Castle Cary Holiday Park
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- Spectacularly scenic lakeside park, set around a 16th-century castle
- A 10-minute drive from Newton Stewart and the Galloway Forest Park
- Pools, inn, crazy golf, games room, playground and donkey corner
Site type
50
48
48Tourist board rating
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).
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- All: access to the swimming pool is not included in the rate and is charged £2.50 per adult and £2.00 per child per session.
- The outdoor swimming pool is open between 30/05 and 31/08 (subject to weather conditions).
- Entertainment and activities are available between 23/03 and 30/09.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Reception is unmanned after 4 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.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- The café is open daily from 1 April to 30 September, and from Friday to Sunday from 1 October to 31 March. The Laird's Inn opening times will vary depending on the season. You are advised to book tables in advance for the restaurant.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum 
8.8/10
138 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
6 people maximum 8.8/10
116 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27.50
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch
8 people maximum 8.9/10
78 reviews Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 9m depth (45m²)
Arrival daysFrom £32.50
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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass pitch
6 people maximum 9/10
94 reviews Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £32.50
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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
6 people maximum 8.8/10
98 reviews Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £32.50
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Fully-serviced hardstanding motorhome pitch
6 people maximum 8.5/10
78 reviews Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £32.50
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Reviews
90% would recommend this site to a friend
87% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a popular, family-friendly site with excellent facilities including swimming pools, a cafe, and the well-regarded Lairds Inn restaurant. Visitors praise the clean, modern shower blocks and the abundance of wildlife. Pitches are generally spacious and level, with many noting the friendly and helpful staff. Some minor issues include dated facilities in certain areas and occasional traffic noise.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
A very nice stay with plenty to do.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Plenty of space for pitching a tent (of all sizes). I liked the fact you can park your vehicle next to your pitch. Food was excellent in Lairds Inn (make sure you book in advance). Although there is no ale on tap they do have it in bottles which is supplied from a local brewery, I thought it was very nice.
Loved seeing all the rabbits on site along with the two lovely swans that currently have seven (nearly fully grown) cygnets.
Disliked The main road can be very noisy especially if you are pitching a tent. There's a small cluster of trees in the centre of the field which may block out some of the noise.
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Yes stay was good had a…
Fully-serviced hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked Yes stay was good had a lovely meal in the Lairds in plus a few drinks spoke to some lovely people
Disliked Cleanliness of shower/toilet block needs looked although there nice blocks certain people don’t clean after themselves this was our only complaint which lets it down toilets were full of grass and toilet paper on floors
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Overall good value .
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked We loved the location. The park grounds are beautiful and well maintained .
The Laird Inn is good value and the staff were excellent.
This is a great park for young families, but also for dog owners as there is a large dog walk on site .
The Park was very busy during our visit so was quite noisy, however, by 11pm it was very peaceful and we had a good nights sleep .
We didn't use the wi-fi so can't rate it.
Overall good value for money .
Disliked I don't think the toilets and showers were cleaned once over the weekend so by Sunday morning they were filthy and no loo roll . I've seen cleaner portaloos at a music festival !
This wouldn't put us off visiting again, but it did let down an otherwise excellent Park .
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This was my 3 years old first time camping and absolutely loved it.
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked The location was perfect & having Lairds Inn onsite was a great addition for eating out.
Disliked The pool facilities could be going with a freshen up & shower block could be doing with a regular clean for personal hygiene.
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A fantastic park. Plenty of space…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked A fantastic park. Plenty of space to pitch up in Bayview meaning we weren’t really that close to any other tents. Lots of space for the kids to explore. We will definitely be back. Very friendly staff at reception and also the maintenance team.
Disliked A water point at Bayview would be a great addition, walking to the toilet blocks is quite a walk for water.
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Very good site kind and helpful staff
Fully-serviced hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked Size of pitch
Disliked System for the restaurant booking online is no use if you do not know this and end up with your family looking food at 18.00 with nothing left, very disappointing
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Excellent site, would like an adults only hour in the outdoor pool.
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked The Laird Inn on site, excellent service, entertainment and excellent food.
The swimming pool (only tried the outside one)
Friendly, approachable, informative staff.
Good bike ride on a bike lane from the park
Nice woodland walk
Lots of wild rabbits
Good pitches
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We’ve been here twice now. …
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked We’ve been here twice now. Outdoor and in pool are great. Campsite very quiet. The only downside is the amount of dog fouling on the campsite. This wasn’t like this last year. I spoke to reception they said it could be swans. It’s definite not swans. I doubt it is campers not cleaning up after their dogs. Could be the owners or people in motor homes.
Disliked Dog fouling
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It a lovely site, well set…
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked It a lovely site, well set up generously sized pitches .
We didn’t use any of the family facilities as we didn’t have children with us, but they appeared to well maintained and were being enjoyed by the children there.
The Lairds Inn was excellent, the food was beautifully cooked and the service was impeccable. I would highly recommend it, but definitely book in advance.
Great dog walking facilities all in all an excellent site for families & adults alike.
Disliked The en-suite toilet facilities although a good idea, there needs to be a way for them to be cleaned after use as they are left in a very messy state.
But more importantly the doors need to have proper locks, as these are unisex facilities the locks were either rather flimsy or just didn’t work at all. This could at best cause a rather embarrassing incident or at worst leave young girls ,boys and woman vulnerable to attack.
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Lovely friendly park
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Size of park. Facilities. Very clean. Toilets very clean
Disliked Nothing
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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 cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available 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 Rallies welcome 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 Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches) Pub campsiteNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Castle Cary Holiday Park
Newton Stewart
Dumfries and Galloway
Scotland
DG8 7DQ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.8907°N
4.3808°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossyard | 6.1 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Carrick | 7.7 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Brighouse Bay | 12.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Dhoon Bay | 12.8 mi | Estuary | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Rockcliffe | 23.3 mi | Estuary | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Creetown - Fell Quarries - Kirkmabreck - Creetown 0.5 mi
Creetown - Balloch Wood - Cardoon Ponds 0.7 mi
Carsluith - Kirkmabreck - Carsluith 2 mi
Around Wigtown 2.9 mi
Cairnsmore of Fleet via the 'Tourist Route' 3.5 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 Castle Cary Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Castle Cary Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Castle Cary Holiday Park? Dumfries and Galloway is stuffed with activities and attractions for all ages and tastes. To access a good number of these at once, drive 20 minutes to the activity and adventure centre … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Castle Cary Holiday Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Castle Cary Holiday Park? From £25 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.