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Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park

9.2

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General

  • Secluded seaside family park
  • Direct access to a spectacular sandy beach
  • Shop, takeaway, picnic and outdoor play area

What a secluded and sandy Scottish sojourn can be had at Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park: it's by the sea with smashing views over the bay and has direct access to a beaut beach.

And it's in lush locale for foresty and nature walks too, as it's close to the RSPB reserve at Mersehead and the walking trails and wildlife of Dalbeattie Forest. More? Sandyhills is also near the yachting village of Kippford and shooting down slopes on the world-famed 7stanes mountain bike trails, and has an 18-hole golf course, riding centre and an indoor swimming pool with restaurant all a short walk away.

The Sandyhills Bay facilities are kept to excellent standards and include a modern heated toilet and shower block, a launderette, covered washing-up sinks and a play area splendidly set beside the sand dunes. A well-stocked shop is next to reception along with a beach takeaway and picnic tables. Wardens are on site if you need any help or info during your stay.

And yet more evidence of Sandyhills Bay's lush locale? The spectacular coastal walk to Rockcliffe, shown on More 4's Walks with my Dog programme, starts from the park.

Open from 01/04/2021 to 31/10/2021

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9.2

Overall rating based on 88 reviews

 

92% would recommend this site to a friend.

89% would stay here again.

 

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david_g205801's avatar

Great location for families and couples.04/10/2020

Reviewer's country: United KingdomDavid G.Confirmed

  • Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Great location with lots of room. Touring pitches with gravel base are best if available for levelling. Good access to beach and local walks. Bar and restaurant 600yds up road if required though busy and booking recommended. Subscriber Wifi available.
    Disliked: 

    No recycling bins available.
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Anonymous user

Location was superb, extremely close to the coast just a …18/09/2020

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAnonymousMobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric grass touring pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Stunning views Easy walks along the beaches or harder up the cliffs.
  • Liked: 

    Location was superb, extremely close to the coast just a few yards.
    Disliked: 

    No hot food on site, but Barend is just a 10minute walk, the food and staff there were great.
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mark_f205877's avatar

Excellent well kept site16/09/2020

Reviewer's country: United KingdomMark F.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric grass touring pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • River running though the site View from the beach Views from the beach
  • Liked: 

    The peaceful setting and views
    Disliked: 

    Nothing
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Anonymous user

Great quiet site with beautiful location.12/09/2020

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAnonymousMobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric grass touring pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Location next to beach. Quiet site. Friendly manager
    Disliked: 

    Toilet block not open.
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Anonymous user

Warden David very friendly and helpful11/09/2020

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAnonymousMobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Warden David very friendly and helpful
    Disliked: 

    Bins not insitu according to site plan.
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andrew_r566743's avatar

Enjoyed our three night stay here17/09/2020

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAndrew R.Confirmed

  • Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Tide going out Walk to caravan site over bridge
  • Liked: 

    Liked having well spaced hard standing pitches which you are assigned to. Close proximity to the wonderful beach and walks. Plenty of open green spaces - but that's probably due to not accepting camping as washing facilities all closed.
    Disliked: 

    Shop was not well stocked so had to go off site for nearest shop - best to shop for essentials before arriving. Had to pay for WIFI
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Very good location for the beach03/09/2020

Reviewer's country: United KingdomDonna W.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Very good location for the beach
    Disliked: 

    No poo bins and main bins quite a way from main touring bit so good walk dispose of rubbish
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Anonymous user

The view and the site was relaxed28/08/2020

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAnonymousMobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    The view and the site was relaxed
    Disliked: 

    The toilet facilities not being open it’s a human right to be able to get clean and use the toilets
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Anonymous user

Nice site would stay again.22/08/2020

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAnonymousMobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric grass touring pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Access to beach superb
    Disliked: 

    –
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susan_m788674's avatar

Enjoyed our stay ,a real hideaway,so close to the beach,just …22/08/2020

Reviewer's country: United KingdomSusan M.Confirmed

  • Electric grass touring pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Enjoyed our stay ,a real hideaway,so close to the beach,just what we were looking for,Great walks,everything well maintained.would highly recommend.give it a go,well worth it.
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Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

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  • Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, DG5 4NY
  • Timezone Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)   GPS 54.8797°N 3.7308°W

Nearest transport

Coach stations
Castle Douglas: Carlingwark Street Coach Stop — 14.5 kilometres
 Dumfries: Whitesands Coach Stop — 22.3 kilometres
 Maryport: Curzon Street Coach Stop — 24.0 kilometres
Train stations
Dumfries Rail Station — 22.9 kilometres
 Maryport Rail Station — 24.1 kilometres
 Flimby Rail Station — 25.1 kilometres
Ferry ports
Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing — 48.7 kilometres
Airports
Glasgow Prestwick International Airport — 89.7 kilometres

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Local attractions

Dumfries and Galloway is a cracking part of Scotland, filled with museums, gardens, wildlife, walks, art galleries and farms for the small to pet animals, play and see how much ice cream they can wangle out of the grownups.

Towards Dumfries is Mabie Farm Park, the Paul Jones Museum and Sweetheart Abbey; in town, you'll probably find a festival at any time of the year, along with shows at Scotland's oldest working theatre the Theatre Royal and exhibitions at Dumfries Museum.

Also have a potter around the Motte of Mark, the village of Castle Douglas and Galloway Forest Park; info on what to see and do in Dumfries and Galloway is in the reception.

Must see

  • John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre (9.4 kilometres)
  • Robert Burns Centre (22.1 kilometres)
  • Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens (43.6 kilometres)

National Trust

  • Wordsworth House and Garden (33.4 kilometres)
  • Buttermere and Ennerdale (41.5 kilometres)

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  • Does Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • What attractions are near Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park? Dumfries and Galloway is a cracking part of Scotland, filled with museums, gardens, wildlife, walks, art galleries and farms for the small to pet animals, play and see how much ice cream … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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Admission
Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.

Safety
Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Dogs
Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Safety
Firearms are not permitted.

General
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures
Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Occupancy
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles
Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Safety
Open fires are prohibited.

General
Quiet hours must be respected between midnight and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.

Reception
Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

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

Coronavirus
Tents are not accepted at this park.

General
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Coronavirus
The shower facilities are closed. Guests will need to use their own facilities.
The toilet facilities are closed. Guests will need to use their own facilities.

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

Visitors
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

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You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

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