Castle Bay Holiday and Residential Park

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The view never gets old
And relax
Stunning seaside location
Fabulous views

  • Well-maintained, peaceful park within walking distance of Portpatrick
  • Castle Kennedy Gardens 25 minutes’ drive and Agnew Park 15 minutes
  • Spectacular Irish Sea and Dunskey Castle views from clifftop pitches
When it comes to cliff-top locations, Castle Bay Holiday and Residential Park has got it well-and-truly sorted. Less than 20 minutes’ walk along the coastal path from the postcard-pretty village of Portpatrick in Dumfries and Galloway, the hardstanding pitches here have spectacular views over Dunskey Castle and the Irish Sea at Castle Bay. This peaceful, family-run and family-friendly holiday park has well-maintained facilities to keep you all comfortable, and it makes a smashing base for exploring the scenic coastline and surrounding countryside on foot, bike or by car. The owners are also on hand to give you the inside info on local shops, restaurants and pubs. Access to the site is via a secured gate, so you and yours will always be safe and secure at Castle Bay. All you need to do is relax, enjoy those sea views and perhaps have a gentle wander down to a harbour-side pub in Portpatrick.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 31
Tent pitches 16
Touring caravan pitches 31
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • 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).
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 1 Mar to

This site is a member of Olympus Leisure Parks group.

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Pitch types & availability

Reviews

97%

would recommend this site to a friend

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great site with spotless facilities. Pitch was level too which helped!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 7
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: The view from our pitch was amazing, even in the slightly rainy weather! The site as a whole was immaculate and well looked after. The coastal path walk from the site takes you into Portpatrick in about 10/15 mins with more great views along the way. Toilet block is locked by code which is great. Will definitely be back. Dog friendly too!

Disliked: Would be great if there was maybe a playpark to keep the younger ones occupied.

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Lovely well run site with beautiful views

Overall 9/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 7
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Sarah B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Stunning views
Warm welcome
Clean site
Toilets and showers very clean and modern
Castle on site and lovely village and further beaches within walking distance
On site beach down a steep path but so beautiful.

Disliked: Mororhome pitches too close together.

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Amazing view, good comfort, good atmosphere.

Overall 9/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 9
Facilities / Activities 9
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 9
Wifi No rating
Brandon V. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: - Clean and tidy appearance.
- Quiet.
- The view with castle is breathtaking.
- Good location.

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Can’t wait to go back

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
David M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Very welcoming, friendly ,spotless site

Disliked: Nothing

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Clean and tidy toilet/shower block. Good pitches

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Fantastic views. Nice coastal walk into Portpatrick

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place, would definitely visit again.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Amenities very good and clean. Felt very safe as a solo traveller. Views from camper awesome. Quick walk along coast to local village. Easy access to coastal walks. Very peaceful.

Disliked: A bit of a grey area, for some neighbours who had larger vehicles or caravans, on pitch size and where they could park up to.

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Had all we needed, will be back

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Abigail S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Loved everything about this site, sea front, history all round, 5 minutes walk to the castle, port Patrick 20 minutes walk, dogs loved it, such a peaceful place

Disliked: Nothing

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Beautiful quiet location, with clean facilities.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Susan R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Location and facilities. Check in was easy. Site was quiet and very clean and tidy.

Disliked: Nothing

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Beautiful site

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Donna O. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Beautiful surroundings, clean showers and toilets and friendly staff.

Disliked: Nothing, we couldn’t fault it

Recommend to friends Visit again

I'd like to start with the positive. The location of the site…

Overall 6/10
Location 10
Value for money 7
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 5
Wifi 1
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: I'd like to start with the positive. The location of the site is incredibly beautiful, the coast path in both directions is an experience, and the proximity to the pretty town of Portpatrick is fantastic. The staff who welcomed us were also super friendly and flexible.

Disliked: Now for the criticism. The sanitary facilities unfortunately don't live up to the otherwise positive atmosphere. The dishwashing area is a disgrace. This needs to be improved.

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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

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Castle Bay Holiday and Residential Park

Portpatrick

Stranraer

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG9 9AA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.83814°N
-5.10263°W

Route directions

On entering Portpatrick, turn left onto the minor road shortly after the 30mph sign. Follow the road under a bridge and the park is 50 yards ahead on the right.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.7 mi Port Rodie
12 mi Town Hall
12 mi Town Hall
Rail
5.8 mi Stranraer Rail Station
22 mi Barrhill Rail Station
30 mi Girvan Rail Station
Ferry
5.8 mi Stranraer Ferry Terminal
9.5 mi Cairnryan P&O Ferry Terminal
10.5 mi Cairnryan Stena Line 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

Take a stroll through the lush waterside plantings at Logan Botanic Garden (half an hour’s drive), where – thanks to the warming presence of the Gulf Stream – palms and eucalyptus trees thrive, while loch-side walks at Castle Kennedy Gardens (25 minutes) lead to the photogenic ruins of a castle and swathes of colourful rhododendrons (the latter in spring). When the kids need a relaxing run around in the fresh Scottish air, take them to Agnew Park (15 minutes) for go-karting, boating and expeditions aboard a mini train. There are walking and cycling trails for all abilities in Galloway Forest Park (45 minutes), where you could also surprise youngsters with feeding the goats at the Wild Goat Park (50 minutes). There are golf courses and fishing lakes within half an hour’s drive, and if you hit an odd rainy day (this being south-west Scotland), pay a visit to the fighter jets in their hangars at Stoneykirk Aviation Museum (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Groomsport 23.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Millisle 23.2 mi Sea ExcellentGoodExcellentGood
Ballyholme 24.8 mi Sea N/AN/AN/APoor
Ballywalter 25.5 mi Sea GoodGoodN/AN/A
Brown`S Bay 26.4 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

National Trust

Mount Stewart House, Garden and Temple of the Winds 27.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

A Walk South from Portpatrick 0.6 mi

A Walk North from Portpatrick 0.6 mi

The Gardens of Castle Kennedy and Lochinch Castle 7.7 mi

Port Logan Circular 9.5 mi

Glenluce - Auchenmalg - Stairhaven - Glenluce 12.1 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Castle Bay Holiday and Residential Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Castle Bay Holiday and Residential Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Castle Bay Holiday and Residential Park? Take a stroll through the lush waterside plantings at Logan Botanic Garden (half an hour’s drive), where – thanks to the warming presence of the Gulf Stream – palms and eucalyptus trees … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Castle Bay Holiday and Residential Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Castle Bay Holiday and Residential Park? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.