How much does it cost to stay at Auchenlarie Holiday Park?

From $77.48 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Auchenlarie Holiday Park

View prices & book Last booked 9 hours ago 8.7 216 reviews

Family park with beach access and a private cove
Heated indoor pool, kids' club, leisure centre and solarium
Bistro restaurant, takeaway and two shops on site

First-class facilities, access to a beach with private cove, and with views over Wigtown Bay and miles of scenic Scottish countryside: there’s a lot to pick from at this gorgeous Galloway park, in an area where generations of holidaymakers have escaped to relax and unwind. Guests of all ages will be sorted at family-friendly Auchenlarie Holiday Park: kids’ clubs and family entertainment are on hand for small fry; older kids and teenagers can get competitive at fun-filed The Zone amusement arcade and games room, and all ages can splash safely about in the heated indoor pool, which has a separate area for smaller swimmers. The park’s craft activities will keep mini guests busy as the kids' club organises lots of options from face painting to making their own jewellery. These run in high season and please note that there may be a small charge for some activities. The Auchenlarie team is also rightly proud of its smart leisure centre, which as well as the pool has a solarium for topping up tans, a sauna to relax in, and a fully-equipped gym. Guests can pay as they go for the use of these leisure facilities, or buy a daily or weekly pass on arrival for the park leisure and entertainment. The Surfside bistro has both smashing sea views and a menu of drinks, snacks and meals for alfresco dining on the large terrace overlooking the bay, and the park also has a takeaway dishing up tasty fresh pizzas. A large, well-stocked convenience store has all the bits you need for self-catering, and there's also a smaller shop in the main complex area. Elsewhere, have a spot of free sea fishing (bring your own equipment) down at the private cove during the day, head out to explore the area's fine walking and biking options, or sashay along to the Starlight Suite in the evenings for grownup merriment including live music nights.

Campground type

Open now

Tourist board rating

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Facilities/activities including Entertainment, Swimming Pool, Gym, Soft Play area & certain kids clubs are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
The restaurant is open between 11/02 and 31/10.
Entertainment and activities are available between 11/02 and 31/10.
The sauna (and/or hammam) is open between 11/02 and 31/10.
The indoor swimming pool is open between 11/02 and 31/10.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
The games room is open between 11/02 and 31/10.
The bar is open between 11/02 and 31/10.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

Traffic noise can be heard from some touring pitches. Please contact the site in advance if you require a pitch away from the main road (subject to availability). There are charges for entertainment and for the use of the leisure facilities: For the swimming, at peak times a 45-minute session limit will apply. There is a £1 non-refundable charge for the swim locker. Use of the gym is charged at £3.95 per session (over 16s only). The solarium is charged at 80p per minute (over 18s only). The soft play is free for under fours. Daytime activities are chargeable and require booking in advance. Adapters are available for both touring caravans and the three-pin used by tents; please ask at reception. A deposit of £25 is required for each adapter.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 14 Feb to Fri, 31 Oct 2025

Site types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great site, great views, we will definitely return

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Marianne R. May 2025

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked: Amazing site, the view are great! Pub and restaurant have decent food and prices. Toilets/shower block spotless, credit due to the care taker. Choice of swingparks for the kids, excellent play park behind the restaurant.

Disliked: 1 downside (literally) was our pitch B1. We found our van on quite a dip. Also not a fan of the hill down to the entertainment but I managed it

Recommend to friends Visit again

What a cracking place to stay. Great views and well worth the…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

Paul F. May 2025

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked: What a cracking place to stay. Great views and well worth the money.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Scenery, facilities…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous May 2025

Powered grass tent site

Liked: Scenery, facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant mini break. Loved the views and feel of the whole site.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Dean M. May 2025

Standard 2 bedroom static caravan (pet friendly)

Liked: The location is fantastic with lots of lovely beaches on your doorstep. Very clean and well kept park with a nice chilled vibe. The check-in process was fantastic and not having to queue for your caravan key is brilliant. Did not want to leave and will certainly be back.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely clean, looked after site. Great facilities and friendly staff

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Sarah B. Apr 2025

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked: Lovely site. Impeccably clean shower and toilet block, lovely and warm too. Beautiful sea views.
Staff went above and beyond to help. So friendly.
Gym and swimming pool for a small extra charge.

Disliked: The weather! But nothing you can do about that!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic site, with the most friendly and kind staff

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Apr 2025

Standard 2 bedroom static caravan (pet friendly)

Liked: Easy check in procedure, caravan was ready on arrival. Was spotlessly clean. Fantastic facilities. Location of caravan was great. We had trouble with our boiler, it was sorted within 30minutes of us phoning up. Every member of staff we encountered was lovely and friendly. Lots to do for our little one, as he is autistic he doesn’t like busy places, so we came at non peak season and he absolutely loved it. The park was his favourite - so many slides. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be back

Recommend to friends Visit again

Not for us.

Overall	6/10
Location	6
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Apr 2025

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked: Well stocked shop

Disliked: Steep hills, stayed midweek and no atmosphere in pub and entertainment areas.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice and quiet only problem was I have COPD park was to…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Alexander M. Apr 2025

Standard 2 bedroom static caravan (pet friendly)

Liked: Nice and quiet only problem was I have COPD park was to hilly.

Disliked: Co axial cable was loose and TV picture got lost.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really lovely place to go with young family.

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

Lindsey H. Apr 2025

Powered grass tent site

Liked: Really lovely and really clean facilities. Loads for the kids. Would defo go back.

Disliked: The cafe on sight is expensive but it’s still nice. Staff were lovely.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future

Excellent site will definitely go again

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Robert s. Apr 2025

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked: Site is clean and tidy plenty too do for the kids. Takeaway food good sometimes had to wait as busy due to bank holiday ordered by app and easy to do

Disliked: No dislikes

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: thanks for your lovely comments and so glad that the kids enjoyed the activities on site we did have a busy weekend the weather was great and everyone had a lovely Bank Holiday break

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Budget/backpacker Bush Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Auchenlarie Holiday Park

Castle Douglas

Gatehouse of Fleet

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG7 2EX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.84358°N
-4.28012°W

Nearest transport

Coach

7.4 km Mill on the Fleet

Rail

42.8 km Barrhill Rail Station

Ferry

48.2 km Stranraer Ferry Terminal

Airport

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

Trad fans, pop fans, bibliophiles and foodies can indulge their passions easily in the area: many local pubs have regular traditional music sessions and the region has a good handful of festivals of all flavours including the Wigtown Book Festival and Stranraer Oyster Festival. On the music front, tap your foot at the Galloway and Portpatrick folk festivals, both easy to get to from Auchenlarie, or go along to one of the folk clubs which meet regularly in Dalbeattie and Stranraer. By day, dander around the rest of Dumfries and Galloway for a range of things to do like coastal strolling around Wigtown and Luce Bay, fishing, championship golf courses and blossoming at the county’s public gardens and their exotic specimens flourishing in Galloway’s mild climate. Logan Botanic Garden on the Rhins of Galloway is filled with southern hemisphere plants and palm trees; take a hike up the park’s hill afterwards for views to take your breath away over the Rhins to the Galloway Hills. Red deer, wild goats and red kites are a few sights to see in nearby Galloway Forest Park to the north of Auchenlarie, Britain’s biggest forest park at 300 square miles, and with forest trails, lochside cycle paths, wildlife centres, horse-riding and mountain biking all to hand/hoof. The 24-mile Red Kite Trail around Loch Ken is level enough for cycling and has six outdoor viewing points, four hides and a visitor centre with CCTV open in summer; if you’d like to look skywards by night, Galloway Forest Park is the only Dark Sky Park in the UK and one of only four in the world. Dazzle your little darlings at the award-winning Creetown Gem Rock Museum, a jewel of an attraction near Newton Stuart with gemstones, crystals, rocks and fossils on display, interactive exhibits and the glow of the Crystal Cave. It’s one of several museums in Dumfries and Galloway including the Museum Newton Stewart, telling the history of the county, and the Robert Burns Centre in Dumfries, telling the story of the bard. To see historical sights on site, there are castles, abbeys and vintage buildings all around, such as Cardoness, Carsluith and Threave castles, Dundrennan Abbey, the motes of Mark and Urr, and towers at Drumcoltran and Orchardton.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Mossyard	1.7 km	Estuary	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Carrick	4.2 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Brighouse Bay	11.9 km	Sea	N/A	Poor	Poor	Poor
Dhoon Bay	12.7 km	Estuary	N/A	Poor	Poor	Poor
Rockcliffe	31 km	Estuary	N/A	Poor	Poor	Poor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 44.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Carsluith - Kirkmabreck - Carsluith 5.5 km

Cream o' Galloway - Carrick Shore - Cream o' Galloway 6.3 km

Gatehouse of Fleet - Sandgreen - Girthon - Gatehouse of Fleet 7.4 km

Around Gatehouse of Fleet 7.4 km

Gatehouse of Fleet - Glencap Forest - Dow Craig Hill 7.9 km

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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Safety

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

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

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

General

Entertainment and activities are available between 11/02 and 31/10.

Extras

Facilities/activities including Entertainment, Swimming Pool, Gym, Soft Play area & certain kids clubs are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

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.

Extras

Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Arrivals and departures

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

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

Pool

Please note there is no lifeguard on duty.

Reception

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

Occupancy

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

General

The bar is open between 11/02 and 31/10.
The campground/park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Arrivals and departures

The campground/park will send you further check-in information 1 day(s) before your arrival.

General

The games room is open between 11/02 and 31/10.

Pool

The indoor swimming pool is open between 11/02 and 31/10.

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.
The restaurant is open between 11/02 and 31/10.
The sauna (and/or hammam) is open between 11/02 and 31/10.

Admission

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

Hired accommodation

Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of GBP50.00 ($87.18) will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Additional terms

Traffic noise can be heard from some touring pitches. Please contact the site in advance if you require a pitch away from the main road (subject to availability).

There are charges for entertainment and for the use of the leisure facilities:

For the swimming, at peak times a 45-minute session limit will apply. There is a £1 non-refundable charge for the swim locker.

Use of the gym is charged at £3.95 per session (over 16s only).

The solarium is charged at 80p per minute (over 18s only).

The soft play is free for under fours.

Daytime activities are chargeable and require booking in advance.

Adapters are available for both touring caravans and the three-pin used by tents; please ask at reception. A deposit of £25 is required for each adapter.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Auchenlarie Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Auchenlarie Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Auchenlarie Holiday Park? Trad fans, pop fans, bibliophiles and foodies can indulge their passions easily in the area: many local pubs have regular traditional music sessions and the region has a good handful of festivals … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Auchenlarie Holiday Park?

Camping and caravan
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	Anytime
Depart by:	noon
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	5 p.m. –	11 p.m.
Depart by:	9 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Auchenlarie Holiday Park? From $77.48 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.