How much does it cost to stay at Hensol Estate Holidays?

From €35.03 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Hensol Estate Holidays

From £30 For 1 night, 5 adults Last booked 9 hours ago 9.5 198 reviews

Views across the hills (added by manager 08 Aug 2022)

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Around the grounds (added by manager 08 aug 2022)

Peaceful camping (added by manager 08 aug 2022)

Peaceful location (added by manager 08 aug 2022)

Off-grid dark sky camping on the edge of Galloway Forest Park
A 10-minute drive from Kenmure Castle; Dumfries 40 minutes
River walks, fishing, kayaking and paddleboarding available

Set on the edge of the gorgeous Galloway Forest Park and with access to two lochs, Hensol Estate Holidays is a wildlife haven in southern Scotland with ample opportunities for relaxed or active breaks. The estate has a number of scenic on-site river walks, some of which can take you to a pair of RSPB bird hides overlooking a nature reserve and platforms where you can scan the horizon for geese and kites. Fishing enthusiasts, meanwhile, can cast their lines into Woodhall Loch. For active times, there are opportunities to get kayaking and paddleboarding either there or in nearby Loch Ken (subject to availability; extra charges apply to these outdoor activities). While staying on the estate is a similar experience to wild camping, you'll have access to basic amenities like toilets and showers. You'll also be within a mile of a small but well-stocked village shop in Mossdale. It's also easy to get out to family-friendly attractions like Kenmure Castle (10 minutes' drive) or to larger local towns like Castle Douglas (20 minutes) where there are supermarkets, restaurants and pubs aplenty.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Facilities/activities including bike hire and fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Units longer than 5.7 metres are not allowed.
Protective masks must be worn at all times in common areas.
Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

No access is permitted to the grounds of Hensol House, Kennels Cottage or Home Farm at any time. Pods: electricity is metered on site at £0.35 per kWh. The pod is fitted with an electric coin meter which takes £1 and £2 coins.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 29 Mar to Thu, 31 Oct 2024

Pitch types & availability

Loads of space for everyone (added by visitor 29 Aug 2021)

Non-electric grass pitch

5 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: unlimited

5 people maximum

One Trailer tent or Tent or Campervan or Motorhome or Touring caravan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

unlimited

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Trailer tent, Tent, Campervan, Motorhome, Touring caravan

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 2 included, 2 max.

Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Firepit

Picnic table

Pull-out / Slider

Extras

Boat space (8 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Dog (2 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Extra car (2 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Travelling as a couple? (1 max)		-£6 (-£6) per night
Travelling solo? (1 max)		-£10 (-£10) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £30 (£30) 1 night, 2 adults

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Absolutely fantastic place, superb stargazing pod - super clean and tidy. Star…

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Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Anonymous Apr 2024

Star Gazer camping pod (no pets, six person)

Liked: Absolutely fantastic place, superb stargazing pod - super clean and tidy. Star lights - great touch! Everything so easy to understand and clear. Nice that we were offered some logs for the fire too. The stars and night sky were just perfect. What a small price to pay for such a perfecto night. Thank you!

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Spacious pitches and quiet site.…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Apr 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Spacious pitches and quiet site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place would come back

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Apr 2024

Electric grass and gravel pitch

Liked: The estate is lovely and plenty of places to explore. The toilets and showers are closed by and clean.

Disliked: The pitches are wide which was great but narrow from the caravans opposite. No mobile coverage which I actually loved but could be an issue for other visitors

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Recently stayed at hensol estates with my wife and 2 boys and…

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Value for money	10
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Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Darren T. Apr 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Recently stayed at hensol estates with my wife and 2 boys and what a beautiful place it is amazing scenery and great walks,the owners were fantastic will definitely recommend

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site for high season - avoid in Winter

Overall	6/10
Location	8
Value for money	4
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Oct 2023

Electric grass and gravel pitch

Liked: Facilities all clean and of good standard. Staff contactable by phone. Site liable to be invaded by sheep/cattle. Some people would have found this worrying.

Disliked: Terrible lack of signage on local roads. We arrived at 6:30 and only found the site by getting out of the car and looking at a small A board by torchlight. The sign was in black and brown and unreadable in the dark. No lighting until you got up to the toilet blocks, when lights came on remotely. In the morning it was frosty and the decking around the facilities was dangerously slippery. This site would be fine in the summer but is not suitable year round. Left two days early.

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What a great site, we were only here one night but will…

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Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
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Cleanliness	8
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Paul W. Sept 2023

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: What a great site, we were only here one night but will definitely be going back. It's so quiet and peaceful with some great walks. Facilities were clean and functional. Its a part of Scotland that we plan to come back and explore more.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant blend of escapism/wild-ish camping but with facilities too.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Pauline R. Sept 2023

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: The beautiful surroundings and laid back atmosphere. We had the site pretty much to ourselves. Loved the flexibility to choose your pitch, the fire pits were great. Facilities were no problem- one toilet block older than the other but had everything we needed for our weekend stay. We had a fantastic walk along the river too. Brilliant weekend. Stars at night were spectacular!! We absolutely loved it and will hopefully be back again!

Disliked: Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellence facilities, extremely clean and everything that you need.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Sarah B. Sept 2023

Electric grass and gravel pitch

Liked: Loved everything. We loved the peace, freedom, space and welcoming hosts. No bossy, condescending signs around the place 👍🏼 We loved that you were left alone to enjoy the peace, space and campfire. The stargazing around the campfire at night was incredible. So comfortable here we had found our happy place. Great facilities everything you need for your camping trip.

Disliked: Nothing

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Lovely peaceful place with everything you need…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
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Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
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Anonymous Sept 2023

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Lovely peaceful place with everything you need

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Harriet A. Sept 2023

Electric grass and gravel pitch

Liked: Lovely campsite and lovely staff. We stayed when it was nice weather so hired a couple of kayaks which we took on Loch Ken, being able to hire kayaks or paddleboards allows you to have a day out without leaving the site! The toilets and showers were clean and modern. When you arrive you can pitch up anywhere that's free, there's no need to check in or anything which means you can get straight to setting up. Wood is brought round for you to buy on an evening for you to use in the fire pits which we thought was nice.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Hensol Estate Holidays

Hensol

Mossdale

Castle Douglas

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG7 2NE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.00562°N
-4.0809°W

Route directions

Please note that using the postcode provided will take you down a very bumpy farm track. Travelling from Ayr, head down the A713 through Saint John's Town of Dalry. Turn right onto A762 at the Ken Bridge Hotel, heading for New Galloway. Follow the A762 to one mile south of Mossdale, over the humpback bridge. Turn left through the granite gates. Travelling from the south, follow the A75 to one mile west of Castle Douglas. Follow the signs into Laurieston, at the crossroads turn right up the A762 for Mossdale. One mile to the south, turn right at the granite entrance, just before the humpback bridge.

Nearest transport

Coach

12.1 km Carlingwark Street

15.4 km Mill on the Fleet

Rail

31.4 km Dumfries Rail Station

41.8 km Sanquhar Rail Station

42.9 km Kirkconnel Rail Station

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

The local area has lots of attractions to keep the whole family engaged, from Kenmure Castle (10 minutes' drive), a derelict fortified manor house, to Ernespie Farm (20 minutes), a kid-oriented adventure park in a relaxed rural setting. For rainy-day activities with younger kids, try The Cocoabean Company (20 minutes), where chocolate workshops and soft play are on offer, or head for a sweet treat at Cream o'Galloway ice cream, a much-loved local brand (30 minutes). If you find that the kids are running a tad high on energy after either of the latter, take them to run around or fly a kite on the sandy beaches of Scotland's west coast (from 25 minutes), or take them out on bike rides in Galloway Forest Park to beauty spots like Otters Pool (20 minutes). More outings are on offer at Gatehouse of Fleet (25 minutes), a historic village in a designated national scenic area with river views and a well-preserved 18th-century cotton mill. Dumfries' town centre (40 minutes) also has a historic riverside quarter and the Robert Burns Trail to explore, while visits to Scotland's most southerly point, the Rhins of Galloway, are also possible if you don't mind the hour-long drive.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Dhoon Bay	21.2 km	Estuary	N/A	Poor	Poor	Poor
Mossyard	21.7 km	Estuary	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Carrick	22 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Rockcliffe	24.1 km	Estuary	N/A	Poor	Poor	Poor
Brighouse Bay	24.6 km	Sea	N/A	Poor	Poor	Poor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Robert Burns Centre 30.3 km

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 33.9 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Mossdale Circular 1.1 km

Mossdale - Big Water of Fleet Viaduct Linear Walk 1.2 km

KEN-DEE MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/06/2001) 1.9 km

The Ken - Dee Marshes Nature Reserve 3.3 km

Around Castle Douglas 12.1 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 2 day(s) of arrival.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Extras

Facilities/activities including bike hire and fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Pitches

Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Arrivals and departures

Please pick any available pitch on arrival.

General

Protective masks must be worn at all times in common areas.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.

Safety

Swimming in the lake is allowed.

General

The fishing lakes are stocked with pike.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Dogs

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

General

The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Vehicles

Units longer than 5.7 metres are not allowed.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 9 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

General

You'll need an Environment Agency rod licence (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).

Dogs

Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Additional terms

Boat House use permitted only for those who have booked lessons or hired paddleboards, kayaks or canoes.

No access is permitted to the grounds of Hensol House, Kennels Cottage or Home Farm at any time.

Pods: electricity is metered on site at £0.35 per kWh. The pod is fitted with an electric coin meter which takes £1 and £2 coins.

Payment terms

Does Hensol Estate Holidays have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Hensol Estate Holidays dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Hensol Estate Holidays? The local area has lots of attractions to keep the whole family engaged, from Kenmure Castle (10 minutes' drive), a derelict fortified manor house, to Ernespie Farm (20 minutes), a kid-oriented adventure … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Hensol Estate Holidays?

Camping and touring
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	8 p.m.
Depart by:	10:30 a.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	8 p.m.
Depart by:	10:30 a.m.

Customers that have booked a pod will receive a text message prior to arrival with further information.

How much does it cost to stay at Hensol Estate Holidays? From €35.03 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.