Auchenlarie Holiday Park

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  • Family park with beach access and a private cove
  • Heated indoor pool, kids' club, leisure centre and solarium
  • Bistro restaurant, takeaway and two shops on site
First-class facilities, access to a beach with private cove, and with views over Wigtown Bay and miles of scenic Scottish countryside: there’s a lot to pick from at this gorgeous and hilly Galloway park, in an area where generations of holidaymakers have escaped to relax and unwind. Guests of all ages will be sorted at family-friendly Auchenlarie Holiday Park: kids’ clubs and family entertainment are on hand for small fry; older kids and teenagers can get competitive at fun-filed The Zone amusement arcade and games room, and all ages can splash safely about in the heated indoor pool, which has a separate area for smaller swimmers. The park’s craft activities will keep mini guests busy as the kids' club organises lots of options from face painting to making their own jewellery. These run in high season, and please note that there may be a small charge for some activities. The Auchenlarie team is also rightly proud of its smart leisure centre, which, as well as the pool, has a solarium for topping up tans, a sauna to relax in, and a fully-equipped gym. Guests can pay as they go for the use of these leisure facilities, or buy a daily or weekly pass on arrival for the park leisure and entertainment. The Surfside bistro has both smashing sea views and a menu of drinks, snacks and meals for alfresco dining on the large terrace overlooking the bay, and the park also has a takeaway dishing up tasty fresh pizzas. A large, well-stocked convenience store has all the bits you need for self-catering, and there's also a smaller shop in the main complex area. Elsewhere, have a spot of free sea fishing (bring your own equipment) down at the private cove during the day, head out to explore the area's fine walking and biking options, or sashay along to the Starlight Suite in the evenings for grownup merriment including live music nights.

Site type

Caravans for hire 50
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Touring caravan pitches 46
Motorhome pitches 20
Tent pitches 44
Opens 12 February 2027

Tourist board rating

Please note

Admission

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

Extras

  • Facilities/activities including entertainment, swimming pool, gym (16+ only), solarium (18+ only) soft play area (under 4's free) and certain kids clubs are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 11/02 and 31/10.
  • The bar is open between 11/02 and 31/10.
  • The games room is open between 11/02 and 31/10.
  • The restaurant is open between 11/02 and 31/10.
  • The sauna (and/or hammam) is open between 11/02 and 31/10.

Occupancy

  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pool

  • The indoor swimming pool is open between 11/02 and 31/10.

Reception

  • 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.
  • Traffic noise can be heard from some touring pitches. You can request a pitch away from the main road (subject to availability). At peak times a 45-minute session limit will apply for the swimming pool. There is a £1 non-refundable charge for the swim locker. Daytime activities are chargeable and require booking in advance. Adapters are available for both touring caravans and the three-pin used by tents; please ask at reception. A deposit of £25 is required for each adapter.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 12 Feb to

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Reviews

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Location
9
Value for money
9
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
7

92% would recommend this site to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-maintained and clean site with excellent facilities, including a pool, arcade, and restaurant, and direct beach access. Staff are consistently praised as friendly and helpful. Many visitors highlight the stunning views and peaceful atmosphere, while families appreciate the numerous activities for children. Some reviews mention noise from nearby roads and crows, and occasionally unruly guests. Pitch levelling and Wi-Fi availability are recurring minor concerns for some.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Definitely be back

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
5

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Great park

Disliked Add another play area for kids up at the woodland pitches

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review.
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our park. Thank you also for your suggestion about adding another play area near the woodland pitches. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly keep it in mind as we look at ways to improve our facilities for families. We hope to welcome you back again soon

We will be returning in the summer

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10 out of 10
Location
10
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10
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10
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10
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10
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No rating
Dyce 1 review

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Very clean and well kept park. Extras like softplay,swimming sauna are included in the pitch price.

Nice shop on site with basically everything you might need if you have forgot.

There is a bit of a hill from the bars /amusements to the touring pitches which did not bother us but might he helpfully i formation for some.

Disliked No cash machine i think this is a must have

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the cleanliness of the park, the on-site shop, and the facilities included in the pitch price.

Thank you also for highlighting the hill between the entertainment areas and the touring pitches, as this is useful information for guests planning their stay.

We appreciate your feedback regarding the lack of a cash machine and understand that having one on-site would be convenient. Your comments are valued and will be taken into consideration as we continue to look for ways to improve our guests’ experience.

We hope to welcome you back again in the future

Great campsite but the rabbit poo…

Overall

3 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
4
Wifi
4
Anonymous

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great campsite but the rabbit poo everywhere really put me off

Disliked Rabbit poo everywhere which was turning to mush because of rain . Turned into to a skating rink .

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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed our campsite, but we’re very sorry that the rabbit droppings affected your stay. We understand how unpleasant and slippery the ground can become in wet weather, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We will take your comments on board and continue to review our cleaning and maintenance routines to help keep the site as clean and safe as possible for all our guests.

Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a more enjoyable stay in the future.

Overall it's been the best park we have stayed at.

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
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10
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10
Child friendliness
10
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Wifi
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Jan A. 1 review

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Amazing site, friendly staff,fantastic views wee shop was really good had loads of everything. Great playpark for kids and the rabbits were a hit with the kids. Beach was beautiful, shower block and toilets spotless. Highly recommend will definitely be booking again.

Disliked Having a cash machine would be great, shop can give cash back but if shop is closed and kids need cash for arcades there is no where to get cash. As we were in motorhome and didn't have any other transport to leave the park to find a cash machine.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your review and recommendation. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful views, our shop, the playpark, and especially that the rabbits were a big hit with the children. It’s also great to hear that you found our shower and toilet facilities spotless and our team friendly.

Thank you for your feedback regarding the availability of a cash machine. We understand how having access to cash can be helpful, particularly for families wishing to enjoy the arcades when the shop is closed. We appreciate you sharing your experience and will certainly take your suggestion on board.

We look forward to welcoming you and your family back to the park for another lovely stay.

Great entertainment, perfect location, friendly staff,…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
4

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great entertainment, perfect location, friendly staff, wonderful wildlife. Lovely food, lots to do with children
You feel safe and secure. Easy to access all places.

Disliked Possibly another resturant with different opening times, and more variety.
easier access to pay for internet

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed our location, friendly team, wildlife, and the variety of activities available for families. It’s especially pleasing to know that you felt safe and secure during your stay.

Thank you also for your helpful suggestions regarding additional dining options, more varied restaurant opening times, and easier access to internet payments. We appreciate all feedback as it helps us identify ways to improve our guests’ experience, and we’ll certainly take your comments on board.

We hope to welcome you and your family back again soon.

Site was fab lots for the…

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

Standard 2 bedroom static caravan (pet friendly)

Liked Site was fab lots for the kids

Disliked Restaurant is really expensive

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed the site and that there was plenty to keep the kids entertained.

We’re sorry to hear you found the restaurant expensive. We really appreciate you sharing your feedback, and we’ll take it on board. We hope to welcome you and your family back again in the future.

Firstclass park with everything at yr fingertips with excellent staff

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10 out of 10
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10
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Gold 2 bedroom static caravan (pet friendly)

Liked Caravan was perfect and in an excellent position. The Caravan was clean and had everything we needed. Was so comfortable. We ate in the restaurant on our last night and the food was great. The sports bar played some great music. The shop is well stocked. The site seemed quiet but of course it was end September/beginning October.
We will certainly return again. This was our second visit this year. 1st visit we stayed in a pod which was brilliant and this time stayed in a Gold Caravan as we took our two dogs.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It’s fantastic to hear that you had another great stay with us and enjoyed the Gold Caravan, restaurant, sports bar and shop. We’re especially pleased that you found the caravan clean, comfortable and well equipped for you and your two dogs.

It was lovely to welcome you back for your second visit this year after enjoying the pod on your first stay. We really appreciate your continued support and are delighted to hear that you’ll be returning again.

We look forward to welcoming you (and your two dogs) back very soon 🐾😊

Food at takeaway very expensive and even more expensive in restaurant!

Overall

3 out of 10
Location
7
Value for money
4
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
5
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
8
Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Views ,

Disliked Caravan/camping pitches need upgrades poor drainage on grass

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the exceptionally heavy rainfall during your stay caused problems with your awning and the grass pitch.

We appreciate your comments regarding drainage and the suggestion of a more suitable base for awnings. The concrete pads are intended to provide a firmer, more level area, but we recognise that during periods of very heavy rainfall, drainage can be challenging.

We’ll certainly take your feedback on board as we look at ways to improve the pitches and make them more suitable for awnings. Thank you again for your constructive suggestions, and we hope the weather didn’t spoil your stay too much.

Like the situation but not caravan…

Overall

3 out of 10
Location
7
Value for money
4
Accommodation
2
Facilities / Activities
2
Customer service
3
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
4
Wifi
4
jane C. 1 review

Standard 2 bedroom static caravan (pet friendly)

Liked Like the situation but not caravan

Disliked Waa dissapointed no restaurant open till the Thursday and takeaway not opened till 4 ,nowhere to get lunch at all and dont aways want a chippy for dinner , used to come at least twuce a year, nothing for us ,doubt be back ,also caravan bed really not comfortable ,we left 2 days early

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your recent stay was disappointing, especially as you have stayed with us regularly in the past.

We understand your frustration regarding the restaurant and takeaway opening times, particularly when you were expecting more options for lunch and dinner. We appreciate that this had a significant impact on your stay.

We’re also sorry to hear that you found the caravan bed uncomfortable. We take comments like this seriously and will pass your feedback on to the relevant team.

It’s particularly disappointing to hear that you chose to leave two days early and that you didn't come to speak to us about your issues with the bed. Sorry that we didn’t provide the experience you’ve come to expect from us on this occasion. We do appreciate your previous custom and hope we may have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide a much better stay

Great stay waking up to lovely views and a babbling brook

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
8

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Had a great time staff were so accommodating when we asked if we could move pitch
Enjoyed the restaurant and the swimming pool sauna the staff again were polite proffesional and fun
Excellent stay again
We will be back very soon

Disliked Got full over the weekend and the toilet roll ran out on sunday but was nt a problem we had plenty in the tent
Top shower facilities not as good as the bottom but can t complain we had them all to ourselves most of the week

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Features

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

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 Luxury Peaceful 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 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

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Auchenlarie Holiday Park

Castle Douglas

Gatehouse of Fleet

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG7 2EX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.84358°N
4.28012°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.6 mi Mill on the Fleet
4.6 mi Mill on the Fleet
4.6 mi Mill on the Fleet
Rail
26.6 mi Barrhill Rail Station
Ferry
30 mi Stranraer Ferry Terminal

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

Trad fans, pop fans, bibliophiles and foodies can indulge their passions easily in the area: many local pubs have regular traditional music sessions and the region has a good handful of festivals of all flavours including the Wigtown Book Festival and Stranraer Oyster Festival. On the music front, tap your foot at the Galloway and Portpatrick folk festivals, both easy to get to from Auchenlarie, or go along to one of the folk clubs which meet regularly in Dalbeattie and Stranraer. By day, dander around the rest of Dumfries and Galloway for a range of things to do like coastal strolling around Wigtown and Luce Bay, fishing, championship golf courses and blossoming at the county’s public gardens and their exotic specimens flourishing in Galloway’s mild climate. Logan Botanic Garden on the Rhins of Galloway is filled with southern hemisphere plants and palm trees; take a hike up the park’s hill afterwards for views to take your breath away over the Rhins to the Galloway Hills. Red deer, wild goats and red kites are a few sights to see in nearby Galloway Forest Park to the north of Auchenlarie, Britain’s biggest forest park at 300 square miles, and with forest trails, lochside cycle paths, wildlife centres, horse-riding and mountain biking all to hand/hoof. The 24-mile Red Kite Trail around Loch Ken is level enough for cycling and has six outdoor viewing points, four hides and a visitor centre with CCTV open in summer; if you’d like to look skywards by night, Galloway Forest Park is the only Dark Sky Park in the UK and one of only four in the world. Dazzle your little darlings at the award-winning Creetown Gem Rock Museum, a jewel of an attraction near Newton Stuart with gemstones, crystals, rocks and fossils on display, interactive exhibits and the glow of the Crystal Cave. It’s one of several museums in Dumfries and Galloway including the Museum Newton Stewart, telling the history of the county, and the Robert Burns Centre in Dumfries, telling the story of the bard. To see historical sights on site, there are castles, abbeys and vintage buildings all around, such as Cardoness, Carsluith and Threave castles, Dundrennan Abbey, the motes of Mark and Urr, and towers at Drumcoltran and Orchardton.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)
Cashpoint (within 20 mi)

Food and drink

  • Gather Restaurant 0.8 mi
  • The Ship Inn Pub 4.5 mi
  • Bank of Fleet Hotel Pub 4.7 mi
  • Masonic Arms Pub 4.8 mi
  • Lairds Inn Restaurant 5 mi
  • The Harbour Inn Pub 5.2 mi

Groceries

  • Spar 4.6 mi

Parks and play

  • Garries Park 4.7 mi

Family days out

  • Barholm Castle 1.1 mi
  • Carsluith Castle 2.9 mi
  • Cardoness Castle 3.8 mi
  • Cream O' Galloway Visitor attraction 3.9 mi
  • Gem Rock Museum Visitor attraction 5.6 mi
  • Sorbie Tower Castle 6.2 mi
  • Cumstoun Castle 9.1 mi
  • Maclellan's Castle 9.1 mi
  • Ravenstone Castle 9.4 mi
  • Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park Zoo 9.8 mi

Public transport

  • Holiday Park 0.01 mi
  • Newton Farm 1.3 mi
  • Lanefoot 2.3 mi
  • Skyreburn 2.6 mi
  • Anwoth 3.2 mi
  • Cardoness Castle 3.9 mi
  • Kirkandrews 4.6 mi
  • Mill on the Fleet 4.6 mi
  • Murray Arms 4.8 mi
  • Bypass 5.1 mi

Beaches

  • Castle Haven Bay 4.2 mi
  • Kirkandrews Bay 4.6 mi
  • Baldoon Sands 4.6 mi
  • Wigtown Sands 6 mi

Other nearby

  • Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course 4.5 mi

Local services

  • Co-op Food 15.4 mi

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Must see

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 27.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Carsluith - Kirkmabreck - Carsluith 3.4 mi

Cream o' Galloway - Carrick Shore - Cream o' Galloway 3.9 mi

Gatehouse of Fleet - Sandgreen - Girthon - Gatehouse of Fleet 4.6 mi

Around Gatehouse of Fleet 4.6 mi

Gatehouse of Fleet - Glencap Forest - Dow Craig Hill 4.9 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 Auchenlarie Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Auchenlarie Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Auchenlarie Holiday Park? Trad fans, pop fans, bibliophiles and foodies can indulge their passions easily in the area: many local pubs have regular traditional music sessions and the region has a good handful of festivals … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Auchenlarie Holiday Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  5 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  9 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Auchenlarie Holiday Park? From £66 (for 2 nights, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.