Hensol Estate Holidays
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- Scenic private estate on the edge of Galloway Forest Park
- A 10-minute drive from Kenmure Castle; Dumfries 40 minutes
- River walks, fishing, kayaking and paddleboarding available
Site type
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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. XL Bully, 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.
- Facilities/activities including bike hire and fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Units longer than 5.7 metres are not allowed.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- 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 Wed 1 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
13 
Non-electric grass pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Electric grass and gravel pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 7m depth (70m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35
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Electric grass pitch (eight person)
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 7m depth (70m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35
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Apex camping pod (five person)
5 people maximum Arrival daysFrom £70
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Apex camping pod (five person, no pets)
5 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Arrival daysFrom £70
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Camping pod (four person, no pets)
4 people maximum No dogs allowed Arrival daysFrom £70
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Star Gazer camping pod (five person, no pets)
5 people maximum No dogs allowed Dimensions: 8.9ft width × 18ft length
Arrival daysFrom £80
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Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
96% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a peaceful, rural campsite set in beautiful surroundings, offering a relaxed atmosphere and dark skies. Visitors praise the spacious, well-spaced pitches with options to choose their own, along with clean and well-maintained toilet and shower facilities. On-site activities like bike and kayak hire are popular. Some guests noted minor issues with signage on arrival and the occasional midge. The estate itself offers ample space for exploration and activities.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 03/06/2026
good value and pretty
Electric grass and gravel pitch
Liked lovely large pitches and good facilities, near to a beautiful lake and gardens were gorgeous.
Disliked nothing - no fault of the site, but the local pub was closed and nowhere to go i. the evening
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A lovely peaceful site. Stripped back…
Electric grass and gravel pitch
Liked A lovely peaceful site. Stripped back with nature taking central stage.
Disliked Go prepared for the midges because they can be very active but in this area you should expect it.
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Anonymous Electric grass pitch (eight person)
Liked Gave everything as Fives because we never made it. So not got an opinion.
Had a family emergency on Thursday night that by the time we got back Saturday night. There was no point in going.
We will try and book again when we are both free at a weekend. Thanks.
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Great campsite - would visit again but research activities before
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Great campsite. Like the ability to select your own pitch and plenty of space. Dark skies and very quiet too. The toilets and showered were good with plenty of hot water for washing up.
Disliked Nothing major - we would have like to have hired a paddleboard but couldn’t find any info on site. We walked quite a way in search of the boat house (shown on the map) but this didn’t seem to be the right place - so more info and walking times on maps would be helpful.
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Lovely site, the estate is beautiful.…
Electric grass and gravel pitch
Liked Lovely site, the estate is beautiful. Clean showers and toilets and good sized pitches.
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Lovely location on a peaceful camping site.
Anonymous Electric grass pitch (eight person)
Liked We loved the location and our EHU grass pitch which were spacious. Staff were friendly. Relaxed vibe on site. We enjoyed our evening camp fire and watching the red kites. Lovely part of Scotland.
Disliked Bit of confusion when arriving on site for the first time as there is no reception, so we had to call for instructions. No allocated pitch. This was fine once we spoke to staff on the phone. We experienced no running hot water for a shower or washing hands on both days of our stay. No hand drying facilities in toilets. This would not stop us from returning to this site though.
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A basic campsite with clean and handy facilities. 😁 peaceful.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked It's important to stress, this is NOT a mainstream campsite. It is a rural, and set in a couple of quiet fields, where your noisiest neighbours are the sheep and the birds...and that's exactly why we stayed there. We enjoyed just sitting back and listening to the cuckoos and wood.peckers, and watching the red kites swoop over the field. If i say it's basic camping, that would sound like I'm insulting the site, but that's not what i mean. I got what i wanted. Peace and quiet. ... apart from the magnificent dawn chorus. 😁
Just a point of note, at the time.of our visit, there were one or two large potholes on approach to the site. Easily avoided though. Equally worth pointing out, due to the layout of the campsite, particularly low cars could run the risk of grounding in the uneven field.
I had no issues in a standard family estate car though, so don't let it put you off.
Disliked I didn't dislike anything. The only minor thing i would suggest, and to be fair it may have been a 'me problem', perhaps a little clearer signage from the access road to show the site layout? I saw the pods, but wasn't sure where i should be going.
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Lots of space and freedom to…
Anonymous Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Lots of space and freedom to pitch where we wanted. Lovely woodland walk on site.
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Excellent site, lovely pitches great staff very clean facilities
Electric grass and gravel pitch
Liked Spacious pitches with beautiful surroundings, very clean facilities, beautiful area
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Lovely setting. The views were amazing…
Apex camping pod (five person)
Liked Lovely setting. The views were amazing and the clear sky and bright stars added to adventure.
Disliked Having to put £1 coins in the electric meter, just feels cheeky, especially when it’s not cheap for the accommodation. There were no paths to the accommodation, not a problem in summer but in autumn and rain it’s tough walking over grass, hills and bogs to get to the toilets and car
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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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Hensol Estate Holidays
Hensol
Mossdale
Castle Douglas
Dumfries and Galloway
Scotland
DG7 2NE
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.00562°N
4.0809°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhoon Bay | 13.2 mi | Estuary | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Mossyard | 13.5 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Carrick | 13.7 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Rockcliffe | 14.9 mi | Estuary | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Brighouse Bay | 15.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Robert Burns Centre 18.9 mi
John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 21.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Mossdale Circular 0.7 mi
Mossdale - Big Water of Fleet Viaduct Linear Walk 0.7 mi
KEN-DEE MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/06/2001) 1.2 mi
The Ken - Dee Marshes Nature Reserve 2.1 mi
Around Castle Douglas 7.5 mi
Local events
- Wigtown Book Festival (Friday, 25 September 2026 – Friday, 25 September 2026)
Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway 17.2 mi
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- 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: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Customers that have booked a pod will receive a text message prior to arrival with further information.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Hensol Estate Holidays? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.