Southerness Holiday Park
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- Family-friendly park with spectacular Solway Firth views
- Kids' and teens' clubs, soft play, amusements and outdoor playgrounds
- Showbar, bar-restaurant, takeaway and 25-metre indoor pool with flume
Site type
103
3
50
50
50Tourist board rating
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).- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Single-sex parties of three or more people under 25 are not permitted on site. If the site asks you to do so, you must complete an online ID verification process before you arrive. Your booking may be cancelled if you do not complete, or if you fail, the ID verification process.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri 13 Mar to
This site is a member of Parkdean Resorts group.
Pitch types & availability
5 
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 6m depth (42m²)
Arrival daysFrom £10
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Electric grass touring pitch
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.6m width × 5.7m depth (43.3m²)
Arrival daysFrom £11
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch
8 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 7.6m width × 7.6m depth (57.8m²)
Arrival daysFrom £13
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Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
8 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £14
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Star fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
8 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £18
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Reviews
69% would recommend this site to a friend
66% would stay here again
What customers say
This site generally receives positive feedback for its friendly staff, clean facilities, and proximity to the beach. Guests appreciate the entertainment options and spacious pitches. However, some visitors reported issues with the cleanliness and maintenance of toilets and showers, as well as concerns about noise and pitch crowding. Wi-Fi connectivity is also a recurring concern.
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Last updated 04/08/2026
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Each to their own but this place wasn't for me.
Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked Being close to beach....Thats it.
Disliked Pitches are nothing like the pictures, way too busy for my, too many cars around so kids had to be very mindful of surroundings.Couldnt get to use the swimming area as all time slots were fully booked from the frid-sun..Camping area shower/toilets were dirty, could do with a good power wash with some bleach.NO Internet signal at all.Arcades,food etc were expensive especially if you've got kids.
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From the manager: Hi Donna,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're so sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet your expectations.
This certainly isn't the standard we aim to deliver at Parkdean Resorts, and we're disappointed to hear that we've let you down on this occasion. Please be assured that your comments have been shared with the relevant team, as feedback like yours is invaluable in helping us improve the experience we provide for all of our guests.
Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.
^JC
Brillant
Star fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Fantastic booked again for August
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Dear Janice,
Thank you so much for your brilliant review!
We're delighted to hear you had such a fantastic stay, and it's the best compliment we could receive that you've already booked to return in August. We really appreciate your kind words and can't wait to welcome you back for another enjoyable visit.
See you soon! ^EC
good due to weather park/toilets swimming pool a disgrace
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Loved the pitch for touring. Loved the caravan park and so near to the beach for walks and enjoyed being able to use the pubs/foid places outwith park onway to beach...holiday was great. Friendly and efficient.
Disliked I didnt like the way my grandkids got treated when they went to go for a swim in swimmjng pool. Infact they never ever got into the pool. People were queing for hour and still didnt get in..my grandkids were told to come back at a certain time as was busy but when they did go back it was also busy. We couldnt book them a slot as was told its a queing system so basically my grandkids never once got swimming and considering the heat/weather thats what kids need, go swim as it wouldv cooled them down but they never in the week got into pool. There were a lot of other people arguing with staff in the ques, other making complaints to reception....so this was my disappointment for swimming pool. I would rate it 0 being worsed/disgraceful
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Will not return
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Location to beach
Disliked Pitches were sand filled as grass is literally worn away in places
Showers were absolutly disgusting, vinyl on floor peeeling away, urinal in mens leaking all over floor, breeding ground for bacteria in showers block, swimming was no no as I wasnt queuing up for 50 mins with 2 kids,, staff shortages apparently meant the pool was closed Monday and Fri.. I think this place needs a new experienced maintenance team skilled in groundworks and plumbing and repairs as it is absolutly shambolic,
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From the manager: Hi there,
Thank you for your honest feedback.
Please be assured that your comments will be shared with the relevant teams for internal review.
We hope to be able to welcome you back to one of our parks in the future. ^SR
The swimming pool was great…
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Anonymous Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked The swimming pool was great
Disliked Everything is beading fixed . Doors hanging off. Some of the lockers in the swimming pool don’t work. We just left Eyemouth site and it was amazing.
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From the manager: Hi there,
Thank you for your honest feedback.
Please be assured that your comments will be shared with the relevant teams for internal review.
We hope to be able to welcome you back to one of our parks in the future. ^SR
Lovely friendly staff, great buzz about…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Lovely friendly staff, great buzz about the place, would highly recommend this place, wish I booked longer.
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From the manager: Hi Shaun,
Thanks for the great review!
We hope to see you again soon. ^SR
Gone down hill from last year…
Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked Gone down hill from last year toilet block needs a refurb
Disliked Toilets are very dated need to spend some money on them
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From the manager: Hi Rob,
Thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry your experience didn’t match your expectations. This is certainly not the norm with Parkdean Resorts and we’ll strive to do better in the future. ^JC
Lovely resort
Anonymous Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Was very clean, staff pleasent and fun for the kids. Russel who is a park deans member of staff was fantastic. When we arrived it was very windy and rainy. He helped us put up the tent and advised us. He also told us what facilities the park had. Very helpful
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From the manager: Hi there,
Thanks for the great review!
We hope to see you again soon. ^SR
Nice park clean and tidy have…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Nice park clean and tidy have stayed lots of times
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From the manager: Hi there,
Thanks for the great review!
We hope to see you again soon. ^SR
Excellent site and staff could not…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Excellent site and staff could not be any nice r to help you out thanks very much
Disliked It was raining for 2 day's but still plenty to do no dislikes
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From the manager: Hi Charles,
Thank you for the great review!
We hope to see you again soon. ^SR
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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Southerness Holiday Park
Southerness
Dumfries and Galloway
Scotland
DG2 8AZ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.8739°N
3.5974°W
Route directions
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southerness | 0.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Sandyhills | 5.1 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Poor | Poor |
| Rockcliffe | 7.9 mi | Estuary | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Allonby | 9.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Dhoon Bay | 19.9 mi | Estuary | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 1.6 mi
Robert Burns Centre 13.4 mi
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 22.8 mi
World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 23.1 mi
Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 24.3 mi
National Trust
Wordsworth House and Garden 17.1 mi
Buttermere and Ennerdale 24.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
MERSEHEAD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 04/11/2003) 2.9 mi
Carsethorn - Powillimount - Arbigland 3.5 mi
Sandyhills - Rockcliffe - Kippford (and back?) 5.3 mi
Criffel 5.6 mi
Caerlaverock Castle and Nature Reserve 7.2 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 Southerness Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Southerness Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Southerness Holiday Park? Assuming the weather is kind, the area surrounding Southerness Holiday Park is tiptop for anyone looking for an active holiday; do your own thing or shake off the cobwebs and try something … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Southerness Holiday Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 11 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Southerness Holiday Park? From £10 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.