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Wheems Campsite (Wild Orcadian)

Organic farm campsite on South Ronaldsay with sea-view tent and van pitches, a yurt, pods, shepherd's huts and a loft, five minutes from the beach.

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Dogs welcome
Campfires
Near beach
Glamping

Wheems is a working organic farm on the southern tip of South Ronaldsay, linked to Mainland Orkney by the Churchill Barriers. The camping field is terraced and planted with shrubs, with tent pitches along the sea-view side and hardstanding bays for campervans higher up. Cliffs and the beach at Newark Bay are about five minutes on foot.

Besides pitches there is a lot to choose from: a wood-stove yurt, four little farm-built pods with glass doors facing the sea, two off-grid shepherd's huts and a self-catering loft. Everyone shares one shower block, a covered camp kitchen, a conservatory with a wood stove, a communal pizza oven and an honesty shop with farm produce. The owners live on site, and the farm has Highland cows, pigs and hens.

Sea-view terraced field, beach and cliffs five minutes on foot
Yurt, pods, two shepherd's huts and a loft as well as pitches
Covered camp kitchen, wood-stove conservatory and communal pizza oven
Working organic farm with Highland cows and pigs
Tent and van pitches open all year

Photos

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OpenAll year

Arrive / leaveFrom 15:00 / by 10:30

DogsYes

CampfiresRaised off the ground only

PoolNone

ElectricYes

Prices

Pitch prices are for two people sharing. One flat rate all year; no seasonal pricing is published.

When is it cheapest?

One night for two adults in the tent pitch, every night of the next year. Tap a day to price it.

CheapestDearestClosed

October 2026 from £25

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November 2026 from £25

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December 2026 from £25

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January 2027 from £25

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February 2027 from £25

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March 2027 from £25

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April 2027 from £25

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May 2027 from £25

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September 2027 from £25

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The full price list we hold (2025)

Rates

For	Season	Nights	Price
tent-standard	Any	Any	£25 pitch_night, incl. 2 people
tent-electric	Any	Any	£30 pitch_night, incl. 2 people
van-standard	Any	Any	£20 pitch_night, incl. 2 people
van-electric	Any	Any	£25 pitch_night, incl. 2 people
sandpiper-yurt	Any	Any	£110 unit_night, incl. 2 people
pod	Any	Any	£60 unit_night, incl. 3 people
pod	Any	Any	£40 unit_night, incl. 1 people
corbie-hut	Any	Any	£110 unit_night, incl. 4 people
corbie-hut	Any	Any	£80 unit_night, incl. 1 people
bonny-shiel-hut	Any	Any	£100 unit_night, incl. 4 people
bonny-shiel-hut	Any	Any	£75 unit_night, incl. 1 people
pentland-loft	Any	Any	£135 unit_night, incl. 4 people
pentland-loft	Any	Any	£100 unit_night, incl. 1 people

People

Adult: £5 night
Child: £3 night

Extras

Dog: £5 stay (One-off fee per stay)
Other: £3 item (Extra towel, each)
Other: £5 item (Washing machine, including soap)

Minimum stays

2 nights: Minimum two nights

Deposit: 30% non-refundable deposit if booked more than 45 days ahead (balance taken automatically 45 days before arrival); full payment if booked within 45 days.

Source: wildorcadian.co.uk, checked 2026-10-20. Always confirm the price when you book.

Places to stay

Tent pitch

Pitch · 10 of them · sleeps 4

Grass
No electric
For tent

All tent pitches are one size and take tents up to four people.

Tent pitch with electric hook-up

Pitch · 8 of them · sleeps 4

Grass
Electric
For tent

Campervan hardstanding

Pitch · 10 of them

Hardstanding
No electric
For campervan, motorhome

Vehicles over 6m only by prior arrangement.

Campervan hardstanding with electric hook-up

Pitch · 9 of them

Hardstanding
Electric
For campervan, motorhome

Larger vans are placed in the lower parking area by the entrance, where the hook-ups are. Vehicles over 6m only by prior arrangement.

Sandpiper Yurt

Yurt · 1 of them · sleeps 4

1 four-poster double, 2 single futons
Bedding extra
Camp kitchen
Woodburner
Dogs OK

No electricity. One set of double bedding, a first basket of firewood, candles and matches are included; extra bedding must be ordered. Maximum three adults. Minimum two nights.

Camping pod (Heron, Arctic Tern, Oyster Catcher, Curlew)

Pod · 4 of them · sleeps 4

2 single futons (can join as a double), 2 roll-up futons
Bedding extra
Electric
Fire pit
Dogs OK

2.7m x 2m with glazed doors facing the sea and a deck. Electric light, heater and small kettle. Bring sleeping bags for one-night stays. Fits four but better for two or three.

Corbie Shepherd's Hut

Shepherd's hut · 1 of them · sleeps 4

1 king, roll-out mattress
Bedding extra
Camp kitchen
Woodburner
Fire pit
Dogs OK

Off grid, with a wood stove and outdoor fire pit with grill. Bedding must be ordered when booking.

Bonny Shiel Shepherd's Hut

Shepherd's hut · 1 of them · sleeps 4

1 raised double, snug sleeping area
Bedding extra
Camp kitchen
Woodburner
Fire pit
Dogs OK

Antique off-grid hut with sea views from its deck. Bedding must be ordered when booking. Minimum two nights.

Pentland Loft

Cabin · 1 of them · sleeps 5

2 doubles, 1 futon
Bedding included
Kitchenette kitchen
Woodburner
Own toilet
Own shower
Dogs OK

Self-catering loft with a sea-view balcony. Suitable for four, can sleep five. One set of double bedding, a first basket of firewood, tea and coffee included. Minimum two nights.

Rules

Dogs: Yes · £5 stay · on leads
Signed wildlife and livestock fields behind the house are off limits to dogs.
Bring your own dog bedding for the huts, yurt and pods.
Fires: Raised off the ground only · logs sold
BBQs: Raised off the ground only
Barbecues and fires must be raised off the ground. Accommodation units use wood stoves and braziers only.
Pool: None
Quiet hours: 22:00
Arrival: From 15:00
Vehicles: Cars in the car park · max length 6m
Music: No recorded music after 10pm
Cancellation: No refunds on cancellation by the guest; the owners recommend cancellation insurance.
Also: No smoking in any accommodation (fine up to £100)
Also: Cars park in the car park, vehicles may unload at the pitch first

Facilities

Washing and toilets

Toilets
Showers (Free)
Hot water
Laundry
Washing-up area

Pitches and power

Electric hook-up
Hardstanding pitches
Drinking water
WiFi (In some areas)
Mobile signal (Patchy)

Food and drink

Shop
Campers' kitchen
BBQ area
Fire pits

Things to do

Dog walk (no)
Farm animals
Undercover area

Around the site

Sea views
Path to the beach
Dark skies
Bus stop nearby (no)
Recycling

Only facilities we've confirmed are shown. Crossed out means confirmed not available.

Location

Wheems Organic Farm, Kirkhouse Road, South Ronaldsay, St Margaret's Hope, KW17 2TJ

Nearest beachLong Ayre2.1 miles
Nearest pubBellevue Inn1.7 miles
Nearest ferrySaint Margaret's Hope - Gills Bay Ferry Terminal2.1 miles

Directions in Google Maps

Questions people ask

Are dogs allowed at Wheems Campsite (Wild Orcadian)?

Yes, dogs are welcome. They cost £5 per stay. Signed wildlife and livestock fields behind the house are off limits to dogs.

Can you have a campfire at Wheems Campsite (Wild Orcadian)?

Yes, as long as the fire is raised off the ground. Logs are sold on site. BBQs: raised off the ground only.

When is Wheems Campsite (Wild Orcadian) open?

All year.

How much does it cost to stay at Wheems Campsite (Wild Orcadian)?

From £20 a night for two adults, the lowest price we can find over the next year. Pitch prices are for two people sharing. One flat rate all year; no seasonal pricing is published.

Does Wheems Campsite (Wild Orcadian) have a swimming pool?

No.

Does Wheems Campsite (Wild Orcadian) have electric hook-ups?

Yes.

Is there WiFi at Wheems Campsite (Wild Orcadian)?

In some areas.

How far is Wheems Campsite (Wild Orcadian) from the beach?

Long Ayre is 2.1 miles away (as the crow flies).

Which ferry is closest to Wheems Campsite (Wild Orcadian)?

Saint Margaret's Hope - Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, 2.1 miles away.