Garlieston Club Campsite

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Good for families

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

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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 from Avon

Reviewed on 21/05/2021 17:00

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Good for families

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 from Durham

Reviewed on 14/05/2021 10:22

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Well maintained site

We arrived on the site just as it re-opened at the start of the season in 2021 and everything was spick and span. Ann and Martin had done a great job getting everything ready and made us feel very welcome even though they were having to deal with a lot of arrivals on the same day. Even with the COVID restrictions in place the facilities were more than sufficient. The site is a great location for exploring the Machars including Wigtown and the Isle of Whithorn. There are some lovely walks directly from the site, especially going south to Cruggleton Bay and the gardens at Galloway House. The Harbour Inn is a short walk away. It does pub food at lunch and in the evening, with a large beer garden out the back. Dogs are welcome. We will go back next year.

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F1shface

Caravanner from Kirkcudbrightshire

Reviewed on 06/05/2021 22:15

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First time two day visit to Garlieston.

Have always wanted to visit this site and certainly not disappointed. Have never been able to get booked in and having been there I now realise why. It is ideal. Very well run and clean and tidy. It has everything at hand. Showers and toilets were well organised given current climate. From site there are Lovely walks along coast. Which suits us perfectly. There is A nice beach. A pub at hand which is great and very friendly. Didn’t eat but heard good reports. The beer was good. Site Is handy for us and of all club sites we have been to this is now tops.

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dixoncj1965

Motorhomer from Dumfriesshire

Reviewed on 13/10/2020 15:59

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Relaxing

Been arriving at garlieston for 15 years now and love the village and surrounding area. Was in main area due to our large van but always go for walled garden if available. area great for walking cycling. Petrol station shop great for shopping. Great natural honey sold there. Harbour inn great meals. Never used facilities as used our own. It’s the first time I have had bother with booming music coming from bottom flat next to the site. But they turned it down when I asked them too. Relief wardens where great and explained everything about the routine on site and gave out lots of information regarding the site. They where always on the go and kept us safe. The site is lovely and empty at this time of the year and would return in Oct but not in summer as busy. Have booked a lovely holiday house in garlieston as we feel safer doing this.

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scottie dog

Reviewed on 12/10/2020 14:29

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Quiet oasis by the sea and off the beaten track.

A most enjoyable late season stay at the site which affords great access to local walks and attractions. Handy for Logan Botanic Garden, Port Logan Fish Pond, Castle Kennedy, Wigtown, Isle of Whithorn etc etc. Nicely appointed site with two sections, one in walled garden and the other overlooking harbour so actual pitch is a bit down to chance/luck depending on what one is after. Nice Inn located 200m from Site entrance.

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Baldyincontrol

Caravanner

Reviewed on 04/10/2020 13:01

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Perfect can’t beat it!!!

Have visited this site twice and spent 10 days each time. Can not fault the site at all very friendly wardens who will look after your needs no matter what, even take amazon deliveries for you. It’s peaceful very scenic and that’s just the bay and walled garden. Great for all people and family friendly if you are wanting adventure and To soak up the scenery if not then perfect for village walks and relaxing. Great pub the harbour inn just up the road which is dog friendly. 100% recommended this club site!!

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c4catiek

Reviewed on 04/10/2020 11:46

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Worst pitch ever

A very disappointing end to 3 weeks in Galloway in our van. We were pitched in the walled garden. (Vacant pitches on the main site were being reserved for large vans) One end of the van was a few feet away from a 10 ft wall. The other end 6 yards from 20ft high vegetation with the roadway in between. The site information mentions quiet and seclusion. This was not the case! Dog walkers from the main site used it as an area to walk their dogs, passing within a few feet of our van.When we tried to sit out by the van we were subjected to loud music and non stop dog barking from the houses over the wall. On the positive side we did enjoy coastal walks and a very pleasant meal in the Harbour Inn. We used our own facilities and cannot comment on those on the site

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trenny

Reviewed on 27/09/2020 16:04

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