Auchenlarie Holiday Park

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  • Family park with beach access and a private cove
  • Heated indoor pool, kids' club, leisure centre and solarium
  • Bistro restaurant, takeaway and two shops on site
First-class facilities, access to a beach with private cove, and with views over Wigtown Bay and miles of scenic Scottish countryside: there’s a lot to pick from at this gorgeous and hilly Galloway park, in an area where generations of holidaymakers have escaped to relax and unwind. Guests of all ages will be sorted at family-friendly Auchenlarie Holiday Park: kids’ clubs and family entertainment are on hand for small fry; older kids and teenagers can get competitive at fun-filed The Zone amusement arcade and games room, and all ages can splash safely about in the heated indoor pool, which has a separate area for smaller swimmers. The park’s craft activities will keep mini guests busy as the kids' club organises lots of options from face painting to making their own jewellery. These run in high season, and please note that there may be a small charge for some activities. The Auchenlarie team is also rightly proud of its smart leisure centre, which, as well as the pool, has a solarium for topping up tans, a sauna to relax in, and a fully-equipped gym. Guests can pay as they go for the use of these leisure facilities, or buy a daily or weekly pass on arrival for the park leisure and entertainment. The Surfside bistro has both smashing sea views and a menu of drinks, snacks and meals for alfresco dining on the large terrace overlooking the bay, and the park also has a takeaway dishing up tasty fresh pizzas. A large, well-stocked convenience store has all the bits you need for self-catering, and there's also a smaller shop in the main complex area. Elsewhere, have a spot of free sea fishing (bring your own equipment) down at the private cove during the day, head out to explore the area's fine walking and biking options, or sashay along to the Starlight Suite in the evenings for grownup merriment including live music nights.

Site type

Caravans for hire 50
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Caravan sites 46
Motorhome sites 20
Tent sites 44
Open now
Opens 14 February

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Facilities/activities including entertainment, swimming pool, gym (16+ only), solarium (18+ only) soft play area (under 4's free) and certain kids clubs are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • The restaurant is open between 11/02 and 31/10.
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 11/02 and 31/10.
  • The sauna (and/or hammam) is open between 11/02 and 31/10.
  • The indoor swimming pool is open between 11/02 and 31/10.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • The games room is open between 11/02 and 31/10.
  • The bar is open between 11/02 and 31/10.
  • Traffic noise can be heard from some touring pitches. You can request a pitch away from the main road (subject to availability). At peak times a 45-minute session limit will apply for the swimming pool. There is a £1 non-refundable charge for the swim locker. Daytime activities are chargeable and require booking in advance. Adapters are available for both touring caravans and the three-pin used by tents; please ask at reception. A deposit of £25 is required for each adapter.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 14 Feb to

This site is a member of Swalwell Holiday Group group.

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89% would recommend this site to a friend

83% would stay here again

What customers say

Stunning views, clean facilities & plenty of activities for all. Friendly staff are a highlight. Beach access & wildlife are great. Hilly terrain & occasional Wi-Fi/hot water issues noted, being addressed.

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Plenty to keep the kids occupied

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Anonymous

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Every member of staff who I encountered on my visit was friendly and couldn’t do enough to help. Considering this was my first time on a camping site it exceeded my expectations and my kids are already planning our next trip!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definately be back, will recommend the park to others

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Helen T.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Lovely park, had a great view of the sea from our pitch.
Site very clean. Good value for money, except for the fact that you have to purchase wi-fi when you get there.

Disliked Another park that charges £10 for 24 hours wi-fi, which to be honest - the signal isnt the greatest.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Such a beautiful campsite very clean…

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Annette W.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Such a beautiful campsite very clean and very friendly will deffo be back soon

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great short break, we can't wait to return next year.

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Gillian b.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked The view from our touring pitch was lovely, overlooking the sea. The entertainment in the showbar was great, and the food in the restaurant and from the takeaway were delicious. Drinks reasonably priced. Very well stocked shop on site.

Disliked No tv reception in zone A, we were offered a "cable" to help this at a £10 deposit.

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From the manager: We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the stunning sea views from your pitch, the entertainment and the delicious food from both the restaurant and takeaway. It's also great to know you found our on-site shop well stocked and our drink prices reasonable we really appreciate your comments.

We understand the frustration regarding TV reception in Zone A and are sorry for any inconvenience this caused. Due to the location and terrain, reception can sometimes be limited in certain areas, which is why we offer a cable solution with a fully refundable deposit.

Thanks again for staying with us we hope to welcome you back soon.

Caravan site is spotless clean food…

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Lorna H.

Gold 3 bedroom static caravan (no pets)

Liked Caravan site is spotless clean food was good in restraunt plenty of swing parks for kids self check in and out is a good idea too

Disliked Bought some cake bars in shop ok they were reduced but date was 6 th sept and it was now 28 th when opened they were mouldy but on taking them back they were swapped over no problem .We had wanted to attend the entertainment but couldn’t as it was fully booked

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're so pleased to hear you found the site spotless, enjoyed the food in the restaurant, and appreciated the self check-in/check-out system. It’s also great to know the kids had fun at the play areas we aim to make it a relaxing and enjoyable stay for the whole family.

We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the cake bars. While we do clearly mark reduced items, we appreciate you bringing this to our attention and we're glad the team was able to sort it quickly for you. We'll be reviewing our procedures to help avoid anything similar happening again.

We also understand your disappointment about the entertainment during the peak times, and we’re currently looking at ways to improve capacity.
We really appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon.

Excellent site with lots for kids to do. Clean facilities

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Stephanie G.

Powered grass tent site

Liked Spaces areas for tents
Clean facilities
Food not too expensive
Lots for kids To do

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From the manager: So glad to hear you enjoyed your recent stay at the park and that the clean facilities, and reasonably priced food added to the enjoyment.
We love creating a fun and relaxing environment for families. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

Excellent site great views, clean site good facilities

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Anonymous

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Location with views, very clean site, we stayed in the pitches in zone A, the toilet block was one of the cleanest I have ever experienced in touring.
Staff are always doing something to keep the site pristine.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Although we are a little biased the views at the park are pretty amazing and we are glad to hear that you enjoyed them too. Our team takes great pride in keeping the site in top shape, so it's wonderful to hear that it made a difference to your visit. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

Brilliant site , very clean , Beautiful views!

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Robyn Y.

Gold 3 bedroom static caravan (no pets)

Liked We as a family really enjoyed our stay , perfect caravan for a perfect view to wake up to every morning (G21) , Caravan was lovely and spacious. Entertainment on the park was great especially Lewis Wilson he's fantastic with all ranges from kids to granny and papas! Will definitely be back next year for another long weekend! We had the take away service twice love how they text you when it's ready saves you standing about waiting, Food was lovely and we had all ranges.

Disliked My only dislike was the amusements as only £1 & 10p machines, Would have been better with 2p machines like other sites and wee toys in them to try and win makes them more exciting, Expensive if you've more than 1 child on site.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and detailed review. We're absolutely delighted to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay in G21 it really does have one of the best views, and we're so pleased it helped make your break extra special.

It's great to hear that the caravan met your expectations in terms of space and comfort, and that you enjoyed the entertainment on site we'll be sure to pass your lovely comments on to Lewis Wilson. We're also glad you found the takeaway text service helpful and that the food hit the mark for your whole group.

We really appreciate your constructive feedback as well. We're sorry to hear about the issues with the bathroom lock and the panel by the front door that's certainly not what we’d want for any of our guests, and we’ll make sure these are looked into immediately to avoid future incidents.

Regarding the amusements, we understand how the cost can add up, especially with multiple children, and we’ll definitely pass your comments along to the park team as they always value guest feedback when reviewing their facilities.

We're also sorry to hear about your experience in the shop that’s not the standard of service we expect, and we’ll share your feedback with the appropriate team to ensure improvements are made.

Thanks again for choosing to stay with us and for your kind words despite the few hiccups. We'd absolutely love to welcome you and your family back to G21 next year for another memorable weekend.

Great stay clean facilities friendly staff and good service

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Matthew M.

Powered grass tent site

Liked Great location good pitch for tents good food at the complex great facilities on offer
Very clean toilets and showers amazing views and sunsets we had a great stay and will be back very soon 😀

Disliked Freezers for cool boxes ice blocks
None available but the chap in the premier shop very kindly let us use his freezer
So no bother
But have been to other sites that have availability to use

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From the manager: Thanks for taking the time to review your recent stay at the park. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the location, facilities, food, and especially the stunning views and sunsets. It's great to know you had such a good stay with us and plan to return soon we look forward to welcoming you back.

We also appreciate your feedback about the freezer availability. We're glad our Premier Shop team could help out, but we’ll certainly take your suggestion on board as we’re always looking for ways to improve our guests' experience.

Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts.

Excellent park and great facilities…

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Cameron Munro M.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Excellent park and great facilities toilets immaculate and food was great both carry out and restaurant

Disliked All was good

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From the manager: Thanks for your lovely comments we love to hear that our guests have had a great stay with us and we look forward to you staying again soon.


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 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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Bush Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 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

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Auchenlarie Holiday Park

Castle Douglas

Gatehouse of Fleet

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG7 2EX

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.84358°N
4.28012°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.4 km Mill on the Fleet
7.4 km Mill on the Fleet
7.4 km Mill on the Fleet
Rail
42.8 km Barrhill Rail Station
Ferry
48.2 km Stranraer Ferry Terminal

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

Trad fans, pop fans, bibliophiles and foodies can indulge their passions easily in the area: many local pubs have regular traditional music sessions and the region has a good handful of festivals of all flavours including the Wigtown Book Festival and Stranraer Oyster Festival. On the music front, tap your foot at the Galloway and Portpatrick folk festivals, both easy to get to from Auchenlarie, or go along to one of the folk clubs which meet regularly in Dalbeattie and Stranraer. By day, dander around the rest of Dumfries and Galloway for a range of things to do like coastal strolling around Wigtown and Luce Bay, fishing, championship golf courses and blossoming at the county’s public gardens and their exotic specimens flourishing in Galloway’s mild climate. Logan Botanic Garden on the Rhins of Galloway is filled with southern hemisphere plants and palm trees; take a hike up the park’s hill afterwards for views to take your breath away over the Rhins to the Galloway Hills. Red deer, wild goats and red kites are a few sights to see in nearby Galloway Forest Park to the north of Auchenlarie, Britain’s biggest forest park at 300 square miles, and with forest trails, lochside cycle paths, wildlife centres, horse-riding and mountain biking all to hand/hoof. The 24-mile Red Kite Trail around Loch Ken is level enough for cycling and has six outdoor viewing points, four hides and a visitor centre with CCTV open in summer; if you’d like to look skywards by night, Galloway Forest Park is the only Dark Sky Park in the UK and one of only four in the world. Dazzle your little darlings at the award-winning Creetown Gem Rock Museum, a jewel of an attraction near Newton Stuart with gemstones, crystals, rocks and fossils on display, interactive exhibits and the glow of the Crystal Cave. It’s one of several museums in Dumfries and Galloway including the Museum Newton Stewart, telling the history of the county, and the Robert Burns Centre in Dumfries, telling the story of the bard. To see historical sights on site, there are castles, abbeys and vintage buildings all around, such as Cardoness, Carsluith and Threave castles, Dundrennan Abbey, the motes of Mark and Urr, and towers at Drumcoltran and Orchardton.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Mossyard 1.7 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Carrick 4.2 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Brighouse Bay 11.9 km Sea N/APoorPoorPoor
Dhoon Bay 12.7 km Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor
Rockcliffe 31 km Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 44.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Carsluith - Kirkmabreck - Carsluith 5.5 km

Cream o' Galloway - Carrick Shore - Cream o' Galloway 6.3 km

Gatehouse of Fleet - Sandgreen - Girthon - Gatehouse of Fleet 7.4 km

Around Gatehouse of Fleet 7.4 km

Gatehouse of Fleet - Glencap Forest - Dow Craig Hill 7.9 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 Auchenlarie Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Auchenlarie Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Auchenlarie Holiday Park? Trad fans, pop fans, bibliophiles and foodies can indulge their passions easily in the area: many local pubs have regular traditional music sessions and the region has a good handful of festivals … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Auchenlarie Holiday Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  5 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  9 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Auchenlarie Holiday Park? From $175 (for 2 nights, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.