New England Bay Club Campsite

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Great holiday.

Beautiful outlook over the sea, very neat and well laid out pitches, either overlooking the sea or tucked in amongst the gorse.

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Reviewed on 08/04/2019 20:16

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NEW ENGLAND BAY TOP MARKS AGAIN!!

We've just returned from a 8 night stay here on this site and its just how it was when we stayed there 5 years ago, the wardens were very friendly and helpful, its perfect for dog walking or the kids straight on to the beach, toilets and showers were spotless as usual. This site is faultless and we would highly recommend this to all caravaners, 10 minute drive and you are in Stranraer, and other nice places to visit such as Portpatrick and Port Logan, and a nice pub just 5 minutes drive away which serves lovely meals is the Clashwannon Pub in Drumore.

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pennypoop

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Reviewed on 06/11/2018 12:02

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Fabulous!

Got home today from 4 nights at New England Bay. We did not want to come home. The site is very easy to find following the website directions. The welcome at reception was warm and friendly and we were told we had a good choice of pitches as 20 pitches had been vacated that morning and of course the end of September is a quiet time of year. We got pitched up along the front overlooking the beach. Trip up and you almost land on the beach it’s that close! The weather for the most part was lovely. We were treated to the most wonderful sunrise everyday and watching the harvest moon rise and reflect on a calm sea was magical. There is very little light pollution in the area so we would try and return when there is no moon do some star gazing. Galloway is of course a dark sky site. We had a good time exploring the area and we will certainly be back. There are some very nice beaches around the area and most places have parking places so it’s great for jumping out and having an explore before moving on somewhere else. On Tuesday evening there was a chip van on site which served the nicest chips we’ve had in a long time. Another evening a van selling fresh fish drove around the site. We are already trying to work out when we can return.

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julieskinner

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Reviewed on 28/09/2018 16:16

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Fantastic site if the weather is on your side

Spent a few days hear earlier this year, A one minute walk to the beach, spotless toilet blocks, super friendly helpful wardens, plenty wildlife right on site, we saw stoats , rabbits and numerous birds. We always take a bird feeder with us and nowhere have we had so many birds coming to visit every day :-) Fantastic location and we had fabulous weather too, but if the weather turns nasty i can imagine its a totally different kind of Holiday, having said that part of me wants to stay here when the rain and wind are coming in horizontally from the sea...... One thing to be aware of is the amount of jelly fish washed up on the beach every day, wasnt a problem for us but its something to keep an eye out for.....didn't stop the kids going for a swim in the sea or the dogs having a good old time on the beach.......

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Pete and Katie

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Reviewed on 21/08/2018 13:34

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Great site, but......

Fantastic site, great location, staff all amazing and helpful. Only really one minor issue, for a family site the children’s play area is somewhat lacking. At the moment there is only a small slide. No swings, no roundabouts etc etc. A little money spent here would make such a difference for the kids. That all said would revisit.

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neoplanvoyager

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Reviewed on 10/08/2018 09:46

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June visit

This is a lovely quiet site on the Mull of Galloway which my wife and I have visited for the last five years with our dogs. There is plenty to see and do within the local area.

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MALMEEK

Reviewed on 28/06/2018 21:41

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A lovely relaxing site

My wife and I recently spent 7 nights at the site and we were very happy with the location and the facilities. The stretch of coastline is breathtaking and there are a number of beautiful places to see and visit. The staff were very friendly and helpful and they always had time to say hello. This part of Scotland is a well kept secret and peaceful. If you are unlucky then you might get stuck in rush hour traffic of maybe 3-4 cars. There are lovely walks along the beach and into the nearby countryside straight from the club site with a number of route guides in the 'information centre'. Further afield there is stunning countryside in the mountains and if you decide to venture to Castle Douglas area then you can go to the Red Kite feeding station..... Well worth a visit to see these beautiful birds and have a return journey back through the mountains rather than the main road. The Mull of Galloway is well worth a visit, as is Port Patrick (closest thing to a seaside town, but quaint) and one of the nicest beaches we have ver been to at Killantringan (about 5 minutes drive from Port Patrick. There are no facilities here and it is a steep climb down to the beach, but as the tide goes out you are treated to a lovely crescent shaped sandy beach with rock pools and several places were you can set up in the rocks without being overlooked by anybody. Access to the club site is very easy and there is a good range of pitches from open pitches to secluded. We would certainly stop here again if coming to the area. We actually cut our stay short by 3 days as we went to meet somebody in a different part of Scotland. We had to stay on a none Caravan club site and whilst that site was friendly and nice, there was no comparison to what we have come to expect from a Caravan club site.

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les cotterill

Reviewed on 15/06/2018 08:35

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Remote and Peaceful

The wardens were friendly on arrival and we quickly set up while being watched from the hedges. There were dozens of wild rabbits enjoying the facilities too! The majority of the pitches were grass, which were being churned up because of the bad weather. There were two shower blocks on site and they were old but more than adequate for our needs. When we arrived the poor Wardens were having to cope with some of the electric posts not working due to a lightening strike frying the underground cables, and were therefore having to deal with a busy site with limited pitches out of action therefore. The beach was literally a stones throw away and we were able to dig bait and cast a line in to try our luck! Although quite remote, there was Mull of Galloway which is the southern most point of Scotland, which was a must visit. There were also two more lighthouses to visit along the West coast and we were able to walk/climb down to the sea from these. Stranraer is only about 20 minutes drive away where there is a Tesco Extra store and lovely fish and chip shop, amongst other stores to visit. The only issues we had with this site, which was in no way at the fault of the wardens or the club, was that the approach road to the site was extremely muddy, made as such from the local farmers and their tractors. So take care when travelling here. Also, some of the other members using the site do not seem to know what 5mph is and were constantly driving very fast around the site and some were not adhering to the one way systems. This is very dangerous especially during peak season when there are more children playing around the site. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here, although having done it once we probably won't be returning as there is so much more of the UK to see.

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LEATASH

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Reviewed on 11/10/2017 14:52

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Excellent - just what we were looking for

If it's a remote site with excellent views and clean well maintained facilities, then look no further! We arrived having not booked and at the end of the season, so I think we took them a bit by surprise, but all the same we were welcomed and given the opportunity to select a pitch. We found a lovely spot on the front and settled in. The toilet block wasn't far away, was well maintain and clean. I'd suggest there isn't much here to entertain kids, apart from the games room and the beach, but then that's to be expected for such a beautiful location.

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MarkHaydon

Reviewed on 09/10/2017 14:55

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Sadly this did not quite hit the spot.

This was our first visit to the site and to the area. We were attracted to its coastal location and were not disappointed. We pitched on the front nearest the sea. Although it is a large site, it is cleverly divided by large gorse hedging which created many favourite spots for members. It never felt busy even though it was nearly full. However, for us it felt too remote. Apart from the beautiful bay the nearest settlement was 4 miles away and only had a small cafe. For some this will be great so as to get away from it all but really the site could not compensate for the lack of amenities. The toilet block was not up to the standard expected, old, cobwebs, quite dirty. If you are looking for peace and quiet in a pleasant but remote coastal region then you will enjoy your holiday. Sadly this did not quite hit the spot.

Comment from the Club:

Many thanks for your review and we are sorry to read that you felt this site was too remote for you but are pleased you enjoyed the coastal views and the beautiful bay. The wardens have been in touch as they want to ensure everyone has the best possible stay at their site and would like to assure you the facilities get cleaned every morning and then one member of the team always checks them again at 4.00pm daily. If any member raises an issue about the facilities blocks during their stay, it is dealt with promptly as they want site visitors to have an enjoyable stay and work hard to maintain a high standard on site. I hope this helps to reassure you and thank you again for taking the time to leave a review.

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jkwallis

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Reviewed on 14/09/2017 21:04

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