Braids Caravan Park

View prices & book 8.5 55 reviews
View of the site
View of the site
Level pitches and picnic tables
Hardstanding pitches
Cherry trees in bloom
View of the site
Northern lights over the site
Northern lights over the park
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Level pitches and picnic tables
Hardstanding pitches
Cherry trees in bloom

  • Well-maintained site just outside Gretna, in Dumfries and Galloway
  • Dumfries half an hour’s drive; Caerlaverock Castle 35 minutes
  • Dogs welcome; several golf courses within a half-hour drive
It almost sounds like the set-up to a joke – why did three lads from Northern England move to Gretna, in Scotland? To open Braids Caravan Park, that’s why. David (from Northumberland), Paul (Tyneside) and Tim (Yorkshire) have set up this site on the outskirts of Gretna (a 10-minute walk from the town and its shops, restaurants and pubs), in Dumfries and Galloway. Easily accessed from main roads like the M6 and A74, the site is peaceful and surrounded by well-maintained greenery (including leafy cherry trees), with level hardstanding pitches and lawn areas for each caravan, plus a large area with picnic tables for alfresco eating. And while you devour your dinner… who knows? You might be lucky and be treated to views of the spectacular Northern lights. Each pitch comes with electric, water and drainage hook-up points, and the site has a pristine toilet and shower block (including spacious facilities for disabled guests), a washing-up area and a launderette. Scotland is renowned for its golf courses, and there are a handful within a half-hour drive; if you want a proper Scottish links golf course, though, you’ll have to go a little farther, to Southerness Golf Club (one hour’s drive), on the Solway Firth. The Solway Firth coastline is, of course, well worth exploring even if you’re not into golfing. Your canine companion might enjoy a walk on beaches such as Powfoot and Annan (20 minutes), while history buffs should continue on to Caerlaverock Castle (35 minutes), a moated, three-sided fortress with a long history.

Site type

Caravan sites 40
Motorhome sites 40
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • A charge of £0.20 ($0.43) applies for the use of the shower.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Spanish

Reviews

8.5

Overall rating from 55 Pitchup.com customers

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Wifi
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Peaceful

85% would recommend this site to a friend

82% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Friendly staff, clean toilets and showers. Only stayed for one night but…

Overall 9/10

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Marcel L.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Friendly staff, clean toilets and showers. Only stayed for one night but felt very welcome and the campsite is close to the motorway and also the shops and a pub

Great place to stay.

Overall 9/10

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Andy C.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Easy to find, access was easy. Very welcoming and gave us all the information required. We walked everywhere locally as there is a lot around. Plenty of places to eat out or get takeaway. Would recommend the Indian just up the road (Mcdhaba). Lovely friendly locals. We visited Annan which was a ten minute drive, a beautiful thriving town.

Disliked Not a big disappointment bit the hotel beside the site had a wedding function on until after midnight, it didn't bother us as we don't go to bed until late. I could imagine some people complaining though.

OK for an emergency stop over which we did.

Overall 3/10

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Anonymous

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked easy to book.

Disliked The hotel next door had an event so loud music until midnight. One set of toilets were out of order due to wipes down the toilet.
Very busy site overlooked on one side with houses.

The campsite is clean, toilets, bathrooms as well.…

Overall 5/10

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Katalin C.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked The campsite is clean, toilets, bathrooms as well.

Disliked Saturday night was extremely noisy. There was loud live music next door until midnight.

Disappointed

Overall 6/10

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Kim W.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Wasn't anything that springs to mind tbh. The site was neatly presented.

Disliked The kennels nearby waking us at 7 ISH, the pitch , impossible to get level. The pitches were far too close together (unless you were on a super pitch but did not see the option for this.) it was also a bit like pitching in someone's back garden there were that many live in caravans.wifi available but it did not work.

Clean and tidy site, very conveniently located.

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James A.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Well laid-out site with good proximity to the M6 and M74 and to the Gretna outlet centre.

Disliked Toilet block somewhat outdated but good sized toilet cubicles with washbasin included was very convenient and spotlessly clean.

Lovely stay.

Overall 10/10

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Dawn L.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Cleanliness, friendly hosts. Book and dvd area.

Quiet, easy check in/out. Easy walk to express supermarket and Indian &…

Overall 8/10

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Graham S.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Quiet, easy check in/out. Easy walk to express supermarket and Indian & Chinese takeaways.

Motorhome service point was easy to use.

Disliked Check has to be done by 6pm.
Paying 20p for a shower seems very last century.

Brilliant site we call again

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked This site was very homely & the owner we’re amazing. Would highly recommend this site.

Disliked Nothing

Location, good sized pitch, clean facilities…

Overall 9/10

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Paul W.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Location, good sized pitch, clean facilities

Disliked Nothing

Features

Dogs 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 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

Peaceful

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

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Site close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Braids Caravan Park

Annan Road

Gretna

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG16 5DQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.99643°N
3.0741°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.1 km War Memorial
12.1 km War Memorial
12.1 km Market Square
Rail
0.8 km Gretna Green Rail Station
12.1 km Annan Rail Station
14.8 km Carlisle Rail Station
Ferry
40.3 km Leaplish Ferry Landing
42.6 km Belvedere Ferry Landing
43.1 km Tower Knowe 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

Cross the border into England to visit Carlisle (20 minutes’ drive), where in 1568 a tower in the medieval castle was ‘home’ to Mary, Queen of Scots for a couple of months (she was a prisoner, really). The 13th-century cathedral has a splendid choir area, with a star-studded sky-blue ceiling and stained-glass windows. In Dumfries (half an hour), the Dumfries Museum displays regional artefacts such as fossils, prehistoric weapons and Victorian farming tools; in good weather, it also runs demonstrations of its camera obscura. Cross the River Nith via the stone Devorgilla Bridge to get to the town centre and find the monument to poet Robert Burns. In addition to the long-distance multi-use path circling Kielder Water and a large network of hiking biking trails, Kielder Forest (one hour) is home to assorted wildlife, including nesting ospreys and England’s largest population of red squirrels.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 34.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Southerness 36.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Sandyhills 43.6 km Sea N/AN/APoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 1.2 km

Carlisle Castle 13.9 km

Birdoswald Roman Fort 30 km

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 34.5 km

Robert Burns Centre 35.5 km

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 41.5 km

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 47.6 km

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 48.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Battle of Solway Moss, 1542 7.1 km

Burgh Marsh and the Edward 1 Monument 7.2 km

Hadrian's Wall Part 1 - Bowness-on-Solway to Carlisle 10.1 km

CAMPFIELD MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/11/2006) 12.5 km

Hadrian's Wall Part 2 - Carlisle to Lanercost Priory 14 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Braids Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Braids Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Braids Caravan Park? Cross the border into England to visit Carlisle (20 minutes’ drive), where in 1568 a tower in the medieval castle was ‘home’ to Mary, Queen of Scots for a couple of months … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Braids Caravan Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Braids Caravan Park? From $63.38 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.