Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park

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View of the beach and pitch
View of the beach and pitch
Play in the sand
Touring field
Direct access from the park
The beach
Sunny day at the site
Tent field
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Play in the sand
Touring field
Direct access from the park

  • Secluded seaside family park
  • Direct access to a spectacular sandy beach
  • Shop, takeaway and picnic area
What a secluded and sandy Scottish sojourn can be had at Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park: it's by the sea with smashing views over the bay and has direct access to a beaut beach. And it's in lush locale for foresty and nature walks too, as it's close to the RSPB reserve at Mersehead and the walking trails and wildlife of Dalbeattie Forest. More? Sandyhills is also near the yachting village of Kippford and shooting down slopes on the world-famed 7stanes mountain bike trails, and has an 18-hole golf course, riding centre and an indoor swimming pool with restaurant all a short walk away. The Sandyhills Bay facilities are kept to excellent standards and include a modern heated toilet and shower block, a launderette and covered washing-up sinks. A well-stocked shop is next to reception along with a beach takeaway and picnic tables. Wardens are on site if you need any help or info during your stay. And yet more evidence of Sandyhills Bay's lush locale? The spectacular coastal walk to Rockcliffe, shown on More 4's Walks with my Dog programme, starts from the park.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 10
Caravans for hire 5
Tent pitches 20
Opens 1 April 2026

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • 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 Wed, 1 Apr to

This site is a member of Gillespie Leisure group.

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 165 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

93% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-loved site with a fabulous location right on the beach, offering stunning views and excellent coastal walks. Visitors consistently praise the friendly and helpful staff. Facilities, including showers and toilets, are generally reported as clean and well-maintained, though some noted they are dated. The site is considered peaceful and safe for families and dogs, with a convenient on-site shop. Minor points raised include WiFi availability and occasional noise, but overall, guests express a strong desire to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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I would definitely go again

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Anonymous

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Fantastic location, stunning beach and coastal walks. A really peaceful, relaxing place to stay. Friendly and helpful staff

Disliked Nothing to dislike!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely clean, safe, dog friendly holiday park.

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Helen M.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Absolutely lovely site. Took a campervan and awning and the pitch was level for both. Met by the lovely staff on arrival and nothing was too much trouble. Site is kept very clean, the toilets and showers are new and in perfect condition, also a dis washing roo., lau dry room and family room which was perfect for taking the you ger child to the shower as there was plenty space with a small back with a seat and shower. Dog friendly and everyone who we met in holiday was lovely. The youngest child left her cross at the park and they were handed into reception:) all in all a lovely site, ideally placed for exploring the local area of Lytham, St. Anne's and Blackpool which is wjat we did. Thank you for everything ❤️

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The beach nearby the cliff top…

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Nigel H.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked The beach nearby the cliff top walks the woods behind the site the friendliness of the people the shop and the facilities Lovely size just right and nice and quiet beautiful area

Disliked When I arrived one of the owners of a caravan had a friend parked in the bay I was allocated was give filthy looks on arrival But didn’t bother me never let small people spoil your holiday

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Perfect location, just 25m from the…

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Tony L.

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Perfect location, just 25m from the tent pitch to the beach

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Highly recommend

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Anonymous

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Everything!
Beautiful site with a stunning beach just a stones throw away. Very clean and well maintained. This was our 2nd visit and already booked for 5 days in July 26.

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Lovely site 10/10…

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Jason d.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Lovely site 10/10

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Will stay again

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Anthony S.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Site clean and tidy
Staff very helpful and friendly
Beach within 20 metres
Local shops

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The facilities were clean and well maintained

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Llewellyn B.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked We like everything about the park the walks on the beach were great

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great helpful staff

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Wilfred T.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Cracking wee site!

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Anonymous

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Views are stunning
Dog walks on the beach
Warm friendly welcome
Plenty pitches available
Hot decent showers
Chemical toilet disposal

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

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 nearby

Location

Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park

Dalbeattie

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG5 4NY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.87974°N
3.73084°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9 mi Carlingwark Street
9 mi Carlingwark Street
13.8 mi Whitesands
Rail
14.3 mi Dumfries Rail Station
15 mi Maryport Rail Station
15.6 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

Dumfries and Galloway is a cracking part of Scotland, filled with museums, gardens, wildlife, walks, art galleries and farms for the small to pet animals, play and see how much ice cream they can wangle out of the grownups. Towards Dumfries is Mabie Farm Park, the Paul Jones Museum and Sweetheart Abbey; in town, you'll probably find a festival at any time of the year, along with shows at Scotland's oldest working theatre the Theatre Royal and exhibitions at Dumfries Museum. Also have a potter around the Motte of Mark, the village of Castle Douglas and Galloway Forest Park; info on what to see and do in Dumfries and Galloway is in the reception.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Sandyhills 0.3 mi Sea N/AN/APoorPoor
Rockcliffe 2.8 mi Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor
Southerness 5.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Allonby 14.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Dhoon Bay 14.9 mi Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor

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.

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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
  • What attractions are near Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park? Dumfries and Galloway is a cracking part of Scotland, filled with museums, gardens, wildlife, walks, art galleries and farms for the small to pet animals, play and see how much ice cream … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park? From £32 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.