Garlieston Club Campsite

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A credit to the wardens.

Just got back from 5 days at this lovely site on the harbour front. The wardens Ann and Martin work tirelessly to keep the site spick and span, and all done with a smile. The flower beds around the site are beautiful and well tended. The facilities are absolutely spotless - if a little old fashioned, but plenty of hot water. The site is in two separate areas on each side of the road, but don't let the road put you off ,it is limited to 20mph and only local traffic passing and very quiet at night I would advise that you take provisions as there is only one very small shop - the post office really - Sainsbury's and `Aldi in Newton Stewart about 14 miles away. The village is very quiet  - a lot of holiday homes. There is one pub which I believe is open all day and serves average pub grub - NOT gourmet! The landlord and staff are very friendly. The area is very quiet, not really much to do - no big tourist attractions - but beautiful coastal walks from the site and further afield. Further north is the Galloway forest which has amazing walks and cycle paths and visitor centres. Well worth a visit. A very relaxing site with very pleasant wardens, we enjoyed our stay very much. .

Christhebuilder

Caravanner

Reviewed on 27/09/2016 09:11

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Peace, Nature, Friendly

With a pitch on the bay - the caravan was like a bird hide enjoying the birds along the waters edge, whilst being lulled to sleep by the sound of the sea, or listening to the wild rain/wind. Walks from the site along the coast are lovely - the beaches are rocks, seaweed, pebble with some sand - not the golden sand type - but attractive nontheless. A  good leg stretch will take you to the 'Isle of Whithorn' at the tip of the peninsula, and the woods are full of birdsong and the odd red deer. Driving North there is the Galloway Forest to explore. The site itself has excellent facilities; copious amounts of hot water; and extremely welcoming & friendly wardens. Pack food basics - the post office doubles as a small shop and that is all!!! A meat van and a fish van come to the site on a Tuesday. Local pub is very friendly/takes dogs.

HappyFeet

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Reviewed on 22/09/2016 22:41

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A seaside site

We arrived in mid afternoon and there was only a choice of two pitches in the walled garden. The pitches on the harbour side looked very small and close together so luckily we wouldn't have wanted to be there. No trees or hedges between pitches. The whole site feels cramped. A long outfit in some of the walled garden pitches would be very difficult to park. We don't use the site facilities so cannot comment. The village pub, while friendly, was a disappointment as far as the meal was concerned. Sunday carvery with overcooked beef, no crackling with the pork. and synthetic apple sauce was not what I had expected from previous glowing reviews. However we did enjoy the area and particularly walking along the coast and spending the afternoon on the beach. If we were ever to return to Scotland we would be unlikely to choose that site again.

Ray Haines

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Reviewed on 22/09/2016 21:44

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Great Location.

I booked online and turned up at 1710 hrs on the allotted day after a four hour drive. I was met by a very grumpy couple in full caravan club regalia who told me they were just about to have their dinner as booking in finished at 1700. The booking information showed no time of arrival and 1710 is not exactly the middle of the night.  The location is the best thing about this site it is right on the harbour side. Having said that the pitches are quite close together and there are the usual rules about parking in a certain way etc. The toilet block was very clean, though perhaps not enough showered and cubicles for the number of people staying there.  This was our first experience of a full club site and we won't repeat it. The staff moaned about bins being full and generally were like black clouds over my long weekend. We know the area well and love it, I would certainly recommend visiting the area in general, but find somewhere else to stay. 

Otto50

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Reviewed on 22/09/2016 12:49

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Such a relaxing weekend

We live only 40 miles from this site but strangely enough we had never stayed - an omission that we regret and we will put matters right by returning frequently. It's a delightful spot, important historically for the construction of the Mulberry Harbours which were used to facilitate landings in France etc during WW2. Close to Whithorn, believed to be the place that Christianity was brought to Scotland. Excellent dog walks and the Harbour Inn only 200 yards away serving good food and real ale - what more could you wish for.

eileenandmike

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Reviewed on 22/09/2016 07:53

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September 2016

Clean, well kept site in a lovely position. Friendly helpful wardens. I was in the sheltered walled garden and loved it. Would not be very easy to site a large unit there though. Close to lovely dog friendly pub/inn.

Jean1103

Reviewed on 20/09/2016 10:25

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Chill out time

We have visited this site for the last 3yrs and can't praise it enough,the site,the setting,the peace and quiet,fresh air,walks -our chill out place and the wardens so friendly,helpful a real pleasure.

rhume

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 19/09/2016 21:45

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1st September to 11th September.

Having stayed at caravan site in Garlieston from 1st Sept to 11th Sept we find ourselves writing the first ever review. We have toured for 40 years and have been with Caravan club for 24 years. The entrance to the site is a mass of colour with flowers, there should be awards for such floral displays. On entering reception we were greeted efficiently, a smile and lots of local information The site itself is a jem, so very well kept and the toilet blocks were immaculate at all times. But the diamonds were the wardens, so kind and helpful to everyone very hard working with a great sense of humour which is essential and sometimes lacking on some sites this was our first visit to Garlieston but hope to return. We hope the club realise what a asset wardens Martin and Ann are.

gulleys

Reviewed on 15/09/2016 16:52

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One week stay in early August

In a unique position by the sea bay. Friendly and caring wardens - pristine site. The village pub was well used by all the campsite visitors. Our second visit and we will hope to return.

legacyman

Reviewed on 15/09/2016 10:27

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A wonderful Bank Holiday break

We stayed 4 nights in our camper van over the August Bank Holiday weekend.  The site was busy and we was lucky to get an amazing pitch overlooking the bay.  We had such a relaxing time either just enjoying the view or exploring Rigg Bay, the gardens and the bay in the village.  The wardens were super lovely and everything spotless.

T5Eddie

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Reviewed on 14/09/2016 11:52

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