Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura
Centered around a windmill a historic astronomical instrument gives panoramic views across the countryside.
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Why stay here ...
Hemplands CL is located on a 190 acre sheep and arable farm which is run by John & Nessie Carson.
The site has panoramic views over the beautiful Nithsdale Valley- to the west we overlook the town of Dumfries (5 miles) and Criffel Hill (14 miles) while south, on the horizon, across the Solway Firth, we can see the Cumbrian hills.
This is a tranquil and relaxing site where guests can enjoy the scenery and walks but have a convenient base from which to explore the many and varied attractions of Dumfries & Galloway.
In a radius of six miles from Hemplands, guests have access to a variety of activities and attractions including golf courses, cycle trails, walks and fishing. The pretty small town of Lochmaben is four miles away and has three main lochs, a golf course and many interesting walks. There is a regular bus service on the A709 from the bus stop in Torthorwald village (1.3 miles) to Dumfries/Lochmaben and Lockerbie.
Within 30 minutes drive from Hemplands members can explore the Solway Coast and the small towns and villages of the area including New Abbey, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright, Thornhill, Lockerbie and Moffat. Visitor information packs are available on site and we will be happy to help with suggestions if required.
We are also well placed to provide a quiet and restful overnight stop for those travelling north or south as Junction 18 on the M74 is only 9 miles away and the A75 is within 4 miles from us.
We welcome dogs and walking/exercising facilities are available.
Nessie and John look forward to welcoming you to Hemplands. Our farmhouse is adjacent to the site so we are on hand to assist you if required and our aim is to make your stay with us as happy and carefree as possible.
For more information please visit our Website or Email us.
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Useful Info
Latest arrival time: 10:00 PM
0.5 acres
Some sloping pitches
Electric amperage: 16
Lawned site
Recycling Facilities
Nearby
Great savings on days out
Offers available to Club members
Mobile Adventure
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Young Driver - Carlisle Racecourse
Teenagers get the chance to start, steer, manoeuvre, reverse and park on a specifically designed road system.
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Solway Aviation Museum
A multi-award winning aviation museum, displaying the history of Cumberland’s war time airfields.
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Directions
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Sites key:
- Postcode:
- DG1 3PP
- GPS:
- Lat 55.101239 / Lon -3.535299
- OS field ref:
- NY022797
- OS map ref:
- 84
Transport links
- Buses go to: Dumfries and Lockerbie
- Nearest train station: Dumfries
- Train station within 5 miles
Reviews
philnjune
Reviewed: 05/09/2024 17:04
Traditional
Thought these type of CLs had gone. Perfect field and welcome from Nessie. Info pack is comprehensive. Free WiFi was great for our grandchildren. Plenty of room. A spotless toilet disposal! A garden area with free herbs for picking. Access is down a narrow lane but we didn’t meet anyone.... Show more
Rocco Ranger
Reviewed: 26/06/2024 08:56
Peaceful Location
From Nessie the owner of this site , welcome and knowledge of the local attractions and area, to the fantastic views of the Galloway countryside and peaceful setting, this little cl ticks all the boxes for a relaxing stop near Dumfries. We will Return .
Boo King
Reviewed: 21/05/2024 21:20
Wonderful!
We stayed only one night but we wish it had been more. It's quite a long narrow lane to get here but well worth it. Nessie was so friendly and helpful. She gives a welcome pack to each guest, full of ideas of what to do and where to go,... Show more
MabelWinifred
Reviewed: 16/07/2022 15:25
Excellent CL
We stayed in our motorhome for 3 nights at the end of June. As others have said, we had the warmest of welcomes from Nessie armed with a huge Welcome Pack and wifi code, just lovely. Sadly we had the one totally wet day of our month long trip here,... Show more
mick809
Reviewed: 12/07/2022 11:08
BEAUTIFUL NESSIE AND GRANNY JESSY.
We have been caravanners since 1980, but never have we received such a warm welcome as we did from Nessie. We can only reiterate what previous reviewers have said. The site is quiet and secluded. Highly recommended. We spent a very peaceful 11 nights at the end of June. PS:... Show more
tilpup
Reviewed: 11/07/2022 15:19
Lovely Site
Lovely well kept site and welcome from the owners, they genuinely care that you enjoy their site. Good views shame pub in the village closed. Easy to get to the Solent Firth, Steamboat Inn good for food. Fabulous beach at Southerness the dogs loved it. Super coastal walk from Sandy Hills... Show more
Buteman
Reviewed: 27/04/2022 10:58
Perfect CL!
This is such a lovely CL - The owner, Nessie greets you on arrival with a warm welcome and a huge Information Pack full of local tourist information and the all important Wi Fi login details.(Super fast Wi Fi - which puts many Club sites to shame!) The CL is just... Show more
sarahandric
Reviewed: 24/09/2021 08:45
What a find!
We found this site as a stopover on our way south, but it is an absolute gem. If we hadn't already found our next stop we would have seen if we could stay longer... Electric, Wifi, views and great hosts. You need levelling blocks, but... This is one we'll return to...
2CV
Reviewed: 09/09/2021 22:24
Excellent CL
We spent two separate nights here on route to the highlands. The site is very peaceful with lovely views . Nessie and her husband are the perfect hosts, making us feel very welcome and providing an outstanding welcome pack. An added bonus was the WiFi, the signal was really strong,... Show more
Sharonmccrone
Reviewed: 21/06/2021 08:09
Just perfect
We have just returned form a weekend at this beautiful little spot where the owner made us very welcome and gave a very informative welcome pack The site is so clean and tidy and away from all noise. Shops are close by so all in all a great little gem!... Show more
Most recent reviews
philnjune
Reviewed: 05/09/2024 17:04
Traditional
Thought these type of CLs had gone. Perfect field and welcome from Nessie. Info pack is comprehensive. Free WiFi was great for our grandchildren. Plenty of room. A spotless toilet disposal! A garden area with free herbs for picking. Access is down a ...
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