Broom Caravan and Campsite

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Pods by the lake
Pods by the lake
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Peaceful location
Aerial view of the site
Fishing supplies available
Inside the tackle shop
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Peaceful location

  • Peaceful site on a 200-acre estate with beach access
  • A 25-minute drive from Dumfries and 35 from Carlisle
  • Seven coarse fishing lakes and fully stocked tackle shop on site
Calm water and a haven for nature, lakes sure are peaceful… so how do you fancy a stay on a 200-acre private estate with seven of them on site? Stays at Broom Caravan and Campsite come with (yep, you guessed it) seven lakes and an array of wildlife to spot, including the rare natterjack toad, badgers, deer, bitterns and dingy skipper butterflies. Keen anglers will be in heaven here – the site is 100 metres from Broom Fisheries’ bankside, so you can simply roll out of bed and set up for the day. The coarse fishing lakes are packed with a range of specimens, and there’s a fully stocked tackle shop on site for bait and other supplies. Four-legged friends are welcome, so feel free to bring one along for some company while you wander. There’s also access to a private beach for folk who'd like to swap lake views for seaside ones, and you can hire an outdoor photography hide on site to boost your chances of a face to face encounter with the local wildlife. When you’re up for venturing further afield, this spot makes a great base to see more of Dumfries and Galloway and beyond; guests can choose between historical market towns like Annan (less than 10 minutes’ drive) and livelier cities like Carlisle (35 minutes) when it comes to days out.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 8
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Fishing day tickets are available daily from the on-site tackle shop between 8am and 5pm. Fishing tackle is not available to hire.

Languages spoken

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Reviews

9.3

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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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What customers say

This fishing-focused campsite offers a peaceful stay with warm welcomes & clean amenities. Guests loved the location, walks, and helpful staff, with many eager to return. Limited in-room cooking, but kettle, toaster, fridge & microwave are supplied. A communal kitchen is under consideration.

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Arrival date (latest first)

A fishing lake + camp. Tranquil location, friendly, clean, functional.

Overall

10 out of 10
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Value for money
 8
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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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Anonymous

Abagail camping pod

Liked A campsite with a twist. Mainly a fishing lake, this quiet Location offers a friendly welcome, tranquility and clean, functional facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Facilities clean, spacious pitch, enjoyed star gazing on the decking

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Amy P.

Abagail camping pod

Liked Fabulous time at Broom. Just what we needed. Staff very friendly and always on hand if needed. Lovely walks surrounding and on-site, definitely be back!

Disliked There wasn’t anything to dislike we had a great time and will definitely be back! Thanks again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff very kind and gave excellent advice

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Child friendliness
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Ian B.

Bella cabin

Liked Me and my son and had a brilliant 3days fishing will definitely go back again

Disliked No cooking facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for posting a review for us, I am glad to hear you enjoyed yourselves and will revisit us.
As for the cooking facilities we don't really like guests cooking in the accommodation, although as you know we do provide a kettle, toaster, fridge and microwave for your convenience, however, we are thinking of opening up a communal kitchen and sitting area for next year.

Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Broom Caravan and Campsite

Broom Farm Estate

Newbie

Annan

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG12 5PF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.97995°N
3.30587°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.9 km Market Square
2.9 km War Memorial
2.9 km War Memorial
Rail
2.8 km Annan Rail Station
15.6 km Gretna Green Rail Station
16.2 km Lockerbie Rail Station
Ferry
43.9 km Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
44.2 km Keswick Ferry Landing
45.3 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

If you’re looking for an alternative to a day on the lake, immerse yourself in history instead. Annan Museum (less than 10 minutes’ drive) takes you through the history of the area, or you can talk money at the Savings Banks Museum (10 minutes), where there’s a fab piggy bank collection. Other options are the Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum (25 minutes), located on the site of the former RAF Dumfries airbase, and the Dumfries Museum (half an hour), with the world's oldest working camera obscura. As for historical sights, check out the triangular Caerlaverock Castle (25 minutes), which is surrounded by a moat and lawns, or the romantically named 13th-century Sweetheart Abbey (35 minutes). Alternatively, a visit to the grand Drumlanrig Castle and Gardens (50 minutes) can be topped off nicely with a treat in the tearoom. If shopping is on the cards, Gretna Gateway Outlet Village (20 minutes) is the place for some retail therapy. You can pay your respects to Scottish poet Robert Burns in Dumfries (25 minutes), taking in the statue, the mausoleum burial site and the museum at his former home, which houses various possessions including manuscripts and letters.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Southerness 22.1 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Allonby 25 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Sandyhills 29 km Sea N/AN/APoorPoor
Rockcliffe 33.9 km Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 15.8 km

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 20.2 km

Robert Burns Centre 22.1 km

Carlisle Castle 24.9 km

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 38.2 km

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 35.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

CAMPFIELD MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/11/2006) 6.6 km

Hadrian's Wall Part 1 - Bowness-on-Solway to Carlisle 6.6 km

Caerlaverock Castle and Nature Reserve 14.7 km

Burgh Marsh and the Edward 1 Monument 17.2 km

KIRKCONNELL MERSE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/08/2001) 17.8 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Broom Caravan and Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Broom Caravan and Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Broom Caravan and Campsite? If you’re looking for an alternative to a day on the lake, immerse yourself in history instead. Annan Museum (less than 10 minutes’ drive) takes you through the history of the area, … Read more