Gorsebank

View prices & book 9.9 35 reviews
Set amongst woodland, meadow and pasture and bordering Dalbeattie forest - full of cycle trails
Set amongst woodland, meadow and pasture and bordering dalbeattie forest - full of cycle trails
Nith wigwam set on a tree lined bank.
Urr wigwam cabin set amongst the trees
Larch stop over pod
Urr wigwam set in the trees
Exterior
Fly fishing pond
View from screel hill which is a great three-hour climb near to the site
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Nith wigwam set on a tree lined bank.
Urr wigwam cabin set amongst the trees
Larch stop over pod

  • Glamping cabins among the scenic Galloway Hills in south-west Scotland
  • In 80 acres of meadows, woodland and pasture; two miles from beaches
  • On-site fishing, bike hire and segways; explore miles of forest trails
Gorgeous, gorgeous Galloway views are just part of what guests get with a stay at Gorsebank. The thoughtfully spaced out glamping cabins are set among 80 acres of open meadows, woodlands and pasture on an equestrian farm in the Galloway Hills. This Dumfries and Galloway and south-west Scotland site is thick with trees and shrubs that blaze colour in spring and autumn. It borders the Dalbeattie Forest, hence plenty of peaceful birdsong. Guests have permission to set up an open firepit to rustle up outdoor meals over a cooking plate. Fancy a stroll? There are gentle forest paths or more strenuous hilly and clifftop routes to take your pick from. As you’d imagine, this is also top territory for other outdoor activities. There are cycling paths close by, and the famed 7stanes mountain bike trails are accessible only 300 metres away at the Dalbeattie trailhead. Feeling faint at the very thought? Laze on the small beach at Rockcliffe is a few miles away, then take the gentle stroll a mile or so to Kippford to idle by the estuary and watch the yachts coming in. Coarse fishing is available on site for a small extra charge if you’d prefer to keep the energy levels nice and low during your stay, and you can entertain the kids with ease on site too, on the farm experience tour, adventure path and the intriguing-sounding hide and seek hill... A nature treasure hunt and bike hire are available for an extra charge. Barbecues are allowed; there’s a heated kitchen for indoor food prep, and the site amenities are kept spotless by the dedicated Gorsebank team: small wonder that a guest has pointed out that ‘Everything about this place is fantastic’…

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Open now
Opens 24 June
Please note
  • 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).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 24 Jun to

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Accommodation

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2 adults
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Reviews

9.9

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Guests consistently praise the clean, well-maintained pods and exceptional private bathroom facilities. The peaceful, secluded location, beautiful scenery, and numerous dog-friendly walks are frequently highlighted. Friendly and helpful hosts contribute to a positive experience, with many visitors expressing a desire to return. Minor points include a lack of a small table in some pods and occasional concerns about bright site lighting.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely site with cosy clean cabins, really helpful staff

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Lauren F.

Juniper camping pod (basic)

Liked Lovely site with clean and pleasant amenities
Really helpful folk
Very quiet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent facilities and idyllic location

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Helen R.

Urr camping pod

Liked We (2 adults, 1 child) stayed in the Urr wigwam for 3 nights and it was absolutely amazing. The location is lovely - so quiet, peaceful and easy to find - and the accommodation is fantastic. I was a bit worried about being cold at night but we were all toasty warm. The facilities were very well equipped and super clean. We had everything we needed. The owners were around and about, and very friendly and helpful. We can’t wait to book another trip!

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My first time glamping. I have…

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Chris E.

Juniper camping pod (basic)

Liked My first time glamping. I have to say this was a lovely site. Nice walks through the grounds and forestry with my dog and only a short drive to Kippford. The pod was cosy and clean, WiFi is available by kitchen and communal lounge area. Heating was on in individual shower and toilet area, which was appreciated as I had early starts. Site is clean, had I been there earlier in the year I'm sure I would have explored more. Outstanding value for money.Owner was friendly and welcoming, would happily return again thank you

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site, definitely would go back again.

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Sarah S.

Nith camping pod (hot tub)

Liked The site was absolutely beautiful, I loved the fact we had our own allocated toilet/shower facilities, the communal kitchen was fully stocked with everything you needed so we didn't need to worry about bringing any cooking stuff.

The owners were so helpful and couldn't do enough for us and everything was clean.

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It was lovely and quite enough…

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Jennifer G.

Juniper camping pod (basic)

Liked It was lovely and quite enough space to be able to sit outside and relax, the pods were generously spread out giving you the feeling of privacy, allocated own toilet and shower block which was very clean, overall a great experience and I will definitely be booking again in the future

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Glamping convert 👍

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Karen R.

Larch camping pod (basic)

Liked Loved the quiet, carefully thought-out site with all the facilities for a comfortable stay. Fabulous location.

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Great stay, would come back again

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Bronwyn M.

Juniper camping pod (basic)

Liked The privacy of the pod, the private bathroom, the many great walks with the dog, friendly host and her doggie. The electric and the fridge

Disliked Not having a small table to put stuff on in the pod

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The site was beautiful and peaceful…

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paul r.

Larch camping pod (basic)

Liked The site was beautiful and peaceful with great scenery and local walks. The site is dog friendly and the accommodation was clean and tidy
The individual use of a private bathroom/shower was an added bonus as not alot of sites have this. The owners were helpful and friendly and we
are already planning our next stay!

Disliked nothing

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Excellent site , would definitely visit again

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Anonymous

Urr camping pod

Liked The cleanliness, friendliness and well equipped
Loved having a bathroom to ourselves

Disliked Mouldy scourers in the sinks

Recommend to friends Visit again

excellent site clean facilities would highly recommend

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david h.

Nith camping pod (hot tub)

Liked Wigwam where stunning.the entire site is spotless,good walks stunning views,Toilets where extremely clean.staff where very nice,the whole site is just so chilled and calm feeling like.1 off thr nicest Glamping sites I've been to kids loved it.

Disliked None

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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 Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Gorsebank

A710 Coast Road

Dalbeattie

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG5 4QT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.90467°N
3.81616°W

Route directions

From Dalbeattie: we are located just off the A710 coast road 1.5 miles south of the small town of Dalbeattie. From Dumfries: we are located 14 miles south-west of Dumfries, you can reach the site from here via the A711 but other routes are available. From Gretna Green: we are approximately 50 minutes from Gretna Green off the M6 via the A75. From Dumfries follow signs for Dalbeattie.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.2 mi Carlingwark Street
5.2 mi Carlingwark Street
10.9 mi Village
Rail
14.3 mi Dumfries Rail Station
18.6 mi Maryport Rail Station
19 mi Flimby 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

Although the award-winning 7stanes are a favoured spot of experienced mountain bikers, much of them are suitable for all levels of cyclist, from families and beginners to the truly hardy types. Hire a bike at the farm then pedal the short distance to the Dalbeattie 7stances trailhead for access to the trails on this part of the circuit: the seven and a half-mile Ironhash Trail into the forest is the easiest one to tackle. If that’s not your thing, set off in to the forest for a wander, to spot herons, grebes and damselflies around Plantain Loch (about 10 miles from base if you’re up for the hike), or to take one of the waymarked paths of a mile and up. For watery pursuits, sailing is available at Kippford a few minutes’ drive away and at Loch Ken 20 minutes' drive inland; sea, game and coarse fishing are all close by. For family days, the local ice cream factory (15 minutes) and chocolate factory (20 minutes) should see small guests satisfied, while grownups can investigate the local brewery, distillery and acclaimed farm shop for a fine selection of local produce.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Rockcliffe 2.9 mi Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor
Sandyhills 4.1 mi Sea N/AN/APoorPoor
Southerness 8.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Dhoon Bay 12.5 mi Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor
Brighouse Bay 14.8 mi Sea N/APoorPoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 9.2 mi

Robert Burns Centre 13.7 mi

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 24.4 mi

Buttermere and Ennerdale 28.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Dalbeattie - Colvend - Rockcliffe - Kippford - Dalbeattie 1.9 mi

The Doach Wood Circuit 2.6 mi

Rockcliffe to Port o' Warren 2.9 mi

Rockcliffe - Loch Barean - Portling - Rockcliffe 3 mi

Screel Hill 3.1 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.

Offers

Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Juniper camping pod (basic)
  • 20% off Sept Oct –
  • 30% off Nov Dec –
Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Larch camping pod (basic)
  • 20% off Sept Oct –
  • 30% off Nov Dec –
Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Nith camping pod (hot tub)
  • 20% off Sept Oct –
  • 30% off Nov Dec –
Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Urr camping pod
  • 20% off Sept Oct –
  • 30% off Nov Dec –

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Gorsebank have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gorsebank dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gorsebank? Although the award-winning 7stanes are a favoured spot of experienced mountain bikers, much of them are suitable for all levels of cyclist, from families and beginners to the truly hardy types. Hire … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gorsebank?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Gorsebank? From £50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.