Gorsebank

9.8 56 reviews
Set amongst woodland, meadow and pasture and bordering Dalbeattie forest - full of cycle trails
Set amongst woodland, meadow and pasture and bordering Dalbeattie forest - full of cycle trails
Nith Wigwam set on a tree lined bank.
Urr Wigwam Cabin set amongst the trees
Campervan pitch
Urr Wigwam Set in the trees
Camping pod with hot tub enclosure looking out into the woodland
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Nith Wigwam set on a tree lined bank.
Urr Wigwam Cabin set amongst the trees
Campervan pitch

  • 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 11
Motorhome sites 1
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

Occupancy

  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units 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.

Hired accommodation

  • 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.

Safety

  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Dogs

  • 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).

General

  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.8

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Fantastic peaceful, private spot. Wigwams/pods praised for cleanliness, as are the private showers/toilets. Owners friendly, kitchen well-equipped. Great local walks. Want to return! Pods basic but comfy. Hot tub, fishing, bike hire popular. Minor points: bright lights, occasional shared bathroom mess, unclear deposit for campervans.

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Beautiful quiet place…

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 Jip D. 7 reviews

Juniper camping pod (basic)

Liked Beautiful quiet place

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely lovely site, pod was great, would thoroughly recommend.

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James S. 10 reviews

Urr camping pod

Liked Absolutely outstanding. Lovely pod, nice and clean with basic facilities. The shower/toilet block is allocated to each pod, so it is effectively your own private toilet and shower for the stay. It's also a very very good shower, nice and clean.
The Camp Kitchen is also a genius idea, there is lots of cooking equipment for you to use.
Lovely site, would thoroughly recommend.

Disliked Nothing

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beautiful location, clean and roomy pitch/…

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Lee P. 1 review

Juniper camping pod (basic)

Liked beautiful location, clean and roomy pitch/ pod etc. Friendly people.

Disliked wasn't aware that most things (fishing, mountain bike hire etc) needed to be pre-booked. I don't necessarily blame Gorsebank for this, but maybe the info on Pitch Up should have mentioned this.

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Great break away

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Anonymous

Nith camping pod (hot tub)

Liked Great site well equipped. Loved the fact we had our own individual shower and toilet facilities

Disliked Nothing

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Campsite was clean and tidy and…

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Liane H. 4 reviews

Nith camping pod (hot tub)

Liked Campsite was clean and tidy and staff were so friendly and helpful. Wigwam was great. You really dont need to take anything other than toiletries towels and bedding and food. The community kitchen was great. We used it several times and there was never anyone else in there. The segway tour was fantastic and the bike hire was great too.

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What a gem of a pod!…

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 Rose C. 3 reviews

Larch camping pod (basic)

Liked What a gem of a pod! We were delighted that the pod had a fridge and kettle, and the outdoor space was brilliant. The private toilet block was immaculate too!

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Excellent location very peaceful would highly recommed

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 Alison T. 1 review

Nith camping pod (hot tub)

Liked Excellent from start to finish, friendly helpful staff and a very tidy and clean site, wood burner fired hot tubs were awesome would highly recommend

Disliked Nothing

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good location, friendly staff, horses!…

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Anonymous

Larch camping pod (basic)

Liked good location, friendly staff, horses!

Disliked phone signal was a little iffy

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Fantastic site. Highly recommend staying here.…

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Suzanne P. 1 review

Urr camping pod

Liked Fantastic site. Highly recommend staying here. Excellent value for money and probably best glamping site I've stayed at.
The toilet and showers are brilliant and very clean. Lovely walks right from the door and owners can't be anymore helpful.
Can't wait to return

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Everything was immaculately clean. We stayed…

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Sarah W. 1 review

Nith camping pod (hot tub)

Liked Everything was immaculately clean. We stayed in a wigwam cabin and it was spotless. We also had our own bathroom which was modern and clean, and it was nice that it was just ours for the duration of our stay. The site is lovely and quiet for a relaxing stay. Staff are lovely too.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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 Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

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: the site is located just off the A710 coast road 1.5 miles south of the small town of Dalbeattie. From Dumfries: the site is 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: the site is 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.
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 16.1 km)

Food and drink

  • The Willow Tree Restaurant 2.1 km
  • Glen Isle Inn Pub 2.1 km
  • Anchor Hotel Pub 3.1 km
  • The Beagle Country Pub 5.6 km
  • The Dragonfly Restaurant 7.7 km
  • The Crown Restaurant 8.3 km
  • The Great Wall Restaurant 8.3 km
  • Imperial Hotel Restaurant 8.3 km
  • Olive Retreat Restaurant 8.3 km
  • Jade Palace Restaurant 8.3 km

Groceries

  • The Co-operative Food 3.1 km
  • ALDI 7.9 km
  • Tesco 8.3 km
  • Co-op Food 8.5 km

Parks and play

  • Kippford Community Nature Reserve 2.6 km
  • Colliston Park 3.4 km
  • Lochside Park 8.1 km
  • Market Hill 8.2 km

Family days out

  • Orchardton Tower Castle 3.6 km
  • Buittle Castle 3.9 km
  • Orchardton Castle 5.6 km
  • Threave Garden (NTS) Visitor attraction 8.8 km
  • Threave Castle 10.6 km
  • Drumcoltran Tower Castle 10.7 km
  • Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park Zoo 15.8 km

Public transport

  • Caravan Park 1.9 km
  • High Street 2 km
  • Bypass 2.1 km
  • Village 2.1 km
  • Blair Street 2.4 km
  • Port Street 2.4 km
  • Charters Crt 2.5 km
  • Copeland Street 2.5 km
  • Hill 2.6 km
  • Glenshalloch Road 2.7 km

Beaches

  • The Causeway 4.4 km
  • Rockliffe 4.8 km
  • Horse Isles 5.7 km
  • Glenstocking Sands 6.1 km
  • Lagmuck Sands 6.2 km
  • Jock's Heugh 6.3 km
  • White Port 6.4 km
  • Mersehead Sands 6.5 km
  • Red Haven 6.6 km
  • Hestan Rack 7.4 km

Other nearby

  • Craigknowes Golf Course 2 km
  • Dalbeattie Golf Club 4.1 km
  • Colvend Golf Club 5.8 km
  • Castle Douglas Golf Club 9 km

Local services

  • The Co-operative Food Cashpoint 3.1 km
  • Tesco Cashpoint 8.3 km
  • Co-op Food Cashpoint 8.5 km
  • Dalbeattie Health Centre Clinic 2.8 km
  • Esso Fuel station 3.2 km
  • Castle Douglas Hospital 8 km
  • Crown Filling Station Fuel station 8.2 km
  • Garden Hill Primary Care Centre Doctors 8.5 km

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • 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?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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