Lighthouse Leisure

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  • Family-friendly site 100 metres from the sea
  • A two-minute walk from Southerness Lighthouse and paths to two beaches
  • Swimming pool, café, entertainment room and a couple of bars on site
Looking for a fine place to get your seaside fix? Get straight to it at Lighthouse Leisure. This family-friendly site is positioned 100 metres from the sea and two minutes’ walk from the historic Southerness Lighthouse, where there’s a footpath that goes to Southerness beach and Powillimount beach in the other direction. What might your days look like here? Well, you might want to go sea fishing along the coast or choose from the selection of lochs and rivers inland. There’s a golf course just 10 minutes’ walk from the site when you fancy a round, or other golf courses within a 15 mile radius of the site. As for your holiday wanders, there are both coastal and forest walks in the surrounding area. Those of you who prefer to tackle the land on two wheels can also find cycling trails in the surrounding area, especially at 7Stanes: Dalbeattie, 20 minutes’ drive away. The site itself is well-maintained with tarred roads and next door to a well-stocked shop for all your supplies. There’s a regular bus service from the village to Dumfries that takes 40 minutes and stops at other villages on the route. As a family-friendly place, plenty of attention has been paid to kids’ entertainment too – that includes an adventure playground and a leisure complex with a swimming pool (which must be booked in advance), café, entertainment room, family bar and adults-only bar. The site has been in operation for nearly 50 years and being family owned, it has built up a well-established, warm and friendly atmosphere. Dogs are welcome too, good news for those of you with a furry friend.

Campground type

Caravan sites 8
Caravans for hire 14
Tent sites 8
RV & Motorhome sites 8
Open now
Opens 28 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • The indoor swimming pool is open between 01/03 and 27/10.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Access to the swimming pool is not included in the rate and is charged £20 per session (for up to 8 guests together).

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 28 Mar to

Site types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.4

Overall rating from 72 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

83% would recommend this campground to a friend

81% would stay here again

What customers say

Top spot, friendly staff, great facilities (pool, entertainment!) for families & dogs. Beach close by, awesome views & walks. Some reckon touring pitches are a bit loud near the bar. Showers could be warmer with more space. WiFi's a bit dodgy.

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Arrival date (latest first)

The weather made this a lovely stay. Unfortunately I am not…

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8 out of 10
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Terri M.

Powered grass site (large)

Liked The weather made this a lovely stay. Unfortunately I am not in a position to enjoy the night life having two young children so I found it personally boring but there is plenty of entertainment on offer. For people who like to join in and enjoy an evening drinking this is a perfect site. There is plenty of entertainment around if your simply there to relax and let your hair down. The site offers a great selection on food to choose from if you dont want to cook for yourself and the onsite shop is well stocked if you do want to cook.

Disliked While there is a very very good singer/musician in the afternoon, he is way too loud to enjoy at the Mermaid Bar. The only way to enjoy his repertoire is from somewhere away from the bar and it's outdoor seating area. The entire site could hear him which meant no afternoon naps for anyone.

The swimming pool is so small that it can only accommodate small groups which turns out to be very expensive @ £20 per 1 hr15mins. Kids like to splash around together so this for me was a major downside.

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Peaceful seaside site, stunning views, clean, friendly, well-run.

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Kate C.

Powered grass site (large)

Liked We recently stayed at this fantastic leisure park and couldn’t be happier with our experience. The location is absolutely stunning – right next to the sea with beautiful, peaceful scenery and easy access to some amazing beaches.

The site itself is very well maintained, with clean and modern amenities that made our stay really comfortable. There’s a great balance of things to do, including onsite entertainment that’s fun and family-friendly, but not too loud in the evenings – perfect for relaxing.

The staff and fellow guests were all very friendly and helpful, which created such a welcoming atmosphere. The booking process was simple and efficient, and everything was ready for us when we arrived – no hassle at all.

We would highly recommend this site to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway by the sea, and we’ll definitely be booking again!

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Close to the beach Excellent pub nearby Handy shop Excellent walks Clean facilities…

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Anonymous

Powered grass site (large)

Liked Close to the beach
Excellent pub nearby
Handy shop
Excellent walks
Clean facilities

Disliked Ladies shower cold water only

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Very clean site

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Wifi
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ANDREW P.

Powered grass site (large)

Liked Lovely service and get place for a weekend get away

Disliked Disappointed on the drinking water tap. Very slow

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Not sure I would stay again.

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6 out of 10
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Anonymous

Powered grass and earth site

Liked Good location, with amenities beside the campsite.
Reception lady was very nice.

Disliked No hot water for a shower or to wash dishes.
Tight to navigate around, with some awkward parking by others, not a big problem.
Loud music from a band when we arrived, but they were decent.
No wifi at the pitch.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great for a short stay. Staff were friendly and helpful

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8 out of 10
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered grass site (large)

Liked The pool was great for the kids and pitches are right beside the shower and toilets. Location to the beach is perfect.
No real complaints but as a suggestion it would have been nice if there was a heater in the toilets as having a shower was out the question as it was so cold in the toilets/shower room. Overall a good place, good value for money.

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Great site. Pitches all good and close to facilities

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Neil M.

Powered grass and earth site

Liked All staff very friendly and helpful
Mermaid Bar is lovely.

Disliked Lots of young teenagers behind bar

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Definitely go again

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Sharon H.

Powered grass site (large)

Liked Everything

Disliked Showers not the best but hey that’s part of the camping experience

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Not for me

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Anonymous

Powered grass site (large)

Liked Close to beach

Disliked Touring pitches hemmed in between fixed caravan pitches next to main bar.
Water in showers, sink and pot wash was not warm
Only 1 toilet door closed in ladies block
Strong smell of weed around site, even at 9am.
Lots of people seemed to be enjoying themselves but this just wasn't the place for us.

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Location. Staff were friendly on arrival.…

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4 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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KAREN D.

Powered grass and earth site

Liked Location. Staff were friendly on arrival.

Disliked We left after 3 hours of checking in - the tourers next to us were loud and there were lots of swearing from both tourers and static caravans. The pitches were in the middle of the statics which felt claustrophobic and we didn't expect to see the portaloos located on a permanent site. Not the best I'm afraid.

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Features

Portable toilet

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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Lighthouse Leisure

Southerness

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG2 8AZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.87416°N
3.59723°W

Nearest transport

Coach
21.7 km Whitesands
21.7 km Whitesands
22.7 km Carlingwark Street
Rail
19.3 km Maryport Rail Station
21.1 km Flimby Rail Station
21.3 km Aspatria Rail Station
Ferry
42.1 km Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
42.8 km Keswick Ferry Landing
43.1 km Hawes End Derwentwater Ferry Landing

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

Those of you who like to keep your breaks active will be in a top patch. Mabie Farm Park (20 minutes’ drive) runs glass sledging for children (and big kids). There are castle tours, craft workshops and bicycle hire at Drumlanrig Castle (55 minutes). As for yachting, or fine dining (you choose), just head into Kippford (20 minutes’ drive). Foodie? Sharpen up your cheese-making skills at the Cream o' Galloway Ice Cream Parlour (50 minutes) or join in with chocolate experiences at The Cocoabean Company (45 minutes). History aficionado? Top sites include Sweetheart Abbey (15 minutes), a Cistercian monastery, or Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop (an hour), a site of historic runaway marriages. Also within striking distance is John Paul Jones Birthplace Cottage and Museum (10 minutes) and Dumfries (half an hour), where there are museums, Caerlaverock Castle and the Robert Burns Centre. New Abbey Corn Mill (15 minutes) runs seasonal demonstrations. Any birdwatchers can flock to RSPB Mersehead (10 minutes), bargain hunters to the Gretna Gateway Outlet Village (an hour), and beach seekers to Rockcliffe (20 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Southerness 0.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Sandyhills 8.2 km Sea N/AN/APoorPoor
Rockcliffe 12.8 km Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor
Allonby 15.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Dhoon Bay 32.1 km Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 2.5 km

Robert Burns Centre 21.5 km

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 36.7 km

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 37.1 km

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 39.2 km

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 27.6 km

Buttermere and Ennerdale 39 km

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) 4.7 km

Carsethorn - Powillimount - Arbigland 5.6 km

Sandyhills - Rockcliffe - Kippford (and back?) 8.6 km

Criffel 9 km

Caerlaverock Castle and Nature Reserve 11.6 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Lighthouse Leisure have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Lighthouse Leisure dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lighthouse Leisure? Those of you who like to keep your breaks active will be in a top patch. Mabie Farm Park (20 minutes’ drive) runs glass sledging for children (and big kids). There are … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lighthouse Leisure?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    If arriving after 5pm please check in at the coffee shop/Mermaid Bar.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lighthouse Leisure? From $57.73 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.