Garlieston Club Campsite
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Visited for the first time at the end of July. The site is located in a pretty part of this overlooked corner of Scotland. The site entrance is a delightful with flower boxes and well kept planting around the entrance. In general the site has the feeling of being very well cared for, with much attention to detail by the wardens. We had a friendly efficient reception on arrival from the lady warden and opted for a pitch on the area overlooking the bay. Pitches alongside the bay were taken so we pitched on the grass area behind. I think however that had one of the bay side pitches been available it may have been too short for our 7.5m motorhome. The site was full and we did feel more crowded in than on any other club sites we had visited. Perhaps the club would consider fewer pitches in this area to give visitors more feeling of space and privacy?
Garlieston is a lovely village with a nice friendly pub, with lots of walking opportunities from site. However this might not be the ideal place for those with young children with no play facilities on site and close proximity to the tidal bay.
We will definitely visit again, and will try to get a pitch in the walled garden part of the site next time.
Amazing location
We stayed here for 3 nights and had a pitch on the harbour wall. Such an amazing view over the water with super sunsets. Great walks direct from the site and a bus stop outside. The Harbour Inn
is the most dog friendly pub I've ever come across - and lovely food. Definitely a site to return to.
Honeymoon
Came for the first time with my husband and our dog.
Stayed on pitch 41 we had an awning all front pitches by water are non awning yet we could still see the sea. Wardens were great helpful and told us all about site and dog walks. Fish and chip van on a Friday fish supper £5.50 fab. Fish van also comes and a post office van once a week. Flowers tubs and baskets a real pleasure and credit to wardens. Dog walk from site along the coast to Galloway house gardens fab we did every morning came back along house drive did a big circular loop. Fully reccomend a peacufull relaxing time.
Robertwel
Reviewed on 23/07/2017 17:16
Peaceful and beautiful
Beautiful place for a calming holiday. This visit enjoyed stunning walks by the shore, visits to Isle of Whithorn, St Ninian's cave, Port William, but equally happy to just watch tide go in and out.
Village shop sadly closed since we were last there but butcher, fishman and fish and chip van visit. Local garage sells a few things and takes orders for papers, bread, milk. The butcher in Wigtown makes lovely fresh pies and bakes bread. Co-op at Wigtown sells most other things needed
Ann and Martin are welcoming and helpful wardens.
Love this area. The people are are friendly, the scenery is gorgeous and the weather is often much better than across the Solway where we come from. The tropical plants at the Royal Botanic Garden at Logan prove it!
fantastic site
Great welcome from wardens very help full
The most beutifull array of flowers to greet you on arrival the best I have seen at any site
Peacefull and views are outstanding also a safe beach
Hidden gem of site
Stayed for 5 days June 2017 had good pitch looking to bay nice peaceful site wardens martin + Ann very helpful nothing too much bother for them local pub good for food +prices . fish + chip van comes to site . good site for cycling & walking.flower display at office is breathtaking..
great site in very quiet laid back village
the site and the wardens do the club a great justice by giving notice to what you might need for your stay and are always there to help and going about making the site one of the best in Scotland
the site is served by local butcher and fish sales men and a fish and chip van also calls
pity the town don't do more but that's the local council for you
the pub is good food and drink reasonable priced ect
bingo in hall next to site seemed busy
plenty for the walker and the views from the site are great over the estuary
Missing a trick
Just had an overnight stay but really wish we had stayed much longer. This is a part of the country that people down south do not visit often and they are missing out. What a fabulous site in a great location, in a lovely village that has everything to offer. Great pub in the village. Good dog walking. We will definately come back to this site and explore this wongerful region that has so much beauty. Well done to the site wardens for making this a truly gem of a site
poppyruby
Reviewed on 26/06/2017 15:57
best site ever
where else can you look out of caravan window and watch seagulls cormorants swans egrets herons and see the tide going in and out. dogs and children having a lovely time on the beach. all made possible by the lovelyirish warden and the team. beautiful flowers and gardens also. the countryside scenic and the coastal roads lovely. stop for an ice cream from the lady in the van at port william.
jobren
Reviewed on 22/06/2017 15:13
Wee Jimmy
once again we had a lovely time at Garlieston. the only downside was the weather ,but it was worth it to see the lovely flower displays at the entrance and at reception. The relief wardens were on duty for a week and what a lovely couple Colin and Judy are.Before we left wardens Martin and Anne returnedand it is always a pleasure to see them. they are the most helpful and pleasant wardens . Nothing is too much bother. A lovely couple.
JIMMY DRINNAN
Reviewed on 19/06/2017 19:17