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. 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. Swimming pool access is included: please show your Entertainment pass. Entertainment passes are included in the rate. 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, 14 Mar to
This site is a member of Parkdean Resorts group.
Pitch types & availability
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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Reviews
66% would recommend this site to a friend
62% would stay here again
What customers say
This large, well-located park offers a mix of accommodation and amenities, with many praising the friendly staff, clean facilities, and proximity to the beach. Visitors highlight the abundance of activities for children, including a pool and entertainment complex. However, some reviews mention issues with pitch closeness, dated facilities, and occasional cleanliness concerns. Bookings for popular activities like the swimming pool are recommended in advance.
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Friendly and helpful staff. Affordable activities for young children and the pool…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Friendly and helpful staff.
Affordable activities for young children and the pool area.
Disliked The site is looking run-down.
When we arrived at our pitch someone had let their dog mess on the grass. A trip back to reception this was soon resolved.
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The feel of the park, good facilities and location.…
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The feel of the park, good facilities and location.
Disliked The toilets and shower block were constantly filthy. No toilet paper, blocked toileted, horrible smell and basically very unhygienic. Probably wouldn’t book again due to this.
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Nice location with a lot of potential but needs some tlc
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Not a lot, old and outdated site
Disliked Gents toilets in the touring area are in need of some repair work, the laundrette was poor with 2 machines out of order and no clear instructions on their use, the ironing boards are useless (just remove them and improve the look of the place 10x!) the pitches aren't easy to identify (just put the numbers on the hook up points, also make them out to stop people taking up too much space.
The pitches are crammed in with not an inch between the next one.
Kids riding bikes around the grass area and smashing into guy lines all over the place.
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Good for some, but not for me.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Restaurants, entertainment complex & onsite supermarket all good, clean and well stocked with reasonable pricing.
All staff were super friendly and the swimming pool guards were great fun with the kids (and adults too).
Beach was lovely and 19th Hole bar with live music most days was lovely given how remote the location is.
Disliked Toilets were disgusting. Drains blocked up, toilets piled wiht loo roll and poo. Instead of cleaning, the cubicle doors were just locked so you couldn't use them. ON two occasions there was just 1 toilet in the ladies bathroom for the entire evening and morning. Ran out of toilet roll most nights. Would be better to have separate toilets for the campers and the motorhome/tourer users as they were left absolutely vile every afternoon, to the point we went to the restaurant to use them instead. They need more regular cleaning when the site is so full and busy.
Cost of activity clubs was a lot (£10 p/30 min session) when you have 3 kids that adds up quickly across a weeks stay.
No WiFi in the camping/touring area at all.
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Nothing…
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Nothing
Disliked Pitches to close together. Toilets and showers were not cleaned regularly enough as the site was full. No toilet paper in any toilet for a whole day
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A value for money break with good facilities
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Everything
Disliked Nothing
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An experience
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Large Caravan Park with mixture of tents, motorhomes, caravans and statics. Showers/toilets near touring pitches. Onsite shop.
Disliked Although showers were clean the ladies toilets were disgusting. No toilet paper, unflushed toilets, water on counters, toilet paper on the floor. Couldn't book pool, told it was fully booked but walkins were allowed? Great for a family with young children not much for older children/mature couples. Dogs allowed foul on grass near touring pitches where young were playing. Free WIFI but only in the reception/Hub or statics. Pack provided did not give full information only QR codes to scan for details.
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Full of gypsies.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Area and beach friendly local bar.
Disliked Put off as soon as we arrive abit late but on time to be the misrule receptionist. Let it go as it was late but next went back to as for gas refill but again same helpless attitude. We got pitched good sleep. The next morning thinknrheres 6 toilet yet was.onky to with locks on the doors told cleaner the following day he says been asking for ages . The following day waste discharge point not working also.had been reported and not fixed. Then to top all the weekend off the grass cutter came to cut the grass driving straight over the pebbled pitch casing stones to fly everywhere damaging cars and cracking lights on caravans . Which the driver denied all doing case on going certainly wont be revisiting. 😡
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The camp ground was easily accessible, close to toilets and showers…
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The camp ground was easily accessible, close to toilets and showers and the play park.
Plenty of accessible.water supply and good facilities.for washing up.
Laundrette was 4.50 per load of washing and 2.50 per tumble.dryer. which is pretty standard.
Mixture.of different entertainments at the complex available to suit everyone.
Very close to the beach
Plenty to do on site if you don't want to leave.
Disliked No flood lighting on camping pitches very dark when going to the toilet at night.
Toilets don't flush well so are very dirty at night after the cleaners have left.
No where on site sold vegan ice cream for my son and there was very few options for my mum. People with allergies are very limited in their options.
Was very had to get a space for swimming bookings were full and only a few spaces available.for walk in.
All the extra activities, like aqua jets were aimed at younger children particularly under 7's which was difficult with the range of ages of our children.
The shop stocks a wide range of things but is not the cheapest. We had to go to the village to look for a disposable bbq.
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Good space for pitching clean toilets etc arcades and entertainment
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Good spaces for pitching up
Disliked The swimming pool was closed on our stay and there where not outdoor activities and we booked specifically for those reasons
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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
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)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby 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.