Gorsebank

From £39.20 For 1 night, 2 adults
Set amongst woodland, meadow and pasture and bordering Dalbeattie forest - full of cycle trails (added by manager 27 Mar 2024)
Nith wigwam set on a tree lined bank. (added by manager 27 mar 2024)
Dee wigwam cabin (added by manager 27 mar 2024)
Urr wigwam cabin set amongst the trees (added by manager 27 mar 2024)

  • Glamping cabins among the scenic Galloway Hills in south-west Scotland
  • In 80 acres of meadows, woodland and pasture; two miles from beaches
  • On-site fishing, bike hire and segways; explore miles of forest trails
Gorgeous, gorgeous Galloway views are just part of what guests get with a stay at Gorsebank. The thoughtfully spaced out glamping cabins are set among 80 acres of open meadows, woodlands and pasture on an equestrian farm in the Galloway Hills. This Dumfries and Galloway and south-west Scotland site is thick with trees and shrubs that blaze colour in spring and autumn. It borders the Dalbeattie Forest, hence plenty of peaceful birdsong. Guests have permission to set up an open firepit to rustle up outdoor meals over a cooking plate. Fancy a stroll? There are gentle forest paths or more strenuous hilly and clifftop routes to take your pick from. As you’d imagine, this is also top territory for other outdoor activities. There are cycling paths close by, and the famed 7stanes mountain bike trails are accessible only 300 metres away at the Dalbeattie trailhead. Feeling faint at the very thought? Laze on the small beach at Rockcliffe is a few miles away, then take the gentle stroll a mile or so to Kippford to idle by the estuary and watch the yachts coming in. Coarse fishing is available on site for a small extra charge if you’d prefer to keep the energy levels nice and low during your stay, and you can entertain the kids with ease on site too, on the farm experience tour, adventure path and the intriguing-sounding hide and seek hill... A nature treasure hunt and bike hire are available for an extra charge. Barbecues are allowed; there’s a heated kitchen for indoor food prep, and the site amenities are kept spotless by the dedicated Gorsebank team: small wonder that a guest has pointed out that ‘Everything about this place is fantastic’…

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Open all year
Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Features

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 pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Picnic table

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Forest

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

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

Location

Gorsebank

A710 Coast Road

Dalbeattie

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG5 4QT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.90467°N
-3.81616°W

Route directions

From Dalbeattie: we are located just off the A710 coast road 1.5 miles south of the small town of Dalbeattie. From Dumfries: we are located 14 miles south-west of Dumfries, you can reach the site from here via the A711 but other routes are available. From Gretna Green: we are approximately 50 minutes from Gretna Green off the M6 via the A75. From Dumfries follow signs for Dalbeattie.

Nearest transport

Coach
8.4 km Carlingwark Street
8.4 km Carlingwark Street
17.6 km Village
Rail
23.1 km Dumfries Rail Station
29.9 km Maryport Rail Station
30.5 km Flimby Rail Station

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

Although the award-winning 7stanes are a favoured spot of experienced mountain bikers, much of them are suitable for all levels of cyclist, from families and beginners to the truly hardy types. Hire a bike at the farm then pedal the short distance to the Dalbeattie 7stances trailhead for access to the trails on this part of the circuit: the seven and a half-mile Ironhash Trail into the forest is the easiest one to tackle. If that’s not your thing, set off in to the forest for a wander, to spot herons, grebes and damselflies around Plantain Loch (about 10 miles from base if you’re up for the hike), or to take one of the waymarked paths of a mile and up. For watery pursuits, sailing is available at Kippford a few minutes’ drive away and at Loch Ken 20 minutes' drive inland; sea, game and coarse fishing are all close by. For family days, the local ice cream factory (15 minutes) and chocolate factory (20 minutes) should see small guests satisfied, while grownups can investigate the local brewery, distillery and acclaimed farm shop for a fine selection of local produce.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Rockcliffe 4.7 km Estuary N/A Poor Poor Poor
Sandyhills 6.5 km Sea N/A N/A Poor Poor
Southerness 14.2 km Sea N/A Good Good Excellent
Dhoon Bay 20.1 km Estuary N/A Poor Poor Poor
Brighouse Bay 23.7 km Sea N/A Poor Poor Poor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 14.8 km

Robert Burns Centre 22.1 km

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 39.2 km

Buttermere and Ennerdale 46.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Dalbeattie - Colvend - Rockcliffe - Kippford - Dalbeattie 3.1 km

The Doach Wood Circuit 4.3 km

Rockcliffe to Port o' Warren 4.7 km

Rockcliffe - Loch Barean - Portling - Rockcliffe 4.8 km

Screel Hill 5 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

Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Cree camping pod (hot tub)
  • 20% off 20% off 4 nights or more
Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Dee camping pod
  • 20% off 20% off 4 nights or more
Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Nith camping pod (hot tub)
  • 20% off 20% off 4 nights or more
Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Urr camping pod
  • 20% off 20% off 4 nights or more

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Want to know more about camping in Dumfries and Galloway?

  • Does Gorsebank have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gorsebank dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gorsebank? Although the award-winning 7stanes are a favoured spot of experienced mountain bikers, much of them are suitable for all levels of cyclist, from families and beginners to the truly hardy types. Hire … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gorsebank?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Gorsebank? From €45.64 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.