Garlieston Club Campsite

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First visit, great find.

We stayed at Garlieston Club Site for 3 nights at end of July. Wardens lovely and very welcoming. I felt they went the extra mile in supplying us with laminated suggestions of walks and cycle rides which we found extremely helpful. We tried out most of the walks and cycle rides which all had something very special to offer. One of the cycle rides included a stretch of cycling directly adjacent to the sea which was amazing. The walk to the gardens of Galloway House is a must and is accessed directly from the site. We were lucky enough to have a pitch looking directly over the harbour which was lovely. All in all I cannot fault this site or the lovely wardens. Would recommend to anyone.

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Zippyvw

Reviewed on 31/07/2019 11:09

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Garlieston

A way off the beaten track, but worth a visit. Nice site location, local pub (harbour inn) does good food, some interesting towns to visit. See Culzean castle and Castle Douglas.

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RobertB

Reviewed on 25/07/2019 16:39

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Chill out

We stayed at this site for 4 nights on our Scotland tour, it's perfect great dog walks and fab views of the harbour, we had pitch 26 although we were on 2nd row we still had a harbour view. The Harbour Inn serves food and you can take dogs in. The wardens are great helpful and keep the site perfect, there are only 2 showers in each block but I never had to wait. The fish and chip van comes on a Friday but we didn't think it was great, the local garage serves as a village shop it's a bit price so shop before you go, you can also order newspapers from him

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Reviewed on 24/07/2019 10:16

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We love love love Garlieston

Garlieston is a very special place for me my father was born in Sorbie and as a child we came to visit the area each summer. To be able to visit with our caravan and our two cocker spaniels when we feel like it as we are retired is just perfect as is the site. The wardens are welcoming on arrival with plenty of help but they then leave you to get on with your holiday and are not in your face. The site is immaculate we like to be in the walled garden which is spacious and very peaceful.lovely dog walks either on the shore or if want to go further lovely walk down to Rigg bay and away down to Cruggleton Castle ruins lovely views to Isle of Whithorn. Or you can go in the other direction round the bay through the woods both of these walks were given to us on arrival by the wardens thank you.The local pub is good with tasty food and a must visit also the mobile fish and chip van on a Friday good fish and chips and lots of locals getting them always a good sign. If you really want to venture further away lots of attractions await you Galloway Forest Wigtown Isle of Whithorn up the Stranraer coast road to Port William and Port Patrick .Garlieston club site will always be one of my very favourite sites and we will continue to visit regularly

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Reviewed on 15/07/2019 15:27

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First visit

Another first visit on our Northern Adventure. What a lovely little site, on the harbour, and in two areas, we picked the walled garden, proper little sun trap. Very peaceful and relaxing. Short walk to beach where dogs are allowed, lots of lovely little walks. Short walk to excellent pub and good meals. The site itself is immaculate, all very clean and tidy and flowers at reception a picture. Wardens Ann and Martin are very helpful and give lots of info when checking in. There isn’t much there regards shops, just essentials at the garage and just one diesel pump, so make sure you are stocked up before you go. A small town Wigtown, a lovely little place, is about 6 miles away with a co-op post office etc, then Newton Stewart in about 18 miles. The pace of life is very slow, park where you want free! we were travelling along a side road and saw a sign ‘this road will be resurfaced one day next week’ says it all. Make time to go down to the Isle of Whithorn and walk to the headland which is the most Southern point in Scotland, on a clear day Ireland, Isle of Man and Cumbria can be seen. A lovely relaxing 5 days stay

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carolenjohn

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Reviewed on 07/07/2019 20:28

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Wish we'd been able to stay longer !

We booked in advance as a stop off point on our trip from Surrey to Kintyre. The site location whilst a little off the beaten track is simply beautiful and worth the diversion. Immaculately maintained and polite efficient welcome. We only stopped for one night but will certainly keep this in mind for future trips. There is a local shop about a mile walk (you need to order a paper the day before) and a nice wee pub with hearty food some local produce. It is a picture postcard site and the owners clearly care, with planters kerbs and other features well maintained adding to the ambiance. We would have stayed longer were we not scheduled elsewhere. A good service point for water and toilets. An interesting history about the town in notices spread around and a long beach great for early morning / late evening walks. A quiet spot and with good weather somewhere we would happily settle for 4 or 5 days at least. We have no beef about WiFi . . but that's perhaps a generational thing ! . . We loved the site.

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ELM4S

Reviewed on 07/07/2019 12:25

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peace and tranquility

Small site in a peaceful setting. Anne and Martin keep it immaculate washrooms very clean and tidy, hanging baskets and planted area's stunning. On arrival made to feel very welcome, information on local area walks, shop/garage/harbour inn opening times all printed out ready for us which was so helpful. I can't thank them enough for sorting my Wi Fi problem out. Would recommend this site, big thank you to both.

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Reviewed on 06/07/2019 12:07

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A place to relax and unwind.

Beautiful location. Totally unspoilt. The site is split into two areas.We stayed for 8 days in the walled garden area which was quieter and protected from any wind.The site is well maintained with beautiful flower arrangements. Anne and Martin work tirelessly and are very attentative and helpful to your needs. The information room covers everything including local walks. os maps are available to borrow. The shower blocks need upgrading but are kept clean to the highest standard.The Harbour Inn is a two minute walk offering a good standard of food. Dogs are made welcome. An excellent stay.

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Peka

Reviewed on 05/07/2019 07:44

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Peaceful, picturesque location. Small site in a small village. Historically important. Only criticism is the Wifi service which, although priced the same as other club sites, was very poor quality with low bit rate (less than 1Mbps). I would offer one piece of advice. The reception gave us a note describing some local walks. Whilst handy, it could do with being a little more descriptive ("....go straight on at the bay..." where the bay was horseshoe shaped so straight on where?) and would benefit from a sketch map. But that is a minor point. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

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al scott

Reviewed on 01/07/2019 12:09

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Nice and quiet but

Just had a week at this site, and was very lucky. The site is a little gem, and a nice size. The site has two parts. One enclosed with a wall and gate, the other is open, with wonderful views of the beach. if you are lucky you can have a pitch on the edge of the wall, with the water below. The washroom and showers were very warm ant tidy. Nice and quiet but. We did have two motor homes behind us, they must have thought that the site belonged to them. and not caring how much noise they made, Just as well we only had two more nights remaining. I recommend the harbour inn, for food and drinks, the service and food is wonderful, (although I suggest you book a table as it gets very full very quickly) The garage in the village has a small choice of goods should you runs short, I must point out however: the only sell diesel. There is another garage at Wigton, for Unleaded, and a small shop.I recommend this site for a very relaxing holiday.

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acederby

Reviewed on 24/06/2019 11:15

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