Burrowhead Holiday Village
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- Spacious parkland with views over the Solway Firth and Lake District
- A 20-minute drive from Scotland's most southerly golf course
- Play area, arcade and miniature golf on site
Campground type
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/05 and 30/09 (subject to weather conditions).
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
- The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
- The site has a private water supply – it's recommend that you boil the water before consumption. Opening hours of the site facilities may be reduced during low season (from September to March). The Headland Bar and Café is open on Friday, Saturday and Sundays only throughout winter. Following significant storm damage, the bar, café and spa facilities are all closed until 7th March 2025.
Languages spoken
English
Site types & availability
Reviews
91% would recommend this campground to a friend
89% would stay here again




















Toilets and washing area were spotless also laundry on site
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Liked Big site with plenty areas to walk , cafe ,bar and outdoor pool and kids play area all on site also crazy golf and small football pitch so plenty for kids to do , also amusement arcade
Disliked We visited on Wed 2nd July for one night overstay and found it strange cafe closed for full day at height of holiday season
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Excellent!
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Liked Excellent! Amazing place and very peaceful. The place is clean and well maintained. Staff if very friendly and welcoming. Nice indoor, outdoor pool and sauna. Great for walking along the cliffs and paths. Also, nice pub!
Disliked Nothing! Everything was amazing
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From the manager: Thank you for reviewing your stay with us.
We are pleased to hear that you found everything to your satisfaction. Our small team work incredibly hard to keep the site clean & well maintained so it's lovely to hear that we achieved this.
We are very lucky with our facilities and our location that it affords lovely walks as well as peace and quiet.
We do hope that you will visit us agin in the future.
Sight was clean but very disappointing facilities not much to do..
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Liked Terrible
Disliked Shop was very disappointing and poor not suitable for tourers as if you ran out of anything you had to go shopping elsewhere. Shop closed during week which is not suitable if you dont drive facilities very poor not very much to do at sight massive disappointment from when we were there 4 years ago and club house didn't open till 5pm and not much entertainment for guests.. wouldn't recommend..
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us.
We are sorry to hear that you were disappointed with our facilities. We have invested significant monies over the past three years to upgrade the site and continue to invest through our ongoing development programme.
Your arrival coincided with Bank Holiday weekend when all of our facilities (bar, cafe, shops, pool, spa, arcade, pitch & putt, crazy golf, playpark, kid's club) were fully open. We also ran a full entertainment programme. Access to all of this was complimentay within your pitch fee.
We trust that you find a site that meets your requirements in the future.
Staying at this camping site was a wonderful experience. The team there…
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Liked Staying at this camping site was a wonderful experience. The team there made a great impression – always polite, cheerful, and ready to help whenever needed. Everything was perfectly maintained; the facilities were clean and well looked after, which made the stay even more comfortable. The scenery around the campsite was truly beautiful, offering amazing views and a calm, natural setting. What really stood out, though, was the overall vibe – relaxed, friendly, and full of positive energy. It’s a fantastic place to enjoy nature and recharge, and I’d happily come back!
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us.
We are so pleased that your experience here at the site was amazing and that you found it clean and well looked after. Our small, friendly team work very hard so it's lovely to hear that we achieved this.
We are extemely lucky with our location that being on a headland affords such spectacular uninterupted sea views and natural surroundings.
We are so happy to hear that you'd happily revisit - we'd love to welcome you back again.
I had an amazing stay at this campsite! The staff were incredibly…
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Liked I had an amazing stay at this campsite! The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, always ready to assist with a smile. The entire site was spotless – from the bathrooms to the common areas, everything was kept exceptionally clean. The views were absolutely breathtaking, with stunning natural surroundings that made every moment feel peaceful and relaxing. What I loved most was the warm, welcoming atmosphere – it felt like a little community where everyone was enjoying their time together. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking to unwind in nature with great service and a cozy vibe!
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us.
We are so pleased to hear that you had such a fantastic break with us and found the site immaculate and the staff friendly - we pride ourselves very much on this and it's lovely to hear that we achieved this. We are increidbly lucky with our location and views, they are really magical and peaceful.
Thank you so much for your comments about the atmosphere being welcoming and friendly. We love welcoming our guests to our park and want them to share our 'happy place'.
We do hope that you visit us again in the future.
Swimming pool…
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Liked Swimming pool
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From the manager: Thank you for reviewing your stay with us.
We are pleased that you like our newly refurbished swimming pool and hope that you will visit us again.
Great site, highly recommend
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Liked Staff were all very friendly and to be honest really made our holiday.
Spectacular views, spacious pitches, plenty of space for walks/play.
Clean, well looked after facilities
Disliked Not a dislike for the site but maybe worth mentioning - our sat nav took us through tight off road roads and through farmers fields in the last 5 minutes of our journey there. No idea why though as the site has a normal wide road leading in and out of the site. We put it down to the settings on the sat nav.
So if youre visiting this site and begin to drive on small country roads/farmers fields - go back, there is a normal and easy route haha
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us.
We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed our amazing views and the expanse of land we have available for our guests.
It is fantastic to hear that you found all of our facilities to be clean and well looked after. Our friendly, hard-working team works hard to keep these standards and it is rewarding to learn that we achieved this for you.
We are sorry that your Sat Nav brought you to us via an interesting route. There is definitely a straightforward way which it sounds like you found in the end.
We do hope that you will visit us again.
Excellent as always stayed many times and many more to come…
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Liked Excellent as always stayed many times and many more to come
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From the manager: Thank you for taking time to review your stay with us.
We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us again and hope to see you again in the future.
Really nice site, love the views and how peaceful the place is.
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Liked Beautiful well kept site, no hassle and would definitely stay again.
Wi-Fi also worked well and was free, meant my kids were happy.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking time to review your stay with us.
We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and would book with us again.
We do hope that you visit us again.
Love this place peaceful and the scenery is unreal, toilet and shower…
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Liked Love this place peaceful and the scenery is unreal, toilet and shower block is always spotless lovely and friendly staff, I have been 4 times over the passed 5 years, and will deffinatly be back
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us.
We are so pleased to hear that you found everything to your satisfaction. Our teams worked hard to ensure our high standards are maintained.
We do hope that you visit us again.
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 Sauna Soft play area TV room Take away Tennis Toddler's pool WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Burrowhead Holiday Village
Isle Of Whithorn
Newton Stewart
Dumfries and Galloway
Scotland
DG8 8JB
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.68058°N
4.40579°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Carrick | 19.9 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Mossyard | 20 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Brighouse Bay | 21.5 km | Sea | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Dhoon Bay | 25.3 km | Estuary | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Rockcliffe | 44.1 km | Estuary | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
St Ninian's Cave 2.9 km
Isle of Whithorn - Burrow Head - Physgill Glen 3.5 km
Back Bay - Monreith - Clachan of Myrton - Back Bay 9.8 km
Back Bay - Monreith - Drumtroddan Stones - Back Bay 9.9 km
Garlieston - Cruggleton Castle - Galloway House Estate - Garlieston 12.2 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see site type section for details
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Burrowhead Holiday Village have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Burrowhead Holiday Village dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Burrowhead Holiday Village? If you're up for some angling, cast off from rocks, boats or loch near Burrowhead Holiday Village; fishing off the rocks is allowed at the Burrowhead coast and at the local beaches. … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Burrowhead Holiday Village?
Camping and caravan Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Burrowhead Holiday Village? From $58.26 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.