Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park
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- Secluded seaside family park
- Direct access to a spectacular sandy beach
- Shop, takeaway and picnic area
Site type
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20Tourist board rating
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, 1 Apr to
This site is a member of Gillespie Leisure group.
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent pitch
10 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 4m depth
Calculated area: 24m²
Arrival daysFrom £31
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Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 2.4m width × 7.9m depth
Calculated area: 19m²
Arrival daysFrom £33
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Electric grass tent pitch
10 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 4m depth
Calculated area: 24m²
Arrival daysFrom £33
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Reviews
94% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
This well-maintained campsite offers stunning beach views and direct access to the coast, ideal for walks. Staff are consistently praised for being friendly and helpful. Facilities are generally clean, although some guests noted they could be dated and occasionally busy. The site is described as peaceful and family-friendly, with many visitors planning to return. A minority of reviews mentioned issues with pitch flatness, Wi-Fi availability, and the shop's limited supplies.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Beach access from site, friendly staff. Easily accessible site.…
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked Beach access from site, friendly staff. Easily accessible site.
Disliked Pitch 25 has a large electrical box partly obstructing the pitch, didn't really feel like a pitch had a very squashed feeling. Bathroom floors seemed to be wet and sandy each morning. Most of the showers were so small that there wasn't any dry floor to get dressed on, really needed a shower curtain to divide area. Gents bathroom had a smell of urine on the Saturday evening.
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T18 was beautiful sea view and river view…
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked T18 was beautiful sea view and river view
Disliked The middle
Pitches were too enclosed for me
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Great stay going back again and taking granchildren with me
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked Friendly staff on arrival good directions to pitch no fuss. Clean and spacious shower facilities. Toilets also.
Disliked Nothing
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Staff were friendly and facilities were cleaned all the time
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Waking up to the beach view with a clear blue sky and literally a 30second walk to get on the beach is fantastic.
Very peaceful at night
Would definitely return!
Disliked Pitches could be abit flatter at the front but not a big deal
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Overall a good campsite
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely views. Helpful, friendly staff onsite accommodated us when we arrived, as my daughter and her family were also booked, so that we were next to each other.
Nice family campsite. Decent shower and toilet block. Shop onsite and another to the left a mile or two, turn left along the road it's on the right.
Lovely beach walk along to Needles Eye with caves along the way.
Kids loved the rabbits on the campsite
Disliked Despite the rules stating no noise and keep to paths, a large family group kept cutting between the tents. The adults and children inconsiderately chatting during the night time toilet trips at 3, 4 and 5.30 am waking us up and setting the dog off.
Other than that, it was fine.
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nice set out clean park, Hard standing a bit too hard to…
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked nice set out clean park, Hard standing a bit too hard to set the awning up, close to the beach,
Disliked dated smelly facilities
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Nice site, very peaceful and lovely scenery.
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked Friendly staff at reception, peace and quiet. Great access almost straight onto beach and good facilities.
Recommend to friends Visit again
It was a lovely , clean site and great facilities. The staff…
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked It was a lovely , clean site and great facilities. The staff were super friendly and accommodating.
It would be even better if the shop had even more supplies like milk etc.
The restuarant up the road ( crab pot) is amazing and such lovely staff.
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Great location, clean facilities, good size and well maintained pitch, fair prices…
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked Great location, clean facilities, good size and well maintained pitch, fair prices
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Beautiful part of Scotland
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Very clean a really nice site.
Would come again.
Disliked The shop is only catered for beach goers. Nothing there for campers if they run out of certain things. And only open between 10 and 4
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Features
Dogs 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
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowedCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearbyLocation
Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park
Dalbeattie
Dumfries and Galloway
Scotland
DG5 4NY
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.87974°N
3.73084°W
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandyhills | 0.3 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Poor | Poor |
| Rockcliffe | 2.8 mi | Estuary | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Southerness | 5.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Allonby | 14.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Dhoon Bay | 14.9 mi | Estuary | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 5.9 mi
Robert Burns Centre 13.7 mi
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 27.1 mi
World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 27.9 mi
Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 28.3 mi
National Trust
Wordsworth House and Garden 20.8 mi
Buttermere and Ennerdale 25.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Sandyhills - Rockcliffe - Kippford (and back?) 0 mi
MERSEHEAD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 04/11/2003) 2.4 mi
Rockcliffe - Loch Barean - Portling - Rockcliffe 2.7 mi
Rockcliffe to Port o' Warren 2.7 mi
Dalbeattie - Colvend - Rockcliffe - Kippford - Dalbeattie 5.1 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.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park? From £31 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.