Garlieston Club Campsite

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Good for families

A friendly helpful team and a lovely peaceful place with great walks.

The team at Garlieston were very welcoming and gave us enough local information when we checked in. Our pitch was a large grass area and in the walled area away from the main sea front. This meant it was quieter and sunny all day long. The coastal walks from the site are as long as you want to make them, and take you to some wonderful spots. The site facilities were well managed and the system of 'arm bands' worked well, making you feel safe when using the facilities. We really felt very relaxed staying on this site, it was larger than what we would normally opt for but it has a feeling of a smaller and less formal site. We are looking forward to returning in the autumn and trying the out the local fish and chips and the pub too.

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MArmson

Reviewed on 01/06/2021 17:21

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First visit won’t be the last

Stayed for 4 nights which is usually our maximum but could have stayed another couple. Lovely pleasant wardens,facilities a little dated but the whole site kept immaculate by the wardens. On arrival we was given great info on each available pitch and chose one in the walled garden as recommended, I actually thought we had made a mistake at 1st and should have chosen one on the main site with the views but I’ve got to say the wardens info was spot on and we sat out from morning until late evening. Walks are simply 2nd to none in both directions from a 14mile round trip to the castle, but you can make this as short or as long as you like and the views and secluded bays are absolutely stunning without having to trek too far,fantastic for dogs!! Lovely pub 2 mins walk. Useful shop near bye. Make sure your dogs tic and flea treatment is up to date but to be honest this goes for most of Scotland due to the amount of Deer and we saw quite a few. All in all couldn’t find fault whatsoever.

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dazb

Reviewed on 01/06/2021 09:53

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A bit disappointed...

We’ve been to Garlieston 3 times before and just returned after a couple days/ nights on site. Due to an overnight rain deluge some grass pitches were unsuitable for heavier Motorhomes so the wardens had to allocate all pitches. We arrived on arrival time and after moving from an unsuitable pitch landed on a hard standing pitch which was just about big enough for us What is slightly disappointing is that other more suitable pitches with better locations were provided to other campers who arrived much later than us. Och well...we’ll just have come back at the end of October when it’s less busy.

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WylieB

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 29/05/2021 21:08

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Rated 4 of 5

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First but not last visit

This was our third stop on our maiden voyage in our new Motorhome and the first stop at a Club site. Anne and the staff were very welcoming, showing us to our pitch and the site facilities. All facilities were spotlessly clean and fully serviceable and COVID protocol secure. The village is small which suited us and despite the appalling weather we managed to get out on our bikes and explore the locality. The village pub was welcoming and sold really good food. You only get one chance at a first impression and this site passed with flying colours. A great stay. Thank you.

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DCOS

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 24/05/2021 09:38

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Another great stay

We have been visiting this site for many years and our first trip this year was from 11 to 14th May. As always the site was in excellent condition thanks to the hard work of Anne and Martin who are the wardens. We normally stay on the harbour side but for the second time we chose the walled area which was nice and sheltered from the wee wind that was blowing and allowed me to sit out and enjoy the sunshine. We enjoy the surrounding area which is great for cycling and walking. The Harbour Hotel serves great food and the lovely guy who has the wee shop at he garage is extremely helpful and will order rolls, bread, milk for you. My only comment is to the Caravan and Motorhome club is:it’s time the toilet blocks were upgraded. Anne and Martin keep the toilet facilities spotlessly clean but cannot upgrade the facilities so come on club ‘finger out’ and get them upgraded. We use club sites all the time especially in Scotland, where we live, and find other club sites which are not so busy or picturesque have been upgraded in the past few years.

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abrownlie77

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 23/05/2021 20:17

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Bonnie and Tilly

Another lovely week at our favourite site. Was a wee bit wary because of restrictions but there were no problems. The site was looking great as usual. The wardens Anne and Martin do a great job keeping the site clean and well looked after. The area round about Garlieston has plenty of walks and the views across the bay are lovely especially on a sunny day. Anne and Martin are a wonderful asset for the club. Nothing is a problem for them and they always go out of their way to help if they can. Our first visit this year and it won’t be our last. We love coming back.

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JIMMY DRINNAN

Reviewed on 22/05/2021 19:08

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Lovely little site

First visit to this site and loved it, the warden was very friendly and welcoming and gave a full breakdown of covid and nearby attractions.we got a lovely grass pitch with a view of the bay. The coastal path to the castle ruin was fabulous with an abundance ofbluebells and wild garlic. You can go into the gardensfof the Galloway house from the coastal path which has stunning rhododendron in bloom and ancient trees. Only wish was that we booked a longer stay and will return as soon as we can

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the bains

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 21/05/2021 18:17

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Very disappointing site

We have a small camper van so booked a pitch without an awning. We were told that as we had a non-awning pitch we were on the annex. This was not part of the main site, but across a public road in what can only be described as a narrow lane in a cul-de-sac with nothing to recommend it. It was no better than a car park. Our view was a fence a short distance away from us and a wall behind separating us from residential housing which had a view over us. It was soul-destroying. We did not feel like part of a caravan site at all. We had our own shower block to which we were given a key to prevent passing public from using it. It was depressing. It was the worst club site we have ever been on and shall not be returning. It was no doubt very different for those on the proper site who had the advertised views over the bay. We did not get what we believed we were to get when we booked. The site info states the site is divided into two: '...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.' Why anyone would prefer the seclusion of a car park is hard to understand and the site info is false as we had a non-awning pitch so should have been in the main part with the sea view. The printed info is incorrect. We tried to access the internet on the mobile phone but could get no signal - whether this was down to our poor location in the annex or the area generally I do not know. Nowhere to go in Garlieston. Fish and chips van visits (don’t know how often) but does not take a credit card. If you want to buy a paper you have to book it at the local shop the afternoon before, so no good if you arrive later on in the afternoon as we did. Not suitable for cycling, walks from the site are not very interesting, though undoubtedly peaceful. Pretty enough for a short stay, but not worth going out of the way to stay here. Drive to the Isle of Whithorn, which is truly lovely, even on a wet day as it was when we visited. A lot of bird life on a walk from the site across the bay in the bushes and trees along the coast.

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SCCarpenter

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 21/05/2021 17:00

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Peaceful stay

Visited 7 May intending to have 3 nights - in the end stayed an extra one. It's a couple of hours from home so ideal for short break. We've been regularly. We love chilling, watching the tide coming in and out. Introduced son and daughter in law and their motorhome to the site this time and they loved it. Friendly wardens and well kept site. Recommend fish and chips from van on Friday evenings - queue entertained by buskers which was a bonus. The Harbour Inn serves good and reasonable food and has fairly sheltered beer garden. Also recommend goat and ewe's milk cheese from the cheese farm at Sorbie. Great for coastal walks in both directions - to Rigg Bay and Cruggleton Castle especially and good birdwatching. We very seldom travel far but Isle of Whithorn worth a visit and we use the bus into Wigtown for a change of scene. Will be back!

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GillEG

Reviewed on 17/05/2021 18:15

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A real gem

This was our first visit to Garlieston. We had only booked for a few days. Intending to move onto another site. We were on pitch 47 in the walled garden and had the best of the sun on a quiet area. The beach was just across the road, and the dogs loved it there. There were also fabulous walks from the site. The welcoming Harbour Inn a short step away did nice food and had a heated beer garden, again dog friendly. The wardens were very friendly and helpful. We loved it so much that we extended our stay up to a fortnight, and would have stayed longer if we could. A great site, in a great location with everything on hand for a fab time away, and truly wonderful wardens. What more can you want? Some free dates to book again!

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Tintentsrolling

Caravanner

Reviewed on 14/05/2021 10:22

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