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Garlieston, Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway, DG8 8BS, Scotland
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Garlieston Beach, Scotland
Garlieston Bay
Garlieston Bay
Why stay here ...
OFFERS*: Kids for £1 (aged 5-17) | Under 5s stay free | £5 refundable deposit
An ideal location for a relaxing holiday, Garlieston Club Campsite is both peaceful and picturesque. Divided into two sections for choice of comfort, one section of the campsite offers beautiful views overlooking the bay, while the other provides a far more secluded and sheltered space for those who enjoy extra privacy and quiet. All non-awning pitches and a limited number of awning pitches are located in the part overlooking the bay, while all pitches in the walled area accommodate awnings.
Garlieston Club Campsite gives you easy access to the rural charms of Garlieston village, geared towards farming and leisure. Many of the attractive cottages in the crescents that wrap around the bay are holiday homes, and pleasure craft now share the harbour with a few fishing boats. The campsite is well located for fishing, boating, cycling and walking, with adjacent access to a coastal path leading to the famed azaleas and rhododendrons of Galloway House Gardens. The sandy beach at Rigg Bay, where wartime Mulberry Harbours were tested, is an excellent place to spend a summer day. If you're happy to venture further afield, The Galloway Forest Park offers 300 square miles of beautiful moorland, lochs and mountain tops to explore.
Please Note: Reception at this site may close earlier than 8pm and staff may not be available to greet you. If this is the case, don’t worry, you can still arrive on site until 8pm. We will simply contact you on your day of arrival with details of how to check-in. Please ensure your contact details are up to date on your Membership profile.
To contact the campsite directly, please call 01988 600636.
Nearest alternative campsite: New England Bay Club Campsite.
*T&Cs
£5 Deposit: FREE cancellations and FREE amendments up to 21 days before arrival.
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Directions
From A75 (Dumfries - Stranraer). In about 8 miles in Crocketford keep left on A75; do not turn right onto A712. In Newton Stewart turn left onto A714. In about 5 miles on outskirts of Wigtown turn right onto B7005 (signposted Whithorn, Garlieston, B7004). In 1.75 miles continue onto A746 (Whithorn). In about 2.5 miles (0.5 mile past Kirkinner) fork left into a short one-way system onto B7004. Within 4 miles at crossroads turn left (signposted Garlieston). Within 0.25 miles at seafront turn right. The Site office is on the left by harbour. Please note that there is no Late Night Arrival area.
Sites key:
- Postcode:
- DG8 8BS
- GPS:
- Lat 54.787263 / Lon -4.367967
- Plan a route to this site
- OS field ref:
- NX479462
- OS map ref:
- 83
- Handbook map ref:
- D11
Transport links
- Bus stop within 1 mile
- Buses go to: Wigtown, Newton Stewart, Isle of Whithorn and Whithorn
- Daily public Transport within 1 mile
- Nearest port: {0}
Reviews
Sue Calland
Reviewed: 23/03/2025 09:16
Stunning Views
Great site on the harbour side of Garlieston, views are stunning. Site is well maintained and facilities are clean. Nices walks on the beach. Great pub a few minutes walk away, good food, also a cafe with lots of tasty treats. Would definitely come back.
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ClubMember7B01047DC0
Reviewed: 28/10/2024 16:12
Lovely site by the sea and village
Great site in a quiet location right on the sea and edge of the village with a great lively pub n walking distance- you can see it from the site. Coastal walks from the site. Otherwise a short drive to a number of other Dumfries & Galloway attractions. The weekly... Show more
Coops3
Reviewed: 28/09/2024 11:35
Glorious Garlieston
Stayed a couple of nights on our tour around the West coast. Great location to be able to pitch overlooking harbour. Wardens very helpful and friendly. Walked along coast path along seafront around bay. Walked to gardens at Galloway House but went via road as coastal path too muddy.... Show more
Katefritch
Reviewed: 18/09/2024 15:05
Peaceful return visit
We go to Garlieston at least twice a year, always a friendly and helpful welcome from the wardens. We have stayed both on the harbour side and in the walled garden, both very different but equally beautiful. Facilities although the older style are always extremely clean. Used the laundry facilities this time as... Show more
ScreenNameFC8AAA8E55
Reviewed: 11/09/2024 21:59
Great location for peaceful stay
Had a friendly reception from wardens and enjoyed a superb location on sea front. Good meal at local pub located close by. Walked path close to shoreline to Galloway House gardens, muddy after recentwet weather but we had glorious sunshine for our weekend stay. Thoroughly relaxing weekend!
Phil and Mary
Reviewed: 28/08/2024 13:18
Loved it!
Lovely site right on the seawall within a short walk to the Harbour Inn & Hive cafe, both providing excellent food. Visited mid August - friendly staff, we were able to change our pitch for a better view of the sea. Interesting history regarding the Mulberry Harbours and D-Day.... Show more
PG54
Reviewed: 08/08/2024 13:10
back again!
visited in April and loved it so much came back again in July. wonderful site and the wardens are just brilliant. full of local knowledge and always got time for you. the site is very well kept and the facilities are spotless. the area is very... Show more
SBandKB
Reviewed: 20/07/2024 15:04
A lovely site in a beautiful location
We had booked a non-awning pitch and were able to choose a pitch on the seawall which had stunning views across the bay. When we visited the Relief Site Managers were on site and they were very helpful (sorry, I can't remember their names!). The facilities were all... Show more
Chris882
Reviewed: 16/07/2024 19:36
A little Gem
Very reluctant to leave the glowing review I want to leave as it will mean I have less chance of being able to book a pitch next time. However Judith and Edgar are amazing wardens and nothing is too much trouble, from initially changing my booking then extending it they were... Show more
BurtnJoyce
Reviewed: 23/06/2024 19:26
Very friendly welcome
We stopped here primarily so that I could visit Wigtown. A joy. The bus stops just outside the site and we were able to leave the MH behind for the morning. There was also a really interesting exhibition about the Mulberry Landings in the village hall. The site... Show more
Site contact details
- Telephone:
- 01988 600636
Most recent reviews
Sue Calland
Reviewed: 23/03/2025 09:16
Stunning Views
Great site on the harbour side of Garlieston, views are stunning. Site is well maintained and facilities are clean. Nices walks on the beach. Great pub a few minutes walk away, good food, also a cafe with lots of tasty treats. Would definitely come ...
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