Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park

View prices & book 9.4 125 reviews
View of the beach and pitch
View of the beach and pitch
Play in the sand
Touring field
Direct access from the park
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Play in the sand
Touring field
Direct access from the park

  • Secluded seaside family park
  • Direct access to a spectacular sandy beach
  • Shop, takeaway and picnic area
What a secluded and sandy Scottish sojourn can be had at Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park: it's by the sea with smashing views over the bay and has direct access to a beaut beach. And it's in lush locale for foresty and nature walks too, as it's close to the RSPB reserve at Mersehead and the walking trails and wildlife of Dalbeattie Forest. More? Sandyhills is also near the yachting village of Kippford and shooting down slopes on the world-famed 7stanes mountain bike trails, and has an 18-hole golf course, riding centre and an indoor swimming pool with restaurant all a short walk away. The Sandyhills Bay facilities are kept to excellent standards and include a modern heated toilet and shower block, a launderette and covered washing-up sinks. A well-stocked shop is next to reception along with a beach takeaway and picnic tables. Wardens are on site if you need any help or info during your stay. And yet more evidence of Sandyhills Bay's lush locale? The spectacular coastal walk to Rockcliffe, shown on More 4's Walks with my Dog programme, starts from the park.

Campground type

RV sites 20
Camper sites 10
Mobile homes for rent 5
Tent sites 20
Open now
Opens April 1

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.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, Apr 1 to

This campground is a member of Gillespie Leisure group.

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Campsite types & availability

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 125 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

95% would recommend this campground to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite boasts a stunning beachfront location with beautiful coastal walks. Guests rave about friendly, helpful staff, clean facilities, and well-kept grounds. It's a peaceful, family-friendly spot with a lovely atmosphere. Some mention dated showers, limited peak-time showers, and no Wi-Fi. Highly recommended, with many planning return trips.

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely location fantastic beach & cliff walks

Recommend to friends Visit again

Small site. Lovely owners who helped solve our problem. Right on the…

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Small site. Lovely owners who helped solve our problem.
Right on the beach front

Disliked Not many showers
Toilet block situated in static area, would be better in the camping area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A campsite beyond compare

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Frank M.

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked We have came to camping late in life and therefor a bit fussy about where to camp. This was only our third venture and we could not have chosen a more satisfying site. We arrived early on Friday and we were given a pitch near to the pods. We noticed a vacant pitch closer to the beach and asked if we could move. The staff could not have been more helpful and came over just to ensure that we were happy. The site and toilet/shower facilities were spotless. A warden came around the site after 10pm to ensure guests were safe and kept noise to a minimum. We have already planned our next visit and very much looking forward to it.

Disliked Coming home

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely site

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Karen P.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Location was lovely with good space on the pitch, not too big and mainly quiet. Staff are friendly and helpful and this site seems to attract kind and considerate campers. The views are great too.

Disliked Showers and toilets a bit tired, some confusion over pitches which may be put right by either accompaniment of staff to pitch initially or clearer bay markings.

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Not very impressed

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MAURICE M.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked The location and the really well kept site, with beautiful lawns, tidy pitches and general cleanliness .

Disliked The toilets and shower rooms are outdated
Not well maintained and in some areas, the fabric is dirty and water damaged.
Men’s shower area was water flooded and needed some attention.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location with access to a beautiful beach. Lovely well kept site.…

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Great location with access to a beautiful beach. Lovely well kept site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nothing was excellent on this site

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Charles R.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Nothing in this site I liked no lighting at night health and safety should visit this shambolic site no disabled amenities no camp warden patrol in the site it says gravel hard standing more like railway ballast an absolute disgraceful site

Disliked Same as above there's no WiFi in these time when 99% of everything being g on phones and lap tops WIFI should be number 1 on the sites amenities and free for £77 for 2 nights I stayed 1 left next day never to return to any of the 3 sites you have and yes I've got the names of them

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, beach amazing and great onsite staff

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Walks from doorstep, staff in shop very helpful

Disliked Only a little dislike but could do with a bigger toilet and shower block

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site very friendly and efficient staff.…

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Excellent site very friendly and efficient staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

My wife myself and George our great Dane loved our stay.

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Grahame K.

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked everything you could imagine, site, shop, beach and staff first class.

Disliked nothing to mention

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

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 Car parking by site/unit 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 Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park

Dalbeattie

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG5 4NY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.87974°N
3.73084°W

Nearest transport

Bus
9 mi Carlingwark Street
9 mi Carlingwark Street
13.8 mi Whitesands
Rail
14.3 mi Dumfries Rail Station
15 mi Maryport Rail Station
15.6 mi 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

Dumfries and Galloway is a cracking part of Scotland, filled with museums, gardens, wildlife, walks, art galleries and farms for the small to pet animals, play and see how much ice cream they can wangle out of the grownups. Towards Dumfries is Mabie Farm Park, the Paul Jones Museum and Sweetheart Abbey; in town, you'll probably find a festival at any time of the year, along with shows at Scotland's oldest working theatre the Theatre Royal and exhibitions at Dumfries Museum. Also have a potter around the Motte of Mark, the village of Castle Douglas and Galloway Forest Park; info on what to see and do in Dumfries and Galloway is in the reception.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Sandyhills 0.3 mi Sea N/AN/APoorPoor
Rockcliffe 2.8 mi Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor
Southerness 5.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Allonby 14.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Dhoon Bay 14.9 mi Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 5.9 mi

Robert Burns Centre 13.7 mi

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 27.1 mi

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 27.9 mi

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 28.3 mi

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 20.8 mi

Buttermere and Ennerdale 25.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Sandyhills - Rockcliffe - Kippford (and back?) 0 mi

MERSEHEAD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 04/11/2003) 2.4 mi

Rockcliffe - Loch Barean - Portling - Rockcliffe 2.7 mi

Rockcliffe to Port o' Warren 2.7 mi

Dalbeattie - Colvend - Rockcliffe - Kippford - Dalbeattie 5.1 mi

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 campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park? Dumfries and Galloway is a cracking part of Scotland, filled with museums, gardens, wildlife, walks, art galleries and farms for the small to pet animals, play and see how much ice cream … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park? From $41.58 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.