Southerness Holiday Park

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Touring and Camping
Touring and camping
Swimming pool
Swimming pool

  • Family-friendly park with spectacular Solway Firth views
  • Kids' and teens' clubs, soft play, amusements and outdoor playgrounds
  • Showbar, bar-restaurant, takeaway and 25-metre indoor pool with flume
Northerners, fear not: southern-ness is not a prerequisite to enjoyment of a stay at Southerness Holiday Park at the foot of the Galloway Hills; the superb sea views and great facilities on site should please all comers. The pitches at this family-friendly park look out over the windswept beauty of the Solway Firth towards the English Lake District; and the surrounding countryside is teeming with wildlife, from the tiny creatures that inhabit the rockpools on the neighbouring beach to the great stags stalking the Galloway Forest Park further inland. Amphibian admirers will be interested to know too that the site is next door to Scotland’s largest breeding colony of Natterjack toads… When it comes to your own wee beasties, Southerness serves up a generous dollop of fun for kids too: buzzing clubs catering for the very small to hulking teens; an indoor pool, a flume, fountains and toddler pool (and a Jacuzzi for the grownups); a soft play area; crazy golf; amusements; outdoor playgrounds – plus of course the lively schedule of evening entertainment for the whole family in the Sunset Showbar. There’s a good choice of menu options in the bar-restaurant, as well as fresh Costa coffee; or you can opt for a takeaway if you just want to chill out in your own space and admire the views. There’s free wifi in designated areas of the site.

Site type

Mobile homes for rent 103
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Tent sites 50
Travel trailer sites 50
RV sites 50
Open now
Opens March 13

Tourist board rating

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).
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Single-sex parties of three or more people under 25 are not permitted on site. If the site asks you to do so, you must complete an online ID verification process before you arrive. Your booking may be cancelled if you do not complete, or if you fail, the ID verification process.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 13 to

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Reviews

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Location
8
Value for money
8
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
5

70% would recommend this site to a friend

66% would stay here again

What customers say

Spacious sites, great beach access, and top-notch facilities like a pool and entertainment centre, a hit with families. Staff are super friendly and helpful. While generally clean, some areas show their age, and shower pressure/cleanliness can be hit or miss. Some found sites tight with noise, and food/drinks pricey.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Had amazing time with our kids…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
1

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Had amazing time with our kids very quiet at this time of year for tents, great service when I asked to move to a certain pitch as we wouldn't fit in between the tents that were there and they changed it no problem, especially as the rest of the tent pitches were empty.
Lovely walks only 15 minutes drive away

Disliked No baby swings available for younger kids at all 3 parks on site are suitable for older children. Also would be better if certain parts of the indoor entertainment area where dog friendly.

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From the manager: Hi Cheryl,

Thanks for the great review. Hopefully next time we can make your holiday even better. Your feedback is important to us ^JC

We could've been well rested and happy with our stay only we weren't.

Overall

5 out of 10
Location
4
Value for money
5
Facilities / Activities
4
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
1

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked A male worker noticed us arrive and directed us to our pitch. He gave us advice on which way to park to avoid the wind. He was very helpful. The pitch site was quiet with lots of spaces available so initially I thought if anyone comes after us theres plenty of space and that we would not be overcrowded.

Disliked However after putting up our awning and setting down with a drink another campervan arrived. I thought surely not! Although the grass pitches were almost empty apart from a few parked around the perimeter of the site. They assigned the van the pitch right beside us. Honestly they could've given them a space anywhere, giving them and us space but no they put them right beside us. I know the site is for families but the children cried from the moment they arrived all evening and during the early hours of the morning. I'm sure they would've preferred to be further away from us too and it's definitely not their fault as childen will be children. I would've asked to be moved but we had battled with the wind and had only just settled. If we knew that our sleep would be broken then we would've asked to be moved. I had very fond childhood memories and was eager to show my husband but after this experience I'm not sure I will be able to convince him to visit again. I suppose the main dislike is that I felt it was very unnecessary to put them right beside us especially with lots of other pitches available. I never do a review like this so I hope it is more like feedback for the park and they consider how they can use the available space sensibly.

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Took motorhome. Conveniently placed for Entertainment…

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7 out of 10
Location
7
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
8
Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Took motorhome. Conveniently placed for
Entertainment complex & shop

Disliked Struggled with electrical switches to hook up .. very stiff ! Nothing in area except shingle beach

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From the manager: Hello,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review following your recent stay.

We truly appreciate your feedback, and we're delighted that you chose to share your experience with us. Your comments are incredibly valuable and help us continue to improve and enhance the experience we provide for all our guests.

Thank you again for your support. ^JC

Really good site friendly staff…

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10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
1

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Really good site friendly staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Angela,

Thank you for the fantastic review, this does mean so much to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon to create more amazing memories. ^JC

The man who oversees the camping…

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5 out of 10
Location
7
Value for money
3
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
1

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked The man who oversees the camping and touring section was very nice and helpful and allowed use to cover more than one pitch as the allocated pitches are to small.

Disliked The pitches are to small and to close together even a family tent without a car would struggle to use a single pitch

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From the manager: Hi Graham,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay. We truly value your feedback, as it helps us identify opportunities to improve and continually enhance the experience we provide for all our guests. ^JC

Lovey staff and brilliant beach for…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10

Powered cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Lovey staff and brilliant beach for kids

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From the manager: Hi Helen,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review.

We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed your time at Southerness. The whole team is committed to delivering high-quality service, and your feedback is a great encouragement to us. ^JC

Unfortunately weather wasn't very good

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
7
Value for money
6
Facilities / Activities
No rating
Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
8
Wifi
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Anonymous

Star FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Pitch was good

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From the manager: Hi there,

Thank you for your review.

We hope to see you again soon. ^SR

Staff amazing facilities brilliant also very…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Staff amazing facilities brilliant also very clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hello John,

Thank you for the fantastic review, this does mean so much to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon to create more amazing memories. ^JC

Basic but o.k.

Overall

2 out of 10
Location
4
Value for money
3
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
No rating
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
No rating
Wifi
No rating

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Nice spaces for vans.

Disliked Lack of some information i.e. fresh water, (drinking) places & Bottle bank.

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From the manager: Hi John,

We always aim to provide our guests with a great experience, so we are genuinely sorry to hear that we did not meet your expectations on this occasion.

Please be assured that your comments will be shared with the park team and taken on board, so that improvements can be made where needed. Feedback like yours is incredibly important to us, as it helps us identify where we can do better. ^JC

Very clean site great location.

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
No rating

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Great location (as we were on SWC 300 stayed one night only). Loved access to the beach. Showers and toilets excellent. Site was very quiet but it was very early in the season.

Disliked Pitches a bit close together and on the small side.

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From the manager: Hi Clare,

We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your review with us, we’re happy that you’re happy and we look forward to your next visit. ^JC


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

Peaceful Spectacular scenery

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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Southerness Holiday Park

Southerness

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG2 8AZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.8739°N
3.5974°W

Route directions

By bus There is a bus stop within 100 yards of the park gates, with services running to Dumfries and Dalbeattie. The service is infrequent, running approximately every two hours. The approximate cost of a taxi fare to Dumfries is £12.

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

Assuming the weather is kind, the area surrounding Southerness Holiday Park is tiptop for anyone looking for an active holiday; do your own thing or shake off the cobwebs and try something new at one of the excellent activity centres in the Dumfries and Galloway region. Golfers are in for a particular treat, given the enormous choice of excellent courses nearby (the closest championship course is on the doorstep, in Southerness). If you fancy getting out and about, there’s a plethora of attractions to choose from: tickle your taste buds with a trip to the Cocoa Bean Factory or nearby ice cream factory; rattle around on the barrel train at Mabie Farm Park, a great value attraction packed with activities to keep the kids entranced all day; ramble around the romantic ruins of Sweetheart Abbey; clamber around a couple of castles, or visit the Robert Burns Centre in Dumfries. Or you could head to one of Dumfries and Galloway’s 'themed' towns: Wigtown for bookish types, Castle Douglas for foodies, or the artists’ town of Kirkcudbright.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Southerness 0.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Sandyhills 8.1 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 21.6 km

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 36.7 km

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 37.2 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 5.7 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Southerness Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Southerness Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Southerness Holiday Park? Assuming the weather is kind, the area surrounding Southerness Holiday Park is tiptop for anyone looking for an active holiday; do your own thing or shake off the cobwebs and try something … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Southerness Holiday Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Southerness Holiday Park? From $18.77 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.