cocoabean Company (55 minutes)